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Wiltshire Air Ambulance responds as coach carrying schoolchildren overturns
Several children have been taken to hospital after a coach dramatically overturned in a crash. A coach carrying staff and students from Frome College was driving on Oldford Hill, near Frome, Somerset at 3.35pm today when it left the road and ended
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Girl, 17, groped by stranger, 60s, on Stagecoach bus
A 17-year-old girl has been left 'shocked and upset' after being 'inappropriately touched' while on a Stagecoach bus in Swindon. The incident took place last month on October 17 at roughly 1.55pm on the Number 4 bus. The girl was already
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Police looking for 'number of witnesses' after domestic abuse arrest
A number of people are believed to have witnessed the assault of a woman in Swindon, and police are now looking to speak to those people. Between 3.25pm and 4.45pm on Friday, November 25, a man and a woman in their 30s were involved in a domestic
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National Grid issues update on paying UK households to reduce energy use
The National Grid, which oversees energy infrastructure in the UK, has issued an update regarding fears that blackouts may occur this week. It said that it will not trigger emergency plans to lower energy usage and reduce the risk to the country's
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Damage to Swindon garden centre after car park crash
PART of a Swindon garden centre has been badly damaged after a parking mishap. A small section of exterior wall on the Dobbies Garden Centre on Hyde Road in Stratton is blocked by plastic barriers near a parking space. Two of the building's
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Parents of Nova Hreod pupils warned after police called to another crash on Akers Way
Emergency services were called out to another crash on Akers Way on Monday afternoon, just three days after a 14-year-old boy was killed on that stretch of road. Police were called to a multi-vehicle crash involving three cars at roughly 2pm near
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Opening date revealed for Swindon's new Haribo shop
THE opening date for Swindon's new Haribo shop has been revealed. The MacArthur Glen Designer Outlet announced to shoppers that more than 100,000 packs of sweets are being delivered this week ready for the newest addition to the retail destination
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Major road to close for Wiltshire town's Christmas lights switch-on
With Christmas, nearly a month away Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council has announced its plans for the lights switch-on. The town council’s annual festive evening is set to take place on December 2. In order for the event to set up safely,
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Real-life nativity scene and Santa's grotto coming to Swindon farm
Children visiting Roves Farm to see the animals will soon be able to meet Father Christmas as well. The Roves Farm Christmas Experience opens this weekend and runs until December 23. As well as meeting Santa and being able to sit in the sleigh
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We sent a reporter to make his hospital radio debut - here's how it went
When I got the call to appear on Hospital Radio Swindon two weeks ago, I thought nothing of it and signed myself up. Little did I know that the date and time just so happened to clash with none other than England’s FIFA World Cup opening match
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How primary health care specialists are helping to free up Swindon GPs
Patients in Swindon and Wiltshire are finding it quicker to get the care they need thanks to the wide range of primary care professionals working in the region’s GP practices. Experts, such as practice nurses, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists
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Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper reveals new baby news
Kaleb Cooper has announced he has a second baby on the way. The Clarkson's Farm star and partner Taya, who met at Chipping Norton School, already have a 20-month-old son Oscar. And Mr Cooper, 24, who has been working on farms since he was 13
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Wiltshire mother and son found guilty of revenge porn
A 23-year-old man has been found guilty of sharing explicit photos and a video of his ex-girlfriend which his mother sent to his former partner’s father. Matthew Cooper-Collyer, of Monkton Green, Monkton Deverill, Wiltshire, was convicted following
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Is Spotify down? What we know so far
Users of the music streaming service, Spotify, have been reporting issues with their service 1pm. Reports began to appear on Down Detector, a site used for reporting online outages, at around 12:50pm. Since then, reports have quickly spiked to
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Council issues statement after teenager killed in 'hit and run' outside school
Swindon Borough Council has said it is providing its "full support" to a school after one of its pupils was killed in an alleged hit and run crash on Friday morning. The 14-year-old boy died after colliding with a vehicle opposite the Nova Hreod
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TV star criticises council after parking fines given to Christmas market-goers
DIY SOS star Nick Knowles has criticised two councils after a number of shoppers were slapped with parking fines following a visit to the town for its new Christmas market. It follows Swindon Borough Council's defence of its decision to enforce
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Wiltshire pensioners set for £70 energy rebate
More than 9,000 low-income pensioner households in Wiltshire will be given a further £70 Energy Rebate from the Council. The payment is the remaining money from the Discretionary Energy Rebate Fund and will be made before the end of November and
