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Council urged by Labour and Conservatives to declare a cost of living crisis
Both Conservative and Labour members of Swindon Borough Council want to have the authority declare an official cost of living crisis. The move is to be discussed when the full council meets this week. A Labour motion, put forward by Paul Dixon
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Lucky Swindon winners bag £30k each in People's Postcode Lottery
A Swindon care worker is one of three lucky winners to bag a share of almost £90,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery. Three people in the Walcot postcode SN3 3HA had a brilliant surprise when they received their £30,000 life-changing cheques.
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More than 60 bags of litter collected from hedges along busy Swindon road
ENOUGH rubbish to fill dozens of black bags has been collected from hedges alongside one of Swindon's busiest roads. Kingsdown Road is currently closed for construction work on a new housing estate by Persimmon Homes. So Stratton St Margaret
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Police appeal after suspected stolen mobility scooter found in Old Town
A mobility scooter believed to have been stolen was found by police in Old Town. Officers are now trying to find the mobility scooter's owner. Police discovered the scooter on Drove Road in Swindon this morning just after 8am this morning.
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Arrest after pedestrian is injured in hit and run
A man has been arrested following a hit and run incident that left a pedestrian with multiple injuries. Wiltshire Police investigated after a car hit a pedestrian and failed to stop at 11.45am on Friday. Read more: Pembroke Road cordoned by
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Five-bedroom Purton house on market for just over £1m
A five-bedroom modern family house close to Purton is on the market for £1.1 million. The Upper Pavenhill detached house boasts three floors: a large downstairs living space, and five bedrooms and bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors
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Man arrested after fight near Swindon town centre
A man has been arrested after a fight broke out in the Railway Village. An armed response officer joined police on Sheppard Street just after 11.30am yesterday following reports of an assault. At least five police vehicles, including a van,
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Wiltshire public notices round-up: Music licence application and A350 closure
Here is a round-up of the public notices filed in Wiltshire this week. Premises Licensing Chris Lugg is applying for a Premises Licence for the tapas bar, Esta Aqui, 40 Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1JG. The application, if granted, is to enable
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Plans submitted for 248 New Eastern Villages homes but there are some questions
A planning application has been made to add a total of 248 new homes to the growing New Eastern Villages development. Solihull-based Terra lodged the hybrid application to Swindon Borough Council recently, for 128 one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom
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Chiefs thrilled with progress on key regeneration site in Swindon
The leader of Swindon Borough Council has said how pleased he is to see a landmark, which was becoming an eyesore, in the town centre be regenerated. Falcon House, the seven-storey office block on top of the Debenhams building facing on to Fleming
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Royal Mail reveals last recommended dates for Christmas deliveries
As we enter autumn, the dreaded 'Christmas' word has already reared its ugly head. And regardless of whether you're counting down the days or burying your head in the sand, conversations have already turned to the festive season. With this
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People in certain jobs can get Christmas discounts from more than 30 brands
While autumn has only just started, Christmas will be here before we know it and with the cost of living crisis continuing, deals and discounts come in very handy at the moment. If you’re wondering how to reduce the amount you spend this Christmas
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Warning over viral TikTok make up hack that could give you eye problems
TikTok is overrun with viral make up hacks but the latest Vaseline and eyelash curler trend has caused some concern. The social media platform is where countless make-up myths are busted and beloved brands are discovered, and shared until they
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middles aisles from Sunday September 25
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Most popular baby names in the UK for 2022
Names are like the latest fashion trends; they become popular, fade out and then work their way back around years later. Whether you’re trying to come up with a name for a baby in your family or you’re just curious about the names that are popular
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IN MEMORIAM: All death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week
The following death notices were placed in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning September 19, 2022. Peter John Hill HILL Peter John Aged 72 from Thatcham. Sadly passed away on Thursday 15th September. A much loved husband of Kirsten
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This is how the council plans to fill Trowbridge's empty shops as part of £16.5 million scheme
Empty shops will be bought up and revamped in the latest part of a £16.5 million government scheme aimed at sprucing up Trowbridge high street. Business owners and landlords in the town centre are invited to apply for funding as part of the £1.2
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See the best Autumn walks to see the leaves changing colour in Wiltshire
A countryside walk in the fresh Wiltshire air is the best way to welcome Autumn. Sunglasses and ice cream have been swapped out for beanie hats and pumpkin spice lattes meaning we have left the long summery nights well and truly behind. As
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Swindon head coach shares thoughts on extraordinary stoppage-time period
IT WAS not luck that allowed Swindon Town to escape with all three points against Grimsby Town on Saturday, but hard work and desire, according to head coach Scott Lindsey. With Swindon down to 10 men – following Saidou Khan’s dismissal in the
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Aldi delivery hours and shipping container plan among Swindon planning applications this week
Stratton St Margaret: Aldi in Hobley Drive will be able to receive deliveries between 5am and 11pm every day. Planners have granted the German supermarket chain’s request to drop the restriction which only allowed deliveries between 7am and 10pm Monday
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Calls for stricter penalties for rogue road users on bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters
Road users are overwhelmingly in favour of greater penalties for bicycle, e-bike and e-scooter riders who flout road laws, figures show. According to research from Venson Automotive Solutions, 94 per cent of survey responders were in favour of
