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'Nice to be back' - Rosco states return was 'about more than just the result'

SWINDON Robins Select team manager Alun Rossiter admitted “it was just nice to be back” after his side were comfortably beaten 55-35 by local rivals Oxford Cheetahs in a one-off return on Wednesday night. The challenge fixture at Oxford Stadium

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Robins thumped by Cheetahs in competitive return

SWINDON Robins Select endured a tough night on their return to speedway as Oxford Cheetahs hammered Alun Rossiter’s men 55-35 at Sandy Lane on Wednesday night. The Robins claimed just four race wins all night as the Cheetahs’ superior track knowledge

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Oxford Cheetahs 55 Swindon Robins 35: As it happened at Sandy Lane

9:30pm Thank you very much for joining me tonight! Stay tuned to Adver Sport for reaction from the Swindon camp. See

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Several restaurants at retail park forced to shut after water issues

Several businesses at a Swindon retail park had to close for several hours today after being affected by a water shortage in the area. Greenbridge Retail & Leisure Park in Swindon saw many of its tenants close their doors on Wednesday morning after

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Staff decontaminated after 'white powder' sent to Swindon WHSmith HQ

The WHSmith headquarters in Swindon was partially evacuated after receiving a mysterious package containing white powder. Staff on one floor at the Greenbridge Road building were evacuated following the discovery of the unknown package at 12pm

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'White powder' sent to Swindon WHSmith HQ

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Number of deaths recorded in Swindon increased last year - and almost at 2020 levels

More deaths were registered in Swindon last year, new figures show. Data from the Office of National Statistics shows 1,982 total deaths were registered in Swindon in 2022 – up from 1,865 the year before. In 2019, 1,725 deaths were registered

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Wiltshire residents urged to check gas cookers amid carbon monoxide fears

Wiltshire residents have been warned about the safety concerns over gas cookers by a manufacturer amid carbon monoxide fears. Stoves, Belling and New World previously confirmed a number of their gas range cookers are unsafe and pose a carbon monoxide

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Charity announces life-saving addition to community months after teen stabbed

A local charitable organisation's attempts to make Swindon's youth safer from knife crime have taken a big step forward by acquiring life-saving bleed kits. The death of 18-year-old Owen Dunn in December sparked the formation of Owen's World, a

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Popular attraction in Town Gardens to undergo first refurbishment since 90s

The resident birds at the Town Gardens are getting a home makeover South Swindon Parish Council, which oversees the running of the Old Town beauty spot, has confirmed that the aviary will undergo refurbishment starting in the next two weeks. 

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Police provide investigation update after rush hour crash on M4

A DRIVER involved in a crash on the M4 has been reported by police for 'careless driving'.  Emergency services attended a crash on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway between Junction 15 for Swindon and Junction 14 for Hungerford at around

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Popular farm's beloved Shetland Pony sadly dies after almost 30 years in Swindon

A BELOVED animal that has called a local farm her home for almost three decades has passed away.  Shetland pony Gwinny had called Roves Farm in Sevenhampton near Swindon her home for nearly 30 years, and has delighted thousands of families during

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Burst pipe buckles pavement and leaves business without water

A Swindon business could be without water for more than two days following a burst pipe which has led to flooding. The team at the Mercedes-Benz garage located on Drakes Way have been affected following the burst, which has led to a small flood

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Martin Lewis issues warning to everyone on minimum wage

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to everyone on minimum wage, telling them they need to make sure they are not being underpaid. The Money Saving Expert appeared on ITV Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, warning workers that there are eight different

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Worst price rises at supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl revealed

Shoppers are paying up to 80% more for supermarket essentials such as cheese, potatoes, and bread, new research has revealed. The analysis, from consumer champions Which?, compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco

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Netflix announces password sharing clampdown is imminent

Netflix will begin its crack down on password sharing imminently, the streaming giant has announced. The move comes as Netflix announced fewer subscribers than expected in the first three months of the year. As a result, Netflix is launching

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Free-range eggs to return to UK supermarkets as restrictions ease

Free-range eggs will be back in UK supermarkets in the next few days as restrictions preventing the spread of bird flu have started to lift. Birdkeepers have been required to house flocks indoors and away from wildlife since early November, in

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Watch King Charles III's coronation procession route with new 3D flyover

The procession route which will be travelled by King Charles III for his Coronation next month has been revealed. The King, accompanied by the Queen Consort, will travel in a shorter procession route than the late Elizabeth II and break with tradition

