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Worthians relegated after play-off defeat
HIGHWORTH Town have been relegated into the Hellenic League Premier Division following a 4-1 defeat to Malvern Town in their inter-step play-off match on Saturday. The Worthians have suffered a difficult season in Southern League Division One Central
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Sir David Attenborough joins calls urging Brits not to mow grass in May
Sir David Attenborough has urged Brits not to mow their lawn in May. With hotter weather arriving as we move into May, many of us will be turning our attention to the garden, with the first job on many people’s minds being mowing the lawn.
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Wagamama, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito to close 23 more venues across the UK
The owner of popular restaurant chains Wagamama, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito is to shut 23 venues across the UK by the end of this month. The Restaurant Group (TRG), which owns the popular brands announced the news today (Tuesday, May 2) when
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'Man threatened delivery driver with Stanley knife near Swindon Asda'
A man wielding a Stanley knife used it to threaten a delivery driver in Swindon, police have said. Police received reports about this incident from the Orbital Shopping Park at around 10.30pm on March 16. Officers have released a CCTV image
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'Happy' or 'a joke' - Fans share thoughts on head coach's exit
SWINDON Town fans have been sharing their thoughts after head coach Jody Morris and assistant Ed Brand left their roles at the County Ground on Monday. In a statement, Town said the club had “parted company” with the 44-year-old, just 18 matches
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Swindon's potential 'not being fulfilled', shadow cabinet secretary says
The potential of Swindon is not being fulfilled, a shadow cabinet member has said on a visit to the town. Jonathan Reynolds visited Swindon last week to speak to businesses in the town ahead of Thursday's local elections. The Labour MP for
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Labour telling 'whoppers', Conservative deputy leader says on eve of crunch elections
The deputy leader of Swindon Borough Council, Gary Sumner, has said his Labour opponents are making misleading promises. With elections for the borough council on Thursday looking very competitive, Coun Sumner has attacked the messaging from both
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Ukrainians offer up their cuisine at fundraising event
LOCALS in Swindon enjoyed Ukrainian cuisine as part of an event to raise money for the continued relief effort as the war there rages on. After Ukrainian recipes were shared among colleagues at Bowman House, Royal Wootton Bassett, local packaging
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Suspected drug dealer crashes into van during police pursuit
A SUSPECTED drug dealer who tried to flee a police helicopter on a motorbike and crashed into a van has been arrested. On Friday, April 28, a motorbike driver was spotted riding dangerously in the Penhill and Pinehurst areas by an overhead National
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Swindon teenager who died in River Thames at the weekend is named
A teenager from Swindon who died in the River Thames at the weekend has been named. Jake Smith, 17, had been with a group of friends on Sunday evening when he entered the water near Lechlade-on-Thames and did not resurface, though some of the others
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Di Michele leaves Swindon with immediate effect
SWINDON Town has announced the club and technical director Sandro Di Michele have parted ways with immediate effect. The news of the technical director’s departure comes a day after Jody Morris and Ed Brand left the County Ground as head coach
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Four coaches who could replace Morris at Swindon
THE search for Swindon Town’s next head coach is “well underway”, according to club officials, with a host of potential names already being touted to take over from the outgoing Jody Morris. Town’s second permanent boss of the 2022-23 campaign
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Extra checks on 100 fairground & theme park rides after incidents across the country
Extra checks will take place on fairground and theme park rides this summer following a string of incidents across the country. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced it will carry out 100 inspections on various rides after incidents
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Supermarkets recall Cadbury dessert products over food poisoning fears
Müller has announced that it is recalling some of its Cadbury dessert products due to contamination fears. The dairy brand said it had taken a precautionary step because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Customers have been
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More than 1 million pensioners underpaid £530 million last year
A new analysis has discovered that more than one million pensioners were underpaid £530 million last year due to governmental errors. It's been revealed that the procession errors saw that just over 10% of state pensions were underpaid, hitting
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May Premium Bond winners announced: Have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million pound prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2023 May winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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This is why gardeners in the UK are being told not to mow their lawns in May
A charity that aims to protect and restore a large variety of wild plants and fungi in our countryside, towns and cities is urging people to put their lawnmowers away and to not mow their grass during May. Plantlife has launched a new campaign
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'Man not wearing trousers tries to force woman into his car'
A man has been arrested after reports he attempted to drag a passing woman into his car while partially undressed. The suspect, who is alleged to have not been wearing trousers at the time, is said to have tried to pull a female member of the public
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Police issue update after six-car crash on major Wiltshire road
THERE were no injuries reported and no arrests made after the six-car crash on the A303 yesterday. Wiltshire Police was called to the A303 near the Cow Drove junction just before 3.30pm yesterday afternoon. All vehicles were traveling in the
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Mystery over signs of life at former Ann Summers store in town centre
A Swindon town centre store that has sat empty for years is now showing signs of life. Lingerie chain Ann Summers in Regent Street closed its doors for good in June 2020 after announcing it was not renewing its lease. Since then, the brandless
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What we know about the future of the Tented Market as new pictures show rundown state
New photos of a well-known town centre landmark show it continuing to deteriorate six years after it was closed. Market Hall, off Commercial Road, known by most as the Tented Market, has been left languishing and abandoned since its closure in
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Independent candidate slams Swindon politics as 'divisive, dishonest and corrupt'
A former Swindon Town FC football secretary - who has also briefed Labour and Conservative ministers and the bosses of huge finance companies - wants to reform politics in Swindon. David Norris is standing as an independent candidate in the Swindon
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Pizza restaurant that closed out of the blue before Christmas is frozen in time
A PIZZA restaurant in Swindon has been left untouched since its sudden closure just before Christmas. Staff working at Dough&Co Woodfired Pizza in Regent Circus were shocked to get a text message at the start of December telling them they no
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Swindon residents split on whether they will celebrate coronation of King Charles
Swindon residents are preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III this weekend. The coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6, in London and will be broadcast all over the world. People in Britain and abroad will tune in to
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Shopper hits out at high street store 'held together by selotape and blue tack'
RETAILER Marks and Spencer has apologised for the state of its Swindon town centre store. The Regent Street and Brunel Shopping Centre store has been beleaguered with ongoing maintenance issues that have drawn the ire of members of the public.
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Police to hold workshop to ensure victims of stalking 'receive the best support'
POLICE are looking at inventive ways to help victims of stalking and harassment. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and Wiltshire Police have invited organisations across the county to share their knowledge and expertise at
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Anyone with an iPhone should check this setting or risk being charged
iPhone users should check this one setting on their devices to avoid being charged this month. Apple devices give users instant access to a whole world of apps covering everything from news and well-being services to games and entertainment.
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'I've always hated extendable dog leads. They're man's best friend, not a kite!'
I LOVE it when a news story proves correct my previously held, ill-informed and hastily made bias. It’s happened again. Experts have been looking at the cause of an increase in serious brain injuries and they blame extendable dog leads. I’ve always
