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West councillor goes independent

The Conservative Party’s hold on all eight seats representing the It’s simple!
three wards in West Swindon was broken in January when popular 1 You drop it off
councillor Steve Wakefi eld declared he had left the party and would 2 We sell it on eBay for you
continue as an independent. 3 We send you a cheque
He said he had become and Westlea, and not of Turn your treasures into cash
disillusioned with the particular policies.
domination of party poli- "As far as I'm concerned and let us sell your unwanted
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resigned my membership several years. I will con- Call us now 0845 22 694 22
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"Having made the decision I make up a formidable team striv-
feel a huge weight lifted from my ing to achieve the best for the area. (Only items valued at £35 or more can be accepted)
shoulders. I've never been a party Steve was mayor of Swindon
political animal and for some time during 2008 and 2009 and, with
I've felt party politics has been get- encouragement from The Link,
ting in the way of being able to take was instrumental in returning
community action. I want to be an the mayor's citizen's award to the
advocate for the people of Toothill community.

North candidate for parliament selected
North Swindon Labour Party has chosen Victor Agarwal to try and
retain the parliamentary seat in this year’s general election, currently VALENTINE SPECIAL OFFER
held by Michael Wills MP who is standing down after 13 years.
Mr Agarwal, 36, is an airline manager at Heathrow Airport, and also
a councillor on Surrey County Council.
He has promised to move to Swindon if he wins the seat. His Conser- BRIGHTER,
vative Party opponent is Justin Tomlinson who lives in North Swindon
and is a Swindon councillor for Abbey Meads ward. WHITER SMILE

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The dangers of cars parked off Thamesdown Drive, opposite Taw Tooth Whitening
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The park, which was started in to the left of the road,” he said. “The
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