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Man, 20s, dies in single-vehicle crash

A MAN in his 20s died in a crash on a Wiltshire country road. The single-vehicle incident took place at around 8.20pm in Aldbourne on Saturday night. Wiltshire Police announced on Sunday that the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Castle

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'Passive' first-half made potential upset tougher: Horgan

CHIPPENHAM Town manager Gary Horgan was left to wonder “what if?” following his side’s 6-1 FA Cup second-round defeat to Burton Albion on Sunday. The Bluebirds frustrated their League One opponents for almost half an hour before Jonny Smith opened

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Bluebirds' memorable FA-Cup run ends with emphatic defeat at Brewers

CHIPPENHAM Town’s memorable FA Cup run was ended at the second-round stage on Sunday following a thumping 6-1 defeat away to League One Burton Albion. Having made it as far as any Bluebirds team ever has in the club’s 135-year history, Gary Horgan

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Teen's 'astonishing' driving left woman in hospital – so she missed her dying mum

A TEENAGE wheelchair user who caused a crash after dangerously overtaking a car on a blind bend claiming he had "blacked out" has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Wesley Newman was 19 when his "brief but highly dangerous" manoeuvre caused

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Free McDonald's meals at Swindon shopping park

DOZENS of surprised shoppers in Swindon had the chance to meet Pudsey Bear and try free festive treats. McDonald's teamed up with BBC Children in Need to give visitors free personalised Christmas cards and snacks in an outdoor grotto full of decorations

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Inside the new Swindon town centre shop offering bargains galore

A brand new charity shop has opened its doors in Swindon's town centre. The RSPCA North Wilts and Newbury District branch, which looks after the Oak and Furrows wildlife rescue centre in Cricklade, has opened the Thrift Store in The Parade. 

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Tributes to Swindon teen killed in Akers Way ‘hit and run’

A MEMORIAL to the Swindon boy killed in a 'hit and run' incident is being created on Akers Way. Hundreds of people from the town have left tributes in the wake of Saturday's heartbreaking announcement from police that the 14-year-old hit by a car

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Burton Albion 6 Chippenham Town 1 in the FA Cup second round: As it happened

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Meet Clarkson's Farm star at book signing

The breakout star of Clarkson’s Farm is visiting the area to sign copies of his new book. Kaleb Cooper, 24, is a young farm hand who works alongside Jeremy Clarkson in the Prime Video show, and he soon became a fan favourite among viewers.

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People rally behind family of Carla Heaton to help pay for funeral costs

The Swindon community was rocked this week by the news that former Swindon Town Football Club goalkeeper Carla Heaton had died.  Now the community is coming together to do what it can to help Carla's family by raising money to pay for the well-loved

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Poundland to open EIGHT stores on the same day - including one in Swindon

The new Poundland store at Greenbridge Retail Park has now got an official opening date. After a few weeks of construction, the latest new addition to the shopping area following Smyth's Toy Store and Cancer Research UK will be opening next month

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Wiltshire public notices round-up: Road closures and premises licence

Here are some of the public notices that have been posted in Wiltshire this week:  Road closures: Wiltshire Council intends to close temporarily to all traffic: Norley Lane (Part), Calne Without; from its property known as The Hollies to

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1,000-year-old constitution 'does good job holding Govt to account'

Unchanging Big Ben is like constitution There is something immensely reassuring about the famous ‘bongs’ of Big Ben, which have now restarted after many years of silence. My own parliamentary office looks straight out over the Elizabeth Tower (

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Swindon planning: More offices to flats and stands at Foundation Park

The latest planning applications for Swindon Borouch Council. Old Town: An empty office block can be turned into flats. The Forum in Marlborough Road, next to the Locarno/Corn Exchange building has been empty for some time. And that means developer

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Children have blast helping Santa commandeer a Boeing 747 jet

There are many Santa Claus experiences in and around Swindon, but perhaps none as unique as The Flight Before Christmas at Cotswold Airport. The festive event has families helping Father Christmas, who has had a problem with his reindeer and can

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Swindon pharmacy chief hits back over new delivery cost complaints

One of the directors of a company that owns Swindon’s Home Ground Pharmacy has responded to criticism overcharging customers for delivery. The Adver reported on Wednesday, November 23, that the pharmacy had started to charge customers an annual

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Domestic abuse rises nearly 40 per cent when England lose a football match - chief

The annual White Ribbon Day took place on Friday, November 25 and is followed by the 16 Days of Action against domestic abuse. White Ribbon Day is a charity that aims to end male violence towards women and this year focuses on the World Cup currently

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Gary Lineker's salary a 'disgusting waste' of TV licence money

£1.3m TV salary a disgusting waste I appreciate the many years of free TV I've had and was disappointed it was discontinued just at the age we need a TV most for company. But it's still good value except for too many repeat programmes.

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Primark issues update on prices as cost of living crisis bites

Primark will not increase prices any more than already planned before next autumn despite soaring costs for the business, its parent company has confirmed. AB Foods said that, as customers tighten their belts, it wants to make sure the brand is

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Parents warned over bacteria outbreak after schoolchild dies

Parents have been warned over a new bacteria outbreak in schools after a child died. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed the death of the schoolchild while another is currently in the hospital battling the invasive infection found in a Surrey

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What time is the Strictly result show? How to watch as next couple is dumped

Strictly fever is in full swing as our favourite couples danced their way into week ten. Last week saw Tyler West and Dianne Buswell dumped from the show after facing a dance-off with Molly Rainford and Carlo Gu. This week the contestants took

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Who left I'm A Celeb last last night? See the eighth celeb voted off by the public

Mike Tindall has come fourth place on 2022's I'm A Celeb. The celebrities took on the famous Celebrity Cyclone trial tonight before Tindall was voted out of the jungle. Earlier in the show, the ex-England rugby player suggested Matt Hancock