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Three-vehicle crash closes part of M4 near Swindon
A CRASH involving three vehicles has closed part of the M4 near Swindon. Police say no one was injured in the collision and vehicle recovery is in progress. Traffic is queuing westbound on the motorway after an accident between J14 A338 (Hungerford
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Parents pay heartbreaking tribute to ‘golden son taken too soon’ by Akers Way crash
The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in a suspected hit-and-run on Akers Way outside Nova Hreod Academy last week has issued a moving tribute. In a heartbreaking statement from the grieving family of Harry Parker, dad Adam, mum Kelly and his
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Police update after Mercedes smashes into traffic lights near Magic Roundabout
A DRIVER has been arrested after crashing her car into town centre traffic lights. The accident happened at around 2.45pm on Drove Road. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area as part of the busy route is closed while police clear away the
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Swindon Town Official Supporters Club reflect on World Cup
In Swindon Town Supporters Club's latest article, the group discuss the Robin's player at the FIFA World Cup as well as the perks of being an OSC member. Wales are heading back from Qatar and Jonny Williams unfortunately ended up getting no further
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Man arrested in Gloucestershire in connection with 27 migrant deaths
A MAN has been arrested in Gloucestershire in connection with the deaths of at least 27 people who drowned attempting to cross the English Channel in a dinghy last November. Harem Ahmed Abwbaker, 32, was arrested at an address in the Cheltenham
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New manager for Bradford Town FC first team
A new manager has been appointed for Bradford Town FC. Jamie Jordan was appointed on Sunday, November 27 as the new first-team manager and brings his coaching team of Chris Carr, Rob Simmonds and Nick Hoskins-Jones to Trowbridge Road. The
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Swindon Town Women bow out of FA Cup after Plymouth Argyle loss
The Vitality Women's FA Cup journey was cut short for Swindon Town Women as they succumbed to defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle Ladies. The Robins were playing at the County Ground on Saturday in the second round of the competition, having also
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Casualty freed from vehicle after car crashes into traffic lights on major road
A CRASH has blocked part of a busy town centre road. Firefighters freed one person from the car involved after it hit a set of traffic lights on Drove Road, which is now partially closed. This accident near The Merlin pub has caused queues
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Latest progress on major project for bus hub at Fleming Way
Work is continuing on a major project to redevelop part of the town centre into a bus boulevard. Swindon Borough Council is spending £33 million on the Fleming Way project, including the new national bus hub on the site of the former Cheltenham
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Wiltshire Police share key tips to avoid becoming a victim of crime in Swindon
Police have launched a new operation to help people have a peaceful festive period as they crack down on the crime and anti-social behaviour that comes with it. Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be highly visible across the town centre and out-of-town
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Barn Theatre's True Adventures Of Marian and Robin Hood is a delightful festive treat
Christmas is just around the corner which means for most theatres across the land it's Panto season and while there's certainly nothing wrong with the festive British theatrical tradition, The Barn Theatre's True Adventures of Marian and Robin Hood
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SAS Who Dares Wins’ Ant Middleton coming to Swindon
The opening of the brand new bookstore in Swindon is set to be marked by a television star. SAS Who Dares Win presenter Ant Middleton will appear at the new Waterstones shop which is set to open for business on Wednesday. Ant has been the chief
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School hails 'popular and charming' boy after fatal hit and run
Tributes have been left for a 'charming' and 'very popular' young man who died after being hit by a car. The 14-year-old Nova Hreod Academy student, confirmed to be Harry Parker, was knocked down on Akers Way just outside the school on Friday
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Former I'm A Celeb star Adele Roberts issues lengthy cancer update
BBC Radio 1 DJ and former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! star Adele Roberts has issued a lengthy update on her cancer treatment. The 43-year-old was diagnosed with bowel cancer in October last year and was given the all clear from the disease
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Wiltshire assistant referee officiates in fiesty first World Cup match
An assistant referee from Wiltshire has made his first appearance at the Men’s Football World Cup in Qatar. Adam Nunn from Trowbridge called the World Cup “the pinnacle of what you want to achieve” and an “ultimate honour”. Nunn and fellow
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Ever wanted to play for Swindon Town? Now's your chance
If you have always dreamed of playing for Swindon Town, you may finally have your chance next month. Town are holding goalkeeper trials at Foundation Park across three age groups on Sunday, December 11. “We’re holding trials with a focus on
