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Ukrainian families now homeless in Wiltshire
Four Ukrainian refugee families in Wiltshire are now without a home and 17 more families are ‘likely to become’ homeless. The families are now in temporary accommodation - which is legally homeless, but they are not sleeping rough. Council
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Police make announcement one week on from fatal 'hit and run' involving boy, 14
Wiltshire Police have announced they are renewing the appeal for witnesses to the suspected hit-and-run which led to the death of a 14-year-old on Akers Way, a week on from the fatal collision. The incident occurred outside Nova Hreod Academy at
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Marlborough food charity receives cash boost
Love Marlborough Kids Meals is celebrating receiving a cash boost. It comes after Fine & Country Marlborough and Devizes held a Christmas charity quiz at The Roebuck pub on London Road on November 23. £350 was raised from the quiz, with a further
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Top detective reacts after mum jailed for cruelty to her son
Wiltshire Police say that a Melksham mother who left her son to die in his cot failed in her duties as a parent. Stacey Davis, 35, was jailed for two years on Thursday, December 1 at Salisbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to an offence of
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Driver found with drugs arrested after late-night pursuit through Swindon
A DRAMATIC police chase around Swindon ended in a driver being arrested after trying to run away from officers. A Fiat Punto failed to stop in Groundwell Road at around 2am on Friday, so roads policing unit officers pursued the driver until he
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Historic 'Britannia' steam engine rules the rails in Wiltshire
A historic steam engine showed that it can rule the rails after it chugged through Swindon. Last Saturday (November 26), 7000 Britannia came through Wiltshire with Great Western Christmas Envoy. Organised by Saphos Train, the steam engine was
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Why Old Town Gardens has been transformed into a magical light trail
One of Swindon's public gardens has been transformed into a magical light trail. Town Gardens in Old Town will once again be taken over by a number of 'state-of-the-art lighting effects' installed throughout the Victorian gardens. It will run
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Staff at Great Western Hospital mark 20 years since first opening
It has been 20 years since the Great Western Hospital in Swindon first opened its doors. To mark the occasion, staff from the Swindon gathered outside and took a photo of them from above, making up the letters 'GWH'. A spokesperson from the
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Every A&E patient at Swindon hospital to be asked to test for virus
EVERY patient who ends up in Great Western Hospital's Emergency Department will now be asked to take an HIV test. Announced on World AIDS Day, the Swindon hospital has launched routine HIV testing in A&E. Patients will be allowed to opt out
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Brand new store opens in Swindon after £300,000 investment
A flooring specialist business has arrived in Swindon, after the business spent over £300,000 on the new location. Hedlam Floorcoverings are the UK’s largest flooring supply specialist and have moved to the town, setting up a newly opened 5000-
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Why this library claims to be the best in Swindon
A library in Swindon has labelled itself as one of the best in the town ahead of its annual Christmas event. Beechcroft Community Library in Stratton was taken over by the parish around seven years ago and is run with support from the charitable
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Thief steals child's bike from Orbital shopping centre
A THIEF stole a child's pushbike from a Swindon shopping park. The masked suspect took the pink two-wheeler from the Orbital Retail Park in North Swindon at some point on November 4. Police have released two CCTV images in relation to the incident
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Swindon Town’s Jonny Williams opens up about his Qatar World Cup adventure
Swindon Town were among the clubs represented at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, as one of their star players was selected for the tournament. Jonny Williams was chosen by Wales manager Rob Page to represent his country in their first World Cup
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Bullingdon prison 'chronically overcrowded', report warns
Bullingdon prison remains ‘chronically overcrowded’ despite repeated concerns raised by an independent board, ministers have been warned. The Independent Monitoring Board said in its annual report for 2021/22 that of 521 cells designed to be occupied
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Rishi Sunak labels NHS strike action threat 'very regrettable'
Rishi Sunak has called the threat of strike action in the NHS “very regrettable”. The Prime Minister said pay awards must be “fair” for both taxpayers and workers., but said he understands “things are difficult for people right now economically
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Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury 2023 for his final UK show
Pop icon Sir Elton John has been announced as the first headline act for Glastonbury Festival next summer. The show will mark the Rocket Man's last ever UK date for his farewell tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road. Sir Elton John will close the
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Administrators speak out after kitchen company collapses
The administrators of a national company with a showroom in Swindon that recently collapsed have issued a statement. Optiplan Kitchens Limited manufactures and installs kitchens selling to homebuilders and through its national network of showrooms
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Covid warning to shoppers as study reveals new risk
A new study has revealed Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days, experts say. The tests were carried out by the Food Standards Agency and saw the Sars-CoV-2 virus smeared on packaging and food, including fruit and bottle drinks
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Coronation Street unveils new Weatherfield Precinct set
Coronation Street has introduced a new set for its residents to visit. The soap opera’s characters will now be able to visit a dessert shop, bakery, pound store, charity shop, Chinese takeaway and pawnbrokers in the new Weatherfield Precinct.