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Warning some Universal Credit claimants will miss out on £301 cost of living payment

Thousands on eligible benefits have been warned they will not receive the £301 cost of living payment being sent to millions next week. The payment, the first of five from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this year, will land in people

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14 ways Aldi customers can save £200 on their supermarket shop

Aldi customers have been issued 14 tips from a supermarket expert to help them cut £200 from their shopping bill. The ultimate guide was created by co-founder of the shopping community website LatestDeals.co.uk, Tom Church. The advice comes

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Hughes frustrated by 'sucker punch' from 'smallest player on the pitch'

BRADFORD City manager Mark Hughes felt his side were undone by “a sucker punch” from “the smallest player on the pitch” during Swindon Town’s 1-0 win at the County Ground on Tuesday night. The Bantams had not lost for two months prior to arriving

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Woman cut free from car after crash with lorry on M4 this morning

One person required treatment after a serious crash on the M4 at rush hour. A lorry and two cars were involved in the collision between Junction 15 and 14 at around 7.45am on Wednesday. Two lanes were closed to allow emergency services access

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Long queues back up onto A road after serious M4 crash

QUEUES caused by a crash on the M4 are starting to affect other major roads in the area.  Emergency services responded to a crash on the motorway between Swindon and Hungerford around 8am on Wednesday morning. LIVE UPDATES: Hour-long tailbacks

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Police, fire and ambulance crews rush to crash on M4

10:20am Here's a roundup of the emergency services' comments  Read More: Woman cut free from car after crash with

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Villagers outrage at plans for plant with 10,000 HGV trips a year on country lanes

People living in an affluent and rural village on the edge of Swindon have picked up their pens in renewed opposition to plans to expand an anaerobic digester in the middle of their village. Biomethane Castle Eaton Ltd already runs a small anaerobic

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New rules at County Ground car park cause 'confusion'

Residents have been left confused and angered over a lack of clarity on how to pay for parking at the County Ground. The stadium was recently bought by the club and the fans, via TrustSTFC, with the car park also transferred from the council's

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BMW driver crashed into bus stop during 'world's slowest police chase'

A man with completely bald tyres was caught after the 'slowest ever police chase' - at just 15mph. Adam Wrobel, 53, was pursued by cops at a sedate speed for a mile down a busy Swindon road while his tyres continued to shed - before it ended when

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Driver who performed donuts in front of crowds of people banned from roads

A Swindon man has been disqualified from driving after partaking in dangerous car tricks in front of crowds. Dean Lewis man was seen driving carelessly on Stirling Road on the South Marston Industrial Estate on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Officers

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We asked ChatGPT to write news stories about Swindon - here's what happened

ADVANCEMENTS in artificial intelligence are coming thick and fast and as a result, things like ChatGPT are becoming all the more popular.  ChatGPT is a text-based AI that will answer any question you pose, and many have said that it is the future

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8 of the most common PayPal scams to watch out for amid warning to users

PayPal users have been warned that scams are reportedly 'on the rise' on the payment platform. The online payment processing site is an 'appealing' target for fraudsters according to a cybersecurity expert. Theodor Porutiu from VPNOverview.com

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'No such thing as a friendly between Oxford and Swindon'

OXFORD Cheetahs team manager Peter Schroeck won’t be taking Wednesday’s challenge fixture against Swindon Robins Select lightly and is determined to hold the bragging rights at the conclusion of the A420 derby. The Monarch Cheetahs host their Wiltshire

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Bid to 'grab credit' for parish councillors' allowance decision

Attempt to 'grab credit for decision' I have read with no small amount of surprise and incredulity the unfolding saga of councillor allowances in Stratton. Coun Vallender claims that the power of his oration and his moral rectitude has swayed

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Grants help Wiltshire uni students in cost of living crisis

GRANTS that could help allay the effects of the cost of living crisis for young people from low-income families going to university are available from Wiltshire Community Foundation. The community foundation’s University Bursary programme awards

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How you can follow in footsteps of Downton Abbey stars - and all for charity

PREPARE to pull on your boots for a Walk to Remember through the stunning landscape of the Bowood estate to help raise cash for a Wiltshire-based dementia charity. Alzheimer’s Support is holding its annual sponsored walk on June 10 and this time

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Kickboxing RE school teacher Patty packs a punch

A Kingsbury Green Academy teacher who trained to become a kick-boxing instructor at the age of 52 has been taking her skills out into the community. Patty Kelly, head of religious studies, citizenship and PHSE at Kingsbury Green Academy in Calne