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Police issue important information ahead of Swindon vs Newport match

GOING to Tuesday night's Town game? Here's all you need to know. Police have issued guidance to football fans ahead of the match against Newport at the County Ground. Kick-off is at 7.45pm and the Great Western Hotel, opposite the train station

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Criminals are targeting catalytic converters in Swindon - this is how to protect your car

POLICE have issued a warning to motorists after thieves targeted cars in Swindon. Drivers are being asked to consider fitting catalytic converter guards to protect their vehicles from theft. This comes after what Swindon Police describe as

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Captain set to miss time due to 'significant' collarbone injury

SWINDON Town club captain Angus MacDonald has dislocated his collarbone, but a date for his return is not known, according to head coach Scott Lindsey. MacDonald sustained the injury in the latter stages of the 2-1 defeat to Northampton Town at

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WANTED: Woman who imported drugs from Jamaica and supplied them to prisons

A WOMAN who pleaded guilty to supplying controlled drug spice into prisons and importing class A drugs from Jamaica is wanted by police. Emily MacArthur, 31, from Trowbridge, was last seen in February in Bristol.  She was on bail for the offences

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Family pays heartfelt tribute to woman, 21, who died on M4 near Swindon

TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who died on the M4 at the weekend. Jodie Costello from Wroughton died on Saturday following an incident on the eastbound carriageway near the A4361 road bridge between junctions 15 and 16. The 21-year-old's

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Man who exposed Jimmy Savile working on another 'untouchable' paedophile case

The man who exposed Jimmy Savile as a prolific paedophile has revealed there is another “untouchable” high-profile living sex offender he is trying to bring down. Mark Williams-Thomas, group-wide investigations editor at Newsquest, is best-known

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BMW driver banned from the roads after failing to turn up to drink driving trial

A BMW driver has been slapped with a driving ban after being caught behind the wheel whilst over the drink-drive limit. Rachael Florance Aldridge, of Brimble Hill, Wroughton appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on September 16 for sentencing,

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This is why Conservatives at Swindon council did not agree to more cost of living support

Agreement on one cost-of-living motion did not stretch as far as the second Labour-proposed motion at Swindon Borough Council’s full meeting. Proposed by Councillor Paul Dixon, the motion said as many homes as possible should be insulated in order

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Warning over new Covid symptom 'more common than loss of smell' as cases rise

Brit have been warned of a new Covid symptom appearing amid a fresh wave of cases spreading across the UK. Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell. Two-thirds of all

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Community rallies for fun day to raise funds for victims of Pakistan floods

A GROUP of friends rallied to organise a fun day which will help victims of the disastrous flooding in Pakistan. Amtul Ahmed, Farrukh Rafiq, Samia Qureshi, Nadia Salaam and Fazila Bhatti saw the shocking news footage of homes and villages swept

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Warning to anyone having Turkey for Christmas amid UK's worst bird flu outbreak

Turkey supplies for Christmas dinners across the UK could be at risk amid the country's worst outbreak of Avian Bird Flu.  The National Farmers' Union issued the warning following the culling of three million birds. The news comes after Bird

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Hundreds of trees to be planted across the UK in "living legacy" for the Queen

Hundreds of trees will be planted across the UK as part of a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty passed away on September 8 at her summer home in Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands, aged 96. The 350 saplings made up a striking

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Phillip Schofield is no longer the face of We Buy Any Car

Phillip Schofield is not only known as a presenter of This Morning but also as the face of We Buy Any Car with viewers being able to spot him during advert breaks. However, the TV presenter is no longer working with the car retail company, according

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'Vulnerable Swindon residents face stark choice of paying for food or safety'

Some of Swindon’s most vulnerable people say they face the choice between eating and paying for a service that will help them if they are in urgent need, one councillor told his colleagues. Labour councillor Will Stone introduced a motion to the

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Charles to host President of South Africa in first state visit as King

The King will host his first state visit as monarch from the President and First Lady of South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Tshepo Motsepe, have accepted an invitation to attend Buckingham Palace in November. It is understood

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18-year-old soldier who escorted Queen's coffin found dead in barracks

An 18-year-old soldier who played a role in the Queen’s funeral has been found dead at his barracks, the Army has confirmed. Household Calvary trooper Jack Burnell-Williams was among soldiers who escorted the Queen’s coffin as it was carried through

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Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning amid strong wind and rain forecast

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning with the UK braced for strong winds over the coming days. The weather agency warned of a “danger to life” with a small chance of injuries as a result of flying debris over the coming days.

