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Teen disqualified for speeding at 100mph on hard shoulder
A teen from Milton Keynes was stopped by police after they caught him driving more than 100mph on the M4. Danish Taqwa, an 18-year-old man from Milton Keynes, was stopped by Swindon Police on 6 May after he was filmed driving an Audi A3 at more
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De-listing Swindon's Oasis 'is best hope for a sustainable future'
Swindon Borough Council leader David Renard has told campaigners that putting the closed Oasis centre on the list of protected buildings has added millions of pounds to the costs of getting it re-opened. After it was closed in late 2001, the centre
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Over 65s urged to book Covid boosters ahead of autumn rush
More appointment slots coming as over-65s across Swindon and Wiltshire rush to get Covid-19 autumn boosters. More appointments for Covid-19 autumn boosters are being made available at the vaccination clinics across Bath and North East Somerset,
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Drug driver disqualified for driving for 15 months
A man has been banned from the roads for 15 months after pleading guilty to drug-driving and driving without insurance. Micah Gray, 27, from London, was caught driving under the influence of cannabis earlier this year in Swindon. On April 30
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Driver who dragged police officer alongside his car jailed
A driver who dragged a police officer along the ground while attempting to flee has been jailed. Matthew Turley, 20, of Cambria Place, Swindon, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking without consent, dangerous driving, possession of an offensive
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Sacked teacher accused of transphobic behaviour towards student
A TEACHER at a Swindon school has been sacked for not using a student's preferred name and pronouns. Kevin Lister says he is taking legal action against his former employers, claiming unfair dismissal. A disciplinary hearing held in August
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Jeremy Kyle to return to TV in October three years after ITV show was axed
Jeremy Kyle will officially return to TV in a new daily show after his ITV show was axed three years ago. The 57-year-old presenter will front a "straight-talking" programme for broadcaster TalkTV following a summer covering for fellow broadcaster
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How to see Jupiter's closest approach to Earth in 59 years taking place TONIGHT
Jupiter will make its closest approach to earth in the last 59 years tonight and stargazers are in for a treat. NASA has predicted impressive views of the solar system's largest and oldest planet as it reaches opposition on Monday, September 26
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Post Office predicts 'last moment rush' as £20 and £50 paper note deadline nears
Experts at the Post Office have predicted a 'last moment rush' as we approach the Bank of England's deadline for using paper £20 and £50 notes. Increased numbers of customers are expected to be depositing paper £20 and £50 banknotes in its branches
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Swindon pub appoints new head chef
A PUB on Swindon's outskirts has appointed a new head chef. The Sun Inn in Lydiard Millicent has welcomed Francisco Rodriguez into his new role. Originally from Spain, Francisco moved to the UK 10 years ago and has been nominated for the Best
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'Government not doing enough to help with cost of living and climate change'
THE government’s ‘mini budget’ has been blasted for not doing enough to meet climate change targets and help people deal with the cost of living crisis. Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy chair Julian Barlow said: “The people of Wiltshire have
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See inside stunning £2.6m home where your neighbour could be the King
TAKE a look inside this five-bedroom property which has gone on sale for almost £3 million. The modern Cotswold stone house is located in Bowldown Road near Westonbirt and is just down the road from Highgrove House - you could be neighbours with
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Swindon house closed off to public after drug arrest made
POLICE arrested a suspect for supplying class A drugs and had a closure order approved for a house in the Swindon area. Officers from Wiltshire Police's Fortitude team visited an address on Coronation Road in Wroughton last week after receiving
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Daisy May Cooper hints at This Country comeback
THIS Country fans could be in for a treat after the show’s creator suggested the hit comedy series could make a welcome return. In an interview about her new show, Daisy May Cooper let slip she and brother Charlie, have plans to bring back the
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New Your Co-op store opens in Swindon
A brand-new Your Co-op store has opened in Swindon in a boost to the local economy. Over half a million pounds has been spent on the shop which opened earlier this month on Diamond Crescent in Blunsdon St Andrew. The store will offer essential
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'Do not eat' warning over chocolate bar sold at Tesco
A chocolate bar sold in Tesco is being recalled due a possible health risk. Happi Free From is recalling its Oat M!lk Chocolate Bars, supplied to the supermarket giant, because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. The error
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Letters of no confidence in Liz Truss 'already being put in', claims Tory MP
LETTERS of no confidence in Liz Truss are already coming in amid fears she will "crash the economy", a source has suggested. A former Tory minister MP has told Sky News the new Prime Minister is "f*****" and the party are already looking to bring
