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Swindon homes in the dark after power cut hits

A POWER cut has left homes around Swindon without electricity. SSEN reports an unexpected outage in two areas of the SN2 postcode, affecting 28 customers on Edinburgh Street, between Cricklade Road and Cirencester Way, in Gorse Hill. An engineer

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Police issue update after teenage girl hit by car in Swindon

Wiltshire Police have confirmed a 14-year-old girl received minor injuries after being hit by a car in Swindon. Police and ambulance services were both on the scene outside Covingham minimarket on St Paul’s Drive yesterday evening. A police

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Ever wanted to work in the justice system? Find out about it at free jobs event

A free recruitment event will be held in Swindon this weekend for job openings in the criminal justice sector. ‘Making Justice Work’ will feature organisations Wiltshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire Police, the Crown Prosecution

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New food bank to open in Swindon with service helping more people than ever

A SWINDON food bank is opening its 11th distribution centre in the area next month to cope with record-high demand. The Swindon Food Collective will use part of St Margaret's Community Centre on Kenwin Close in Stratton every Thursday between 12pm

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Busy Swindon road fully reopens after weeks of roadworks

ONE of Swindon's busiest roads is now fully open again following weeks of road works. A temporary speed limit and closed lanes on the A3102 Wootton Bassett Road approaching Mannington Roundabout have caused long queues over the last month or so

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Swindon Town fans are eligible for half priced pizza - here’s how

Papa Johns is slicing their pizza prices in half for fans of English Football League teams. With Swindon Town plying their trade in League Two, supporters of The Robins are eligible for the deal. No pizza is exempt, but the order must be collected

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Former Wiltshire councillor accused of child rape

A FORMER member of a parish council in Wiltshire has appeared in court facing allegations of child sex offences. Tim H Darch was part of Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council's planning committee as recently as 2020. A recent court listing

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Plans for controversial new waste plant with enormous chimney could be scrapped

The prospect of huge energy-from-waste plant in South Marston, with an enormous chimney and rubbish being shipped in by train, may just be receding slightly. In 2019 an application to build the plant - which would see domestic waste brough in by

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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday November 17

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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Swindon to host first ever Business Expo this week

Businesses in Swindon are ready for their first ever Swindon Business Expo which has got underway today (Thursday). The event, held at the Hilton Hotel at Lydiard Fields on Great Western Way, will see more than 45 companies from across the region

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Is it cheaper to use an air fryer or an oven as shoppers gear up for Black Friday?

Black Friday is back as shoppers look to find a bargain amid all the sales - but is it worth adding an air fryer to your basket?  Households have been looking for creative ways to offset the soaring cost of living as demand for the handy kitchen

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Everything we know about town centre's Christmas lights switch on

InSwindon BID have confirmed there will be no official Christmas lights switch on this year. Instead, there will be a number of festive activities taking place in the town centre, which start today (Thursday). This includes a Christmas lights

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Lindsey and MacDonald preview Swindon v Crewe: As it happened

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Westbury Mayor calls for protest against incinerator as plans come to a head

The Mayor of Westbury has called for a protest against plans to build a controversial incinerator in the town. The peaceful protest will be held outside The Laverton on Bratton Road in Westbury on Tuesday November 22, when it will be decided whether

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Decision made over Swindon Town's winding-up petition

A WINDING-UP petition made against Swindon Town Football Club has been dismissed, according to the club’s CEO Rob Angus. Centreplate UK was attempting to have Swindon Town Football Company wound-up, claiming the business that runs the County Ground

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Millions to pay more in tax and increase in windfall tax announced by Chancellor

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a £55 billion package of tax hikes and spending cuts as he warned the UK would have to weather an economic “storm”. Mr Hunt insisted that his autumn statement was not a return to austerity but said that “difficult

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Neighbours set for shock return, as new home found for Australian soap

Neighbours is set to make a shock return next year, after finding a new home on the streaming service Freevee. It was only back in August that the final episode of the Australian soap aired, after its production company Freemantle Media had been

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WATCH: Swindon driver speeds through red light as children begin to cross road

A DRIVER sped through a red light on a busy main road in Swindon as children were about to cross. Dashcam footage shared by police on social media shows the moment a motorist ignored the traffic signal going from yellow to red and did not slow

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Driver has car seized FIVE MINUTES after buying it

Wiltshire drivers are being warned they cannot get away with motoring offences as the county's police force launches a new operation. Wiltshire Police has launched Project Zero, an initiative that looks to enforce the Road Traffic Act and cut the

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Met Office warns of snowfall THIS WEEK as Arctic blast approaches UK

Brits are braced for the first snow of winter in the weeks ahead as an arctic blast approaches the UK, the Met Office has said. Temperatures are set to plummet as early as this week with snowfall expected in large parts of the UK. Unsurprisingly

