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• Safety is the focus

  I was disappointed to read MP James Gray's uninformed comments in your article Speeders will be put on web (August 31) regarding speed enforcement cameras and the new online facility for alleged offenders to view evidence. read more

• If you like it so much . . .

  SO NORTH Wiltshire Tory MP James Gray thinks Swindon's a dump . . . well, who cares. He doesn't represent the town and is perfectly entitled to his opinions. read more

• He was right. It is a dump

  NORTH Wilts MP James Gray is correct. Swindon is a dump. He later said he was too harsh. read more

• B***** EU!

  THE European Union want us to swear an oath to them. No problem. I often feel like swearing whenever the EU is mentioned. read more

• Book your place for the Fforde festival

  Jasper FfordeREADERS of the Thursday Next novels have a chance to meet the author Jasper Fforde this week at the Fforde Ffestival. read more

• Taking a peek at park's renewal

  Simon Bonvoisin leads the walk at Lydiard Park Ref: 99221-80IT was a real Mini Adventure at Lydiard Park at the weekend as visitors found out about the £5.3m restoration work going on there. read more

• Teen to go on trial for OAP mugging

  A TEENAGER who is accused of mugging an 81-year-old woman in Walcot is to face trial by jury. read more

• Drug addict gets a jail warning

  A 33-year-old heroin addict has been warned he faces a substantial prison sentence after admitting a charge of burglary. read more

• Police make a plea for clues

  POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Winifred Street in Old Town on Saturday. read more

• Melinda backs fundraising day

  MELINDA Messenger is backing a special day to raise money for genetic research and family support services. read more

• Man to face trial

  STEPHEN Collman of Eldene is to face trial by jury after pleading not guilty to a robbery charge. read more

• Salon is targeted by vandals again

  A LYNEHAM hairdressing salon has been targeted by vandals for the second time in only three weeks. read more

• Who will buy these?

  Costumes worn by Billie Piper in her role in television's Dr Who are on show in an exhibition in Brighton. read more

• Advice for writers

  SCREENWRITERS have the chance to get advice from industry professionals. read more

• Girl, 15, is found

  A 15-year-old girl who went missing from Old Town on Wednesday has been found safe and well by police. read more

• Rock star among petals

  A FUN day in Minety on Saturday was opened by a very special guest. The village's Pets and Petals day was given a flying start by Ian Anderson, of rock band Jethro Tull. read more

• Quit? No way!

  It's dejection for Town's defence after Adam Barrett's second-minute goal for Southend on Saturday Ref: 99226-6'CURSED' and suffering Town boss Andy King has vowed that current woes will not see him quit the County Ground. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive