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Stories for 24 May 2003
Corsham News
High hopes for balloon record
INTREPID Swindon-born adventurer David Hempleman-Adams is looking forward to his next holiday a week in America and Europe. more...
Devizes News
Royal praise for canal stalwarts
THE Prince of Wales paid tribute to the volunteers whose enthusiasm and dedication led to the saving of the Kennet and Avon Canal when he visited the Caen Hill flight of locks in Devizes on Friday. more...
Highworth News
Mystery of the missing mum
One year after her husband was charged with her murder, we ask the question: Where is Linda Razzell? more...
Sport Rugby
Simply the best
ALL of Shaun Taylor's dreams came true during Town's famous 4-3 Wembley play-off final victory over Leicester quite literally. more...
Swindon News
High hopes for balloon record
INTREPID Swindon-born adventurer David Hempleman-Adams is looking forward to his next holiday a week in America and Europe. more...
Make sure your bank hol gets a flying start
FROM cavalry displays to windsurfing, there are a host of fun activities for all the family taking place in and around Swindon this weekend. more...
Jeans coin it in for appeal
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: STAFF at finance giant Zurich have raised £1,500 for the Swindon Cancer Appeal by holding a dress-down Friday. more...
Singing duo set to shine at contest
A EUROVISION song contest winner with a Swindon connection has wished the 2003 entrants the best of luck for tonight. more...
Time has run out for clock winders
THE ANCIENT role of Highworth clock winder has finally been made obsolete. more...
Carnival capers
PURTON: Preparations are under way for Purton's annual carnival, which will be held on July 5. more...
For railway buffs
WROUGHTON: Railway enthusiasts are welcome to attend a meeting of Pewsey Vale Railway Society, which meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Woodborough. more...
Tee off for charity
Additional teams of four are invited to join a charity golf day at the Wiltshire Golf and Country Club on June 9. more...
Warning to anglers over rod license
THE Environment Agency is planning a road license blitz this weekend to ensure anglers are fishing legally. more...
Ruling passed on painting
A MAN who had a Dutch Master painting stolen from his home more than 20 years ago has failed in an Appeal Court bid to win compensation from auction house, Christies. more...
Money-spinning DJs hit the airwaves
HOSPITAL Radio Swindon is rocking around the clock this bank holiday weekend. more...
Tips on hair in store
A VETERAN hairdresser will be advising on how to keep locks in perfect condition at a Swindon supermarket. more...
Making a splash
LITTLE swimmers at Cannons Health Club will be making a splash for Tommy's, the baby charity on Sunday, June 1. more...
And the media award winners are . . .
THE best journalism in Wiltshire was applauded at an awards ceremony. more...
MP asks PM for backing over Congo killings
SOUTH Swindon MP, Julia Drown has highlighted the issue of mass killings of civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo during Prime Minister's Questions. more...
Jemima takes her place on rural executive
A SWINDON councillor has been appointed to serve on the Local Government Associ-ation's rural executive. more...
Post Office worker threatened with gun
A POST Office delivery man was threatened with a pistol gun by a masked raider as he entered Walcot Post Office with a secure box containing cash. more...
Scrap firm admits polluting stream
SCRAP metal firm European Metal Recycling Ltd has been fined £50,000 after admitting polluting a Swindon stream. more...
Billie adds touch of glamour
TEENAGE pop star Billie Piper has posed in a women's magazine to support a national fundraising campaign. more...
She's back
MELINDA Messenger is the new face of a lingerie range catering for the curvier woman. more...
Driver sent to jail for his role in burglary
ONE armed Vincent Sparkes acted as a driver when his friend burgled the garage of a Swindon house, a court heard. more...
It wasn't us
TWO teenagers pictured on the front of yesterday's Evening Advertiser, watching the blaze at Old Town's Locarno on Sunday, have been cleared of any blame by Swindon police. more...
Mystery of the missing mum
One year after her husband was charged with her murder, we ask the question: Where is Linda Razzell? more...
Royal praise for canal stalwarts
THE Prince of Wales paid tribute to the volunteers whose enthusiasm and dedication led to the saving of the Kennet and Avon Canal when he visited the Caen Hill flight of locks in Devizes on Friday. more...
Cash help promised as bed fines near
SOCIAL services chiefs in Swindon have been handed £145,000 to prepare for controversial fines for delayed discharge of patients from hospital. more...
Wiltshire News
Latest jazz sensation honours festival vow
ONE of the stars of the 2003 Marlborough International Jazz Festival will be Wiltshire's £1 million piano prodigy Jamie Cullum, who is honouring an old promise to appear. more...
Wootton Bassett News
Tee off for charity
Additional teams of four are invited to join a charity golf day at the Wiltshire Golf and Country Club on June 9. more...
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