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M4 road closures affecting Wiltshire drivers this weekend
If you're driving on the motorways in and around Wiltshire this weekend you may experience some disruption late at night due to a couple of motorway closures, according to National Highways England. This is mostly due to Smart Motorway works and
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Wiltshire Police boss pledges to help people feel safer at night
FEELING unsafe when out at night has always been and continues to be an ongoing issue, not just in Wiltshire but all over the country. Recent national news stories have understandably increased concern for many people when going out after dark
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Scott Lindsey loving life after six months as Swindon Town boss
SCOTT Lindsey says he is still is loving life in the Swindon Town hotseat almost six months on from taking the reins at the County Ground. Lindsey succeeded Ben Garner in June, having been the assistant coach under the current Charlton Athletic
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Controversial caravan park planned near Chippenham
Plans for almost 50 holiday caravans to be placed on site near Chippenham are to be looked at. The applicants want to add 44 statics for holiday purposes to Plough Lane Caravan Site, in Kingston Langley, as well as replace existing touring pitches
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Mum jailed for 'appalling' cruelty after leaving baby to die with fractured skull
A mum has been jailed after leaving her baby home to die in 27C with a fractured skull - while she got a car wash and went shopping. Stacey Davis, 35, left one-year-old Ethan Davis in his cot for two hours - running errands and visiting a park.
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UK Pub of the year 2023 named by The Sunday Times - and it's in Wiltshire
A Wiltshire pub has been named as The Times and The Sunday Times's 2023 'Pub of the Year'. The Bell and Crown in Warminster has been recognised as the pub category winner in this year's list. Located just off the A303 in the village of Zeals
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Police had searched area where missing teen was - but didn't see him
Police had searched the field where the body of missing teen James Phillips was located several times before they eventually found him, an inquest heard. The 19-year-old went missing on October 15, 2021, and despite an extensive police operation
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Landmark former hotel will be transformed into more HMOs and flats
A distinctive whitewashed Victorian building, something of a landmark in Old Town, can be converted from a hotel into flats and student-style shared homes. Developer Brett Invest Ltd, based in London, has been given permission to build extensions
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Wiltshire Council £10m Qatar Bank investment criticised
A Wiltshire Council's investment of £10m in Qatar National Bank was criticised by Liberal Democrats at a recent cabinet meeting. The council’s £10m investment made in July ignored the reported deaths of workers who built the World Cup stadiums
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Mental health nurse struck off after sexual relationship with 'vulnerable' patient
A Swindon mental health nurse has been struck off for 'sexually motivated' inappropriate contact with one of his patients. Simon Ian Blemings has been initially suspended for 18 months after a hearing found he had used sexual language in messages
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Florist reveals how she managed to keep business going for 30 years
THREE decades ago, Justine Ballamy started working at a flower shop in Highworth. She had found a fondness for floral arrangements while working in the town's fruit and veg shop and training at Lackham Agricultural College (now Wiltshire College
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Tattoo convention could be coming to Swindon soon
Tattoo conventions, or even large multi-day piercing and acupuncture events for enthusiasts could be coming to Swindon if a change in policy is approved next week. Swindon Borough Council’s licensing committee has been asked to approve a change
