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Runaway pony reunited with owner after causing 'chaos' on Swindon's roads
POLICE have tried to reunite a lost pony with its owners after it caused chaos on Swindon's roads. The Swindon North East and Rural neighbourhood policing team put out a public appeal for help identifying the owner of a black and white pony on
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Residential road cordoned off and man arrested following stabbing
A MAJOR investigation is underway in Trowbridge following a stabbing inside a residential home. Dozens of police officers and several police vehicles have been situated on Manor Road since the early hours of Sunday morning. A police cordon
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Williams hopes Town can build from Barrow draw
Swindon Town midfielder Jonny Williams has said he’s desperate to ‘give Town fans something to cheer about’ in the remaining games of the League Two season, after his sides goalless draw against Barrow on Saturday made it nine matches without a win
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Several hurt after four-car horror crash on major A-road
SEVEN people have been hurt in a four-car pile-up on a major Wiltshire road. A crash took place on the A36 Warminster Road at roughly 9.15pm on Saturday evening, with emergency services, including a Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, rushing to
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Swindon Town player ratings after goalless draw with Barrow
Adver Sport assesses the performances of the Swindon Town players following the club's 0-0 draw at home to Barrow on Saturday. GK: Sol Brynn – 6 The Town keeper had very little to do apart from some routine catches and saves. He was a dominant
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'Christopher Halliwell unlikely to be involved in Claudia Lawrence disappearence'
Police say they have fully investigated Christopher Halliwell for the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence. North Yorkshire Police has faced growing calls to consider the Swindon double-murderer being responsible for the longstanding mystery over
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Horror Wiltshire crash involving four cars leaves seven people injured
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Date set for controversial subway closure on busy dual carriageway
A subway near a Swindon beauty spot will close soon in a controversial decision by the council. Swindon Borough Council greenlit the decision to demolish two subways near Coate Water last year, and has announced one, on Queen's Drive, will be closing
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Historic pub's restoration takes step forward in latest Swindon planning applications
A historic pub's restoration comes a few steps closer, and a Swindon dog groomer gets support and praise in planning applications and decisions. Stratton St Margaret: Dog Groomer Rebecca Williams has been given the go-ahead to use a part of her
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Plans for homes in garden delayed - as no one asked fire brigade what they thought
A decision on a proposal to build two houses on a patch of garden land in between two rows of houses has been put back for a second time. Councillors on Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee deferred the discussion on Lotus Properties (SW
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Loved ones pay tribute in latest death notices published by Swindon Advertiser
The Swindon Advertiser has published 12 death notices this week. Every day, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Former railway buildings in Swindon given major facelift in new renovation
An iconic architectural part of Swindon’s railway past has been given a major facelift in new renovation works. The Great Western Railways Carriage Works running along London Street has been re-imagined in the last five years as a space for creative
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Ultra modern four-bedroom house in Vicarage Road on market for £800,000
A modern home on Vicarage Road built and designed by its current owners is one of the more interesting properties on the Swindon housing market. The four-bedroom home is up for grabs for £800,000 and comes with a huge driveway, a games room and
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Doctor says call GP if you have any of these bowel cancer symptoms
You 'must not delay' contacting your doctor if you have one of these five symptoms that could potentially indicate bowel cancer, a top Swindon doctor has said. Mr Anwar Owais, a colorectal and general surgeon who has a research degree and is a
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Showcase Cinemas is paying Brits to watch films this month - What you need to know
Showcase Cinemas is offering a deal to those who watch two horror films during the remainder of this month, with £5 in rewards up for grabs. To celebrate a run of spooky releases, including Scream VI, Renfield and Evil Dead Rise, the cinema chain
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Do you know your area? Test your knowledge with the Census 2021 quiz
Brits can put their knowledge of their home turfs to the test with the 2021 Census quiz. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released new quiz questions based on the latest date from the 2021 census. The ONS said: “Can you estimate
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Warning one million will not receive £301 cost of living payment this month
More than one million families claiming tax credits will not receive a £301 cost of living payment when eligible households are paid on April 25. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payment, the first of three for this financial year, will
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Drivers urged to check their licence immediately to avoid £1,000 fine
UK drivers have been warned to check their driving licences immediately in order to avoid a £1,000 fine. A new study by the car insurance team at Comparethemarket has revealed the lack of awareness among motorists regarding the expiration of their
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UK's 20 most expensive dog breeds to own revealed - Does yours make the list?
The most expensive and most affordable dog breeds have been revealed but can you see your pooch on the list? It's true that, as a country, we can't get enough of our pets and we would do just about anything for them - no matter what size or shape
