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• Chippenham see off rivals

  Chippenham's Development Squad triumphed 10-0 over Wootton Bassett at Allington Field. Bassett put plenty of pressure on the home side in the first half but their defence held Bassett at bay. read more

• 'The pain is as bad'

  Mick LoveA DARK cloud still hangs over the family of Mick Love who was murdered a year ago today. Mr Love, a manager at the Dorcan Royal Mail sorting office, was stabbed on his way home from a night out with five friends in the early hours of Monday, September 27. read more

• Ron's tackling a sticky problem

  A SWINDON beekeeper may have found the solution to a problem that has devastated the country's bee population. read more

• 'Gopeds aren't for Christmas'

  Mini motorbikes are subject to the same legislation as larger motorised vehiclesPARENTS in Swindon are being urged to think carefully before splashing out on a mini moto or goped for Christmas. read more

• Ladies are so close on league bow

  CHIPPENHAM Ladies were pipped 10-5 by Trojans in their South West Women's Division 1 match. read more

• Cyclons night

  SWINDON...AND PROUD OF IT: Swindon is so dreary that not even world conquering evil robots would want to visit, according to a popular magazine. read more

• Gardo steals show for ten-acious Swindon

  RYAN Gardo grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Swindon Under 12s ran out 10-0 winners over their Fairford counterparts. read more

• Council leader will step aside

  Coun Mike BawdenTHE leader of Swindon Council will stand down next year. Coun Mike Bawden (Con, Old Town and Lawn) has written to all Conservative councillors telling them he is going quit as leader. read more

• Chippenham so close to century

  A well-organised Chippenham 2nd team went close to a century as they defeated their Bristol Harlequins counterparts 94-13 in their latest Bristol & District Combination match. read more

• Hate mail pours in for councillor

  Owen ListerDISGRACED councillor Owen Lister has become the target of angry hate mail. The former Tory councillor who caused outrage with his comments on disabled children was last night on the agenda at a private standards committee meeting. read more

• Bath on thewinning trail

  Bath coach John Connolly admitted his relief after the 27-16 win at Newcastle but insists his squad were not anxious about recording their first win of the Guinness Premiership season. read more

• 'I was just so lucky to survive it'

  Matt McHugh who was mown down, at the age of 12, by a car driven by Jamie MandersonMATT MCHUGH was just 12 years old when Swindon bouncer, Jamie Manderson, ran him over and left him for dead. read more

• Returning captains fail to boost Chippenham in home loss

  Chippenham lost 37-21 to Weston-super-Mare in their first home match in South West 1. But even club captain Grant Trewartha, and last year's captain, Rupert Crockett, returned, their influence was not enough and Chippenham suffered their second league defeat in as many weeks. read more

• Is this the UK's worst ever driver?

  Jamie MandersonA SWINDON man has been jailed for a year after being convicted for the 47th time for driving while disqualified. read more

• Tetlow's treble brings Cricklade their firstvictory of the season

  With no points from their two previous Dorset & Wilts 1 North fixtures, Cricklade desparately needed a win against Bradford to get their season going and they did, winning 22-17. read more

• Dabchickslose out at the death

  Brave Aldbourne were hit with the ultimate sucker punch, when they conceded a converted try from the very last play of a game to lose 14-12 to Devizes. read more

• Barn blaze ties up crews for more than two days

  Black Horse Farm in Wroughton Ref: 99449-14FIREFIGHTERS were expected to stay at the scene of a barn fire for most of last night. The fire broke out at a barn near Black Horse Farm in Wroughton early on Sunday morning. read more

• Brunel on top

  Battling for the ball are under 13 players from South Cerney, left, and AFC Swindon Ref 99444NORTH WILTS & DISTRICT YOUTH & MINOR LEAGUE: Brunel Boys ran out 5-4 winners in their Under 13 Division 1 game at home to Greenmeadow. read more

• Over to you Iffy!

  Iffy Onuora in the home dug-out after taking over first-team affairs from Andy King who was sacked yesterday Ref: 99459-115IFFY ONUORA hopes his appointment as Town boss can help trigger a healing process at the County Ground. read more

• A night to remember

  Katie Ballard, 10, at the Highworth camp Ref: 99438-156DOZENS of scouts held a mass sleep-out in Highworth. The event, organised by Phoenix Archer Explorer Scouts, was held to raise awareness of world poverty. read more

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