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10. Don't wedge it there for goodness sake.

9. People like to complain about it whenever they get the chance.

8. I've been like this since I was born.

7. None of them understand, they're all office managers.

6. The whole place was in a state of shock when we heard.

5. But if it's not been running at full capacity for a while, how did people not suspect?

4. Watching it back, I look really good.

3. Try matching that colour up to this top, it's impossible.

2. They cover the car up, and it was mild enough overnight I left my windows open.

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

1. They can't all go to Pressed Steel, they only make little cars there.

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10. Stop playing with that phone.

9. It happened randomly so I was surprised.

8. Aged two I could recognise everything.

7. We're going to have our hair done for the first time.

6. She travels a long way just for that, it seems such a waste.

5. I would hang around, but it was just to be seen.

4. That whole thing looked like a rocket that wasn't moving.

3. Wrap this around your head, a bit like a helmet.

2. They don't have those any more, not sure when they got rid of them.

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

1. That chip shop use to be so far away, but my legs use to be shorter then.

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10. We should go along to the castle for that meeting.

9. The thing to remember is it's her home.

8. That big old painting terrifies me.

7. It's the most office type thing I've ever seen in all my days.

6. The last thing I want to do is create a scene.

5. Dinner was great, I didn't make too many mistakes.

4. When I get tired I leave the cat to do the washing up.

3. I'm going to keep it to myself and go to bed.

2. An eerie light was being given off by the picture.

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

1. You just blatantly ignored me.

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10. The company needs more mugs like him.

9. No two ways about it, he fancies her like there's no tomorrow.

8. That skirt just works, it just does.

7. I've got just enough left to keep into enough trouble.

6. Playing all round the world is the aim of that company.

5. They're all casual, and it really shows in the quality of the service.

4. Shock of my life when I heard the news of the engagement.

3. He'd been to about 5 different places all over town and it wasn't even properly lunchtime.

2. The last time we kept those in the kitchen was back when my father was paranoid about the electric going off.

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

1. It'l be a right laugh if you wear that face.

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10. The right shoes set it all off like a party.

9. I found my car keys on the bus.

8. You said it wouldn't matter, hob nobs.

7. It's a shame your face is shaped that way after all.

6. They stopped the countdown just before it all kicked off giving a bit of welcomed delay.

5. She asked for forgiveness, but I'm not ready to grant it.

4. I had a second thought about the Powell problem.

3. They don't seem to be very productive considering how long they're in for.

2. Your father was a great man, not a leader.

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

1. I stopped hanging out with him because he became more boring than ITV on a Saturday night.

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10. Nobody else would act like this if they had your legs.

9. That sausage roll is causing a lot of problems for you.

8. Looking in the eye is a sign of danger.

7. Don't feel it's a standing obligation to always go this way.

6. If you don't wake up with regret that will be progress.

5. The rules state you cannot board with that rabble.

4. A new tie does not make you an executive.

3. It's all voluntary, so of course, it doesn't get done.

2. The consequences will be as bad as the choice of sandwiches.

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

1. If you're going Vegan it's healthier to just eat crisps straight from the multipack.

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Just(in) out of touch

The elephant in the room in Justin Tomlinson's online response to last night's government defeat, was no mention of the 118 Conservative MPs who voted against.

Interesting that he instead mentioned the opportunity of opposition MPs to 'wreck Brexit'.

Interesting there was no mention of his own party colleagues who seem to be doing that.

Interesting even further that he seems to be playing politics with a huge moment. Even though he's the first person to accuse opposition parties of playing politics.

Strong and stable.

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10. Over 100 years old isn't that surprising these days.

9. There's was a doorbell ring, then a small popping sound.

8. That music makes no sense to me, like metal.

7. They're getting married and it was so very happy to hear.

6. The women were fighting, no idea what's caused that.

5. The pass expires, but I'll keep using it.

4. You can't resist the lure of cake.

3. She's heard stories all about it and pretends she hasn't.

2. My name isn't my real name I'm sure.

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

1. What are you waiting for, you've got the right shoes on.

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10. It's like their normal habitat, shopping.

9. Don't mess around, I'm feeling quite fragile now.

8. Samuel can think what he wants, I know the truth and now so do you.

7. Keep it in perspective, you haven't got any teeth.

6. I ate nothing over Christmas, I'm starving if I'm honest wth you.

5. You fainted twice on getting your post.

4. Quick thinking isn't always as good as you think.

3. Salad will be my secret weapon in the new year.

2. The reunion always happens at Christmas.

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

1. You can't put your box there, I've got my drum.

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10. Potatoes are best if you don't know what to do.

9. There were like 20 men behind him.

8. It's an obvious disguise because everyone's seen it several times already.

7. Just give it a twist if it gets stuck.

6. I saw the face you made then.

5. Forget what happens last and remember how it starts.

4. Josie never shuts up about her floors.

3. But there's cold pizza left here.

2. She can either walk over and be picked up, or wait 40 minutes for me to get through the traffic.

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

1. He will stop at nothing, not even that.

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10. The custard hasn't quite achieved it's ultimate destiny.

9. You've not thought through this one little bit have you?

8. I was terrified that she might be a feminist, then I was terrified that she might not be one.

7. I had no idea pants shopping could be so enthralling until I dived in.

6. I would have given them a tenner for it, but they weren't having it.

5. Furtive whisperings to cheese.

4. That's a lowercase 'l' Katherine.

3. We like to set off late so if we get stuck it'll be dark and we can fall asleep.

2. She had antlers on, making her easy to spot in an open-plan office of people dressed the same.

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

1. How can she hit me with a broken arm?

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Park and Hide

For the sake of the town's sanity, can Swindon Borough Council put some (make that, any) roadsigns up to direct people to the Wroughton Park & Ride if they're going to the Outlet this weekend?

