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Man hospitalised in Swindon shopping centre robbery

A man was hospitalised after being beaten up by a pair who then stole both his phone and wallet in Swindon town centre. Just before 3.30am on Sunday, April 9, a man was reportedly assaulted by two other men. This occurred in Regent Circus and

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Police launch probe after sleeping bag stolen from estate agent's doorway

A sleeping bag and more were stolen from the doorway of a Swindon estate agent. The theft took place at around 1am on Monday, April 10, at Taylor’s Estate Agent on Commercial Road. A black bag was taken containing a number of items including

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Firefighters cordon off town centre road after flat blaze

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Poverty support charity sees demand from struggling Swindon clients soar

A debt support charity helping people in the Swindon area is urging the government to do more to fight poverty. The Christians Against Poverty teams based in Swindon, Highworth, Blunsdon, Cricklade, and Shrivenham have seen an increase in clients

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One of Swindon's most recognisable landmarks to celebrate key milestone this year

Lydiard Park and its magnificent house have been owned by the people of Swindon for 80 years this year. And people are being invited to contribute their memories, images and stories to a celebration of the purchase of the buildings and 147-acre

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Police condemn Tesla driver caught using phone whilst driving on M4

A MOTORIST has been caught using their mobile phone while on a motorway.  The driver of a Tesla was spotted by Wiltshire Police officers on the M4 with their hands off of the wheel. It happened at 10am on Tuesday, April 11, and they were subsequently

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Police frantically search for missing Wiltshire girl, 16, who boarded train

A 16-year-old girl is missing from her home in Bratton, Wiltshire, after boarding a train yesterday afternoon. Amarylis Harris-Pearce, also known as Amber, was last sighted at Westbury railway station on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 12.

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Man, 50s, dies after police swarm Swindon block of flats

A man in his 50s has died after being found by police in a Swindon block of flats. Police cars and a forensics van were parked close to Cromer Court in Liden on the evening of Wednesday, April 5 and the Wiltshire force has now issued an update

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Crowned King Charles III portrait to appear on a Royal Mint coin for the first time

A crowned portrait of King Charles III will feature on a coin for the first time as part of a commemorative range due to be released before his coronation next month. The collection, which includes a 50p and £5 coin, will be released later this

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Morrisons is offering 5p off every litre of fuel in April - How to get the deal

Morrisons customers can save money on fuel this April with the supermarket’s 5p off every litre offer. Shoppers will need to spend £35 either in-store or online between Thursday, April 13 and Sunday, April 23. They will receive a coupon which

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Tesco cuts price of milk and announces price lock on 1,000 items

Tesco has announced it will be locking prices on more than 1,000 everyday products until July. The supermarket giant is also dropping the price of milk for the first time since May 2020 in store and online. Tesco’s most popular milk product

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DWP reveals £130 million boost for vulnerable households

More than £130 million was paid out in cold weather payments between November and March, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced. DWP’s Cold Weather Payments are an automatic bank top-up of £25, triggered to be paid to eligible

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Drivers told not to switch off Emergency Alert warning in car or risk fines

Everyone across the UK with a mobile phone will receive a “warning of disaster” on their phones later this month. The UK wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday, April 23. The system has

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Swindon Town pre-Barrow press conference: As it happened

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Everything Universal Credit claimants should tell the DWP to avoid a fine

Universal Credit claimants are being warned of the changes to circumstances they must make the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aware of. If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order

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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, April 13

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from air fryers to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and there

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Police looking for victim of hammer attack amid 'concern'

Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who was attacked by two men wielding a hammer in Swindon. The assault took place in Diamond Crescent at around 10.35pm on Friday, April 7. Two suspects launched an assault on an unknown male “using

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'I can improve these players' - Morris fights on amid growing pressure

SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris believes he can improve the current group of players at his disposal and stated he has seen some development since walking through the door. Defeat to Tranmere Rovers on Easter Monday made it eight games without

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Prince William leads tributes to Wiltshire man behind Help for Heroes

The Prince of Wales has led tributes to the “inspirational” co-founder of Help for Heroes, Bryn Parry, following his death. William and the Duke of Sussex both honoured Mr Parry’s memory on Wednesday, after he died following a battle with pancreatic

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'Horrific bang' startles drivers as dozens hit pothole on busy M4 stretch

Twenty cars were spotted lining up with punctures after they hit a pothole on a busy stretch of the M4, a motorist has said. They are one of three motorists affected by the issue on Tuesday evening near Heathrow Airport. They reported seeing

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Teacher instructed pupils to behave in ‘flirty manner’ - but NOT banned

A TEACHER who instructed and encouraged his teenage pupils to “undertake inappropriate and/or sexual actions” during class will not be struck off from the profession, a panel has ruled. Marc Thompson, who was a teacher at Salisbury Sixth Form College

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Swindon Town named as League Two Community Club of the Season

SWINDON TOWN have been named as the EFL Community Club of the season for Sky Bet League Two. Town’s commitment to integrating and supporting refugees in the Wiltshire area is what set the club apart from the rest of the division. The initiative

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Red Bull finally reveals why massive hot air balloon floated over Wiltshire

RED BULL has finally revealed what was going on with the hot air balloon stunt that caused quite a stir when members of the public saw it floating above Wiltshire earlier this year. The Red Bull-branded hot air balloon was spotted in the skies

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Call police immediately if you see this family that could be 'anywhere in UK'

Wiltshire Police have appealed for information on the location of a missing family believed to be travelling across the country. The family of three, a mother and her two children, are missing from Stockport but it is believed they could be anywhere

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'Fraudster' due in court after 'asking residents for money to get to hospital'

A WOMAN has been charged with fraud offences after knocking on the doors of Royal Wootton Bassett residents and asking for money. There had been several reports of an unknown woman knocking on several doors in the area and asking for money, claiming

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'Now is the time to rise above personality politics'

Now is the time to rise above personality politics There is something particularly wrong about the use of the Judicial system perhaps for political purposes (Nicola Sturgeon, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson). If someone is guilty of something,

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Cruise ship passenger left stranded on other side of the world finally arrives home

A Swindon pensioner stranded in the Philippines for weeks after his cruise ship left whilst he was still having tests in hospital has returned home at last after a 22-hour journey by sea and air. Chris Capel felt left adrift after a dizzy spell

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Recently re-opened pub plans outdoor bar after refurbishment

Drinkers at the Steam Railway Co in Old Town will be able to enjoy long summer evenings with a pint or two outdoors, should the pub’s latest application be approved this week.  The recently refurbished and re-opened pub in Newport Street has applied

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Dog walker spots woman urinate in town centre then ask for crisps

A THERAPY worker has been left shocked after seeing a woman urinating in public in Swindon town centre. The woman, who was drinking alcohol, is said to have squatted down in the Fleming Way underpass between the town centre and Swindon bus station

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Vital farm health and safety checks on telehandler skills

March certainly went out like a lion, very windy with plenty of rain, but then the weather has slowly settled down. Temperatures have risen ,with plenty of warm sunshine as Easter approached. Lambing for this year is coming to an end. The two veterinary