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When and how you can get the £400 energy bill support payment
The government has announced households across England, Scotland and Wales will receive £400 to help with rising energy bills this winter. The money, which is part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme announced in May this year will come in six instalments
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King Charles III could hold Coronation on this very poignant date
King Charles III is reportedly planning a 'slimmed down' Coronation - but when will his ceremony be? The newly proclaimed British head of state is said to be planning on cutting back the number of working royals and wants a “less expensive” Coronation
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Wiltshire firms react to energy bill relief scheme
BUSINESSES have cautiously welcomed the government's new scheme to cap their energy bills. Gas and electricity prices will be automatically fixed at a set rate for all firms for six months from October 1 and the government will foot the bill for
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New community cafe to be run in Swindon
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council - in cooperation with Swindon Borough Council - will be starting a weekly community cafe this month. The grand opening is on September 30 and members of the public will be able to enjoy a weekly community cafe
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Future undecided for former Railway Village pub
A FORMER pub in Swindon's historic Railway Village is being brought back to life - but what should it be used for? The Cricketer's Arms first opened in 1847 and closed five years ago, but a group of volunteers is working on sprucing it up and turning
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Buses could be BANNED from Swindon's historic Railway Village
Action is being taken after calls to protect the historic Swindon Railway Village from damage apparently caused by frequent bus use. Locals have claimed that buses from six routes that pass through the Heritage Action Zone are causing damage to
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MP accused of u-turning on opposition to major plans for golf course
South Swindon MP Robert Buckland has spoken out against a plan at Broome Manor Golf Complex which would see the loss of three holes on the complex’s nine-hole course. But the owners of the complex, Twigmarket Ltd say this is inconsistent with his
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The road closures in Swindon this week
Drivers travelling in and around Swindon are being advised of several road closures this week. Five closures are being planned with delays of between 10 and 30 minutes expected. One road closure is already in place. A further four road
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Hepburn-Murphy happy to get off the mark after 488 days out
After being side-lined for a whopping 488 days, Swindon Town forward Rushian Hepburn-Murphy was relieved to return to the pitch for the first time following his drastic injury woes. The deadline day signing came on in the 60th minute in Town’s
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Reaction to plan to get Oasis Centre de-listed to encourage redevelopment
Labour councillors and members of the online campaign Save Oasis Swindon have reacted to the news that Conservative councillors in the ruling group on Swindon Borough Council want to have the Oasis Centre delisted. The Conservatives say having
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Everything you need to know before Strictly Come Dancing 2022 returns
Dust off your dancing shoes because Strictly Come Dancing is back this weekend. We have been counting down the days until we'll see all our favourite celebrities embrace the sequins to compete for the glitterball trophy. Over the past few
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Tax warning to 500,000 UK households
More than half a million retired people could end up paying income tax next year due to a rise in state pensions, a former pensions minister has warned. Sir Steve Webb, who is now a partner at pensions specialists LCP (Lane Clark & Peacock), said
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Susanna Reid on Holly Willoughby & Phillip Schofield 'queue jump' row on GMB
Susanna Reid appeared to come to the defence of Holly Willougby and Phillip Schofield in their “queue jumping” row on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. The morning host was discussing the Queen with guest Mel B, who received a letter from the Queen after
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Temporary structure for climate change causes disruption in Wiltshire town
A giant scaffolding cube has emerged in Melksham presenting a message to residents about CO2 emissions. The cube measures 27-foot square and has been erected for the town's ClimateFest which had been due to take place on September 17, but was postponed
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Chippenham Manager relishing hopes of an FA Cup run
CHIPPENHAM Town Manager Gary Horgan is looking forward to his sides upcoming test against Metropolitan Police FC as their FA Cup journey continues. The Bluebirds advanced into the FA Cup Third qualifying round after defeating Sholing FC 3-0 at
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What will Camilla do with her Wiltshire mansion now she is Queen Consort?
