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Latest school closures and changes as snow and Strep A hits Swindon and Wiltshire
8:56am Badbury Park Primary School is open but the drop-and-go service is not running due to staff shortages and black
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IN MEMORIAM: All the death notices placed in the Swindon Advertiser this week
The following death notices were placed in the Swindon Advertiser for the week beginning December 5. Jan Burton BURTON Jan Of Stratton St Margaret Passed peacefully at home on November 28, 2022, aged 71. Much loved wife of Pete. Mum to Emma
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Hour-by-hour snow forecast for Swindon as Met Office issues new warning
DRIVERS are being warned to take extra care on Monday morning as freezing fog is forecast. The Met Office has this afternoon issued a yellow warning for ice and fog, which will come into force from 4pm on Sunday and will last until 11am on Monday
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Police find Stanley knife in man's bag in search
A SWINDON man has been sentenced after police found a knife in his bag. Officers stopped and searched Martin Coombs on July 25 for an unrelated matter which did not lead to any charges being brought against the 23-year-old. But while looking
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Car fire causes long delays on M4
There are delays for motorists heading out of Wiltshire on the M4 this afternoon. A car has burst into flames on the M4 westbound between junction 13 for Newbury and junction 14 for Hungerford. One lane is currently closed and there is currently
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Police issue update on woman arrested after Queens Drive stabbing
POLICE have issued an update on their investigation after a teenager was stabbed in Swindon. Officers were called to Dudmore Road of Queens Drive at 4.45am on Saturday. They found a 19-year-old man had been stabbed and, after he was taken to
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Train fire sparks 999 response in Swindon
FIRE crews were on the scene when a heritage train caught light in Swindon. The red flag was raised on Sunday morning after an engine in a diesel multiple unit (DMU) caught fire. Firefighters from across Swindon rushed to the scene on the Swindon
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More HMOs and solar panels in Swindon's planning applications
These are the latest planning applications submitted to Swindon Borough Council. Old Town: Members of Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee will discuss a Miss Thomas-Irving’s proposal to convert the offices in the Victorian terraced houses
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Heavy snow shuts major A road as police tell people to stay home
Motorists heading north from Wiltshire are facing severe delays this afternoon. The A417 is currently closed at the Air Balloon near the A46 junction. LIVE BLOG: Updates as snow falls across Swindon and Wiltshire Heavy snow has brought
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Councillors debate over 6.5 per cent 'pay' rise
Councillors in Swindon will not be receiving a proposed increased in their allowances this year. Members of the authority voted unanimously against accepting the recommendation of the council’s independent remuneration committee to increase the
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Major attractions around Wiltshire closed due to heavy snow
Heavy snowfall has forced two top attractions around Wiltshire to close for the day. The decision was taken to close Longleat due to the wintery conditions which have made the Safari Park unsafe for visitors, it will be closed for the rest of today
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Traffic chaos as snow around Swindon forces drivers to abandon cars
There are huge problems on a busy road heading north from Swindon. The A419/A417 at Cirencester currently blocked as cars cannot get up the hill. Snow has fallen across Wiltshire and on the Gloucestershire border which has caused issues on
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See our chances of a White Christmas amid Met Office's yellow snow and ice warnings
Whether you are dreaming or dreading a White Christmas, here are our chances of seeing snow on the big day. The Met Office has put in place several yellow warnings for snow and ice for across this weekend and we look set for more snow in the coming
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Baudry admits season - and maybe career - is over after suffering serious injury
SWINDON Town defender Mathieu Baudry has likely seen his season ended by a serious knee injury he picked up in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Newport County last week. The experienced defender Tweeted on Saturday to say his season, and
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Swindon and Wiltshire hit by snow - LIVE travel and weather updates
11:26am It's not a local story, but given that Swindon and Wiltshire have their fair share of lakes, rivers and ponds
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The 9 simple tricks that could save you £200 on fuel as prices set to soar again
With petrol prices set to rise again next year, by as much as 12p per litre, many of us will be looking for ways to save money on fuel. New analysis by Halfords has found drivers could be wasting almost £200 a year on fuel due to poor vehicle maintenance
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Councillor quotes West Wing when criticising Russia for financial woes
The leader of Swindon Borough Council David Renard has repeated his warning that the authority will have to make “unprecedented” savings over the next year. Last week his letter to the prime minister and the chancellor of the exchequer was revealed
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New Swindon apartments are now council-owned to help house people
A HOUSEBUILDER has handed the keys for six new apartments to Swindon Borough Council. Persimmon Homes built a mix of one and two-bed apartments in Badbury Park near Coate which will now be transferred to the local authority to help house Swindonians
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Less than one in five people pass this three-question IQ test
Thought to be the shortest IQ test in the world, the Cognitive Reflection Test consists of just three questions. However, many people still find it difficult with only around 17% of people able to pass it during a study. The common IQ test
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'Hero' driver stopped 'drunk' woman after she ploughed through traffic island
A driver branded a 'hero' forcibly stopped a suspected drink driver after she smashed through a traffic island and kept driving. Angela Annells, 61, was driving on the wrong side of the road and crashed through a traffic island on Kingsdown Road
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Vet warns pet owners of fatal Christmas dangers and give tips on how to avoid them
It won’t be long until Christmas Day and if you’ve got a pet, there’s some dangers to look out for in the lead up to the big day. From toxic plants and poisonous foods to accidents involving decorations, there are many risks for pets during the
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Urgent recall issued for North Face hoodies over 'serious risk of strangulation'
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued a recall for North Face Hoodies due to them presenting "a serious risk of strangulation." The product is part of the clothing brand's Teen's Hoodie selection and has a model number of 7X4U.
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Are Swindon's sewers fit for the expanding town?
Just weeks after two leaks of sewage in west Swindon, the borough council’s cabinet might be tasked by councillors with reporting on whether the town’s sewers are fit for purpose, especially as it grows. A motion put forward by Labour councillors
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Co-op issues recall and 'health risk' warning over olive oil product
Co-op stores across the country are recalling olive oil products after being deemed a "health risk" to consumers. The product comes in pack sizes of 50g and has an end date of September 2023. The company is recalling Co-op Anchovies in olive