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Changes brought in to Wiltshire Council's kerbside recycling collection
New items will soon be able to be recycled by the kerbside in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Council will start their small household kerbside battery recycling scheme from Monday, December 5. Batteries that will be collected are D, C, AA, AAA, 9V, rechargeable
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Man wanted by police accused of stealing bottles of spirits from Chinese restaurant
Police are appealing for the public's help in tracking down a suspect after six bottles of spirits were allegedly stolen from a Swindon restaurant. Detectives say the bottles were taken from behind the bar at the Rendezvous Chinese restaurant on
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Trowbridge junction improvements made but next phase starts
Several improvements to the Church Street and Union Street junction in Trowbridge have been completed. Traffic signal equipment and road islands have been removed, the kerb on the north-western footpath in Church Street and Union Street has been
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Thousands gather as boyband royalty turns on Old Town Christmas lights
Thousands of people gathered on Victoria Road on Sunday evening as pop royalty turned up to turn on Old Town's Christmas lights. An evening of entertainment which featured song and dance culminated in Blue star Duncan James appearing on the big
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Martin Lewis urges UK homeowners to act now and save up to £560 a year
Martin Lewis has urged UK homeowners to act now and save up to £560 every year. The MoneySavingExpert told homeowners they could save hundreds on their mortgages if they jump on a new deal now. In the latest MoneySavingExpert newsletter homeowners
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RSPCA begs people to not dump their pets this winter amid concerning rise
Animal welfare charity, RSPCA has said it’s “begging” people not to dump their pets amid rising concerns about neglect and abandonment. The charity shared that it saw a 25% rise in the number of abandonment incidents being dealt with by its rescue
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Delivery driver 'lost his hearing after being assaulted by gang of teens'
Teenage thugs allegedly assaulted a delivery man, causing the victim to lose his hearing in his right ear. The incident happened at approximately 7pm-7.15pm on November 26, when two men, both aged in their 20s, arrived at Mattocks Path to make
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Government launches £1 billion scheme to make middle-income homes energy efficient
The government has launched a £1 billion scheme to make middle-income homes more energy efficient along with a public information campaign advising people how to cut power usage. Energy Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the new Eco+ scheme to extend
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Who won I'm A Celeb 2022? See the new King or Queen of the jungle
I'm A Celebrity 2022 has come to an end and Jill Scott has been voted the Queen of the jungle. Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock came in third place after being voted out before the winner was crowned. Coming in second place is actor, Owen
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Will it be a white Christmas? Met Office releases long range forecast for December
If you’re holding out for a white Christmas this year, you may be waiting a while as the Met Office has released its long-range forecast for December. While snow is not forecast, it will be a frosty month with unsettled weather. The first half
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Man who died in crash with tree near Cirencester had taken cocaine and been drinking
A 37-YEAR-OLD man who died when his car collided with trees had taken cocaine and been drinking, an inquest heard. Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court heard on Thursday, November 17 that Lee Southwick, of Fosse Cross Lane, Cirencester, was also driving
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New shortcut revealed in mission to repair thousands of Swindon council houses
A NEW method is being used to help slash the time and cost of repairing Swindon's council houses. Swindon Borough Council’s director of operations Brian Pinchbeck revealed drones were negating the need for scaffolding when he gave a report to councillors
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'Not our day' - Pragmatic Parsons reflects on goal and Bluebirds' FA Cup exit
SWINDON Town striker Harry Parsons admitted it was not Chippenham Town’s day as the Bluebirds’ memorable FA-Cup run ended thanks to a 6-1 defeat to Burton Albion at the weekend. Parsons’ loan club was attempting to repeat their first-round shock
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Mum warns of 'easily overlooked' symptom after son fights deadly meningitis
A SWINDON boy survived meningitis after being given just a nine per cent chance of pulling through - and his mum shared his "easily overlooked" symptoms. Becky Kennedy, 35, said her "world came crashing down" when her son, Toby, eight, was diagnosed
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Developer gives update on part of Swindon's huge 8,000-home expansion
Pen has been put to paper on a deal which will bring 39 new affordable homes to a development being built in Wanborough. Housing association Cottsway will be providing the homes after signing a contract with developers Bellway Homes and Vistry
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Transformation of listed maternity hospital in Old Town complete
A Grade II listed building which started life as a maternity hospital has been transformed by one of the town's oldest funeral directors. Family-run business Hillier bought the historic Kingshill House in Old Town for around £1.3m with the intention
