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Breaking news Man held over house fire in Deburgh Street

8:35am Thursday 17th May 2012

A MAN is being questioned by detectives over a blaze which gutted a derelict house in Deburgh Street last night.

All aboard for a tale of high adventure

10:33am Thursday 17th May 2012

HEARING how a steamship was restored captivated the audience during the lunchtime session of the Swindon Festival of Literature yesterday.

News man arrives from a hospital bed

10:30am Thursday 17th May 2012

HE HAS survived bomb attacks, been fired upon in Iraq and reported on drug cartels in Mexico – and last night John Simpson arrived in Swindon fresh out of hospital.

Like football? Then come along and Just Play it

10:14am Thursday 17th May 2012

Swindon College, in conjunction with Wiltshire FA, is offering a new route into football for students who enjoy playing the game, whether it’s socially or in competition.

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Three Degrees coming to town

10:22am Thursday 17th May 2012

THE Three Degrees are well-known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows – and they are bringing it all to Swindon next month.

Counselling service celebrates 25th birthday

10:04am Thursday 17th May 2012

A LOCAL charity raised £865 at a fundraising dinner.

Counselling service

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Lawyers will build up a sweat to fight ‘Swindon disease’

10:09am Thursday 17th May 2012

LAWYERS will be swapping their suits for sweatbands as they attempt to run 10km for a condition dubbed the Swindon disease.

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Chance to see film enjoyed by the Queen

9:56am Thursday 17th May 2012

A FILM about Swindon which received the Queen’s royal seal of approval will be screened at various venues this summer.

Meeting will choose full council

10:01am Thursday 17th May 2012

THE annual meeting of Swindon Council is to take place at the Civic Offices tomorrow at 2.30pm.

Planning inquiry to be held over Locarno proposals

9:30am Thursday 17th May 2012

A PLANNING inquiry will be held over proposals to refurbish the Locarno after the developer said he was ‘fed up with waiting’ for Swindon Council to make a decision on the application.

Charity highlights role of brain injury carers

9:38am Thursday 17th May 2012

A LAW firm is holding free drop-in clinics throughout Action for Brain Injury Week.

WI group calls time with a parting gift

9:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

LADIES from the Upper Stratton Women’s Institute have donated £12,000 to the Great Western Hospital after a fall in membership forced them to disband.