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Traffic chaos on major Swindon route
There are huge queues along a major route in Swindon this evening. Vehicles are currently backing all the way from Dorcan Way to the Edison Roundabout and Covingham Drive Thames Water is correcting a fault which occurred when they were
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School pupil rushed to hospital after 'medical incident'
A child from St Joseph’s Catholic College has been taken to hospital following a medical incident. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 12.40 pm on Wednesday afternoon. Wiltshire Police has sought to reassure members of the
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Motorcyclist suffers 'serious leg injury' after crash with van in town centre
One of Swindon’s busiest roads was closed today after a crash between a van and motorcycle caused police to attend the scene. Corporation Street is a busy thoroughfare through the town centre, yet it was unusable around lunchtime on Wednesday,
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Pedestrian 'seriously injured' after being hit by car
A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car. Police were called to Bridge End Road, near the Dockle Farmhouse pub, at 5.55am, following a collision between a car and a pedestrian. The road was closed at the
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Body of newborn baby boy found at Cambridgeshire recycling centre
The body of a newborn baby boy has been found at a recycling centre in Cambridgeshire sparking a police appeal. Cambridgeshire Police said the deceased infant was discovered at the site in Ely Road, Waterbeach on Tuesday, with officers called at
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Council finances are the 'worst they've ever been' - and next year is worse
Swindon Borough Council’s finances are “the worst they’ve ever been, and next year is even worse”, the authority’s finance chief has warned. Councillor Keith Williams, Euclid Street’s cabinet member for finance and commercialisation, is set to
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Queen Consort Camilla appoints two Wiltshire women as 'Queen's Companions'
The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sarah Troughton, has been appointed as one of Queen Consorts’ companions. Mrs Troughton, who lives in Wroughton, has held the position since February 2012. The Lord Lieutenant is the Royal Family's representative
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Labour candidate wants Swindon residents' views on cost of living crisis
The public's views on the cost-of-living crisis are sought by Labour’s candidate for South Swindon, Heidi Alexander. She has set up an online survey allowing people living in the constituency to relay their experiences. It is due to run until
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Plans to rebuild Oasis hit a hurdle as sports bodies take issue
National sports bodies, including the FA, and Badminton England and Squash England have all objected to the latest plan to rebuild the Oasis Centre. Leaseholders Seven Capital has recently put in a new proposal for approval to rebuild the leisure
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Boyband star declares his love for Swindon
One of Wiltshire’s most famous sons returned on Sunday to switch on Swindon’s Christmas lights - and he praised the town while doing so. Duncan James, of British pop band Blue, was back in the county to help kick off the festivities in Old Town
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Child has potentially life-changing injuries after Frome horror coach crash
A horror coach crash in Frome that resulted in Wiltshire Air Ambulance being scrambled is said to have left a child with 'potentially life-changing injuries'. Emergency services were called to B3090 Oldford Hill at about 3.35pm on November 28 after
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Buckingham Palace household member resigns over 'unacceptable' comment to black guest
A member of the Buckingham Palace household has resigned and apologised after “unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments” were made at the Queen Consort’s reception, the Palace has said. Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of Sistah Space, detailed
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Thieves allegedly steal purse from shopper in Tesco supermarket
Thieves allegedly stole £150 in cash whilst a shopper was out buying groceries in Marlborough. Officers want to speak to two men in connection with the incident which is said to have taken place in the Tesco superstore on Salisbury Road on November
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Former Swindon Town striker released by new club after just six weeks
Theo Robinson, formerly of Swindon Town, has left Hartlepool United this week after just six weeks at the League Two side. The striker, 33, was signed on a free transfer last month by the North East club after he was released by Bradford City.
