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Emotional photos show flowers left at King Charles’ home near Wiltshire
FLOWERS have been left at King Charles III's home in Tetbury, near Wiltshire. Mourners and well-wishers have travelled to Highgrove House to pay their respects to the Queen and the country's new monarch. These photos from Adver camera club
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date and further London Bridge plans confirmed
It has officially been announced that the Queen’s funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19 at 11am. The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed the news. This comes as it has been announced that the Queen
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When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment
Millions will receive a £325 cost of living payment from the Government soon. This year has seen a whole host of household price increases - from the energy price cap rise to surging inflation and food prices - costing families hundreds or even
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Have a look around this five bedroom £865k house near Swindon
A FIVE-BEDROOM house in a hamlet near Purton is on the market for £865,000. The property in Hayes Knoll, Purton Stome has evolved substantially and sympathetically over the years into a characterful home with natural light that floods the property
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Teenager arrested after violent robbery in Walcot
A TEENAGER has been arrested for GBH after a violent robbery in Walcot. Officers have taken a 17-year-old boy into custody on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. This comes after a balaclava-wearing man with a knife attacked
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Housing manager told he "can't go around chopping down hedges willy-nilly"
A HOUSING manager was told he "can't go around chopping down hedges willy-nilly" after residents complained about their view being blocked. Dorcan Way Management Ltd's chairman of directors Ron Rose attended a Stratton St Margaret Parish Council
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Dealer from Swindon network worth £45k was caught in Tesco Express
A drug dealer was seen topping up a drug phone at a Tesco store just minutes before bulk messages were sent out to addicts across Swindon. Police saw Jake Lewis putting credit on the ‘line’, used to advertise illicit goods for sale, at a Tesco
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Golfers tee off against plans at Broome Manor
Golfers who play at Broome Manor Gold Complex are up in arms about the owner's plans to overhaul the centre, which include removing three holes from the nine-hole course. They say it will be a terrible blow to younger golfers, as well as older
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What Swindon businesses think of PM's plan for energy bills
BUSINESSES around Swindon and Wiltshire have reacted to the new prime minister's plan to help people struggling with rising energy bills. Liz Truss has pledged that a typical household will not pay more than £2,500 per year for the next two years
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The day of the Queen’s state funeral will be a bank holiday
The King has approved an order that the day of the Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday. It came during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, where Charles was formally proclaimed monarch. Lord President of the Council Penny
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Swindon Heritage Open Days still going ahead this weekend
NOT every event has been cancelled at short notice by the Queen's death. The Heritage Open Days planned for this weekend are still going ahead. The Railway Village Museum will be open from 11am to 3pm on both days, with volunteers doing free
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Police manhunt after robbery and knife attack in Swindon
A POLICE helicopter flew over parts of Dorcan, Walcot and Eldene yesterday after the police were called to investigate a violent crime. The airborne vehicle could be seen and heard flying low above East Swindon for part of the afternoon as officers
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WATCH: Gun salute at Stonehenge in honour of Queen
A special gun salute was held at Stonehenge today as a mark of respect to Her Majesty the Queen. Soldiers from the 14th Regiment Royal Artillery, based at Larkhill, gathered at the historic site to fire a 96-gun salute in honour of Queen Elizabeth
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Lindsey confirms Town on look-out for another goalkeeper
SWINDON Town head coach Scott Lindsey has confirmed the club is on the hunt for another goalkeeper in the free-agent market and already has “a few irons in the fire” as things stand. Town currently have 20-year-old Middlesbrough loanee Sol Brynn
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Former Town midfielder signs for Middlesbrough
FORMER Swindon Town midfielder Massimo Luongo has signed for Championship side Middlesbrough on a short-term deal until January. The 29-year-old made over 100 appearances for Town between 2013 and 2015, scoring 14 times. The Australian initially
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Olympic swimmer's wife remembers when he met the Queen at Buckingham Palace
AN OLYMPIC swimmer from Swindon met the Queen when she invited Team GB for afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace. Brian Jenkins competed in the 200m butterfly at the Tokyo Olympic Games in November 1964 when he was just 20 years old. Not long
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Melksham care home rated as one off the best in the south
A MELKSHAM care home has been rated by residents as one of the best in the South West. Blenheim House has been chosen by their families as one of the top 20 care homes in the South West of England. There are 1,914 care homes in the area, with
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PUBLIC NOTICES: New pedestrian crossing, road closures, and more
A host of changes are proposed around the town. Here are the latest public notices issued by Swindon Borough Council. UPPER STRATTON: Notice is hereby given that Swindon Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 23 of the Road Traffic
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Devizes attack: Detectives still considering whether to change charges
Detectives are still awaiting evidence which would allow them to decide whether a man accused of injuring a “happy-go-lucky” man should be charged with murder or manslaughter. Darren Fell is charged with causing the grievous bodily harm with intent
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The best times to catch reduced food at Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA
It's a well-known fact that Brits love a bargain, and nothing is better than free food and products. Although it might not be easy to grab free food from supermarkets, there is a way to get heavily reduced items. From fruit and veg, ready
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Man, 45, caught stealing women’s clothing from M&S
A SERIAL offender has been jailed after he stole more than £100 of women’s clothing. Beau James Houghton stole £110 of women’s clothing from Marks and Spencer in Swindon on June 27. He also stole a bike in the town on July 7. He pleaded
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Designer clothes, large knives and tear gas: Swindon gangster finally caged
A SWINDON drugs gangster has been jailed for more than four years after he admitted moving cocaine and cannabis into the town. Leandro Pinto was arrested scores of times around town between 2020 and 2022. On one occasion, he had been found
