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Countess Sophie dons military gear to meet army engineers in Wiltshire

The Countess of Wessex donned military uniform when she visited soldiers responsible for keeping the army’s helicopters and weapons in good order. It was her first trip to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at MOD Lyneham since becoming

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What to expect as Toys R Us plans stunning return in time for Christmas

Children’s toy retailer, Toys R Us has returned just in time for Christmas after announcing “we’re back!” on its website.  The retail giant, which closed all of its UK stores in 2018 after filing for bankruptcy, has relaunched itself with a new

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Councillor shortlisted for national award as 'community champion' AGAIN

A Swindon Borough councillor has been shortlisted for the most prestigious local government awards in the country – for the second year running. It may seem like déjà vu, but Bazil Solomon, the Conservative councillor for Liden, Eldene and park

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'It's just bad luck' - Hepburn-Murphy ruled out long-term following injury

SWINDON Town winger Rushian Hepburn-Murphy is expected to miss the next 10 weeks of action after picking up a tear in his hamstring tendon against Grimsby Town last weekend. Following a significant period without playing due to two hip surgeries

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NatWest and Newsquest offering help to struggling Wiltshire businesses

Rising inflation, growing export costs and ever-increasing energy prices are placing small and medium sized enterprises under unprecedented pressures. And for many, this winter could be the crunch point as further increases in gas and electricity

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Almost a dozen Swindon Town fans banned from matches last season

Fans of Swindon Town faced almost a dozen banning orders at the end of last season, new figures show. Football banning orders are given to those who commit certain offences within a stadium, travelling to or from a game, or are crimes that are

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Netflix searches for actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown - How you can apply

Netflix is looking for a young actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown’s next series. The casting was shared on Facebook by British Youth Music Theatre – BYMT which details exactly what Netflix is looking for. If you’re interested in applying

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Council officer quit after 'verbal abuse' at roundabout public meeting

A senior project officer in Swindon Borough Council’s highways department quit after facing what the council’s deputy leader Gary Sumner described as abuse. Coun Sumner was speaking to a meeting of the council’s Communities and Place Overview &

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Aldi’s Christmas hampers are back and we can’t wait to get our hands on one

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. But it's not

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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday September 29

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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Lindsey press conference ahead of Northampton: As it happened

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The Queen's cause of death has been revealed

The Queen died of old age, her death certificate has revealed. Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month. The document, published by National Records of Scotland on Thursday,

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Young child injured by German Shepherd in Swindon play park

A YOUNG boy has been taken to hospital after being injured by a dog in a Swindon play park. Police said that the child hugged a German Shepherd, which was on a lead while in the play park near Northern Road and Alanbrooke Crescent at around 5.45pm

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All UK households urged to complete important task TODAY

Experts have urged consumers to do one thing this week before the Ofgem energy price cap increases in October. The energy cap will rise from October 1, with the Government announcing it will be freezing bills at the £2,500 mark. This new figure

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Dozens of jobs lost as Swindon engineering firm collapses into administration

DOZENS of people have been made redundant after a Swindon engineering company which aimed to revolutionise the recycling of plastic went into administration. Most of the 73 people who worked for Recycling Technologies Group have lost their jobs

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AA issues petrol price hike warning to UK drivers - how much it could cost

Shoppers at major supermarkets Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s could be spending up to £5 more when buying a tank’s worth of petrol or diesel, according to new analysis. This increase in price comes as the value of the pound decreases.

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Vale fined by FA over crowd trouble after Town play-off tie

PORT Vale have been fined £15,000 following the pitch invasion at the end of the League Two play-off semi-final against Swindon Town back in May. The conclusion of the second leg at Vale Park on Thursday, May 19 saw the hosts win on penalties,

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Liz Truss 'may have aimed for economic crisis to prepare NHS for privatisation'

IT is “entirely plausible” that Liz Truss’s Tory government intended to create a financial crisis in order to prepare public services such as the NHS for privatisation, an economics expert has said. After Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced swingeing

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Jeremy Clarkson makes demand to Liz Truss in open letter

Celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson has called on Prime Minister Liz Truss to slash the volume of red tape farmers face. The host of Who Wants to be a Millionaire signed a joint letter alongside thousands of farmers and rural dwellers which said:

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Liz Truss insists tax-cutting measures 'right plan' despite market turmoil

The Prime Minister says the Government’s tax-cutting measures are the “right plan” despite growing market turmoil sparked by last week’s mini-budget. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a number of changes in last Friday’s announcement in the face

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Warning after 'bee killer' Asian hornets found in UK - how to spot them

Warnings have been issued after Asian hornets were spotted in the UK. The invasive species pray on native honey bees and can damage the ecological role they play, as well as disrupting commercial beekeeping. The National Bee Unit said a sighting

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STFC Q&A: Squad-selection headache and early kick-off times - As it happened

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Rapper and former Big Brother Star Coolio has died aged 59

The American rapper Coolio, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has died aged 59. The US rapper, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died on Wednesday, his manager confirmed to multiple US outlets. He was found unresponsive

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Fungus cuts farmer's malting barley crop price

Another lovely autumnal week. There has been plenty of sunshine, although mornings and evenings have been noticeably cooler. Once again very little rain has fallen on Manor Farm, only 1.5 mm, although I have to say that too much rain at the moment

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30-minute course could be a life-saver in battle against veteran suicides

ARMY veteran Jo Hursey knows only too well the signs of post-traumatic stress and depression. The former staff sergeant from Royal Wootton Bassett was diagnosed after she was trapped in a blazing vehicle while serving in Northern Ireland. A

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Run down part of town centre 'to be up-and-coming area' soon

The run-down area of the town centre around Fleet Street and Bridge Street could become “the up-and-coming area” of the town if existing regeneration schemes and several proposed developments come to fruition. That’s what members of Swindon Borough

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Imperious Cook surges to national junior title

SWINDON’S Max Cook took a brilliant double win at Oulton Park last weekend to be crowned 2022 Pirelli National Junior Superstock champion. Cook has been in outstanding form on his Uggly & Co by Binch Pro Yamaha, racking up eight wins and an unassailable

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Celebrating one year of the Advisory Board and the power of good communication

SWINDON Town Supporters Trust return with their bi-weekly column. This time, it centres around celebrating a year of strong communication between club and fans. What a difference a couple of wins make to the mood and morale of the Swindon Town

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Devizes Council backs plans to turn old hospital into housing

Plans for almost 60 homes to replace the old Devizes Community Hospital have been received positively by Devizes Town Council. NHS Property Services submitted an outline planning application for around 59 new homes including a mix of apartments

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Support for Swindon's buses and nurseries 'crucial'

Members of Swindon Borough Council’s Conservative cabinet say their cost-of-living motion to council this week is intended to help people in Swindon stay in work and get to work. Both the labour group and the Conservative group have put forward

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What does the future hold for Abbey Stadium?

Speedway in Swindon has ended – possibly for ever. The Speedway Robins will not be operating at Abbey Stadium for the 2023 season and there is no prospect of a return to the stadium in Blunsdon St Andrew. A statement on BritishSpeedway.co.uk