It's fine advertising it through press releases, but there are no sign on the roads at all.

If you want it to work, do it properly, come on!

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10. Don't tear the lid, just pop it off.

9. There's not much more left to say about that outfit.

8. Everyone keeps talking about David, despite him not knowing anyone.

7. You'll have to pay for the privilege of coming to my house.

6. It wasn't very steady considering how much weight is being carried.

5. Not a footballer, they use to be the boyfriend of someone on a reality show.

4. I could have bought something for his parents, but they have never spoken to me since that night.

3. Their Christmas do turned into an awful car crash of regret.

2. Adam has not finished talking yet.

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

1. He was going to throw it in Kev's face, but he ate it instead.

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Do as I say, not as I do

The row about budget cuts at Swindon Museum & Art Gallery is insightful to civic assets that are deemed more important than others, depending on where they are.

The quote from Councillor Heenan is even more interesting :

"The unvarnished reality is that the current Museum and Art Gallery brings in no income of note, has extremely low footfall and is subsidised by taxpayers to the tune of £200,000 per year and Labour councillors are happy to see this continue."

Substitute the asset name 'Liden Library' and the different amount of subsidy pre-Henan takeover and you have the perfect example of what is deemed important to councillors now we all live in a parished world.

The Conservative Borough council (along with Labour councillors) was more than happy to heap praise upon the Museum when councillors had the scent of lottery money in their nostrils. As that has fallen by the wayside, we're all expected to forget the very recent past and rally behind the budget cuts in an alternate reality.

With the current councillors in charge, don't forget, the council (under the influence and whims of ruling councillors) functions primarily just as an accounting exercise.

Do as I say, not as I do (apart from if it's in your own parish).

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10. He crossed over, did a little jiggle and fell over.

9. Don't jingle those balls.

8. From my standpoint I couldn't see over the policy.

7. The founder took all the money from the till and swanned off.

6. I like to see myself as helping people do great things in their lives.

5. The supermarket seems to be designed to make me spend all my money.

4. Buying that would be pointless when I'll have no need for it from June.

3. What you're doing is wrong even in Moredon.

2. We are not going to let her call her child Hogan.

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

1. The fraud check revealed an awful lot of fraud, which is good because we know it works.

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10. In another life we'd both be slightly taller.

9. My backstop is the end of turning circle.

8. He's called something like Solomon, he didn't get the wisdom though.

7. There was silence, then someone coughed and laughed at the same time.

6. This reminds of the forgot road, just along there.

5. She's the most shameless self-publicist I've ever known since social media began.

4. Then all the putty fell out at once.

3. But if breakfast isn't included, then who's going to pay for it?

2. I really like this and I'll tell you why, it's very substantial.

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

1. I totally love mild cheddar.

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10. It's a total I'm not proud to have been in.

9. She nearly shoved her and knocked her down he stairs.

8. The reliable bunch have turned up.

7. It always get stuck at this time, when will someone do something?

6. They've not had a manager there since 1996.

5. There is no way it can be better than what we've currently got.

4. For women it's hugely empowering.

3. What got written in that newsletter was entirely avoidable if they had just listened.

2. He is odd and his mother does not help, running round after him all the time.

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

1. They're all wearing lanyards like a badge of honour, it's nothing to be proud of.

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10. You don't even look when you pass by.

9. We all see you've got your head in the clouds.

8. I didn't really work out the moves to the whole thing.

7. I've been waiting since nine past and look here's three of them.

6. They always say it'll be blocked, but the traffic vanishes into another dimension on Akers Way sometimes.

5. Been driving for ages, never acknowledges passengers and has gone years without anything resembling a smile.

4. Let's keep in perspective in all of this, she doesn't like you and never will.

3. But it's love then you better hold on for dear life mate.

2. No Christmas markets this year, I'm still up to my ears in scented candles.

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

1. As soon as I get this baby dropped I'm coming after him.

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An Outlet for Poor Planning Permission

The discounting of Rodbourne and Even Swindon residents complaints about the Outlet Village traffic could only last so long and has recently come to a head.

In the stock-comment by councillors, plenty of room is always made for not wanting to make changes that will ruin the Outlet's success.

One blindingly obvious point about the traffic problems that comes right back to the council's involvement, is never mentioned. Namely that Swindon Borough Council councillors signed-off the continued expansion of the Outlet and the former Works site through planning applications, and ultimately the accompanying transport and traffic plans.

After several years of near-gridlock at busy times that blocks roads not just nearby, but also into the centre of town, the west and north, plus major disruption to bus services, an easily-deployable traffic plan is only now being discussed.

Swindoncentric will provide one for free. When the Outlet's car parks are full, close them and direct drivers to Bristol Street or to the Brunel Centre's car parks. Needless queues are created by drivers waiting at the ticket barriers, then driving around to find no spaces and queuing to leave. Plus, deploy traffic marshals on Rodbourne Road, Kemble Drive, Paddington and Penzance Drives to keep traffic moving and more specifically bus services.

Christmas is just around the corner, crack on.

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10. They swept it right into my direction.

9. That seat is the prize seat, second only to the driver's.

8. I waited so long and eventually it happened and it was so quick.

7. You always ask that about my opinion, but I might as well not have one.

6. There was a milky-hue to it, not nice if you're lactose afraid.

5. I presume you nodded politely and left like a shot?

4. The injury was not as terrible to get as you think.

3. I saved your space, but then this happened once we got to the shops.

2. The record of my sales have been sent as far as Telford, I couldn't believe it.

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

1. I did quite well, I didn't get zombie eyes when he was talking to me.

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