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  • Lorry crash blocks road

    Police are warning of massive delays on the A3102 at Lyneham because of an overturned lorry. The lorry has blocked traffic in both directions at Primrose Hill and police say it will be some time before it is opened again.

  • Sturrock: I've taken my eye off the ball

    Honest Swindon Town manager Paul Sturrock admits he has taken his eye off the ball in the midst of the club's off-the-field turmoil, and said: "I'm kicking myself." The boss, who marked his one-year anniversary at the County Ground this week, has seen

  • Crockett pulls back from drink drive hell

    Rugby: Alex Crockett is using his year of hell as motivation to never forget his love and passion for rugby. The Bath star, and former Sheldon School pupil has battled back from a career threatening injury and a drink driving conviction. The centre

  • Howell aims to forget shocker of a season

    Golf: David Howell has given a damning assessment of his poor season -but is confident he can rediscover his form next year. The Broome Manor golfer has had an awful 2007, finishing 142nd in the European Order of Merit after coming third in 2006, and

  • I keep telling the players but they don't listen

    Apart from Joel Petkoff our imports are honestly not really good enough and we are struggling in this part of the team. One of the challenges of coaching in this league is bringing in players to perform a role that both supports and leads your British

  • I try to make sure every one of the boys are looked after

    I'm delighted to have secured James Bittner on loan for a month from Salisbury City and it gives Chris Snoddy a well deserved break. I know he has been talking about how well the players are treated here and it is great to hear. I try and make sure

  • Pook could conjure up a win for Magic from Rockley base

    Rockley trainer Norma Pook will be looking to build on the success of her recent winner Magic Rush when she saddles Daraz Rose at Fontwell tomorrow. The young Irish trainer moved into Temple Farm Rockley, near Marlbor-ough from Stan Mellor's old yard

  • US airforce staff's flying visit

    Four personnel from the US Air Force (USAF) 420th Air Base Group, based at RAF Fairford, visited Marlborough Fire Station on Friday, November 2, as part of a visit to Marlborough organised by the town council. The visitors met the station commander, Keith

  • Williams closes in on Robins return

    Football: Ady Williams will not be handing manager Paul Sturrock any early anniversary presents despite starting training this week. The Scottish boss took charge at Swindon Town a year yesterday and marks his 50th game with a trip to Wycombe in Saturday's

  • Fearless Cox ready to take on the world

    Boxing: Jamie Cox says he is a fighter to be feared after his latest bout ended in impressive victory. The Swindon southpaw beat David Kirk 40-36 in front of 60,000 screaming fans at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. And he says because

  • Thompson grateful for home comforts

    Football: Devizes Town boss Paul Thompson believes rival teams are quaking in their boots at the prospect of facing his in-form side at Nursteed Road this season, and roared: "It's a fortress." Fireworks night arrived early for the 35-year-old player

  • Warning over theft at beauty spots

    Wiltshire Police would like to issue a reminder to people to take care when parking their cars at beauty spots. Such scenic areas are vulnerable to theft because the places are isolated and often without anyone around to witness the thefts. A campaign

  • We are lacking a bit of self-confidence

    Football is a funny game. It was only a few weeks ago we were thrashing Gillingham 5-0 - but it can change in seconds. We need to bring back a little bit of spark and maybe we are lacking a little bit of self confidence. One minute you are up and

  • How great to focus on the team

    It's going to be a pleasure to write these words this week. I'm fresh back from the County Ground were I witnessed a not very good display by Town against Leyton Orient on Tuesday night. Ex-Swindon midfielder Martin Ling was a welcome guest. Welcome

  • That's the way to do it

    When I was Mayor, there was 22% more sunshine than under any previous or subsequent incumbent. And it was the nice sort of sunshine too, not the sort that harms you. And prices were lower, and there was more to do. And it was all down to me. Me, me, me