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• Volunteer honoured for helping the deaf

  A HEARING loss charity has honoured the remarkable contribution of a volunteer from Swindon. read more

• Solar share offer raises £1m in first week

  JUST A week after the launch of a share offer for the country’s biggest community-owned solar farm in Swindon, a staggering £1m has been raised. read more

• Cops sift through accused GP’s patient films

  A FAMILY doctor accused of a string sexual offences has had a court hearing put back by two months while police examine more than film 360 clips from his surgery. read more

• Task group identifies key areas for improvement

  MORE bins are needed in central Swindon, health ambassadors must have a greater presence in Penhill, and young parents in Taw Hill need more support to socialise. read more

• Yard fire still being tackled

  FIREFIGHTERS are expecting to continue battling a huge blaze near Royal Wootton Bassett for the next few days. read more

• Wartime album sparks pub mystery

  A PUB landlord is appealing for the owner of a photo album showing scenes from the Second World War to come forward. read more

• Railston sales boost puts firm in top 200

  A SHOP fitting company is celebrating after being named as having some of the fastest growing international sales in the country, despite the economic downturn. read more

• Water Babies chalk up another success at awards

  WATER Babies Wiltshire is celebrating after winning a top national award for the fifth time in as many years. read more

• Author’s tale keeps children spellbound

  Pupils brought their favourite teddy bears to Swindon’s Central Library to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a children’s book by a local author. read more

• Oh, what a day for prom queen Alicia

  TEEN queen Alicia Bond’s dreams came true last night as she was surprised with a horse and carriage to take her to her school prom. read more

• Words floating on the breeze

  With Swindon’s Big Arts Day rapidly approaching, local writers Matt Holland and Michael Scott have added a literary touch to the festival with a small book called Swindon Unlocked. Here Mr Holland, director of the Swindon Festival of Literature, tells JOSH LAYTON how the project came about in a piece which he says “is more private and personal than it is promotion or propaganda”. The authors will discuss the book and their other projects in the literary zone at Lydiard Park on July 14. read more

• Fundraiser for worthy charity

  A fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House, organised by a mum who relied on its support when her son was born, will take place next weekend. read more

• Donate tools to help Rotary

  The Swindon Rotary Club and the charity Tools for Self Reliance will be collecting tools and sewing machines to send to Africa tomorrow. read more

• Britain’s Got Talent star to showcase his skills

  BRITAIN’S Got Talent semi-finalist Nathan Wyburn was guest of honour the gala opening of the Wyvern Theatre’s original Tick-Art exhibition on Monday. read more

• Summer camp for youngsters

  Children’s camp Hi5 takes place at Swindon Council’s Haydon Centre, in Thames Avenue, from July 24 until August 31. read more

• Recycling firm nets top award

  A SWINDON-BASED company has won a national award for recycling. read more

• Probation Trust staff recognised in awards

  THREE staff from Wiltshire Probation Trust have been nominated for this year’s National Probation Awards. read more

• Help save animals

  Donations are needed for a fundraising sale that will take place for the Animal Sanctuary in September. Bric-a-brac and raffle prizes are needed. Donations can be collected. For more information phone Kathy Bond on 01793 336924. read more

• Visit the vets in aid of cause

  An open day will be held at Shaw Veterinary Centre on August 5 to celebrate their refurbishment. read more

• Take part in triathlon event

  Budding Olympians can take part in a triathlon event at the Cricklade Leisure Centre on Sunday. The event is being hosted by Cricklade Triathlon and will feature a standard event of a 1,500km swim, a 38km cycle ride and a 10km run. It starts at 12.30pm. read more

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