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Stories for 21 November 2005

Football

Stalemate sees run go on

Supermarine stretched their unbeaten run in the Southern League to seven games and continued to heap pressure on the leaders with a solid performance in an enthralling 0-0 draw at Hunts Copse. more...

No wonder Mr Fisher looks glum

It's only November but Highworth already have precious little to play for this season after bowing out of the FA Vase. more...

Super show from 10-man Shrivvy

ALAN Dyton praised his Shrivenham side's character after they defeated Almondsbury 2-1 despite having a man sent off after half an hour. more...

Swatton treble puts Westside in contention

Westside striker Geoff Swatton netted a first-half hat-trick for his side in their 4-0 win over Calne, the three points enabling them to join the leading sides in the table just four points behind leaders Melksham Town. more...

News

Shaw Forest is still toxic

ROGER Ogle's letter (SA, October 31) "Shaw Park is a success," reminded me of the various reports on the Shaw Forest tip campaign. more...

Agency's work must be halted

The gentleman complaining about the CSA must not feel alone. Thousands of children and fathers have suffered cruel injustice from this evil organisation. more...

Family wearing poppies are the future

I ARRIVED at the Cenotaph in Regent Circus at about 10.40am to take my place for the Remembrance Service on Sunday. more...

Help defeat ID

Having admitted after the 7/7 bombings that ID cards could not prevent terrorist atrocities, the Government now claims that they will prevent identity theft. more...

GWH cash facts

Is ex-councillor P Brown still in cloud cuckoo land? more...

Gran is burgled

HEROIN addict Michael Kiddell has been remanded in custody after he burgled his 15-year-old girlfriend's grandmother's house on three occasions. more...

Mediterranean market's a taste of la dolce vita

Fracesco AcursoFANS of fine Italian food flocked to Wootton Bassett's High Street this weekend. more...

War game fans fear sport's end

WAR game enthusiasts in Swindon have accused government ministers of `strangling' their sport. more...

£250,000 for easy access

AUTOMATIC doors, better pedestrian crossings and specially adapted theatre seats are all on the cards as Swindon Council tries to make sure everyone can get into its buildings. more...

Champ's belt is a knockout

Cliff OlleyBUILDER Cliff Olley didn't even have to throw a punch to swipe the belt from boxing heavyweight Mike Tyson. more...

Evans' first guest

BILLIE Piper appeared as the first guest on estranged husband Chris Evans' new chat show OFI Sunday last night. more...

Warning to drink drivers

TRAFFIC police officers say they are disappointed with drivers after arresting six drink-drivers during the week. more...

Shop on agenda

THE future of a Walcot shop will be discussed at a public meeting tomorrow. more...

Brave student waits for news of accolade win

A TEENAGER from Swindon should find out tomorrow if he has bagged a top education award. more...

Assault man faces judge

A MAN who kicked a woman in the face is facing trial, despite pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. more...

Apology for Suez veteran

A DEFENCE minister has said he is extremely sorry the medal of a veteran of the Suez canal crisis was sent to the wrong place. more...

Group's protest is on the cards

A SWINDON society is urging residents to campaign against the proposed introduction of identity cards for UK citizens. more...

Route changes on the buses

PASSENGERS who use Thamesdown Transport are being reminded about service changes taking place this evening. more...

War protester withholds tax

A PENSIONER from Purton says he is prepared to go to prison rather than pay his tax bill in full to prove his point over the war in Iraq. more...

`We treasure happy times'

THE father of murdered Julie Butcher has said that the pain the family is going through will never go away. more...

Victims of our own success

SWINDON is becoming a victim of its economic success. more...

Top class start at centre

A NEW tutoring centre has opened in Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill. more...

Can you feel a bit of a draught?

A TRIO of butchers are hoping they don't have to brave the deep freeze as they flash their legs to raise money for charity. more...

Be nice... or go to jail

Barbara Embling A NEIGHBOUR from hell, who residents say has made their lives a misery for ten years, has been given an anti-social behaviour order. more...

Bullies made me want to die

Amy EvansToday marks the start of Anti Bully Week a national project designed to help children, teachers and parents tackle this emotive issue. Education reporter Lyndsay Scanlan talks to victim Amy Evans more...

999 call-out ends in crash

Shock for housholder as ambulance smashes wallAN AMBULANCE on its way to an emergency smashed into a wall this morning. more...

Man in sex attack on pensioner escapes jail

A PERVERT has escaped a jail term after admitting that he indecently assaulted a pensioner. more...

Potter casts his spell on christmas

A bit of christmas magicHUNDREDS of people turned out at the Great Western Designer Outlet Village at the weekend to enjoy the spectacle of its Christmas lights turn-on. more...

Wandering chipmunk runs away

Under lock and key Agile lady with her, if temporary homeTHIS crafty chipmunk couldn't resist helping herself to bird food left in a Swindon garden. more...

Film fans get a rare treat

FILM fans were treated to a showcase of short films and movies created right here in Swindon at the weekend. more...

Toy Box celebrates its success

TO celebrate receiving an outstanding Ofsted appraisal, the Toy Box Junction Creche at the Outlet village will be holding a special open evening for families. more...

Volunteers unearthing new skills

A helping hand Redevelopment volunteers Jason Oldacre, left, and I van BraganzeA STANTON Park garden restoration project is ensuring a promising future for both the land, and for those who are volunteering to save it. more...

Bullies made me want to die

Fair hearing for County Ground

PLANS to redevelop Swindon Town's County Ground should go before a special task group. more...

All the fun of the bear

CHILDREN in Need received a major boost from the people of Swindon, as businesses, organisations and residents did their bit for charity. more...

New Honda Civic set to make a splash

New Honda CivicHONDA's new Civic car is to make its UK debut at a boat show. more...

Unhappy staff likely to fall ill

EMPLOYEES who are unhappy in their jobs are more likely to become ill. more...

Recipes on move

WORKERS who need a bit of culinary inspiration after a hard day's work can now download recipes on their phones. more...

Saving up to finish work

SWINDON building society Nationwide says that most people would rather save now than work to an older age. more...

Drinkers face drugs swoop

Taking Action Licensees of The Angel pub Jamie and Gemma ThompsonA PUB in Wootton Bassett has declared war on drug users. more...

Residents fight back at vandals

RESIDENTS in Wootton Bassett are determined to take a stand against yobs who have blighted their lives for years. more...

Rugby

Leaders just squeeze home

Wootton Bassett gave undefeated runaway Southern Counties South leaders Oldfield their toughest game of the season before going down 17-14 at Stoneover Lane. more...

Visitors in away joy

CHIPPENHAM coach Rob Alford could not hide his delight as his side returned from Penryn having edged a 16-15 triumph in South West One. more...

Sport

Get ruthless

CHRISTIAN Roberts needs to add a `ruthless' streak to his game with Iffy Onuora firmly of the belief that the Welshman should be delivering 15 goals a season. more...

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