Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last, Last) Week ; 192

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10. It's a fare boundary, you better dig-deep.

9. I would go up to the top-deck, but the air's rather thin.

8. There's been two missing and now they're changing drivers.

7. I heard that the 54 is going to disappear altogether.

6. It was a sort of cry.

5. I expect she'll be on the next one.

4. They've got a bargain day and everything's practically the same price as the carrier bags.

3. A smartcard? Just don't lose it.

2. Your motives are always cheap.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. She looks like a yeti with that fur round the hood.

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Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last, Last, Last) Week ; 191

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10. I don't know what to call it.

9. It's not that I dislike it exactly.

8. When did you decide to bring your attitude with you?

7. Teacakes, whatever happened to them?

6. I'd better get back to those reports.

5. I don't trust the HR department, they're so antisocial.

4. Now listen dear, I can cook, I just choose not to, that's all.

3. I hate the idea of anyone who enjoys watching ITV 1 in primetime.

2. Move over Columbo, it appears you're jumping to clever conclusions.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. Yes, I've bought more shoes, but these are the last ones I'll buy, this week.

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Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last, Last Last, Last) Week ; 190

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10. He's says he's 'in touch', haven't hear from him all day.

9. I added him, but really didn't want to, he creeps me out.

8. Objects wearing horizontal stripes appear fatter than they are.

7. You must have known that I felt like that.

6. You need another 9 pence, look in my purse.

5. I had to shake him away when we got to the roundabout.

4. It's never too much, except before payday.

3. Bargain-hunters get ready.

2. I wonder if anyone's ever bought a real pair of Ugg boots?

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. All the contracts are up at the end of the month.

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Top Ten Things Heard On Swindon's Buses Last (Last, Last, Last, Last, Last, Last) Week ; 189

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10. Hold my feet.

9. I'm done, thank you.

8. They're not skin-tight, these are skin type, feel that.

7. He's right out here, no, not there, here.

6. I don't feel properly equipped.

5. Take your kindness and shove it.

4. You are on fire with a song in your heart.

3. I found those pens underneath a cake case on the bargain shelf.

2. He's still got my shirt.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. I suspect it's far far worse than it looks.

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Union Square Wants YOU For Comments

The consultation period for the Union Square development is underway and Friday and Saturday this week marks the public exhibition to see the plans and the project staff will be there to answer questions and collect feedback.

The exhibition will be at the Central Library in Regent Street on this Friday, the 4th, 2pm-8pm and Saturday, the 5th, 10am-2pm.

No doubt the biggest areas of interest will be...

- The Whalebridge roundabout removal and replacement with traffic lights. Will Fleming Way be accessible for buses from Princes Street & Corporation Street? How will it effect traffic flow along these two roads and along Fleming Way towards the Magic Roundabout?

- What will happen to the Octagon Restaurant? Easily the town centre's best greasy spoon after a night out!

- How tall will the buildings on the edge of the area be, especially along Corporation Street and Manchester Road? Will building design make an attempt to link the two areas and see those terraces are not overlooked?

Swindon Centric Says ; This is the chance to have your say, don't miss it!

PS - If you can't make the exhibition, you can submit your views here, the Union Square website is now live and has a wealth of information.

Wi-Failed Makes Private Eye Magazine, Again

Satirical magazine Private Eye has covered the Wi-Failed debacle again in it's Rotten Boroughs column in the latest issue.

Regular readers will know that Private Eye also picked up on the scheme in a previous occasion last year.

Swindon Centric Says ; Meanwhile, the link to the Technology Strategy Board's press release about the awarding of a grant to Digital City still returns an error message, appears they're keeping their position, and their money, to themselves?

The Sparks Effect For Swindon- Hooray!

The Great Western Main Line, through Swindon to Cardiff will be electrified, with the delayed decision that was announced today.

At long last (though it won't happen any earlier than 2014 if you read the detail) the golden egg for railway investment, electrification, will happen for passengers from Swindon.

Swindon Centric Says ; Of course, whether the Department for Transport can get to grips with the Intercity Express Project and whether bi-modal trains will work in squadron service will be closely watched.

But Swindon's going to be 'under the wires', for THE railway town, it's a wonderful addition!