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Police confirm death of man
Police have confirmed the dead man that was found lifeless this morning. Three ambulances and at least two police cars stopped on the section of County Road between Manchester Road and the Transfer Bridges roundabouts to attend to an incident just
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Borough councillor stands to be Labour's North Swindon parliamentary candidate
A Swindon councillor only elected in May already has his sights set on higher things. Will Stone was elected as a Labour councillor for Rodbourne Cheney just five months ago - but he has already put in his application to be Labour’s candidate for
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'Council should be able to force derelict Morrisons store back into use'
Councillors need powers to be able to try and get empty buildings, especially large commercial units back into use says one central Swindon councillor. After hearing a briefing to the growing the economy scrutiny committee on regeneration efforts
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Popular pizza restaurant told to improve food hygiene after bad rating
A popular pizza restaurant in central Swindon was given a low food hygiene rating after an inspection last month. DOUGH&Co Woodfired Pizza, located in Regent's Circus, was given a 2-out-of-5 food hygiene rating and was said to require improvements
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Pub landlord to be remembered by return of popular music festival
A POPULAR music festival is returning to Swindon next year. All-day extravaganza My Dad’s Bigger Than Your Dad Festival will be back for its third year in the Town Gardens on Saturday July 22. The event is organised in association with South
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Charity sets up well-being event as breast cancer numbers on rise
A local non-profit is organising a well-being event after the rates of breast cancer are increasing. As October is National Cancer Awareness Month, a local non-profit organisation called Changing Suits is hosting Health and Wellbeing Event to raise
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Trowbridge man jailed after stealing items before assaulting two people
A Trowbridge man has been jailed after stealing items from Sainsbury's before assaulting two people in the same incident. Cody Roger Rowley, of no-fixed-abode, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October 5. He was charged with
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Businesses fear for future as sales and activity plunge around the region
BUSINESSES are worried about the future as activity across Swindon and the south west has plunged at a rate not seen since the start of 2021. The headline NatWest South West PMI® Business Activity Index – which measures the month-on-month change
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M4 and A36 road closures affecting Wiltshire drivers this weekend
If you're driving on the motorways in and around Wiltshire this weekend this is the disruption you can expect due to several motorway closures, according to National Highways England. This is mostly due to repair works taking place on the M4 motorway
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Wiltshire police welcome new 'mini' recruits at school visits
POLICE in Swindon have recruited a raft of crime-fighters short on stature but full of enthusiasm. The Stratton, Central North and West Swindon policing teams have been busy over the last few weeks welcoming in the new 2022/23 mini police recruits
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Ambulances and police cars block busy town centre road
A BUSY road in Swindon's town centre was closed by the emergency services. Three ambulances and at least two police cars stopped on the section of County Road between Manchester Road and the Transfer Bridges roundabouts to attend an incident on
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Lidl is recalling one of its products due to a possible health risk. The supermarket has issued a recall of its Select and Go Sushi Box Salmon and Shrimp because the product contains crustaceans, fish, mustard, sesame, soya, egg, wheat, milk and
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New interactive map reveals where to get the cheapest pint in the UK
If there's one thing Brits love, it's taking a trip to the pub for a slice of social life and to enjoy a cheeky pint. But with the cost of living crisis laying heavy on many people's spending habits, many are choosing not to visit their local,
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Greggs hikes price of iconic sausage rolls and fans aren't happy
Fans of Greggs’ iconic sausage rolls may notice they are spending slightly more on the pastry good as the high street bakery has confirmed a price rise. Previously priced at £1.10, from this week the famed sausage roll will be priced at £1.15,
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Drivers warned common issue in autumn could lead to a costly car bill
Drivers have been warned they could lose out on money due to leaves on their car this autumn. Falling leaves can be a costly hinderance for motorists with experts warning a build up of dried leave on their car could lead to an expensive bill for
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Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks in cafes across the UK
Asda has launched a £1 café meal deal for people over 60 as part of a new ‘winter warmer’ initiative to support vulnerable customers struggling with the cost of living crisis. The supermarket is offering those aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy
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How to have your say on plans for first New Eastern Villages housing estate
PLANS for the first phase of a major housing development will be on show later this month. A public exhibition of a 134-home estate, which includes 31 affordable houses, called Skylark at The Woodlands will be held at South Marston Village Hall
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MP 'sounded ridiculous defending indefensible government'
Defending the indefensible An open letter to Robert Buckland: Just a couple of days after a full throated defence of your "mini" budget on Sky News, the Prime Minister has left you high and dry with two u-turns - scrapping the scrapping of the
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Stellar half term activities for families - including museum of pioneering siblings that first sighted planet
PARENTS have the chance to expand their children's minds this half term with an out of this world experience at Herschel Museum of Astronomy. It is one of several attractions in Bath offering a range of activities. The museum is in the house
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The drastic measure this Swindon gym is taking to cope with rising energy costs
A SWINDON gym has switched off its jacuzzis to save money during the energy crisis. Nuffield Health has carried out this policy across all its facilities around the country, including the one in Greenbridge, which charges up to £43 amonth.
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Donate your old glasses to help people in developing world
MORE spectacle receptacles are sought by the Lions to help blind and partially sighted people all over the world. As World Sight Day looms on October 13 Swindon Lions are trying to find more locations for the collection points. Used glasses
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250 houses next stage of Kimmerfields regeneration
As the Zurich building nears completion, the next phase of the Kimmerfields development will be the building of 250 houses, councillors were told. Members of Swindon Borough Council’s growing the economy overview and scrutiny committee received
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Aspiring paramedic with 'biggest heart' took her own life after mental health struggles
An aspiring paramedic took her own life after struggling with mental health issues throughout her life, an inquest has heard. Mia Fahy was found dead on the M4 between junctions 15 and 16 in the early hours of December 5, 2021. The care worker
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'It's like riding a bike, isn't it?' - Baudry ready for return to side
MATHIEU Baudry believes he is ready to take his chance in the heart of the Swindon Town defence once again and says returning to form is “like riding a bike.” The 34-year-old is likely to be handed a lengthy run in Scott Lindsey’s side after club
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Cowley will be one of our biggest players: Nell
SWINDON Wildcats player-coach Aaron Nell believes new signing Russ Cowley will be one of the club’s “biggest players” this season after a hot start for the former Coventry Blaze man. Cowley – signed until the end of the season – has netted three
