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Police issue update in search for missing pensioner
The search is on as police become 'very concerned' about the welfare of a Swindon man last seen going to the shops several hours ago. Alphonso Galasso, 79, was last seen leaving his address in West Swindon at lunchtime on Wednesday. Updated
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Police urge residents to call 999 if they see this man
Wiltshire Police are urging residents to call 999 if they see the man in this picture. They released the appeal on Wednesday afternoon, urging residents not to approach him but call 999 and give as much detail as possible. The man is described
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Tributes to grandmother with 'big personality' who died after car crashed into tree
The family of a grandmother who died after her car struck a tree in the Savernake Forest earlier this month have paid tribute to her. Margaret Smith was 82 when her Suzuki Swift crashed in a single-vehicle collision on Saturday, November 12 near
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Here's how you can get FREE food at McDonald's in Swindon this week
Families in Swindon are being offered free festive food at a surprise event taking place at McDonald's. The fast-food chain is taking over five branches across the country, including the Orbital shopping centre restaurant, to offer an unexpected
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Book shop's brilliant La La Land dance goes viral on Twitter
A Swindon bookstore has helped to brighten up an otherwise rainy and grey week with a colorful and joy-filled viral social media video The independently run Bert's Books in Old Town was transformed into a scene straight out of a musical film, with
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Clairvoyant explains how he tells the difference between living and dead
A renowned clairvoyant set to perform live in Swindon has revealed how he tells the difference between the living and dead. Phil Phillips, 62, has been a clairvoyant for 43 years after discovering his talent for communicating with the dead in his
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Final inquiry for Westbury Incinerator begins with protest
The final inquiry to decide if the Westbury Incinerator will be built has begun. Over one hundred protestors against the waste incinerator including town councillors and residents were outside the Laverton on Bratton Road in Westbury in before
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Shocking video shows Lexus driver doing donuts and going wrong way around roundabout
The actions of a man seen doing donuts and driving the wrong way around a roundabout have been described as a 'danger to the public'. Daniel Bassent, 26, has been banned from driving after he was seen driving recklessly in North Star Avenue, Swindon
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Traffic STOPPED on A419 following crash between car and HGV
3:42pm Wiltshire Police has issued the following statement. "We were called to the Water Eaton junction of the A419
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What’s your pick for Chippenham business of the year?
A competition for Chippenham business of the year has been launched by the town’s MP. Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and MP for Chippenham Michelle Donelan arranged the competition, and the result will be announced December
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Weather warning issued for Swindon & Wiltshire as Brits warned of possible power cuts
UK residents have been told to brace themselves for disruption amid Met Office weather forecasts for Southern Scotland, Wales, and South West England. The national weather service has warned of spells of heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow (Thursday
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Thug BANNED from riding a bike and wearing a face covering
Wearing a face covering or obscuring his face, riding or being carried in or on any two-wheeled vehicle and entering areas of Walcot and Park North are some of the things a Swindon man is now not allowed to do. Talon Welham, 20, of Swindon, has
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Wiltshire town to be split between two parliamentary constituencies
Calne is to be split between two parliamentary constituencies under new plans from Boundary Commissions for England. Most of the town will go into the new Chippenham constituency, but Quemerford and the south of Calne will go into the new Devizes
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Coca-Cola confirms return of beloved Christmas Truck for 2022
Coca-Cola's beloved Christmas Truck is set for a UK return in 2022 after being suspended in 2020 because of Covid restrictions. In a statement on their website Coca-Cola said: "Holidays Are Coming! Christmas is set to be extra special this year
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Pub turning away football fans mistaking Christmas decorations for England flag
A pub that doesn't show football is having to turn away England fans - after they mistook its Christmas present exterior for a St George's flag. The Greyhound Inn in Wilton, was wrapped in a giant red cross on Sunday (November 20) ahead of the
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When are rail strikes taking place in Wiltshire in December?
The Rail Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has confirmed that there will be a new set of strikes in December. This will see members at Network Rail and 14 train companies take action over a 48-hour period in the run-up to Christmas. The
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Pensioners to receive £600 to help with energy bills from today
Over 11.6 million pensioners are set to receive up to £600 from Wednesday (November 23) to help with their energy bills this winter. The Winter Fuel Payments have been boosted this year by an extra £300 per household Pensioner Cost of Living payment
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Asda Pharmacy launches £2 incentive for customers who book their flu jab
With cases of the flu on the rise, Asda is encouraging customers who haven’t already had their flu jab to book an appointment at one of its 245 in-store pharmacies. As an incentive to book their jab, customers with the Asda Rewards app who book
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Aldi sells Apple AirPods dupe for a fraction of the price
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one, Aldi is selling pairs of wireless earphones that look just like Apple AirPods. With Black Friday and Christmas both approaching, many of us will be trying to take advantage of the best deals
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Matt Hancock broke government rules to be on I'm A Celeb
Matt Hancock has broken Government rules as he didn’t consult Parliament’s anti-corruption watchdog before making an appearance on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity, the body’s chairman has ruled. Lord Pickles, the Tory chair of the Advisory Committee on Business
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Popular dog groomer and much-loved grandmother dies aged 97
Dog groomer Chrissie Stallard, whose client list read like a Who's Who of local celebrities, has died aged 97. The much-loved mum of two was devoted to dogs from the start, when she had her first childhood pet Tiny, a smooth-haired terrier.
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Council meeting scheduled for time of crunch World Cup game cancelled
A council committee meeting scheduled for the same day as a crunch World Cup match has been cancelled. Members of Swindon Borough Council's audit committee had been scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 26, convening just an hour before England
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Council set to sell off part of its £1 BILLION property portfolio
Swindon Borough Council is looking at using fewer of the 42 buildings its officers currently work in. And that could mean it lets other organisations use them or it could dispose of them in other ways. The properties in the borough owned by
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This is the loneliest place in Swindon
The loneliest place in Swindon has been revealed thanks to ONS data from 2021. The 2021 Census has revealed that Central South & Eastcott had the highest percentage of single person households, clocking in at 37.4 per cent. This is far from
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'Disgusting': Customers left 'in the dark' as pharmacy starts charging for delivery
A Swindon pharmacy has sparked outrage among its customers after introducing delivery charges. Home Ground Pharmacy, on Thames Avenue, will charge its customers £40 per year for deliveries - having previously run the service for free. Derek
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Spalding says Marine 'got to fancy chances' after drawing league rivals in FA Trophy
SWINDON Supermarine have been drawn at home to fellow Southern League Premier South side Harrow Borough in the FA Trophy third round. Lee Spalding’s men provided arguably the shock of the second round on Saturday after a hat-trick from George Dowling
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The many things carers wish they knew when they started out
THE CHALLENGES faced by unpaid carers – some of whom don’t even know they are carers – are being highlighted this week. And to give Carers Rights Day added impact people have been sharing important information they wish they had known when they
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Home support means everything to Roberts ahead of final fight of the year
SWINDON prospect Lewis Roberts says support from his home town means everything to him as he continues to carve out a career in boxing. Roberts, who is managed by Neilson Boxing, has fought four times since making his debut in November of last
