The rest is due by April 2010, whereupon Swindonians will be able to stay online as they ride around on buses, lounge in parks or drink in pubs.

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Community drum circles meet in parks, coffee houses and local pubs.

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Mr Smith's Consumer Protection (Private car Parks) Bill would see operators licensed by local authorities in a similar way to pubs or taxi drivers.

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