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Swindon's strife continues with battling derby defeat
SWINDON rugby club's struggles in Regional Two South Central continued last weekend after a 36-17 defeat to local rivals Marlborough on The Common. The Greenbridge club has only won three of its 12 fixtures so far, whereas league leaders Marlborough
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Christmas shoppers who travelled from as far as Wales reveal why they chose Swindon
Christmas shoppers from across England and Wales have explained why they chose Swindon’s Designer Outlet Centre for their biggest shop of the year. The first Saturday of December saw shoppers from other parts of the UK descend upon the Outlet Centre
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Wiltshire town declared 'friendly, beautiful, historic' by residents
Residents have given their views on Marlborough with the town council declaring that the town is friendly, beautiful and historic. Marlborough Town Council launched a survey in September and October with 480 residents giving rave reviews of the
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'Fewer people are coming': Beloved village pub closes thanks to cost of living crisis
Businesses have been struggling to make ends meet as prices rise during the cost of living crisis, and another local pub has closed after feeling the pinch. The Village Inn in Liddington, near Wanborough, announced over the weekend that its doors
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Council unmoved as more than 400 villagers petition against streetlights
More than 400 people living in Wanborough have signed a petition to stop Swindon Borough Council installing streetlights along the main road between the village and Swindon. The council will install the lights between the village and Redlands New
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Swindon drivers urged to check dashcams amid Owen Dunn murder investigation
DRIVERS with dashcams may have vital evidence which could help police with a murder investigation. The Wiltshire force is urgently appealing for people who drove through parts of north Swindon on Sunday afternoon to send in footage recorded from
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The Wiltshire routes that will be gritted in a freeze
Wiltshire Council’s gritters may soon come out as temperatures drop and snow becomes likely, but they can only cover certain roads. The council says all key routes in Wiltshire will receive precautionary salting when ice is forecast. This will
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Swindon's Bell claims best-ever England figures
SWINDON’S Lauren Bell claimed her best-ever international figures of 4-33 as England beat the West Indies by 142 runs in Antigua to go 2-0 up in their three-match ODI series on Wednesday morning. England won the toss and chose to bat, with Tammy
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'Machete man' convicted of attacking victim over head in dispute over debt
A machete-wielder who struck his victim in the back of the head in a dispute over a ‘bike wheel debt’ has been convicted of wounding with intent. Todd Kent, 55, had claimed that the wound to Danny Barron’s head was caused accidentally when the
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Latest update from police as teenage boy held on suspicion of murder
A 14-year-old arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Swindon remains in police custody three days after being arrested. Police were called to a stabbing in Haydon End at around 1.30pm on Sunday, December 4. One man, now known to be
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Restaurant offers free tea and coffee to emergency services
The staff of emergency services across Swindon will now be able to get their hands on a free cup of coffee or tea thanks to a local steakhouse. Harper’s Steakhouse at the Weighbridge on Penzance Drive is offering police officers, staff, paramedics
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Police provide update as investigation into Akers Way 'hit and run' continues
The woman arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that took the life of a 14-year-old schoolchild remains on bail, police have confirmed. Nova Hreod Academy pupil Harry Parker was on his way to school on the morning of Friday, November
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Almost 50 cases of Strep A infections in South West England: What to do
There are almost 50 known cases of serious Strep A infections in South West England say figures from figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA). Strep A or group A streptococcus or GAS is a bacterial infection of the throat or skin which
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Martin Lewis warning to those using air fryers and microwaves instead of ovens
Martin Lewis has warned people who have ditched ovens for microwaves and air fryers in order to save money to be mindful they aren’t using more energy as a result. Air fryers have become hugely popular in recent years, and are the must-have kitchen
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Penicillin supply levels 'not a concern' amid shortage fears - health secretary
There is no shortage of antibiotics used to treat children, the Health Secretary has said. Concerns about the supply of liquid penicillin had been raised by the National Pharmacy Association, who noted “blips” in the supply chain of the antibiotic
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MP urges help for abuse charity's Christmas gift appeal
North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson is urging people to donate a gift to Swindon Domestic Abuse support to bring some Christmas cheer to families who have endured abuse. He has joined up with the charity, and said: “Christmas can be a very difficult
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See the supermarket own-brand products hit worst by inflation as cost of living soars
Which? has revealed the budget products hit the worst by inflation at UK supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsbury's as the cost of living soars. The consumer group reported that the prices of supermarket own brands and budget products have increased
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ITV reveals Christmas TV schedule with Ant and Dec special and last ever Doc Martin
ITV has revealed its Christmas TV schedule and it's jam-packed with festive episodes and classic films. If you're dreaming of a white Christmas and curling up in front of the telly this December 25, you're in for a treat. Viewers can expect
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How to get a FREE Starbucks tall drink TODAY but you'll need to be quick
Starbucks is offering NHS workers a free tall drink to say thank you ahead of Christmas for the third year running. The amazing one-day offer is available to all NHS workers all day on Wednesday, December 7. NHS workers simply need to present
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New plans for waste recovery plant several months after decommission
Swindon’s solid recovery fuel plant is set for a new lease of life after plans were submitted to change the use of the facility. In February, Swindon Borough Council announced that the plant would be decommissioned, just eight years after £8 million
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Councillors recommended to approve controversial golf club plans
A controversial plan for the development of a golf complex in Swindon, which was withdrawn from the agenda of the borough council’s planning committee at the last moment in October, might finally be decided next week. Members of the committee will
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Family of teen 'hit and run' victim 'blown away' as thousands raised for funeral
The parents of a teenager who died in a 'hit and run' have said they are "completely blown away" after £25,000 was raised for his funeral. The Swindon community was rocked at the end of November after 14-year-old Harry Parker was hit by a car on
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How businesses across Swindon can help make people feel safer
Several Swindon-based businesses are being encouraged to sign up to a night safety charter this week. Bars, restaurants, clubs, and other night-time economy businesses have all been urged by the police to do so, making communities safer after dark
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Pupils give bees a helping hand with fruit trees
Brinkworth Earl Danby’s Primary School have adopted five new fruit trees planted on its two sites in the villages of Dauntsey and Brinkworth. It is hoped the two pear trees, two apple trees and a plum tree will help to provide an early food source
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Swindon piri piri restaurant given mild score in food hygiene report
A recent food hygiene report on a Swindon piri piri restaurant has concluded with a three out of five rating. PiriCo, located on 103 Cricklade Road, is one of Swindon’s only piri piri eateries and was recently inspected by the Food Standards Agency
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Contract talks underway with players 'who need new deals': Lindsey
SWINDON Town head coach Scott Lindsey has revealed the club has already begun discussions over new contracts for some of its players who see deals run out in the summer of 2023. Jonny Williams, Ben Gladwin, and Louis Reed top the list of players
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Byrne and Jackson create history for Harriers
SIMON Byrne and Vicky Jackson created a little slice of history for Swindon Harriers when they both raced to victory in the senior races at the second Oxfordshire Cross Country League at Cirencester Park. As they celebrated momentous victories,
