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Police forensics descend on Swindon flats following incident

A large police presence is currently in place in a Swindon suburb. Police and paramedics were spotted rushing to the Liden area of the Wiltshire town last night, with officers still at the scene almost 24 hours later. Forensic investigators

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Town appoint former Bluebirds' boss as Women's new head coach

SWINDON Town have announced former Chippenham Town and Gloucester City men’s manager Mike Cook as Swindon Town Women’s new head coach. Cook has agreed a two-year contract with Swindon and takes over from James Lally – who was sacked along with

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'How I went from stockbroker to notorious drug kingpin'

Former stockbroker Shaun Attwood has opened up about his unexpected transformation from aspiring Wall Street financier to notorious drug kingpin. Shaun Attwood was once an ambitious young man who set his sights on the world of finance. In his teenage

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14 arrested and weapons seized in major Wiltshire police drugs raid

Front doors were smashed in and dozens of weapons were seized as police arrested 14 people for drug related offences across Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police officers executed eight warrants in Swindon and Salisbury, and on Thursday, officers from the

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Video emerges of incident outside school of man threatening children

A video showing an incident involving a man and a number of schoolchildren which sparked a major police response in Swindon has come to light. A large number of police officers descended on a park by Nova Hreod Academy after reports of someone

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Arkell's hosting mammoth pub crawl competition for 180th birthday

Arkell's Brewery is challenging punters to drink at as many pubs as possible to celebrate the Swindon business' 180th anniversary. The family-run brewery has set up an anniversary ale trail on Cask Marque's free CaskFinder app that offers prizes

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Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's and other Easter Bank Holiday opening times

Need to pop to the shops over the Easter bank holiday? Supermarket opening times will vary over the coming weekend, with many closed entirely on Sunday. Here’s a little round-up of each major retailer's availability for the four-day holiday

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Marine have Smokin’ Joe to thank for late knockout

SWINDON Supermarine maintained their Southern League Premier South play-off push courtesy of a 3-0 victory at home to Plymouth Parkway on Wednesday night. In a game where Marine were second best for the majority, Harry Williams sustained his remarkable

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Oasis owners give timeline for unveiling of new plans for site

Expect a new planning application for a rebuilt Oasis centre in the autumn. That's according to the leaseholder of the centre, Seven Capital, as the company’s managing director Damien Siviter told BBC Wiltshire it would be looking to submit an

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Zurich HQ official opening: Inside Swindon's most modern building

Special guests filled the foyer of Zurich’s new state-of-the-art offices in Swindon town centre to celebrate its official opening. The insurance company has finished moving more than 1,000 employees from the old Tricentre building to the eco-friendly

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'The summer is the big test' - Morris discusses relationship with Di Michele

SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris insists he has a good relationship with the club’s technical director, Sandro Di Michele but acknowledged the pair haven’t been tested yet having not experienced a transfer window together. With many Town fans

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Man jailed for 12 years for rape and controlling and coercive behaviour

A Salisbury man has been found guilty of multiple counts of rape and controlling and coercive behaviour. Terry Newman, 52, of Cherry Orchard Lane, Salisbury, was sentenced to 12 years in jail on Wednesday, April 5. In 2020, officers were called

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Village pub near Swindon named among best in country

A PUB in Ampney Crucis has been shortlisted for the National Pub and Bar of the Year 2023. The Crown at Ampney Brook has been named the one of the best pubs in the South West of England. This 16th century inn is located off the A417 in Ampney

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Neighbour 'shocked' after finding mother and son dead in unlocked home

A neighbour has described the 'shocking' moment he discovered a mother and her son dead in their unlocked village home. Paul Pegasus found David Symonds and June Shorde on entering their house with a friend following welfare concerns on Monday

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Morris press conference ahead of Mansfield Town test: As it happened

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Easter egg hunts perfect for the family around Swindon this weekend

EASTER is here which means many parents in Swindon will be trying to find something for the family to do while school is out.  And what better activity is there to do during the Easter holidays than going on an Easter egg hunt, and thankfully,

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'Brexit is the problem': Swindon coach company stuck in 15-hour queues at Dover

The managing director of a Swindon-based coach operator has spoken out after chaos at the Dover crossing led to passengers waiting several hours to get onto ferries.  Miles of queues at the port over the weekend caused massive disruption for people

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Boots harassment, TK Maxx theft, M4 drink driving: Latest criminals at Swindon court

The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court in the last week. SWINDON: Aaron Gleed, of no fixed abode, has pleaded guilty to two offences after causing a scene in the town centre Boots. The 33-year-old used threatening words

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Why does brand new play park remain fenced off?

There are shiny new swings, spinning toys and climbing frames for children, there’s a walking and jogging path running alongside a drainage pond, and a trim trail for those who want extra exercise while they walk or run. The newly constructed Linear

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'Permanent daylight': Residents hit out at £700m plans on Honda site

Huge buildings looming over residential gardens, light pollution, traffic and even the lack of provision for non-motorised traffic accessing the site are all reasons neighbours and nearby residents have for objecting to huge plans for the former Honda

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Expert reveals 10 the things to do to pass your driving test

If you’ve got a driving test booked or you know someone who has, you might be wondering which things to avoid so a resit isn't on the cards. Road safety experts at Road Angel have analysed government research and revealed the main reasons learner

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New clothes bank means school's pupils can go to prom

TEENS in families struggling with the cost of living crisis will go to the ball this summer because their school is playing Fairy Godmother. The end-of-school prom is a modern rite of passage for pupils, but the current economic crisis means some

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Morris' brutal assessment, Doughty's eternal hope, and OAP super fans

IN THIS week’s Town Talk, Swindon Town Official Supporters Club delve into Jody Morris’ recent assessment of his team, an Evening with Michael Doughty, and the group’s treat for older super fans. I think it’s fair to say that the proverbial fat