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Dabre joins Parsons on loan at Puritans
SWINDON Town midfielder Mo Dabre has signed for Banbury United on a short-term loan. Dabre joins Town teammate Harry Parsons at the National League North side until the end of October. The 19-year-old has featured three times for Swindon so
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Lorry fire causes queues on busy Swindon route
A LORRY fire caused traffic problems on one of Swindon's busiest roads earlier today. The vehicle fault happened on the southbound carriageway near the Commonhead and M4 Junction 15 roundabouts Police officers and crews from Stratton and central
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Mystery surrounds new takeaway coming to town
Work is underway to transform a former hair salon into a takeaway in Royal Wootton Bassett. But it's not clear which business will be moving in to the old Major Look hair and beauty premises on Gainsborough Avenue. A Facebook page called 'Papa
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Only a third of Swindon have seen an NHS dentist in the past two years
Only around a third of adults in Swindon and Wiltshire have seen an NHS dentist in the last two years. These statistics come as new research conducted on behalf of the Liberal Democrats shows almost 23% of people in the UK have been unable to book
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Compliance officer at law firm has car seized after incident on M4
A compliance officer from a law firm was caught breaking several laws on the M4 over the weekend. Police officers from the Roads Policing Unit seized the V12 BMW on Sunday morning. The driver didn't have insurance, a driving licence, an MOT
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Man refused permission to live permanently at golf course lodge near Malmesbury
A man who built a lodge at a golf course near Malmesbury has been prevented from living in it permanently after his appeal was dismissed. Roger Lindley sought permission to turn his holiday home at Woodbridge Park Golf Club into his primary residence
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Wiltshire recorded over 1,000 more Covid deaths than five-year average
Over 1,000 more deaths than previously expected have been recorded in Wiltshire since the coronavirus pandemic began, new figures show. The King's Fund think tank warned that excess deaths could climb across England and Wales this winter and called
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Gladwin named man of the match versus Grimsby but misses out on Team of the Week
ADVER Sport readers voted Swindon Town vice-captain Ben Gladwin as their man of the match following the 2-1 win away at Grimsby Town on Saturday. Gladwin scooped 53 per cent of the 290-strong vote ahead of Sol Brynn, who came in second with a very
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Woman taken to hospital after crash blocks two roads
A CRASH blocked two roads this morning. The collision involving two vehicles which happened just before 8am caused police to close off Pound Road and St Michael's Avenue in Highworth for an hour. Police confirmed that paramedics took one woman
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Watch highlights of Swindon's 2-1 win away at Grimsby
WATCH highlights of Swindon Town's 2-1 victory away to Grimsby Town in League Two on Saturday. Scott Lindsey's men made it three wins in a row following goals from Luke Jephcott and Ronan Darcy. Ryan Taylor had equalised for the Mariners, but
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Pound falls to all-time low against US Dollar, experts warn of cost-of-living impact
The pound has fallen to an all-time low against the US dollar, potentially worsening the cost-of-living crisis experts have warned. Market confidence in the pound has plunged following the announcement of the Government’s new economic plans, revealed
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'They are human beings': Holly and Phil online abuse 'really damaging' warns MP
An MP has called for Parliament to regulate social media in the wake of the Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield queue jump scandal. Angela Rayner has expressed concern about the online abuse aimed at This Morning hosts. The pair have been
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What is this building in Swindon town centre? And is it listed?
It stands, isolated and incongruous on a cleared site ready for redevelopment. But some answers have emerged about what this red brick building, which dates back at least a century is, although its ultimate fate is yet unknown. Standing on
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'Decaying' former office block above Debenhams to undergo £8m revamp
A "derelict and decaying" former office block which is visible from nearly every point in Swindon town centre is undergoing a £8 million transformation. Falcon House, which sits on top of the former Debenhams store, has been empty for more than
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Cost of living increase forces dog rehoming charity to close for good
One of Swindon's best known animal rescue services has announced that the cost of living crisis means it will have to shut down. SNDogs has been responsible for helping hundreds of dogs find loving homes over the the past decade. But an increase
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Nail beautician who set up business at 17 is in the running for national awards
A NAIL beautician from Royal Wootton Bassett who set up her own business when she was just 17 has been shortlisted for two national awards. Hayley Candlish of HC Nails started her mobile beauty bar 14 years ago and has helped hundreds of people
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GWH nurse retiring after 50-year career in Swindon
A NURSE who has cared for patients in Swindon hospitals for five decades is retiring. Ever since the present of a nurse's uniform from her grandparents at the age of seven inspired her to become a nurse, Judy Pullen has spent her entire career
