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Wakeling the hero as Town pick up first away win of the season

Swindon Town recorded their first away win of the season at The Eco-Power Stadium with an impressive 1-0 victory away to Doncaster Rovers this afternoon. In what was a game dominated by Town possession wise, their constant attacking threat was

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Man found dead on A417

An appeal for dashcam footage has been made after a man found lying on a road near Cirencester this morning died from his injuries. Officers were called to reports of an injured man lying in the road below the A417 at the Daglingworth Quarry/Perrott's

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Abandoned Oakfield Project building to be demolished

The council has announced that the abandoned Oakfield Project building will be demolished.  The building on Marlowe Avenue has remained empty since the start of the pandemic, with some calling for it to be brought back into use.  Nationwide

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PUBLIC NOTICES: Speed limit change, Symmetry Park plans, and more

All the latest applications submitted to Swindon Borough Council. HIGHWORTH: Notice is hereby given that Swindon Borough Council made the A361 SWINDON ROAD, HIGHWORTH, 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT Experimental Order under the relevant sections of Road Traffic

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Doncaster Rovers vs Swindon Town: live updates as they happen

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Cannabis farmer jailed the day after huge factory found in town centre

A man has been jailed after a cannabis factory was discovered above a Swindon kebab shop.  Acting on a tipoff from members of the public, Wiltshire Police officers raided the Bridge Street flat on Thursday and discovered over 200 cannabis plants

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Road closed after crash between motorbike and car

Emergency services rushed to a Swindon road after a crash. The incident, which took place on Hyde Road, near the Groundwell Industrial Estate, this morning involved a motorbike and a car.  Police closed the road, and paramedics attended in

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Audi driver wanted by police after road rage incident

AN Audi driver allegedly forced another car off the road in a road rage incident - and now police are asking for the public's help. The driver of the black Audi is said to have struck a Ford Fiesta on Thamesdown Drive, close to the junction with

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16-year-olds arrested after alleged 'gunpoint' robbery in Swindon

A large-scale police operation after a gunpoint robbery in Swindon town centre has led to two arrests.  Armed police officers and a helicopter were called out to search for suspects after a group of youths approached a man close to Clarence House

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Beauty spot residents warn of ‘death or serious injury’ if parking charges are imposed

Parish councillors in one of Wiltshire’s most picturesque villages have warned of “death or serious injury” if car parking charges are imposed. Wiltshire Council plans to impose charges in the currently free car park at Dunns Lane in Upper Castle

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Everything closing and staying open in Swindon for Queen's funeral

Many businesses around Swindon have decided to close for the Queen's funeral on Monday as a mark of respect. They also say this will allow staff members and customers to pay tribute to the late monarch. Some have changed their opening hours

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Footage of man running and touching the Queen’s coffin

FOOTAGE has been captured of a man who appears to run forward and touch the Queen’s coffin inside Westminster Hall. The clip was shared online with the source unnamed.  Now *this* is proper policing in action. pic.twitter.com/4g7bgq4Vv2

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GWH issues important update about planned appointments on day of Queen's funeral

Most elective clinics will go ahead at Great Western Hospital despite the bank holiday scheduled for Monday. Thousands of appointments have been cancelled nationally due to the Queen's funeral on Monday September 19. But hospital trusts could

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What happens to the 10 Swindon & Wiltshire businesses which supplied goods to the Queen?

The Royal Warrant of Appointments granted to brands by Queen Elizabeth II have been made void since her death. A Royal Warrant is granted as a mark of recognition to companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to the monarch of consistent

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Council gives latest update on Mead Way after overnight closure

"Everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong," a leading councillor has admitted on the ill-fated Mead Way scheme which as been ongoing since March 2020. And while the end isn't quite here just yet, it is still very much in sight for one

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Man dies after two-vehicle crash in Wiltshire

The driver of a car involved in a crash on a major Wiltshire road has died, police have confirmed.  A BMW and a Mercedes travelling in opposite directions on the A30 were involved in the incident in the village of Pitton, near the junction with

