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School expansion approved

12:10pm Friday 12th March 2010

MORE than 200 extra children will be able attend a Swindon school after councillors backed expansion plans.

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Threat of Network Rail strike moves closer

11:20am Friday 12th March 2010

THOUSANDS of Network Rail maintenance workers have voted in favour of strikes in a row over jobs, bringing the threat of industrial action over Easter closer.

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Bikers hit back over procession concern

10:50am Friday 12th March 2010

ANGRY bikers have rejected claims they are disrespecting the people of Wootton Bassett by staging a procession through the town on Sunday.

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Celebration for the Evening Star at Steam

10:40am Friday 12th March 2010

RAILWAY enthusiasts have a chance to celebrate the 50th birthday tomorrow of one of Swindon’s best-loved locomotives at Steam.

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Editor's comment on Wootton Bassett bike ride

9:59am Friday 12th March 2010

by Editor, Dave King THE volume of comments and some of bitter anger that has been vented over the Wootton Bassett bike story has been staggering.

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Warning to householders over burglary spree

9:46am Friday 12th March 2010

A SERIES of burglaries in Grange Park and Westlea have prompted police to warn householders to keep their property safe.

Five brave soldiers are returned home

9:00am Friday 12th March 2010

The girlfriend of a soldier killed in Afghanistan told of her “pride and honour”, as she stood on the streets of Wootton Bassett to watch the bodies of five servicemen return home.

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New regeneration strategy is backed

8:20am Friday 12th March 2010

SWINDON’S regeneration plans could be back on track after councillors backed a new economic strategy.

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‘100 marathons in 100 days is my aim’

10:40pm Thursday 11th March 2010

WORLD record breaking athlete Mike Buss is preparing to embark on his latest adventure.

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New campaign as Birmingham is on track for 225mph trains

9:30pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A PRESSURE group has been set up in a bid to cut Swindon’s train journey time to London to just 35 minutes.

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Have you been caught on Google?

8:10pm Thursday 11th March 2010

FINALLY – you can take a stroll around your neighbourhood without even leaving your armchair.

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