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Ellie Goulding's husband lost licence after driving Tesla over 100mph
Ellie Goulding's husband and art dealer Caspar Jopling has been fined £3,000 and lost his driver's licence after he was caught speeding at over 100mph on the motorway. Jopling who works at Sotheby's was banned from driving for 65 days after he
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Balaclava-clad man attacked teenager on west Swindon road
A teenager suffered facial injuries in an attack by a suspect wearing a black balaclava on a west Swindon road. The 15-year-old boy was approached and pushed by a man on Gainsborough Way near Bloomsbury Park on September 21 at around 7.15pm.
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'Under-age sex' claims about shop dismissed - but licence is suspended
An off-licence and convenience shop in Upper Stratton had had its licence suspended - but it was not found to have sold alcohol in exchange for under-age sexual activity as was claimed by Wiltshire Police. A three-councillor strong panel of Swindon
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Rapist treated 'distressed' victim like an 'inanimate object' in attack on night out
A Wiltshire rapist who treated his "terrified" victim like an "inanimate object" has been jailed for six years. James Rumney raped the female victim twice after they met on a night out. Rumney was out with a group with friends in September
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Drag star George Ward, known as Cherry Valentine, has died age 28
The drag performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has passed away at the age of 28, his family have announced. The star passed away on Sunday. He was well known for his appearance on the second series of RuPaul's Drag
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King Charles could ban Archie and Lilibet's royal titles due to Prince Harry's book
King Charles could reportedly ban Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Archie and Lilibet, from having Prince and Princess titles over Harry’s book. The book was due to be published at the end of this year, however, Harry postponed its release
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When you can pick your own pumpkins at Lotmead Farm
A SWINDON farm will soon be giving people the chance to pick their own pumpkins. Lotmead Farm's Pick Your Own usually offers a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the season. A dedicated area of the farm will have pumpkins growing
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Former Calne supermarket could be replaced by homes
The derelict Calne Co-Op building might be demolished to make way for housing. It could be replaced by 26 homes in Mill Street according to the planning statement submitted by Hawkfield Homes (East Bristol) Ltd. Many residents are fiercely
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'Beloved' Wolf Hall author Dame Hilary Mantel dies 'suddenly yet peacefully'
Bestselling author Dame Hilary Mantel has died at the age of 70. Her publishers, HarperCollins described Dame Hilary as “one of the greatest English novelists of the century”. A statement released by HarperCollins said: "It is with great sadness
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Multicultural day to help victims of flooding in Pakistan
A MULTICULTURAL fun day is being held at a Swindon school on Saturday to help those affected by flooding in Pakistan. Drove Primary School will be full of food and clothes stalls, children's activities, henna tattoos, and face painting fun from
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Plans for CCTV in all Swindon taxis shelved
A policy of making CCTV in taxis in Swindon mandatory – which the council says is desirable to keep both passengers and drivers safe – has been put back by at least a year. Swindon Borough Council’s licensing team has been consulting with drivers
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Changes to Universal Credit announced: what it means for you
In today's mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced changes to the way claimants can receive Universal Credit. Kwasi Kwarteng pledged to “turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth” as he set
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Chancellor announces stamp duty cut which could benefit 200,000 buyers
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a cut to stamp duty in his mini-budget. The new Chancellor, speaking in the House of Commons this morning, said the changes would mean an extra 200,000 people would now avoid having to pay the tax. Mr
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Swindon supermarket burglars caught on camera 'stealing tobacco and alcohol'
BURGLARS stole from a Swindon Co-op earlier this month. Police have said that a man and woman entered the supermarket on Rodbourne Road at around 8.30pm on September 13. While inside, they opened the kiosk door and stole tobacco and alcohol
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Government lifts cap on bankers' bonuses in mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has removed the cap on bankers’ bonuses. Making his mini-budget announcement in the House of Commons, the Chancellor said the UK economy was dependent on a “strong financial services sector”. He confirmed the UK Government
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MFor Festival organisers share important update on 2022 event
Organisers of the MFor festival have announced that it is financially unviable to keep the event going. Its third edition was due to take place earlier this year, but it was initially postponed due to the current economic climate with rising costs
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Planned rise in alcohol prices frozen as duty rise scrapped for another year
Kwasi Kwarteng pledged to “turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth” today as he set out the new Government’s approach to the UK economy in the mini-budget. His announcement saw changes announced to Universal Credit,