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New supermarket under construction in Swindon - and they are hiring

A NEW supermarket is taking shape on the outskirts of the Swindon borough. Aldi is building a Highworth branch in the Blackworth Industrial Estate.  Work began earlier this year, in April, and the main framework of the retail site has now been

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Swindon millionaire's £7.5m bid on Grand Designs house

A Swindon celebrity who was Michael Jackson's bodyguard has put in a £7.5 million bid on a lighthouse-inspired house which featured on Grand Designs twice. Entrepreneur Matt Fiddes, whose martial arts company is now worth £120 million, is a Swindon

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IN THE DOCK: The latest cases in Swindon Magistrates’ Court

The latest cases before Swindon Magistrates' Court include a man who assaulted a woman and a driver high on cocaine and cannabis. SWINDON: Jamie Malcolm Jeffcoate was given a community order after he admitted assaulting a woman. The 35-year-old

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Twin births a double delight for endangered red pandas at Longleat

Red panda twins have made their debut at Longleat, gracing the safari park with adorable antics.  The pair of cubs were born earlier in the summer. Now at 10 weeks old they are starting to brave the outside world to the joy of Longleat visitors

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Immature action while driving could see you fined £5,000

Drivers across the UK face fines of up to £5,000 for an immature action when in control of a car in wet conditions. One rule drivers need to know involves driving in puddles of water in wet conditions. Although the urge to soak a pedestrian

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Wiltshire PCC's moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

We are not alone in feeling deeply saddened by the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II – our country has lost a selfless public servant and a unifying force in an increasingly-divided world. While we mourn the loss of a Head of State who, for more than

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DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new payment date

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit claimants expecting to receive payments on the day of the Queen’s funeral will be paid early, the government has announced. Benefits and credits set to be paid on Monday 19 September will now be paid early

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Thousands of Royal Mail stamps will be unusable within months

Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket. Customers have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January

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Fury over decision to cancel venue for this year's XTC Convention

THE 11th-hour decision to cancel the venue for this weekend's XTC Convention in Swindon has sparked anger.  Swindon Borough Council told the organisers of the celebration they could no longer use STEAM due to the Queen's funeral on Monday.

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Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, September 18

The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or the Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and there

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Big change to state pension could be coming next year

State pensions could rise to more than £200 a week next year. Millions could see the amount they get in retirement increase under the triple lock system which Prime Minister Liz Truss has hinted at bringing back. Under the system, pensions

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Queens funeral will see one thing 'banned'

All eyes around the world will be firmly fixed on London on Monday as Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest. Her late Majesty passed away peacefully in her balmoral Estate on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96, bringing and end to her 70-year reign

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Major Universal Credit changes happening before Christmas

Millions claiming Universal Credit will see their benefits impacts by changes being made by the Department for Work and Pensions. With the cost-of-living crisis hitting home for much of the country, including soaring energy bills, some of the changes

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A poo transplant is being offered to hundreds of patients to combat 'superbug'

Poo transplants are to be offered to hundreds of patients suffering from a 'superbug' to help tackle their infections. A faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is being recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for

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Everything you need to know about the Queen's funeral

The Queen’s state funeral will be held on Monday, September 19. Thousands are expected to line the streets of London to pay their respects, while millions more will watch the Westminster Abbey ceremony from home. The funeral will also be broadcast

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Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's life with Adver souvenir edition and special supplement

As the nation prepares to say its final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, a special souvenir edition will be published by the Adver the following day to reflect the emotion and grief of this momentous occasion. Thousands will line the streets

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Man arrested after trying to rush towards Queen's coffin

A man was tackled by police after rushing towards the Queen’s coffin during the lying-in-state at Westminster Hall. The incident happened at around 10pm and the man was arrested under the Public Order Act and is in police custody, at the time of

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Aldi shopper shares weekly food shop list costing just £5

A TikTok user who shops at Aldi has revealed how she has managed an entire weekly shop for less than £5. The TikTok creator @costoflivingcrisis shared a video entitled “My £5 weekly shop at Aldi” and shared the full shopping list while stressing