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Swindon Town star Jonny Williams to return following World Cup exit
Jonny Williams is set to return to Swindon Town after his World Cup adventure with Wales came to a close last night. The 29-year-old was selected as part of Wales manager Rob Page’s squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar this year. Although
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Energy firm joins scheme where it could pay customers to cut their energy usage
OVO Energy has joined a scheme where it could pay its customers to reduce their energy usage at key times. The National Grid Electricity System Operator launched the scheme earlier this month and has engaged in trials with customers. Some households
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Warning to HSBC, Lloyds, Santander and TSB customers over banking scam
Customers at some banks are being warned they are vulnerable to fraudulent spoofing attempts. Spoofing, where fraudsters impersonate legitimate companies, is a common tactic used to deceive victims. Scammers forge the name or number that comes
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Full list of NHS hospitals impacted by nurses' strike across the UK in December
A full list of NHS hospital trusts impacted by nursing strikes in December has been revealed. Up to 100,000 nursing staff will take part in their biggest ever strike next month in a long-running dispute over pay, it has been announced. Members
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The reason why some Wales fans booed 'God Save the King' at England World Cup match
Some Wales fans booed the English national anthem when it was sung midway through the World Cup 2022 match between the two nations. Both national anthems before the game were well-observed but it was when England supporters sang 'God Save the King
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I'm a Celeb star sparks rumours of feud after snubbing fellow campmate
I’m a Celebrity and Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has fuelled rumours of a feud with the camp as she snubbed MP Matt Hancock. Following the conclusion of the show on Sunday, Sue followed a number of her campmates on social media but did not
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Post Office reveals the expected busiest day for posting ahead of Christmas
The busiest day in the run-up to Christmas this year is expected to be Monday, December 12, Post Office data has revealed. The day is expected to be the peak posting day as Brits rush to send cards, gifts and parcels from Post Office branches this
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Not enough taxis to take special needs children to school
Wiltshire Council does not have enough taxis to take some special needs children to school, according to a new council report. The shortage means some pupils have had their timetables reduced and the Council is paying other parents to take the
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The heartbreaking story behind Marcus Rashford's goal celebration against Wales
Marcus Rashford’s brace against Wales helped England reach the World Cup knockout phase as boss Gareth Southgate said “big business starts now”. The 104th meeting of the old rivals ended with last year’s European Championship runners-up wrapping
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Martin Lewis' idea of "warm spaces" taking shape in Wiltshire
Wiltshire libraries have officially joined the list of warm spaces available in the county to support anyone struggling to heat their homes this winter taking the numbers of locations registered on the council’s interactive map to 99. Some spaces
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Major Swindon road closed near Dockle Farmhouse after crash
12:13pm A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at
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Wiltshire Lib Dems demand more support for Ukrainian refugee hosts
Larger monthly payments should be made to hosts of Ukrainian refugees, say Liberal Democrats on Wiltshire Council. Liberal Democrat Leader Ian Thorn said this would encourage existing hosts to continue and incentivise more to come forward.
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Warning after less than half of toddler's in Swindon protected from winter killer
Parents are being urged to protect their children from the winter flu virus as takeup for the vaccine remains low in the region. Only 37 per cent of two and three-year-olds in Swindon are protected against the potentially-dangerous winter flu
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Swindon school pupils to pay touching tribute to Harry Parker
The life of a teenager killed in a suspected hit and run will be celebrated on what would have been his 15th birthday. Harry Parker was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car on Friday morning and died later that day. Tragically for
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Swindon community rallies to raise thousands for boy, 14, who died last week
The Swindon community has ralied to raise more than £14,000 for the family of a 14-year-old boy killed in a suspected hit and run crash last week. 14-year-old Harry Parker died after being knocked down on Akers Way on Friday morning. His parents
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Swindon kids win football tournament for first time in over 30 years
A local school team won the EFL Utilita Kids Cup last week for the first time since 1989. Holy Family boys football team, comprised of children from Year Six, battled to the grand final and won the competition with a scintillating display in the
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Major change announced at two GP surgeries that serve 30,000 Swindon patients
Two GP practices in Swindon will be taken on by new management in the new year after health chiefs appointed a new provider organisation. Abbey Meads Medical Group and Moredon Medical Centre in north Swindon had previously been managed by Great
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Ex-Barclays bank could be transformed into flats
Two listed buildings in Old Town currently used as offices could become flats if new plans are approved. The two buildings at 10-14 High Street are used by Outside Clinic as an opticians and a hearing practice - the ground floor is used as a shop
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Designer Outlet and Better sign up to support Big Dog Art Trail
TWO of Swindon's biggest names have thrown their support behind a new one-of-a-kind art trail. Leisure centre provider Better (GLL) and the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon have signed up to be part of The Big Dog Art Trail in Swindon in 2023
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Inside the new high street shop with a difference
A NEW shop has opened on the outskirts of the Swindon borough. Matthew and Michelle Aherne invested around £40,000 into setting up their own business near the traffic lights at the top of Highworth's High Street. After leaving the RAF
