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Jody Morris rues 'definite penalty' as Town spurn chances in Barrow draw
SWINDON TOWN head coach Jody Morris admitted that his side should have executed their chances better in their 0-0 draw against Barrow on Saturday. The League Two side had plenty of opportunities to secure what would have been their first victory
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Swindon's winless run now at nine games after goalless draw with Barrow
SWINDON TOWN were able to end their streak of four defeats on the bounce after a goalless draw with Barrow on Saturday, though they will be frustrated with their inability to finish chances. Town looked the brightest out of the two sides in the
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Patients warned with hospital 'extremely busy' amid long waiting times
HOSPITAL services remain under 'intense pressure' following prolonged industrial action from junior doctors, health chiefs have warned. On Monday, April 10, junior doctors began their latest strike action over an ongoing dispute with the government
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Broadcasting legend forced to pull out of Swindon show and Radio 2 slot
ILLNESS has forced British music legend Tony Blackburn to pull out of some of his upcoming shows, including in Swindon. The beloved DJ was set to bring his Sound of the 60s show to the town's Wyvern Theatre on April 19, but revealed in a series
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Police catch selfish drivers who tried to skip past traffic queues after M4 car fire
A car fire on the M4 proved a great opportunity for Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit (RPU) to catch other drivers committing crimes. Multiple emergency service agencies responded to the smoking vehicle on the motorway between Junction 14
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Mother Goose may be one of the silliest things Ian McKellen has done - but it's great
I've always hoped that one day I'd get to see the legendary stage and screen actor Ian McKellen performing live. But never in a million years did I think that I would get to see the X-Men and Lord of the Rings star perform Shakespeare's work wrapped
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AS IT HAPPENED: Town frustrated in goalless draw against Barrow
6:26pm Stay tuned on our website for post match reaction from Jody Morris. Thanks for tuning in!
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Police update after woman's body found in Wiltshire car park
A MAN arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a woman in Salisbury has been released on bail. At around 10pm on Thursday, April 13, Wiltshire Police responded to a report of a woman in her 40s being found unresponsive in the
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Aldi, Lidl and Asda announce major change to rival Tesco and Sainsbury's
Aldi, Lidl and Asda are to join Tesco and Sainsbury's as the major supermarkets announce that they will also slash the price of their milk. The budget retailers announced on Friday (April 14) that they will be cutting the cost of their four-pint
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Tesco shoppers warned of major change next week
Tesco shoppers who use a Clubcard have been warned of a major change coming to stores next week. The supermarket giant will shut down the digital version of its Clubcard on Tuesday, April 18. Customers currently use the app instead of carrying
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Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Asda and Waitrose
UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda and Waitrose have 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at a number of leading supermarket chains for a variety of reasons, including an
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It’s pub quiz time – what score can you get?
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that pub quiz knowledge. With 10 fun questions, the pub
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Man remains in critical care after crash with police car in early hours
A crash between a police car and a member of the public's car that left three people injured has been referred to the police watchdog. The crash occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning (April 8) at Chelworth Industrial Estate, Cricklade
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Dramatic photos show full extent of damage to melted road after M4 car fire
FIRE crews have revealed they couldn't save a car that had burst into flames on a motorway slip road in Wiltshire. Westlea Fire Station attended a fire on the exit slip at Junction 17 of the M4 motorway on April 12, alongside Swindon Fire Station
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Record numbers of staff resigned from Great Western Hospital last year
A record number of staff left their posts at Great Western Hospitals Trust last year, new figures show. It comes as the number of NHS resignations across England soared, with nursing, doctor and midwife trade unions highlighting national issues
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Six photos show us what town's high street looked liked in the 60s, 70s and 80s
THE cars and the fashions have changed but there's a timeless quality about these Adver archive pictures of Royal Wootton Bassett's high street. Spanning three decades, they show everyday life. But the clues are there, in the road that is empty
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Decision made on plans for £6m refurb of one of Swindon's most historic buildings
£6 million plans to restore and refurbish part of Swindon's historic Health Hydro can go ahead, despite pleas to think again. Members of the authority’s planning committee approved the council’s own plans for the late Victorian Grade II*-listed
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Pensioner's horror after losing keys on bus - weeks after being knocked over by one
A Swindon pensioner has been left asking just how bad his luck is after he lost his keys on the bus home - just a week after he was knocked over by one. Terry Austin, who lives in Old Town, was the victim of two freakish incidents in a month.
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Swindon Town vs Barrow: Team news and form ahead of League Two clash
SWINDON TOWN host play-off chasing AFC Barrow on Saturday, with the home side looking to turnaround their recent poor form sooner rather than later. Town are coming off the back of four league defeats in a row after a disappointing Easter weekend
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Award-winning town centre cafe forced to shut early after 400 per cent bill increase
“It costs me £48 just to open my door, and £48 for every hour I remain open after the first one.” Marcus Kittridge - the owner of award-winning café Baristocats in Commercial Road has had to cut the hours he opens because of the huge increase in
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Swindon residents outraged as parking charges at beauty spot more than double
A rise in the parking charges at a Swindon beauty spot of more than 100 per cent has not gone down well. From the start of the month, it now costs £2.40 to park for up to two hours at Coate Water - a 140 per cent increase on the £1 it was on March
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The great lost trains stations of Wiltshire and what remains of them
Britain was once a hive of railway activity; it was the first country in the world to have a 'modern' railway - with iron tracks and a steam locomotive. The UK thrived following the invention by famous Cornish engineer Richard Trevithick, who designed
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'School sports uniform policy is letting girls down'
Uniform policy is letting girls down I was surprised to read the study conducted by Tess Howard highlighting that 70 per cent of women saw girls drop out of sport when they were at school due to clothing and related body image concerns. There