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Swindon Town kitman becomes a viral TikTok sensation after singing chart hit

TEAM spirit appears to be at an all-time high in the Swindon Town camp after one of the club's kit men serenaded the players with a song at training recently. One half of Swindon's kit staff, Jonah Isaacs was filmed singing Tom Odell's 'Another

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Boy George slams Scarlette Douglas' 'inappropriate' question as she hits 'sore point'

I’m A Celebrity’s new series has been on our screens each night for more than a week now and as the campmates get to know each other better, some personal conversations are sparking. In Wednesday's episode, TV presenter Scarlette Douglas, was seen

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Motorists warned over 10 TikTok car trends that could see them fined £1000

10 simple TikTok car interior trends that could see drivers fined up to £1000 and have points taken off their license have been revealed. Motorists were warned over these popular trends that have garnered millions of views on the short-form video

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Concerns of egg shortages as Tesco and Sainsbury's issue warnings

Concerns of a nationwide egg shortage have been raised after some supermarkets were pictured with empty shelves. Warning signs have been put up in stores including Tesco and Sainsbury’s about short supplies. The shortages are believed to be

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Kevin the Carrot toys return to Aldi stores in time for Christmas - get yours TODAY

Lovers of Kevin the Carrot (and family) can today get their hands on their favourite cartoon Carrot as Aldi has stocked this year's version of the sought-after toy. Kevin toys have returned alongside a brand-new collection of football-themed plush

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Major update for £460 million scheme linking M4 to M5 past Swindon

A major £460 million roads scheme that would see Wiltshire residents journeys to the M5 shortened has been approved by the Transport Minister. National Highways has said it will boost the regional economy and transform journeys for millions of

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Council boss 'worried' about need to provide identity at upcoming elections

Concerns have been raised by a senior council official over the need for Swindonians to produce ID when they go to vote next year. Voters in Swindon, and across the UK, will be expected to produce an accepted form of identification at the polling

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Council want people to help run warm spaces during cost of living crisis

Just over six weeks ago, councillors from across the chamber were united in calling for the council to declare a cost of living crisis. We did so because we wanted to show our local residents that we recognise the pressures that everyone is under

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More than 300 Swindon people helped by emergency fund in six months

Over 300 residents have been supported through Swindon Borough Council's Emergency Assistance Fund. To help residents most impacted by rising living costs, the fund provides emergency assistance to low-income households in receipt of means-tested

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This is why famous artworks from treasured collection were taken to Swindon school

Usually, genuine art masterpieces are reserved for museums, but the pupils of Greenmeadow Primary School were given a rare treat when two original paintings from one of Britain's most famous artists came to them. Staff from Swindon Museum and Art

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Have a look inside Zurich's brand new Swindon town centre headquarters

ZURICH has moved hundreds of employees into its new headquarters near Fleming Way - and the Adver had an exclusive tour of the six-storey site. The insurance giant has invested around £35 million into the 100,000sq ft office block which contractors

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Pub's head chef honoured with prestigious national award

A Swindon-based chef has won in the ‘Best Gastronomy’ category at the 2022 European tourism sustainability award at the GrINN Awards. Francisco Rodriguez moved to the UK from Spain 10 years ago and was recently appointed to the role of head chef

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Independent inquiry is needed to save NHS says former surgeon

Independent inquiry needed to save NHS I would like to congratulate Bill Butterworth (Letters,November 14) on his analysis of the problems besetting the NHS. However, I wish to point out that these problems have been building up over a number of

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First look at huge animal sculptures to come to two busy Swindon roundabouts

The huge sculptures of animals – intended to evoke the natural and pastoral history of eastern Swindon – will be installed at the White Hart and Gable Cross roundabout. Swindon Borough Council has given planning permission to its own plan to put

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Remembrance services 'no place for warmongering politicians'

Remembrance no place for politicians I respond to the report and pictures (November 14, Large turnout at Remembrance). Once again we see Swindon's two MPs, Robert Buckland and Justin Tomlinson laying wreaths at the Swindon cenotaph in memory

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We wish Jonny well - except against England!

SWINDON Town Official Supporters Club wishes Jonny Williams well ahead of his World Cup adventure while sharing some news about a couple of recently-launched initiatives. It wasn’t quite back to winning ways against Tranmere Rovers last weekend

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Hutton: I'm in the form of my career right now

SWINDON Town defender Remeao Hutton believes he is in the form of his fledgling career right now. The 24-year-old has grown in confidence since arriving in Wiltshire during the summer, notching two assists in 18 games while regularly impressing

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Hospice is lifeline for mum of blind, deaf and disabled teen girl

THE family of a severely disabled blind and deaf teenager was nearly torn apart when her dad contracted Covid and went into a coma. Now they are supporting a Christmas appeal for the children’s hospice that prevented her desperate mum from reaching