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Man jailed after being caught with 'most serious child abuse images'
A MAN from Salisbury has been jailed after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offences. John Devine, 52, is a registered sex offender and was on prison licence and living in Salisbury at the time of the offences was sentenced this week after
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Child who left teenager with life-changing injuries locked up
A Swindon teenager who stabbed two other teenagers has been locked up for three years and eight months. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two Section 18 GBH charges relating to stabbings in Swindon and Royal
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Swindon gym owner nominated for national award just eight months since opening
The owner of a gym in Swindon has been recognised for her work with a nomination for a national award. Hannah Coates opened The Unit gym in September of 2022 after overcoming her own issues to create a safe space for others who wish to get fit
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Two women remain in cells and face charges after Iceland incident
Two women remain in jail following reports of a couple engaging in public ‘sex acts’ outside one of Swindon town centre’s supermarkets. The incident occurred at around 4pm on Thursday outside the Iceland store by Havelock Square. A Wiltshire
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Labour's shadow care minister heaps praise on Swindon community centre
Volunteers and guests at The Pinetrees Community Centre’s Thursday lunch club got a surprise visit by the shadow minister for social care this week. Liz Kendall, the Labour MP for Leicester West and a member of Keir Starmer’s team spoke to those
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Greggs makes raft of changes to its menu
There are a number of menu changes being rolled out across Greggs stores this week including a number of new items. A new vegan Mexican chicken-free bake is being added to the menu. Describing the new vegan bake, Greggs said: "Packed full
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Much-loved Swindon Town volunteer and teacher inspires London Marathon bid
A beloved Swindon figure will be the inspiration behind one woman's bid to complete the London Marathon this weekend. Chris Kirkland was deputy head teacher at Wootton Bassett Secondary School, before volunteering at Swindon Town FC for many seasons
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Residents perplexed at mysterious Gorse Hill bins which materialise overnight
Swindonians have been left perplexed after a trio of small bins appeared tied to a lamp post without any explanation. Cricklade Road in Gorse Hill is a busy and bustling part of the Wiltshire town, being the home of several businesses. One
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Family increasingly worried for Wiltshire girl, 14, who has been missing for days
The family of a Wiltshire teenager who has now been missing for days say that they are “very concerned” for her welfare. Chloe Garner of Chippenham was last seen in Chippenham at 3.30pm on Thursday, April 20. It was first revealed she was missing
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Martin Lewis issues pension warning as man finds £121,000 in lost pots
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to everyone with a pension, urging them to check for lost savings after one man found £121,000 in forgotten pension pots. The Money Saving Expert highlighted the issue in his latest MSE email, warning that significant
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Google users warned of dangerous scam email - how to spot
Google users are being warned of a dangerous scam that aims to steal your private information and money. Scam emails are being sent to Google users claiming that you have won a prize. The email claims to be from Google in an attempt to appear
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Disruption at Salisbury Train Station as 'more trains than usual need repairs'
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed a temporary timetable is in place between Basingstoke, Salisbury and Exeter St Davids, until further notice. Customers are advised to check before travelling as from today, Friday, April 21: One train
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Witney schoolgirls reported as missing by Thames Valley Police
Two girls from a school in Witney have been reported as missing. Ava and Roxie were last seen leaving Henry Box School at 12.20pm yesterday, April 20. It is believed that Avie potentially got on a train and that the two school girls are together
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RAF base warns of Typhoon fighter planes causing 'loud noise' over villages
An air force base has issued noise warnings as it plans to fly Typhoon planes over the coming days. The twin-engine fighter planes will operate out of RAF Benson for training purposes on Thursday, April 20, and Friday, 21. The base said neighbouring
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Police out searching Swindon park with metal detectors
Police have scoured the bushes of a Swindon park for discarded knives in a Swindon park this week. Officers carried out foot patrols around the Grange Park area of Swindon on Wednesday afternoon to meet members of the public and provide a visible
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Dominic Raab resigns as Deputy PM after bullying allegations
Dominic Rabb has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister following an official report that featured allegations that he bullied staff members while working as a cabinet minister. The annoucement comes after the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was presented
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Swindon Town striker shocks fans with dramatic hair change
ONE of Swindon Town Football Club's top players has shocked fans with a radical hair change. Charlie Austin returned to Swindon in the January transfer window after ending a period of time playing in Australia. Since then, he has made a big
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Refuge centre for modern slavery victims officially opened in Swindon
A vital safe house for victims of modern slavery has opened in Swindon. South Swindon MP Robert Buckland has praised the work of Medaille Trust as it opened its 10th safe house on Friday, April, 18. The former Justice Secretary met with survivors
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Food and music festival just 50 minutes away from Swindon confirms exciting lineup
TV personalities and big bands have joined a music and good festival taking place just a short trip way from Swindon This year's Big Feastival, which takes place at Alex James' farm in the Cotswolds - a 50-minute drive from the town, has announced
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Police try to reunite bike with owner after chasing alleged thief
Police in Swindon are trying to get a suspected stolen bike back where it belongs. Officers from the South Central neighbourhood policing team were involved in an incident with someone on a bike on Sunday, April 16. But the rider of the bike
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Big Dog Art Trail will pay special tribute to Swindon Town legend
A spectacular art trail letting a number of balloon dog sculptures loose in Swindon has scored its latest sponsor after teaming up with the town's football club. The signing is a big scoop for the trail, which is coming to Swindon this summer from
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Swindon pub stars in British Airways advert with Emma Raducanu and new Doctor Who
A town centre pub in Swindon has been featured alongside the new Doctor Who in a safety advert for British Airways this week. The Beehive on Prospect Hill was shown in the flight safety video alongside several celebrities including tennis star
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The weird and wonderful junk found in a Swindon stream - from consoles to sex toys
Unusual items including a PlayStation and a sex toy have been discovered by a Swindonian as he was clearing out litter from a local waterway. Gavin Cox of Nythe has been delving into the depths of Wiltshire’s waterways regularly since 2020 when
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What's happening with huge energy from waste plant near A420?
Residents were against it, and Swindon Borough Council said there was no need for it here and refused permission. But when developer Rolton Kilbride lodged an appeal, saying it would put the council through the ‘mincer’, it was given permission
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Frustration as Oasis Leisure Centre becomes 'wasteland' after fly-tipping
Campaigners have revealed their frustrations that the Oasis Leisure Centre has been used as a dumping ground for rubbish. The group, who have been trying to ensure that the closed leisure facility and its surrounding car park remain in good shape
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Morris 'couldn't care less' about opponent's form as boss points to inward focus
SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris insists he “couldn’t care less” what kind of form the opposition is in as the Robins’ approach should never change anyway. Two of the division’s strugglers, in terms of recent form, meet on Saturday at Plough
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Late comeback maintains Marine's wafer thin play-off hopes
SWINDON Supermarine will head into the final day of the Southern League Premier South season with an extremely slim chance of reaching the play-offs despite a vital 2-1 victory over rivals Poole Town on Wednesday night. Lee Spalding’s men are three
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Arm issue frustrates Cook in BSB opener at Silverstone
SWINDON’S Max Cook was plagued by an arm issue throughout his British Superbikes Championship debut at Silverstone last weekend. The rookie was regularly suffering from arm-pump – a condition which causes pain in the forearm after prolonged or
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Inside transformed Swindon Subway following major refurbishment
A Subway restaurant in Swindon has been transformed after a significant refurbishment. Renovation works have taken place to the interiror of the chain's store on Hobley Drive in Stratton. A member of staff said: “It started at the end of March
