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Honda to cut Swindon production

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Honda has announced plans to cut production at its plant in Swindon, which will close for 50 days next year.

Honda said it plans to make 61,000 fewer vehicles in Japan and Europe as it struggles to cope with slowing global demand.

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Cancer research stolen from Bristol hospital flat

Cancer research stolen from Bristol hospital flat

Years of crucial research looking for a cure for skin cancer has been stolen from the flat of a registrar at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol...

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Bath student hanged after 'Carnage UK' club night

A "brilliant" straight-A student who was "always smiling" unexpectedly hanged himself after taking part in a controversial student pub crawl.

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West stores' sales kick start Christmas shopping

West stores' sales kick start Christmas shopping

West shoppers hit the streets with a vengeance on Thursday – determined to bag a bargain as major retailers slashed prices in a...

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Swindon soccer thugs smash victim with iron bar

Mr Howe in hospital

Surrounded by tubes, intravenous drips and monitors, Paul Howe is recovering in hospital after being brutally beaten several times with...

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Bus operator given another chance

A bus company has escaped a fine and the possibility of having its right to run some its services removed after the region's Traffic Commissioner gave bosses another chance to show...

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Swindon, Somerset and Herefordshire in new university challenge

Swindon, Somerset and Herefordshire in new university challenge

Three places in the West have taken on a real university challenge – by bidding for one. Swindon, Somerset and Herefordshire were...

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Weston Grand Pier pavilion demolished

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This photograph shows the bare Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare four months after it was ravaged by a fire – a view that marks the...

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Chippenham 'racist fan' hunted for attack on soccer boss

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Police chiefs in Chippenham said last night they will leave no stone unturned to find the author of a racist letter sent to the town's...

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Western Daily Press Sports Awards 2008

Throughout the year, in association with Blackthorn, we've been choosing the monthly sporting heroes in the West. Now it's your turn.

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Bristol's situation looks very bleak, says Gareth Chilcott

Gareth Chilcott column: The official stance from Bristol is that they are not in any trouble financially and they are looking for investors simply to move the club on

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Corin plays down fears for Bristol

Corin Palmer says Bristol have "not even contemplated" failing to find new investment, while Gareth Chilcott has warned the club could go out of business if a cash injection is not found...

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We're up for the battle, says Bristol's Shaun Perry

We're up for the battle, says Bristol's Shaun Perry

Shaun Perry says he and his Bristol team-mates are relishing the fight to stay in the Guinness Premiership this season.

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Byrne aims to state his Swindon case

Byrne aims to state his Swindon case

Swindon Town caretaker boss David Byrne is targeting a clean sweep of victories as he bids to become a serious contender for the vacant...

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Katie Price faces 'speeding' trial

Katie Price allegedly broke the speed limit

Katie Price is to stand trial next year for an alleged speeding offence.

The 30-year-old glamour model has been charged with breaking a 30mph speed limit in Brighton, East Sussex, on March 5, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

A CPS spokesman also said she was accused of failing to supply information about the identity of...

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Ashlee Simpson welcomes baby boy

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has given birth to a baby boy

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has given birth to a baby boy. The 25-year-old singer and her husband Pete welcomed son Bronx Mowgli Wentz on...

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Sir Trevor McDonald's last show

Sir Trevor McDonald has presented his last News at Ten

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE has presented the News At Ten for the last time. He said presenting the news show had been "special" before...

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John Sergeant exit debate rages on

John Sergeant's exit from Strictly has sparked debate

John Sergeant's exit from Strictly Come Dancing has sparked a debate on Question Time. Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said the judges...

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'Quickie divorce' for Madonna and Guy

Guy Ritchie and Madonna's divorce has been finalised

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's marriage of nearly eight years was over in just a few minutes today. What began as a fairytale wedding at the...

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