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Police warn dogwalkers after shepherd's report of livestock worrying
Police have reminded dogwalkers that farmers are allowed to kill pets that worry livestock. This comes after a shepherd from Old Town with a farm on Swindon’s outskirts raised concerns about dogs fatally mauling her sheep, and about their irresponsible
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Swindon man who skinned and butchered animals at home must stop trading
A Swindon man who skinned and butchered wild animals in his garden has been told to close his barbecue grill business. Ionut Adrian Apetroaie prepared and stored deer, pheasants, rabbits, and wild boar at his Marigold Close home in Haydon Wick
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Boy's alleged sex assault of 15-year-old girl sparks police appeal
Police are investigating reports of a teenage boy inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl in Trowbridge. The incident is said to have happened at around near St Stephen’s Place at around 9pm on October 8. The victim was extremely upset
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'Togetherness key to turning things around' - Mahoney
Murphy Mahoney feels that the squad harmony that exists at Swindon Town will be key for getting them back to winning ways. Swindon visit Harrogate Town on Saturday looking to shake off a run of four straight defeats in League Two and earn maximum
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Police reveal reason behind sudden town centre road closure
Police have confirmed the reason for a sudden cordon being put up in part of Swindon town centre. At around 6.50pm officers from Wiltshire Police closed off Farnsby Street in the town centre to the public, with several officers at the scene.
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'Whether you are 16 or Austin's age' you need to be fighting - Hatswell
Wayne Hatswell said that Swindon Town need every one of their players to be fighting if they are to put an end to their difficult run against Harrogate Town. After making a stellar start to the season by going nine unbeaten to begin a season for
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Choir which has raised £2 million prepares for latest performances
A choir which has raised more than £2 million for charity is gearing up for its latest performance this weekend. Kentwood Choir has been performing in Swindon for almost 60 years, and their latest Christmas Cracker is set to take place on Sunday
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Council leader defends Oasis deal despite legal concerns
The leader of Swindon Borough Council has defended the deal his administration has made with development company Seven Capital which could see a refurbished Oasis leisure centre opened within three or four years. Councillor Robbins was speaking
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Strike threat at Swindon warehouse could lead to empty Iceland shelves at Christmas
Staff at Swindon warehouses that supply supermarkets around the south west could go on strike before Christmas. Nearly 150 members of Unite the Union who work at the Swindon cold storage site at Symmetry Park and ambient goods warehouse near Mannington
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Christmas comes early at Swindon Designer Outlet as decorations set up
Swindon is preparing for Christmas and one of the town’s tourist hotspots has already begun the festivities. The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet on Kemble Drive has started to put up its seasonal decorations throughout the Rodbourne building.
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Wildlife centre forced to close after 'influx of rescues'
A LOCAL wildlife rescue centre has had such a big influx of rescues that it is now shut to new animals RSPCA Oak and Furrows in Cricklade experienced a large increase in animals being admitted and has had to make the difficult decision not to
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Historic former bus depot demolished as part of town centre regeneration
The demolition of the final remaining part of the former Swindon Corporation Bus Depot building, which has stood for over a century, has begun. Diggers were at the site of the red-brick building on Kimmerfields, which is not a listed building,
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Wayne Hatswell on Harrogate, team performances, and injuries: as it happened
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Reason for sudden emergency evacuation from Swindon Tesco revealed
The reason behind an evacuation to a major Swindon supermarket has been revealed. Alarms went off in the Tesco Extra store on Ocotal Way at around 6.20pm on November 16 and everyone had to abruptly stop their shopping and leave. One member
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Star Wars and Doctor Who to take over Designer Outlet for Children in Need today
SWINDON is doing its bit as part of this year's Children In Need with a huge event at the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. Characters from some of the biggest sci-fi properties like Star Wars, Star Trek and Doctor Who will be turning the Rodbourne-based
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Football Manager has a troubling prediction for Swindon's season
After making a strong start to the season, Swindon Town have entered a difficult period and Football Manager thinks they may struggle to get out of it. Predicting the future is impossible, but The Adver decided to use Football Manager 24 to see
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New Harry Potter pop-up shop to open in Swindon this weekend
An empty shop unit in Gorse Hill will be transformed into a magical paradise for the next few weeks. Stephen John Whatly has been busy turning the empty shop, at 124 Cricklade Road, into a Harry Potter pop-up shop. It opens for the first time
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NHS can expand mental health unit despite neighbours' concern
A specialist mental health unit in Swindon can build an extension to create an area for calming distressed youngsters down. But councillors who sit on Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee were concerned by reports from near neighbours about
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Council looking to make improvements to town centre car parks
Swindon Borough Council is consulting the public about car parking in the town centre and how it can be improved. Members of the public that use the town centre for car parking have until November 29 to complete a survey. The council is asking
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Child rapist jailed for committing 'unspeakable crimes' on girl under age of 10
A paedophile has been jailed for 24 years after raping and sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 10. The young victim reported the incidents to police with support from a friend who had witnessed what she had been through. Police described
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Resident left frustrated with post deliveries 'worst they've been in 40 years'
A resident has been left frustrated after post deliveries to his Wiltshire house became infrequent and unreliable. Jonathan Powell relies on timely post deliveries and collections in order to work as a journalist. “Last two weeks we had one