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A WAR medal dug up in a garden and returned to the owner s family has uncovered a mystery. Earlier this year the Adver reported on the search to find the grandson of Sgt Frank Titchener of the Wiltshire Regiment after heating engineer Martin Hilyer found what was thought to be the First World War soldier s medal. Also called Frank, he was eventually found with the help of a cousin, John Mackman. But after the inscribed medal was handed over Frank said he believed it actually belonged to his uncle Bert and that his grandad s medals must have been shared between his sons, Frank and Bert.
Improving parks and open spaces, providing more support for young families and helping people with their mental wellbeing as we emerge from Covid-19 restrictions are the top priorities for the Swindon’s newest borough councillor. Kate Tomlinson the Conservative candidate won the by-election in the Priory Vale ward triggered by the resignation in May of Emma Faramarzi While a Conservative win in a safe ward was not unexpected, Coun Tomlinson’s performance was the best ever seen by the party in the area – albeit on a very low turn out of 1882 or 22 per cent of eligible voters. Her share represents 60.5 per cent of the vote, up from her ward and party colleague Jo Morris Gold’s 53.85 per cent in May.