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Police hunt classic cars worth £70,000 stolen from Swindon workshop

CLASSIC cars worth around £70,000 have been stolen from a Swindon workshop. Thieves took two restored classic American cars from a garage in Even Swindon at some point between Saturday, October 1 and the morning of Monday, October 3, police has

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Trowbridge Town Hall to close until 2025

Trowbridge Town Hall is to close from July next year until at least 2025 according to new plans approved in a Wiltshire Council Cabinet meeting last week. It will close for an £8.5m extensive interior refurbishment and redesign that will last around

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Lindsey press conference ahead of Town v Newport County: As it happened

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Nadine Dorries 'calls for general election' just a month into Liz Truss's term as PM

Nadine Dorries has called for a general election, saying that Prime Minister Liz Truss should bring a "whole new mandate" to the nation. Ms Dorries had been the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport under Boris Johnson's Government

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Swindon clear long-term debt worth millions

SWINDON Town has announced around £3million worth of long-term debt, secured against the club by previous owners, have now been cleared. The £2.95million debenture that arose following the decision of former owner Andrew Black to sell Town back

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Swindon and Wiltshire residents set to get money off bills as Thames Water fined millions

Residents across Swindon and North Wiltshire will see money taken off their water bills after the region's water company was fined more than £50 million. Eleven water suppliers have been hit by fines totalling almost £150 million after they missed

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'I wasn't ready' - Taylor reflects on 'nightmare' stint as Town interim boss

MIDWAY through his debut season as a Swindon Town player, Matt Taylor took charge of his first game as a manager. It ended 3-0 to the opposition, and Taylor called the whole experience “a nightmare.” Following retirement in 2019, and spells as

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Motorists warned of disruption as major road to close from TONIGHT

Road users have been warned of impending disruption as one of Swindon's major roads is set to close from tonight. The A419 will be completely closed from the Commonhead junction to the A420 junction overnight. The road will be closed both northbound

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Watch highlights of Swindon's home defeat to Cobblers

WATCH highlights of Swindon Town's 2-1 defeat to Northampton Town at the County Ground on Saturday. A first half without many chances of note made way for a more entertaining second period in which Jonny Williams scored to put Swindon in front.

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See the deals you can redeem at McDonald's on October 3

McDonald’s is launching deals for this week so you can save yourself some money while enjoying a meal. This week, two deals are being rolled out on Monday, October 3. Start your day right with a Breakfast Roll for just £2.19, or indulge later

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Quality Street makes major change to iconic chocolates ahead of Christmas

Quality Street has announced a major change to its famous chocolates ahead of the busy Christmas period. Nestle, the multinational food company behind the festive fan favourite, are to axe the iconic colourful wrappers in a bid of becoming more

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Strictly Come Dancing star 'secretly' splits from fiancé

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Kara Tointon has split from her fiancé Marius Jensen, with the pair calling time on their relationship in secret 10 months ago, according to reports. The former EastEnders actress met Marius in 2016 with the couple

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Warning over food price hikes affecting everything 'from beer to bacon'

Brits have been warned they could see significant price hikes when shopping at UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more due to the surging cost of carbon dioxide. New analysis suggests the rising cost of carbon dioxide could add £1.7

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Tesco shopper reveals how you can get 'free lunch' from the supermarket

A TikTok user has revealed how Tesco shoppers can get a ‘free lunch’ alongside a Costa coffee at the popular supermarket. @passwithbecky has gone viral on the video sharing platform after explaining how she managed to land a ‘free lunch’ when grabbing

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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revokes scrapping of 45p tax rate ahead of conference speech

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that the controversial 45p tax rate will NOT be scrapped ahead of his Conservative party conference speech later today. The Chancellor released a statement on Twitter ahead of his appearance on BBC Breakfast

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MP defends government after controversial mini-budget and says things 'will get better'

A Wiltshire MP has defendent the government after last week's controversial "mini-budget".  Conservative MP for Devizes Danny Kruger said it "looks bad short-term but in the longer-term things will get better".   This comes after the announcement

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Drug dealers, sex offenders and violent defendants: Wiltshire criminals jailed last month

September was a tough month for these defendants, who now face considerable time behind bars. From drug users and dealers to people stealing high-valued items and committing sexual criminal acts, Wiltshire’s courts have been busy sending people

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Iconic Swindon landmark recreated for Lego festival at STEAM

A Lego creator has brought the spirit of Swindon Works in the form of bricks. Paul Robinson from Swindon exhibited his pride and joy at the Lego Brick Festival which was held over the weekend at the STEAM Museum. It brought the chance for members

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Swindon Council has not ruled out cutting services

Cuts to services in order to balance the budget next year have not been ruled out by Swindon Borough Council.    This comes after the rise in inflation has caused fears of cuts to non-statutory services, which are those councils do not legally

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Famous author Jacqueline Wilson surprises Wroughton schoolchildren

HUNDREDS of delighted children - and a few eager teachers - enjoyed a visit from beloved children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson. The award-winning writer of more than 100 books which have sold over 40 million copies altogether has helped generations

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How to spot County Lines drug gangs exploiting people in Swindon

POLICE have issued a warning to watch out for signs of County Lines drug dealing in Swindon. The force is urging people to let officers know if they notice vulnerable people who are being exploited by gangs as part of a network that brings illegal