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Man caught carrying knife with 'gold blade' avoids jail
A man caught carrying a knife in Swindon has narrowly avoided jail. Nicholas Mark Davis of Barnum Court in Rodbourne appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on Monday. The 52-year-old had already pleaded guilty to carrying an offensive weapon
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School teacher and Swindon Town volunteer's memory to be honoured at London Marathon
A former deputy headteacher’s memory is to be honoured this weekend as the London Marathon gets underway. Chris Kirkland worked at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy for many years before he passed away from prostate cancer in March this year. Mr
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Skull found on Saddleworth Moor in search for last victim of Moors Murders
Police are digging up Saddleworth Moor today after a skull was found, which is being investigated if it is part of the remains of murder victim Keith Bennett. The Daily Mail reported that a skull believed to be that of a child aged around 12 has
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Where to get the cheapest petrol in Swindon at the moment
TANK running a little empty? Refuel light popping up on the dashboard? Need to get petrol but don't want to break the bank? You've come to the right place. Fuel prices may be lower at the moment than the eye-wateringly-high amounts they reached
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First look inside Swindon nightclub after major refurbishment
A SWINDON nightclub will reopen its upstairs floor tonight after finishing a major revamp. The Power Lounge has invested tens of thousands of pounds into transforming the first floor into a space that aims to rival what's on offer in London's club
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Councillor shares stage and front page with Labour leader Keir Starmer
How does a recently elected Swindon Borough Councillor find himself sharing a stage with the leader of the Labour Party, then on the front page of The Guardian newspaper? Apparently, it’s just luck. When Sir Keir Starmer made his keynote speech
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Man fined after attacking man at busy train station
A Swindon man who assaulted a man outside a busy railway station has admitted the offence in court. Miles Daniel Vincent Burt, 20 of Imber Walk Penhill, appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Burt was brought before the court after
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Police find 'Aladdin's Cave' in back of van
Alleged shoplifters were stopped in their tracks as police caught them red-handed on the M4 in Wiltshire. Road policing officers were out supporting their colleagues in the community after items including expensive handbags, aftershaves and food
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Swindon library will receive important new upgrade
AN IMPORTANT change will be made to a Swindon library which will make it more accessible for visitors. Stratton St Margaret Parish Council agreed at a meeting on Wednesday evening to install a lift in Beechcroft Library. This will cost £17,285
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'We'll make sure Abbey Stadium owners don't dodge planning conditions'
I have been personally involved in supporting Swindon Speedway since the initial campaign to block the closure in 2008. To save the stadium, it was agreed housing adjacent to the stadium could be built if the stadium remained open and ultimately
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Swindon service facing high demand from struggling clients receives £130k grant
A SWINDON service which is helping people dealing with the cost of living crisis has received nearly £130,000 to help pay for its work. The British Gas Energy Trust contacted the Citizens Advice in Swindon town centre after identifying the parts
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More households with children threatened with homelessness
More households with children were threatened with homelessness in Swindon last year, new figures show. Homeless charity Crisis said the rise in families being forced from their homes across England is "deeply worrying". Department for Levelling
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Royal Mail workers walk out for 48 hour strike as pay dispute escalates
Royal Mail workers have walked out for a 48-hour strike from today as a dispute over pay escalates. Picket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting office as workers launch industrial action on Friday. The two-day strike
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Royal Mint unveils new coins with King Charles portrait and date they'll be available
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first official coin effigy of King Charles III following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. It comes as they shared that people will start seeing the King's image on their change from around December time
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All UK households urged to complete important task TODAY
Experts have urged consumers to do one thing today 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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Martin Lewis 'very concerned' over warning to anyone on Universal Credit
Brits receiving DWP benefit payments including Universal Credit have been warned over a potential lack of pay increases despite soaring daily living costs. Amid the current cost of living crisis in the UK, the government is yet to confirm whether
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Town talent Wakeling signs new long-term contract
