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The Link Magazine • February 2006 3
PM lays down respect Charles Lucas
demands in Toothill P R ,.. A T & Marshall ^ ,_ over l2vears
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Prime Minister Tony Blair unexpectedly stopped-by West Swindon
on 10 January and blasted away some chemically treated graffiti on a 'WECOMETOYOU^
shop wall opposite Toothill Community Centre for the benefit of the AT HOME OR WORK'
country's media.
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He then spent 20 minutes with ciestoestablishasaferandstronger We're on ^^' o collection & delivery
Swindon residents explaining the community."
Government's drive to clampdown Answering questions from an *W* Servicing & repairs
on anti-social behaviour by tack- invited audience at the Pinehurst BIKE WE ALSO SELL
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build a culture of respect in soci- outlinedthelimitstowhattheGov-
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council and monitoring anti-social mother of a 17 year old son said 0 Neck, Shoulder, Arm Pain
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Things have improved in our area. people. "I think Tony Blair is on
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with these people quickly the prob- have to be more facilities for young YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
lems start up all over again." people to get together to do their
South Swindon MP Anne own thing - without it costing a lot CONSULTING A CHIROPRACTOR
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cited that the Prime Minister chose and frustrated because of lack of
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