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Green project recycles 3,000 tonnes since launch

A pioneering green project which donates unwanted furniture and computers to charities has recycled more than 3,000 tonnes since its launch in the summer. read more
Delay in security decision for 'hammer attack' school

Further consultation is to be held over proposals to build a three-metre high fence at a Swindon school where a pupil was allegedly attacked with a hammer. read more
Play area error sparks anger

Covingham residents were furious to find diggers cutting up a green space next to their homes. read more
Police helicopter chases arsonists

Arsonists who torched 15 tonnes of straw were chased by a police helicopter. read more
Biker died in crash just hours after motorcycle training

Motorcycle enthusiast Malcolm Bunn died just an hour after attending a bike-training course, an inquest heard. read more
Mother campaigns for lower speed limit

A mother whose son was killed in a motorcycle crash wants the speed limit on the road where he died to be halved. read more
Pet Shop Boys coming to town

East End boys and West End girls in Swindon better get out their dancing shoes. read more
Man admits running porn racket

A 62-year-old man running an illegal pornography business was caught by a Trading Standards officer posing as a customer. read more
Man jailed for high-speed chase with baby

A man who led police on an 80-mile high-speed chase with a baby in his car has been jailed for 18 months. read more

Archive - Wednesday, 14 March 2007