SWINDON Town striker Jacob Wakeling has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract at the club, keeping him in Wiltshire until 2026. The 20-year-old initially agreed a one-year deal when signing for Scott Lindsey’s men in the summer, but four
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Missing Swindon teenager found
A TEENAGER from Swindon has been found after briefly going missing Wiltshire Police appealed to the public for information to find Jaydon Williams. The 14-year-old local to the North Swindon area was reported missing yesterday, September 29
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Cottage where Killing Eve and The Vicar of Dibley was filmed for sale
The cottage which ‘played’ the house in BBC’s The Vicar of Dibley has gone on sale, meaning one lucky buyer could own a piece of TV history. Church Cottage in the village of Turville played Geraldine Granger’s home in the fictional Oxfordshire
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Winners of Best Kept Villages in Wiltshire revealed
Whiteparish and Hindon have been recognised in this year’s Campaign to Protect Rural England Wiltshire Best Kept Village Competition. Presentations took place on Sunday. Whiteparish was judged to be the best kept large village and was given
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Snapchat down: Why snapchats snaps aren't sending
Users of the social media app, Snapchat, have been reporting issued with their service this morning. Snapchat is a photo-sharing app that allows users to take pictures to send to friends. Reports of issues began to appear on Down Detector,
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The innovative new feature at the London Marathon designed by Swindon engineers
As thousands of athletes prepare to take part in this weekend’s much-anticipated London Marathon, they will all see the genius of two Swindon-based engineers. Bob Bradley and David Speight of Scaled Ltd have spent months creating 51 mile markers
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Apple celebrations and more are all part of the autumn fun at Avebury
It's all action at Avebury this autumn as a new programme of events gets under way. The manor house gardens are acting as an art gallery until October 9, with artists displaying their sculptures and chatting to visitors. The exhibition is open
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Grade II listed regency villa and shopping parade in heart of Old Town goes on the market
If you’ve ever dreamt of owning a listed Regency villa, with a small modern parade of shops attached – this could be your lucky year. Apsley House, a Grade II-listed building in Old Town, last used to house the Swindon Art Gallery and Museum, is
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Swindon man jailed for involvement in shooting given another prison term
A SWINDON man who delivered a gun to a drug dealer shortly before a shooting has been given another jail sentence. Leigh Peppiatt is currently serving 14 years for possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life following a shooting in Reading
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Shop owner demands police admit error in 'unfounded' sexual exploitation claims
Shopkeeper Chintan Shah, who has run Meadowcroft Express convenience store and off-licence in Upper Stratton for 18 months, wants Wiltshire Police to admit they made a mistake when they said children were exchanging sex for the ability to buy drink
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Speedway fans reveal their memories of sounds and smells at Abbey Stadium
AFTER more than seven decades, the sound of speedway is gone from the Abbey Stadium. The Robins, who last raced as top-tier league and cup champions in 2019, before the pandemic and the closure of the stadium for redevelopment, are now looking
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Police chief: We're ready to respond if there's violence this autumn, but we're concentrating on cutting crime
The cost of living crisis will, undoubtedly, affect every single one of us. As the new Prime Minister begins her premiership, it remains the central issue that families up and down the country are keen to understand what will be done to support
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Parsons sent off in latest game for Banbury
SWINDON Town striker Harry Parsons was sent off in his latest game on loan at Banbury United on Tuesday. In a fixture which included three Town youngsters experiencing a spell elsewhere for the time being, Parsons and Mo Dabre saw their team draw
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Lindsey warns Robins to be 'on their guard' against set-piece specialists
SWINDON Town head coach Scott Lindsey says his team will have to be “on their guard” at set-pieces against Northampton Town on Saturday as the Cobblers have the most formidable record in League Two. Second-place Northampton have netted over half
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Nell: We owe fans a proper performance after ill-disciplined defeats
PLAYER-COACH Aaron Nell bemoaned a lack of discipline in last weekend’s double defeat for his team and says Swindon Wildcats “owe their supporters a performance” against the Raiders this time around. Swindon were comprehensively beaten twice by
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Royal Wootton Bassett to Swindon cycleway planned
A new cycleway from Royal Wootton Bassett to Swindon is being planned. Wiltshire Council has announced it is working with Swindon Borough Council, Sustrans and National Highways to create a path which would provide a segregated route for cyclists
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Community grants up for grabs
WESSEX Water is joining forces again with Wiltshire Community Foundation to give grants of up to £3,000 to groups who want to improve the lives of people living in their communities. The firm's community fund is part of its mission to fund projects
