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we are winning war on drugs, say police

6:10am Thursday 11th March 2010

THE WAR on drugs is being won by Swindon Police after a number of successful raids.

Full steam ahead for top telly roadshow

11:00pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

BBC’S Antiques Roadshow will be filming the first programme of its 33rd series at the Steam museum on April 22.

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Schools face cuts over budget gap

10:40pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

SCHOOLS face a £1m hit on their budgets this year to cover an estimated £500,000 overspend on education services.

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Welcome for ruling on estate agents

9:20pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

A ruling against an estate agent which charged landlords fees that were “hidden” in the small print of their contracts has been welcomed by a Swindon letting agency.

Prison warning over assault

8:10pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Neighbours Kirsty Thomas and Bridgette Doyle have been warned they could be jailed after admitting assaulting a woman.

Doctor’s marathon run

7:50pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

A SWINDON GP is swapping her stethoscope for running shoes in a bid to complete the London Marathon for charity BackCare.

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Tories defend ashcroft cash

2:30pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

CONSERVATIVES in Swindon have rebuffed calls to return political funding linked to controversial donor Lord Ashcroft.

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Yvonne steps in to help festival

12:10pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Opera singer Yvonne Patrick has come to the rescue of the 101st Swindon Music Festival.

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Get up, get out, and get active

5:24pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

SWINDON Robins’ one and only Leigh Adams has kicked off events aimed at getting youngsters away from their Playstations and enjoying more energetic activities.

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Glass smashed on man’s head

10:30am Wednesday 10th March 2010

A woman who smashed a glass on a man’s head in a fracas at a pub has received a suspended jail sentence.

Awards given to unsung heroes

6:53pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

THE unsung heroes of the Wiltshire Criminal Justice Board have been recognised on the Local Justice Awards roll of honour.

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Negotiations with hotel in community scheme

9:30am Wednesday 10th March 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN played hardball with one of Swindon’s biggest hotels as part of a community scheme.

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Town star backs fostering drive

7:00am Wednesday 10th March 2010

SWINDON Town captain Gordon Greer will appear at a National Fostering Agency information evening at the County Ground tomorrow.

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Drugs put power use ‘through roof’

6:50am Wednesday 10th March 2010

A SEA of green was the first thing police saw as they burst in to Swindon’s biggest cannabis factory.

Hundreds turn out for annual charity run

10:10pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

ORGANISERS of a charity fun run believe they may have to change its location to cope with its increasing popularity.

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