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Golds galore and county record for Swindon Harriers at Wiltshire Championships
There was a new county record in the hammer throw as Swindon Harriers enjoyed a fine weekend at the Wiltshire Championships. Harry Ricketts broke the Wiltshire record in the senior men's hammer event with a stunning throw of 58.50 metres at the
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Drunk Army sergeant punched two people on Swindon night out
A drunk staff sergeant from Swindon punched two people in the face while on a night out in Old Town. Ashley Blackstock-Kitt, of Whitworth Road, appeared in the dock at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to one count of assault
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Basshunter forgets where he's going ahead of Swindon Town concert
It is not long now until live music returns to the County Ground for the first time in years. On Saturday, May 25, the football club's stadium will be welcoming Chris Moyles' 90s Hangover and the following day there will be the Could Be Real
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Last-of-their-kind Camden Market doors go under the hammer in Wiltshire
Some of Camden Market’s most famous colourful doors will go under the hammer in Wiltshire. The doors, which are covered in street art by notable urban artists, were painted in 2014 as part of a project organised by The Real Art of Street Art.
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Swindon mum takes on 100k challenge for disabled daughter
A mother of four from Swindon is getting ready to take on an incredible challenge to change her daughter Poppy's life. Poppy Alexander from Wroughton was born with severe brain damage, and since then she has been registered as blind, with quadriplegic
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Sex offender travelled to Swindon to meet 13-year-old girl
A man from South Wales who travelled to Swindon to meet with a child has been jailed for multiple sexual offences. Matthew Pritchard, from Bettws in Newport, was arrested in January 2024 after travelling to Swindon to meet what he believed was
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Suspected drug dealer armed with samurai sword caught riding illegal e-bike
A male carrying a samurai sword on an illegal e-bike has been arrested. Plain-clothes officers from the Stratton, Central Swindon North and West Swindon Neighbourhood Policing Team have been conducting patrols around Swindon, visiting the Pinehurst
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Why you should never cook bacon in an air fryer
It's bad news if you like cooking your bacon in the air fryer as one expert has urged people to 'exercise caution'. Whether it's part of an English breakfast or a crisp BLT, bacon is beloved by Brits up and down the country. In fact, the only
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DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holidays next weekend. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who manage benefit payments to eligible claimants do not make payments on bank holidays
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Swindon's Bell targeting another historic summer for women's cricket
Swindon-born cricket star Lauren Bell is hoping that England can build on the momentum of last summer’s Ashes to create another historic summer. Bell was part of the England side that took on Australia across all three formats of the game, including
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Narrowboat pictured sinking near Wiltshire town
People in Wiltshire were stunned to see pictures of a canal boat sinking in the Kennet and Avon Canal. The narrowboat was first spotted on Tuesday, May 14 sinking halfway between Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge - partially blocking the waterway
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Swindon youngster handed international call-up
Swindon Town under-18s striker Botan Ameen has received a call-up to the Iraq under-20 team ahead of their AFC Asia Cup Qualifiers. Ameen has had a fantastic season in the Town academy, notably scoring both goals in the 2-0 win over Manchester
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'We had to make one final plea' - Trust explain need for open letter
The Swindon Town Supporters Trust believe that an increasing malaise across the club led them to a point of having to take drastic action towards the club. The Trust penned an open letter to Clem Morfuni expressing that they had lost faith in his
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Power cut hits more than 50 homes
More than 50 homes near Swindon have been left without power due to an underground fault. People living in Royal Wootton Bassett have been left in the dark after a power cut has hit the town on Wednesday, May 15. The loss of power is affecting
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TrustSTFC 'have lost all confidence and trust' in Swindon ownership
The Swindon Town Supporters Trust have written an open letter to owner Clem Morfuni saying they have lost faith in his leadership. The Trust have published an open letter outlining that they feel the ownership of Swindon is not responding properly
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Action demanded after Oasis trespassers scale roof
Trespassers on the roof of the closed Oasis leisure centre has prompted a councillor to write to the administration, urging it to do all it can to prevent a possible tragedy. The site of the closed centre has seen a number of people break in since
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Restaurant's shock third closure 'a blow' for customers
Members of the public in Swindon are once again having to mourn the loss of what was considered to be a popular Italian restaurant. Kingshill's Carbonara Trattoria & Bar has been closed for a number of months with seemingly no sign of reopening
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"Teachers said I would not succeed now I host Beyonce and raise billions for charity"
A man who raised tens of billions for charity and works with global superstars has said he still loves to return home to Swindon. Michael Sheldrick put on huge worldwide concerts for Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Jay-Z, and raised nearly $50 billion
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Wiltshire youth justice service praised for 'outstanding' policies
The youth justice system in Wiltshire has been rated as 'good' after a February inspection. The Wiltshire Youth Justice Service (YJS) received this commendable stamp of approval from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation, as part of its comprehensive
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Major update on the future of a big part of the Health Hydro restoration
The future of Swindon's historic Health Hydro has been secured - or at least part of it. Swindon Borough Council has just announced that further funding has been acquired which will mean it can definitely restore the leisure centre's main pool
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Driver carrying hedge from Badminton Horse Trials stopped by police
A driver in Wiltshire has been reported for having a Badminton Horse Trial hedge hanging out of her car window. Officers from the Road Policing Unit pulled over a vehicle on Monday, May 13, after they spotted a large hedge protruding out of the
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Drink driver who crashed into another car denies needing alcohol treatment
A drunk driver crashed into another car in Swindon while more than three times the legal alcohol limit. Vincent Hicko-Nicko , of Zakopane Road in Haydon Wick, appeared in the dock at Swindon Magistrates Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to one
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Scores of staff awarded compensation by collapsed Swindon firm
Dozens of employees made redundant from a doomed Swindon recycling firm have won an employment tribunal against their former employer. Recycling Technologies in Unit B2, Stirling Court, Swindon went into administration September 2022 making up
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Quadruple killer Damien Bendall 'behind prison hammer attack'
Quadruple killer Damien Bendall has allegedly hospitalised a fellow inmate in a 'horrendous' hammer attack, it has been reported. Bendall, who was originally from Swindon, brutally killed his pregnant girlfriend Terri Harris, her children John
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Metal detectorist finds 'magical' medieval ring
A metal detectorist found a 'magical' medieval ring in a field which is now set to raise thousands of pounds at auction. The Drayton Medieval gold ring (above), set with a sapphire and bearing an inscription believed to be magical dates from