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Plans for solar farm in rural Wiltshire that could provide power for 3,000 homes
A new solar panel park which will produce enough electricity to power a small town may be built in rural Wiltshire. The proposed scheme near Minety, between Swindon and Malmesbury, would produce enough electricity for 2,700 homes, according to
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Swindon Town’s crunch League Two match postponed
Swindon Town have had one of their upcoming fixtures postponed by the English Football League. The Robins were set to host second-placed Stevenage in the league early next year, but this has been cancelled due to the would-be visitors’ commitments
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Armed police storm homes as they seize thousands of pounds of drugs
Five people were arrested and thousands of pounds of drugs were seized as armed police raided a string of homes around the county. Wiltshire Police raided a house on Inglesham Road early on Saturday morning as part of Operation Scorpion, aimed
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Police issue fresh arrest warrant for Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B
A new arrest warrant has been issued for seperate cases relating to Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B. German investigators are awaiting approval in Italy. The suspect, identified by media as Christian Brueckner, is currently serving a seven-year
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ITV's Dr Hilary urges action over virus killing 11,000 people each year
Celebrity doctor Dr Hilary Jones has warned people to take action over a virus killing 11,000 people a year. Dr Hilary is urging people to get a flu jab, as well as answering people’s most asked questions about vaccines. He said: “The winter
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BBC announces Christmas specials including Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown's Boys
The BBC has announced its Christmas and New Year shows for 2022 with Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown's Boys making their return. Last year, Strictly’s Christmas special proved a ratings hit, claiming the most viewers outside of the Queen’s
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Exactly what needs to happen for England to qualify from Group B to Wold Cup last 16
England and Wales will go head-to-head in a high stakes Group B World Cup clash in Qatar on Tuesday evening. Wales go into the game knowing they will need their first win against England since May 1984 to stand any chance of progressing through
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Footage shows England and Wales fans 'clash' in ugly scenes amid World Cup rivalry
This is the shocking moment England and Wales football fans appear to clash amid Group B rivalry at the Qatar World Cup. The ugly scenes in which chairs and punches were thrown show dozens of rival fans reportedly clash outside a bar in Tenerife
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Motorists told to be careful after yellow weather warning issued by Met Office
Fog is expected to cause delays for motorists heading to work this morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the weather condition. Areas, where the warning is in effect include Swindon, Trowbridge and other parts of Wiltshire
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Only three per cent of people feel safe at night in Wiltshire
A recent police survey of a group of 2,800 people revealed that just three per cent of them feel safe when out at night in Wiltshire. In addition to this, it was also found from the surveyed group that 21 per cent of people had been a victim of
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Iconic part of Swindon's heritage to be renovated in major project
Empty for years, the Great Western Railways Carriage Works running along London Street in Swindon’s historic heart has been re-imagined in the last five years as a space for creative industries and universities. But those changes have largely taken
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Son's quest for his mum to receive 100 cards on her 100th birthday - and you can help
A SWINDONIAN is hoping to mark a major milestone in his mum's life by having 100 birthday cards sent to her. Garry Drewitt wants to make Dorothy's day by arranging dozens of goodwill messages to be dropped on her doorstep in just over two weeks
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Widow helps fulfil late husband's wish for her show-jumping daughter
A widow has helped to fulfil her late husband’s wish to see his daughter follow her passion for competitive show jumping. The Wroughton-based Allen family’s world was irreversibly changed forever when Mike Allen, a devoted husband, father, and
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'Don't let country slide into five more years of lies and cronyism'
Don't let country slide into five more years of lies and cronyism I was completely horrified when I heard the report of Keir Starmer's speech to the CBI this week. I am not a natural Labour voter, but in Swindon they are our only realistic hope
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School and pupils praised for their actions after tragic death of boy
Nova Hreod Academy has been praised for how it has handled the tragic death of one of its pupils. A 14-year-old boy, who we are not identifying at this time, was hit by a car along Akers Way, just outside the school, on Friday morning and was
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Swindon loanee eyeing return to Football League
SWINDON Town loanee Harry Parsons hinted he is hoping for another opportunity in the Football League following his FA Cup second-round goal. Speaking after his loan club Chippenham Town suffered a 6-1 defeat to League One Burton Albion on Sunday