Many have wondered what King Charles III and Camilla will do with their mansions now that they have inherited several more estates. Formerly the Duchess of Cornwall, the new Queen Consort is known for spending a great deal of time at her mansion
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Asda shopper reveals how you can get free food from supermarket in September
A TikTok creator has revealed how anyone who shops at Asda can get free food from the supermarket using UberEats. But shoppers will have to be quick according to TikTok user @chloesdealclub. Thanks to an UberEats deal running until September
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Meghan Markle has 'written' to King Charles for a 'meeting' to 'clear the air'
Meghan Markle has reportedly written to King Charles III extending an olive branch to her father-in-law. Meghan, married to Prince Harry with whom she shares two children, is reported to have requested a meeting with the new monarch. She was
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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 'call lawyers' over Queen queue jump row
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have reportedly been left “distraught” following the queue jump row. It is understood the pair have brought in lawyers to battle for their jobs after being left “dumbstruck” by the situation. It comes
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E-scooter rider knocked unconscious and injured in hit-and-run
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run in Greenbridge. A 20-year-old man wearing orange high-visibility clothing rode an e-scooter along Swindon Road from the Dockle Farmhouse area towards Greenbridge between 2.50pm and 3.05pm on September
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Person left with serious injuries after fire near A419
A PERSON has been left with serious injuries after an incident in Cirencester on Sunday evening (September 18). The person had been working on a vehicle inside a garage when the vehicle ignited. Two fire engines, two ambulance crews, and police
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Police growing concerned for welfare of missing 81-year-old who could be in Swindon
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing 81-year-old man who may be in Swindon. Clive was last seen leaving his home in Lower Earley, Reading in a red Mazda 3 at 10.30am on Tuesday. He was wearing a brown cardigan, dark brown trousers
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Wiltshire bin collections finally back to normal after months of woe for residents
Bin collection services in Wiltshire are finally back to normal after months of disruption, according to a report discussed in the council’s Environment Select Committee on Tuesday. From March to the end of June there was great disruption, and
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Devastated family pay tribute to Wiltshire grandfather who died in motorcycle crash on motorway
TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorcyclist from Wiltshire who died in a motorway crash. Police responded to reports of a collision involving a red motorcycle and a white Peugeot 208 on the northbound carriageway of the M6, near Keele Services, between
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Government plan to help businesses tackle soaring energy bills
The Government will set out details of a major support package for businesses, as they attempt to ease the financial hit of soaring energy bills. The package is set to run to tens of billions of pounds and comes amid heightened calls from firms
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Family struggle as left to live out of suitcases and in tiny rooms after fire damages home
A FAMILY has struggled with living in limbo after a fire which spread along their terrace forced them to move out with none of their belongings. A blaze ripped through a Holly Close house in May and scorched the roof of a neighbouring property.
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Queen’s funeral watched by more people than Euro 2020 final
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service at Westminster Abbey was watched by more than 26 million viewers in the UK, provisional figures have shown. This makes it one of the country’s biggest ever TV audiences. The service was broadcast on a range
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I felt I was representing Swindon at Queen's funeral
On Monday, our nation did its very best to remember and thank our late Queen, Elizabeth II. This was the first state funeral in our country since the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, and was an unforgettable experience for everyone who took
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A skilled gardener can transform the way you live
In recent years we have all become aware of how important open spaces are to our overall health and wellbeing, especially our gardens. Too often we have neglected our gardens, resulting in them become a source of embarrassment rather than one of
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Final details agreed on five-house self-build scheme
The final details which need approval before work starts on five self-build houses in Blunsdon have been signed off. When Swindon Borough Council gave permission in 2018 to PCH developments to knock down the commercial warehouse in Lindsey’s Yard
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Driving offences cost these Wiltshire motorists hundreds of pounds
MOTORISTS from Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett have been fined hundreds of pounds each for similar offences which occurred on the same date. Lyndsey Jones, of Bampton Grove in Old Walcot, was charged with failing to give information relating
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Swindon chip shops and takeaways reducing opening hours and increasing prices to stay afloat
Swindon takeaways say they are fearing for the future as rampant inflation is seeing their costs skyrocket. In recent months increasing energy bills have led to a historic cost-of-living crisis in Britain and sent inflation rates spiralling into
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'Council in no position to pontificate on respect for Queen'
Council in no position to pontificate on what constitutes respect for Queen Graham Carter’s columns in your paper are always excellent and most always resonate with me. But today’s more than most. Along with many other Swindonians I was staggered
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Historic locomotive returns to Swindon and Cricklade Railway
Swindon and Cricklade Railway is celebrating after successfully restoring a historic steam locomotive. Volunteers from the railway’s steam locomotive department have been hard at work restoring 6695, an 0-6-2 tank engine. Number 6695 is a member
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Swindon charity celebrating 40th anniversary with event to thank volunteers
A SWINDON charity with more than 1,000 members is celebrating its 40th birthday this weekend. Swindon u3a is hosting a volunteers morning from 10am to midday on Saturday to thank everyone who has helped keep the good cause going. Swindon has
