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Morris admits Swindon 'lacked punch' in Rovers loss

SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris admitted his side “lacked a bit of punch” during their 1-0 defeat to Tranmere Rovers on Easter Monday. Town dominated possession and generated the lion’s share of notable chances at Prenton Park but lost out

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'Absolutely no problem' - Morris rubbishes Austin rift claims

SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris insists “there is absolutely no problem” between him and striker Charlie Austin after the forward was surprisingly left out of the Robins’ match-day squad against Tranmere Rovers on Easter Monday. Austin’s absence

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Town beaten by Tranmere in dour Easter Monday affair

SWINDON Town’s winless run extended into an eighth game following a particularly dour 1-0 defeat away at Tranmere Rovers on Easter Monday. Harvey Saunders scored the only goal of the game midway through the first half as Rovers picked up their

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IN MEMORIAM: All the death notices placed in the Swindon Advertiser this week

The following death notices were published in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning April 3, 2023. MARY ALICE MARTIN HATHERALL  (former dinner lady at Covingham Park Junior School) Sadly passed away peacefully on Thursday 16th March

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New yellow weather warning issued for Wiltshire by Met Office

A new weather warning has been issued for Wiltshire as strong winds begin to batter the county. Gusts of up to 45mph hit the area on Monday, so the Met Office has updated its original guidance about the rest of the week. Yellow weather warnings

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New pub selling craft beers opens in village near Swindon

A new pub opened at the Cotswold Water Park over the Easter weekend. Cotswold Lakes Brew Co (CLB) unveiled its new taproom in Somerford Keynes and it is set to be a popular venue for local performers. The independent craft beer business was

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Everything we know after two air ambulances land at scene of town centre crash

Air ambulances landed in Swindon's town centre after police closed off a busy main road where a pedestrian had been hit by a car. The man in his 50s suffered a serious head injury and had to be taken by land ambulance to Southmead Hospital in Bristol

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The familiar names you can vote for in this year's Swindon elections

There are some very familiar names on - and off - the candidate list for this year’s local elections in Swindon. A number of long-serving and well-known councillors are stepping down, while some former councillors are throwing their hat in the

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Austin not in Town squad to face Tranmere

CHARLIE Austin has not been named in the Swindon Town squad to face Tranmere Rovers on Easter Monday. Reports emerged on Monday morning that the 33-year-old had been told not to travel by head coach Jody Morris in a bid to rest the striker for

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Tranmere Rovers 1 Swindon Town 0 in League Two: As it happened

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Police hunt pair after Lego stolen from toy superstore

POLICE want to speak to two men after Lego toys were stolen from a toy shop.  The theft occurred at Smyths Toys on Churchill Way West in Salisbury shortly after 5pm on Friday, March 17. Police have now released photos of the men and are appealing

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Swindon town centre road closed after serious crash

5:27pm The pedestrian, a man in his 50s from Swindon, was taken to Southmead Hospital by land ambulance with a serious

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Two-year-old boy trapped in a car rescued by fire crew

A TWO-year-old child was rescued by emergency services after he locked himself inside a car. One crew from Salisbury Fire Station came to the boy's rescue in Alderbury, Wiltshire. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service shared the news

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Stunning home just outside Swindon on market for more than £1million

A modern Swindon home has gone on the market for £1,449,995 and comes equipped with its very own gym. The Lodge in Water Eaton has been extensively renovated and enlarged by the current owners and now provides over 5,000 square feet of versatile

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Local Elections 2023 Voter ID: Everything you need to know to vote

Elections will be held on May 4 for 19 out of the 20 wards of  Swindon Borough Council and seven parish councils on Thursday May 4 The parish council elections will be held at Central Swindon South, Chiseldon, Haydon Wick. Highworth, Stratton St

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Friends of Health Hydro have big issues with the revamp plan

The Friends of The Health Hydro have expressed significant concerns about the proposals put forward by Swindon Borough Council for upgrading the historic building in Milton Road. The plans for the £6.5m first phase or refurbishment will be debated

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New Swindon Burger King takes shape after major fire

The Swindon branch of Burger King has finalised external repair work to the building following a major fire. Located on Queen’s Drive, the popular fast-food restaurant burnt down in June of 2021 due to an accidental fire which started in the roof

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Morris sees relentless fixture list as perfect way to bounce back

Swindon Town head coach Jody Morris believes the upcoming run of fixtures is the perfect opportunity to change the club’s fortunes after a run of poor results. Morris took over from Scott Lindsey in January but has only overseen two wins in his

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State of old Victorian school after suffering TWO fires revealed

Repair work on a disused school building in Swindon that endured two separate fires last year has begun. Stratton Education Centre on St Phillips Road now cuts a very different sight to what it did prior to the damage it suffered in 2022. The