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Lindsey reveals 'confusing conversation' with referee after Dons draw

SWINDON Town head coach Scott Lindsey felt his side looked “a bit bruised” during their 0-0 draw with AFC Wimbledon in League Two on Saturday. Lindsey’s men failed to score for the fourth time in their past five games and created very few clear

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Heartbreak as England fans pack Swindon pubs to watch World Cup exit

England fans who packed Swindon's pubs for the World Cup quarter-final with France were left fustrated and heartbroken. At The Steam Railway Co pub in Old Town hundreds of people turned out to watch their country bow out of the competition.

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Motorists warned over winter driving mistakes that could see fines of up to £30,000

UK drivers have been warned over common winter driving mistakes that could see them hit with up to £30,000 in fines. This comes as much of the country deal with freezing temperatures, ice, and even snow. The experts over at the car and van

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Injury-hit Town held to goalless draw by in-form Dons

SWINDON Town failed to score for the fourth time in five matches during a 0-0 draw at home to AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. Missing several key players due to injury, Town managed just a single shot on target in 90 minutes and were left to settle

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MATCH DAY LIVE: Swindon Town 0 AFC Wimbledon 0 in League Two

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Major Swindon road reopens following another stabbing

Following another stabbing in Swindon, a major route into the town has reopened. Queens Drive from the Magic Roundabout to Drakes Way was closed following a case where a teenager was hospitalised. Officers were called 4.45 am on Saturday following

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Painting of County Ground brings iconic Swindon stadium to life

Swindon Town Football Club’s County Ground stadium has been painted in all its glory. James Muddiman, 43, of Chesterfield paints football grounds and stadiums from up and down the land. “I have been painting since I was old enough to pick up

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Snow forecast for Wiltshire this weekend as Met Office updates yellow warning

Parts of Wiltshire could be seeing snow this weekend, according to an update from the Met Office. The government agency has revised its yellow weather warning as it has been extended eastwards. It will remain valid until noon on Sunday, with

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Police reveal why Great Western Way was closed this morning

Wiltshire Police has revealed why a major going in and out of West Swindon was closed earlier this morning. Officers were called to Great Western Way between the Mannington Roundabout and Junction 16 of the M4 at around 8 am after reports of a

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Swindon Town FC helps cause to end domestic abuse on White Ribbon Day

Swindon Town has made a bold statement against domestic violence by supporting, and officially launching White Ribbon Day. The national initiative is part of sixteen days of action with a number of local organisations partnering up to raise awareness

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GP explains why a fry-up will NOT cure your hangover

If there's one thing that Brits are well known for, it's their love for alcoholic beverages.  From pints to cocktails, we all have our favourite drink that we enjoy on a night out.  But more often than not we enjoy too many and wake up the

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Another stabbing sees police close major Swindon road for hours

ANOTHER stabbing is being investigated by police after a major route in the town was closed for hours early on Saturday morning. A 19-year-old man was taking to hospital after the incident at 4.45am in Dudmore Road. Police said his injuries are

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Major Swindon road closed by police after incident

1:11pm UPDATE: We have heard that Queens Drive between Drakes Way and the Magic Roundabout has reopened to traffic.

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Swindon Town set for poignant on-pitch tribute to two lost too soon

Supporters of Swindon Town will gather on Saturday as they look to pay tribute to two people who have lost their lives over the past month. Former town goalkeeper, Carla Heaton died at the age of 22 in November with many people describing her as

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Swindon fan following England in Qatar reveals what life is like at World Cup

A Swindon Town fan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has given readers an insight on the accommodation scenario over at the tournament. Sam Skeates, 34, has been in Qatar since the second group stage matches of the global tournament and told

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Pug rescued after escaping from owner and getting on train by itself

One dog owner had quite the fright recently when she discovered the lengths her precious pet would go through to get away from her. In a post on Wiltshire Council's Public Protection Services Facebook page, the story of a lost dog incident with

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Brewery announces popular Christmas market is hopping back for another year

The popular Christmas market held at a local Swindon brewery is returning this year.  Arkell's, a fixture of the town for decades, has confirmed that its Kingsdown Brewery will once again be home to a festive-filled market from December 10. 

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Mother pays tribute to daughter who was 'everyone's friend'

The grieving mother of well-loved former Swindon Town FC footballer Carla Heaton has paid tribute to her late daughter and shared information about her funeral.  The 22-year-old's death was announced on Wednesday, November 23, sparking an outpouring

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How many drinks can you have before you're over the legal UK driving limit?

A question many people have is how much alcohol you are able to drink while still being allowed to drive. Alcohol can severely impact a person's ability to drive due to reaction and coordination skills being slowed, becoming drowsy or having blurry

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Iconic landmark restored outside pub owned by Swindon brewery

AN ICONIC landmark outside an Arkell’s pub has been replaced after the original version became badly damaged. A black and yellow carriage has been outside The Highwayman pub in Elkstone, near Cirencester, since the 1950s, when the hospitality venue

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Swindon choir preparing for busy month of Christmas events

THE Swindon Male Voice Choir is performing a Christmas concert in Old Town next week for the first time in three years. The Covid pandemic prevented the 2020 event from going ahead and then a sudden surge in the Omicron variant scrapped the 2021

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Swindon pulls investments out of Qatar

None of Swindon Borough Council’s cash remains invested in Qatar.  It was reported recently that the council was one of more than two dozen local authorities in the UK to have put money into the World Cup host country’s Qatar National Bank.

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Historic steam locomotive returns to Wiltshire birthplace

Steam lovers of the Great Western Railway were treated to a show of steam and speed as Clun Castle returned to its place of birth. It was one the last castle class steam locomotives to be constructed at Swindon in 1950 by British Railways following

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PUBLIC NOTICES: Speed limits, no waiting time limits and planning applications

The following notices were placed in the Swindon Advertiser this week. HIGHWAYS Under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Act, Swindon Borough Council has given notice of the following temporary orders. WANBOROUGH: This Order is being introduced