Outcry at plan to turn historic pub into shops

Hans Hoffbauer outside The Bell

Updated 7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

IT has reputedly been operating since Henry VIII was on the throne but now the shutters may finally come down on what is largely regarded as Swindon’s oldest business.

Fashion model story is blast from past for gran

Jeanette Holley

Updated 8:10pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A GRANDMOTHER came face to face with her teenage self when she opened her Swindon Advertiser.

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Going green to help children

Jessie Dennis, owner of GlamoRose Cakes, is taking part in the NSPCC charity event

Updated 7:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE town is set to turn green for a day as dozens of businesses and schools have joined forces in solidarity against child cruelty.

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Rosco puts faith in Batch after losing star duo

Troy Batchelor

Updated 6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

ALUN Rossiter has backed Aussie charger Troy Batchelor to counterract Swindon Robins’ absence problems with a starring performance against visitors Birmingham tomorrow.

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