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Have your say on Swindon's man of the match against Northampton

HAVE your say and vote for Swindon Town's man of the match against Northampton Town. The Robins fell to defeat for the first team in League Two since the opening day despite Jonny Williams' third goal of the season. Goals from Ben Fox and Mitch

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34-year-old man charged with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

A MAN has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel five weeks after she was shot in the chest at her home in Liverpool. Thomas Cashman, aged 34, of West Derby, is accused of killing nine-year-old Olivia, who died after

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Firefighters called to vehicle blaze near Swindon hospital

Firefighters were called into action on Saturday evening after a vehicle caught fire near Swindon. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at around 4:50pm after a Ford Focus caught fire by the Commonhead Roundabout. 16

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'A point would have been fair' - Lindsey insists Swindon did not deserve to lose

SWINDON Town head coach Scott Lindsey felt a point would have been a fair result following his team’s 2-1 defeat against Northampton Town on Saturday. Following a drab and goalless first 45 at the County Ground, Swindon took the lead in the 62nd

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Late Pinnock volley consigns Swindon to first league defeat since opening day

SWINDON Town suffered their first League Two defeat since the opening day after Northampton Town departed the County Ground as 2-1 winners on Saturday. A poor first half from both teams, quality-wise, made way for a better second, and Jonny Williams

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Striking rail workers gather outside Swindon station

Striking rail workers have gathered outside Swindon station yet again as the bitter dispute over job security, pay and working conditions continue. Members of the Aslef and the RMT Union have walked out causing huge disruption for travellers going

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Police rush to two-car crash at petrol station in West Swindon

A crash took place earlier in West Swindon today. Officers were called to the Asda fuel station at around 11:30 am after reports of a multi-vehicle collision. Police have confirmed that nobody was seriously injured, and the drivers were awaiting

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Planning applications and roadworks: This weeks public notices in Swindon

Every notice handed into Swindon Borough Council requesting a change, from road speeds to shop licences. HIGHWAYS Under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Act, Swindon Borough Council has given notice of the following temporary orders. STRATTON

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The genius addition to this year's London Marathon you should watch out for

A SWINDON business has spent months preparing for an important role in this weekend's London Marathon. Athletes will admire the work of two local engineers while running along the 26-mile route through the capital. Bob Bradley and David Speight

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Serial offender made sex noises at children and 'wanted to be arrested'

A man was sentenced to prison once again after asking police what was needed for him to be arrested. Rafael Moura Cardosa, of Theobold Street in Swindon, yelled homophobic and racial slurs at police officers as a way of trying to get himself arrested

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Stunning flowerbed display added to Swindon park in tribute to Queen

A STUNNING new floral display has been added to a popular Swindon park. The flower bed installed on the grass near the main entrance to Coate Water to mark the beauty spot's 200th anniversary looks rather different now. Purple and white flowers

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Council criticised amid widespread infestation at block of flats

Swindon Borough Council has been criticised for not doing enough to tackle a widespread infestation of bed bugs at a sheltered accommodation. Graham Obree who lives at Gardner House in Park South says he and others have suffered as a result of

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Swindon Town 1 Northampton Town 2 in League Two: As it happened

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Young woman dies after crash on M4 that closed motorway for several hours

A woman has died after an early morning incident shut the M4 for several hours near Swindon. The young woman died in the fatal crash around 2am on Saturday morning (October 1). LIVE UPDATES: M4 reopens after police incident Police were

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M4 shut for hours as police launch investigation - everything we know so far

Motorists driving towards Reading and London through Swindon are still facing delays. The M4 has been closed for a number of hours after police closed the road eastbound between Junction 16 and Junction 15. LIVE UPDATES: M4 remains closed as

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Contracts signed for major road improvement scheme worth £1 BILLION

NATIONAL Highways has announced the key contracts chosen to deliver the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme past Stonehenge. Although the planning application for the transformation scheme is still pending redetermination by the Secretary of State

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You can get 50 per cent off cinema tickets THIS weekend – find out how

If you love a trip to the cinema but want to save a penny or two, then this is the weekend to go! Showcase Cinemas is offering people up and down the UK a bargain trip to the cinema with its first ever ‘Insider Weekend’ event. On Saturday,

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How 20p could save you from a £10,000 fine on the roads this winter

UK Drivers are being warned they could face fines of up to £10,000 for forgetting one simple check as the weather gets colder. Driving with bald tyres can also lead to up to 12 points on your licence which could mean losing your licence. The

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When do the clocks go back? Exact date the clocks will change this month

With autumn well underway the days are getting shorter and shorter with winter just around the corner. To combat this, it means the date clocks go back across the UK is just around the corner giving us an extra hour of sunlight as we approach darker

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Mum reveals how you can save hundreds this Christmas by banning three things

A money-saving mum has revealed three things you should ban this Christmas which could save you hundreds of pounds. Parents across the UK will be worried ahead of the festive season as the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to bite. But

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LIVE: M4 reopens after woman dies in fatal crash

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In the dock: Rehab after damaging Suzuki and suspended jail sentence for banned driver

These are the latest cases before Swindon Magistrates' Court. SWINDON: Kris Patrick George Cooper has been given a community order after he admitted damaging a car. The 38-year-old, of no fixed abode, damaged the 2012-plate Suzuki Splash, and intending

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DWP and Universal Credit: What to know about new winter payments

SWINDON and Wiltshire’s councils will receive millions of pounds from the government to help struggling citizens with food and energy costs this winter. The latest round of support from the DWP's Household Support Fund runs until March 31 2023

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Drone footage shows latest progress on huge Swindon development

New drone footage released online has shown the progress of the Wichelstowe Southern Access Road. The road has been under construction for over a year and passes under the M4 between Junction 15 and Junction 16. 4,500 new homes are to be built

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The best cafes to enjoy a coffee in Swindon

In need of a caffeine fix? Swindon is overflowing with cafes and coffee shops to quench your thirst. October 1 is International Coffee Day, a day dedicated to the steaming brew that gets many of us through the day. Whether you are eager for