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MP apologises for letter to dead teenagerMP apologises for letter to dead teenager
8:24am Thu 8 May 08
AN MP has apologised after sending a congratulatory letter to a dead boy on what would have been his 18th birthday.
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Pastor and his flock head to AlbaniaPastor and his flock head to Albania
7:21am Thu 8 May 08
A PASTOR will be travelling with his flock to one of the poorest countries in Europe to renovate schools.
Reader comment (1)

Swindon soldier guarded the QueenSwindon soldier guarded the Queen
10:34pm Wed 7 May 08
A SQUADDIE from Swindon has helped his regiment into the history books by standing guard for the Queen.
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Youngsters' art brightens up hospitalYoungsters' art brightens up hospital
9:53pm Wed 7 May 08
TEENAGERS' efforts were rewarded when they were able to present Great Western Hospital with their artwork.

Children drum up the beat of the eastChildren drum up the beat of the east
9:10pm Wed 7 May 08
A TASTE of India went down a storm at a Swindon school.

Rapist jailed for brutal attacksRapist jailed for brutal attacks
8:08pm Wed 7 May 08
THE woman brutally assaulted, raped and imprisoned by Kristopher Searle said she will never be able to get over the terrifying ordeal.

Fans in awe of the master of goreFans in awe of the master of gore
8:00pm Wed 7 May 08
KING of the gory story Darren Shan delighted hundreds of young fans in Swindon when he arrived to sign copies of his latest book.

Anger over post office closure consultation
6:03pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
POST Office management has dealt a bitter blow to the Cotswolds.
Reader comments (9)

Calling all Walcot residentsCalling all Walcot residents
5:28pm Wed 7 May 08
WITH the successful launch of Your Stratton on our website we are now looking to set up the next set of community sections on our website.

Boy airlifted after accident
4:33pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
A BOY was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Devizes.

Tell us your flooding storiesTell us your flooding stories
3:41pm Wed 7 May 08
IT'S almost a year since Swindon was hit by floods and many people lost their possessions and were forced out of their homes.

Bus firm takes on the running of park and rideBus firm takes on the running of park and ride
3:13pm Wed 7 May 08
CHANGES to the park and ride bus system in Swindon will secure the long-term future of the service, according to Thamesdown Transport.
Reader comments (7)

Stage is set for some healthy funStage is set for some healthy fun
2:04pm Wed 7 May 08
CAPTAIN Cholesterol popped into a Wootton Bassett primary school to give a lesson on healthy living.
Reader comment (1)

Warnings over water shortagesWarnings over water shortages
1:42pm Wed 7 May 08
SWINDON could face shortages due to its high demand for water.

Vice den secrets revealedVice den secrets revealed
12:04pm Wed 7 May 08
A WOMAN working as a prostitute at a Swindon brothel has said she is proud of her job.
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