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The 5 major changes in mini budget including tax cut, stamp duty and Universal Credit
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has put an end to the top rate of income tax for the highest earners as he spent tens of billions of pounds in a “gamble” to increase growth during the cost-of-living crisis. In a mini-budget the cap on bankers’ bonuses
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Warning to Revolut customers as personal data exposed in cyber attack
A warning has been issued to Revolut customers after a cyberattack exposed the data of thousands of customers. Consumer expert Which? Money has reported that more than 50,000 customers have had their data exposed, putting them at a higher risk
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DWP respond after many complain of delays in £150 cost-of-living payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reassured those on disability payments that it remains on track to deliver one-off £150 cost-of-living payments despite concerns. The DWP stressed that it is still on course to deliver payments to
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When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost
Millions on Universal Credit and other benefits will receive a £324 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
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What to do if you've not received £326 cost-of-living payment
Millions have received cost-of-living support from the Government in recent weeks in the form of a £326 payment. The money is the first half of a two-part payment being made to certain people, the second part of which is due to be sent out in the
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New tax cuts could be welcome for businesses - or cost taxpayer billions
THE government’s ‘mini-budget’ which has introduced tax cuts and extra benefits restrictions while removing caps on bankers’ bonuses has received mixed reactions. Treasury estimates put the raft of cuts, including prime minister Liz Truss’s promises
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Police hunt man seen with knife during row at Swindon beauty spot
WITNESSES to an argument between two men in a public space claim that one of them had a knife. Police received reports from the public of what they described as "an altercation involving a knife" earlier this month. This is said to have occurred
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Police discover father and son both banned from driving in swoop
A DRIVER has been reported to court after being stopped by police in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police's roads policing unit boxed in a motorist heading along the A4 at Calne on Thursday because they believed he did not have a valid driving licence -
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Smoking weed and not knowing the speed limit: Reckless drivers stopped on M4
Smoking cannabis while driving and not knowing the speed limit are some of the reasons why drivers have been stopped on the M4 this week. Wiltshire's Roads Policing Unit has been pulling over reckless drivers. One man was arrested for drug
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GWH reintroduces face masks as Covid admissions rise
Great Western Hospital has revised its rules around mask-wearing - just two weeks after they were relaxed. The hospital trust says Covid admissions to GWH are on the rise again so masks have been reintroduced. Patients and visitors must wear
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Enchanted Gardens Light Trail returning to Swindon for second year
Swindon's Old Town Gardens are set to be lit up again this Christmas with the return of the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail. Following on from the success of the inaugural event which welcomed over 27,000 people in December 2021, South Swindon Parish
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Violent man sentenced for attacking five police officers
A VIOLENT man has been sentenced for assaulting five police officers and carrying sharp objects in Cricklade. Shane Wopling, of no fixed abode in Cirencester, appeared in court and admitted to all the charges against him earlier this month, when
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Family respond to inquest after mum-of-five died after eating Pret wrap
A family has called for tighter testing of foods sold to allergy sufferers after the inquest of a mum-of-five who died after eating a Pret wrap wrongly labelled as dairy free. Celia Marsh, 42, suffered an allergic reaction to a vegan rainbow wrap
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Ex-attacking midfielder Lavinier says Town's positional versatility gives them edge over rivals
SWINDON Town defender Marcel Lavinier believes the positional versatility within the squad gives Scott Lindsey’s men an edge over other more structured clubs in the division, tactically. Like the overwhelming majority of Town’s squad, Lavinier
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Wildcats legend Nell achieves 1000th point
THE Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats head coach Aaron Nell reached a significant milestone last weekend after recording his 1000th point for the club. In amongst the 12-0 rout of Hull Seahawks, Nell produced his 1000th Wildcats point in a career
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Town Fans' Forum to take place at the County Ground next week
SWINDON Town Official Supporters Club previews the group's two upcoming live events - including next Wednesday's Fans' Forum. What a difference back-to-back wins make! Anyone who travelled up to Doncaster to watch Swindon Town comfortably secure
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Chiefs consider prospect of setting up Queen Elizabeth University in Swindon
A bid by Swindon to host a new university named after the Queen, if one is proposed, seems unlikely in the short term. But Swindon Borough Council does see the benefit of bringing a university to the borough and may look at a future bid. Nick