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  • Swearing tips from this Wroughton dad

    A SWEARING primer has won Wroughton dad a place at the top of the Amazon book charts – for language. How to Swear: an illustrated guide has topped the online retailer’s semiotics charts, putting it above academic heavyweights like the Oxford Dictionary

  • HELLENIC LEAGUE: Shrivvy sweep past Pewsey

    SHRIVENHAM bounced back to winning ways after a tough couple of weeks in Hellenic League Division One West with an impressive 3-0 victory away at Pewsey Vale. Shrivvy had lost their previous two fixtures by an aggregate 9-0 scoreline, so manager

  • East Wichel leak behind low water pressure in Old Town

    HOMES in Old Town have been left with low water pressure today. The problem is connected to a leak on East Wichel Way, Thames Water said.There have been delays in fixing the leak due to the site being a nature conservation area. On Friday, businesses

  • How to avoid falling into debt this Christmas

    IT can be all-too-easy to get carried away this Christmas and over-spend on the presents, decorations and turkey.More and more people are falling into debt after the festive period and debt counselling services like Christians Against Poverty have seen

  • Feast of culture at Hindu festival

    SWINDON Hindus laid on a feast of flavour, dance and song to celebrate the launch of their new community library.Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Vince Cable was one of the guests of honour on Saturday, brought along by Kishan Devani former deputy

  • Power problems blamed on Marlborough Road substation fire

    AN ELECTRICAL substation fire is believed to have been behind widespread power problems in East Swindon last night. Residents reported hearing a "massive bang" and seeing "flashes of light", followed by electricity supplies to homes pulsing on

  • Deadline for wildlife centre appeal draws closer

    ANIMAL lovers are offering equipment and cash in a bid to keep a much-loved wildlife rescue centre open this winter.Oak and Furrows has to raise £50,000 by February to keep going after being overwhelmed with by the cost of caring for almost 5,000 patients