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"Most sought after" 50p coins sells for massive sum
ONE of the "most sought after" 50p coins has been sold by a Worcestershire eBayer for a considerable sum. An eBay seller has made more than a few quid after selling the rare Kew Gardens design for more than its face value. They are among many
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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning
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Iconic wave machine WILL be part of new Oasis plans after U-turn
The Oasis will have a wave machine in the future if plans are approved, the council has confirmed. The news was confirmed by Swindon Borough Council on Monday evening after days of anger after it emerged developers wanted to axe the iconic feature
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Flynn jokes he would have to 'play himself' if Swindon got any more injuries
Michael Flynn said he would have to play himself if Swindon Town got more injuries as he continues to monitor the free-agent market. Swindon confirmed the capture of defender Williams Kokolo prior to their match against Stockport County, but between
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Exeter planning to treat Trophy clash 'like a league game' - Diabate
Cheick Diabate said that Exeter City would be treating their Bristol Street Motors Trophy clash with Swindon Town like a "league match.” Swindon and Exeter will round off their BSM Trophy campaigns on Tuesday at the County Ground as, having both
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Mazda driver led police on dangerous chase through Swindon
A disqualified motorist who sped onto a footpath and field while trying to flee from police has been jailed. Kieran Wheeler, of Oakhurst in Swindon, will spend the next 12 months behind bars after being sentenced for eight offences at Swindon Crown
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RIAT organisers reveal ticketing updates as aircraft announcements 'coming soon'
Tens of thousands of tickets have already been sold for next year’s Royal International Air Tattoo with “exciting announcements” on the way. Over 25,000 tickets have been sold for the 2024 edition of the annual event at RAF Fairford, after 150,000
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Billie Piper, Melinda Messenger and Charlie Austin inspire Swindon bin lorry names
SWINDON stars from screen and sport were used as the inspiration for some imaginative names that will appear on the council's new waste and recycling bin lorries. Ahead of the biggest changes to the Borough's waste and recycling collections for
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Businessman 'getting more orders than ever' after Alan Titchmarsh ITV show
A sculptor who lives near and works in Swindon has appeared alongside Alan Titchmarsh on TV to demonstrate how he creates his art. Ben Lee from Cricklade appeared on episode 29 of series 5 of Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. “From a
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One of the best Christmas getaway locations just a stone's throw from Swindon
The Cotswolds has been named one of the best areas in the UK for a Christmas getaway. It tops a list of area perfect for a winter trip as compiled by Logs Direct. The list has been compiled using aspects such as the average cost of accommodation
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Undefeated Swindon boxer excited by 'massive' belt fight this weekend
An undefeated Swindon boxer will be hoping to earn his first belt this weekend as he headlines a night of boxing at MECA on Saturday evening. Lewis ‘El Gordito’ Roberts, 21, has a 9-0 record as a bantamweight fighter and will be hoping to earn
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Dog killed in 'hit and run' on A road north of Swindon
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a dog died in a hit-and-run in Cirencester. The incident took place at around 5.10pm on the A417 Grove Lane near to the Norman Arch Gate House entrance for Abbey Grounds Park in Cirencester on Wednesday,
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Stats show Swindon's second half struggles this season
Stats have shown that Swindon Town would be second in League Two if games had ended at half-time. Swindon presently have the worst form in League Two, being the only side not to have won any of their last six matches, but things could have been
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Pensioner left to live in dangerous, mouldy house for years
The people of Swindon have rallied to help a disabled pensioner living in squalor. From the outside, the property is unassuming and looks like any other bungalow. But inside, the walls and ceilings are covered in black mould and damp, the floorboards
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Swindon Harriers hammer thrower selected for national talent programme
A 16-year-old hammer thrower from the Swindon Harriers has been selected to join the England Athletics Youth Talent Programme. Billy Dickinson, 16, has been with the Harriers for ten years and after showing great form during this season, is one
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Major planning application goes in for works at Stonehenge
Wiltshire Council has received a planning application for major construction at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre. English Heritage is seeking to develop new education facilities on the site through two new buildings and associated landscaping works
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Samsung issues warning to customers following data breach
Samsung has issued a warning to its customers after they were targeted by a massive data breach which may have exposed private information. The tech giant identified a data breach on November 13. Samsung said hackers had gained access through
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Chancellor looking for 'path' to reduce taxation in Autumn Statement this week
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given an update on what will likely happen with income tax ahead of Wednesday's (November 22) Autumn statement. It had been reported that he was considering reducing taxes on income, inheritance and businesses.
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Scam warning issued to parents ahead of Black Friday 2023
With Black Friday approaching, parents are being warned to watch out for fake deals advertised online. Research for the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign, run by banking and finance industry body UK Finance, indicates that more than a quarter (27%
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Flynn furious at 'poor' officials after controversial disallowed goal
Michael Flynn was livid with the officials after Swindon Town’s 1-1 draw against Harrogate Town due to Jake Young’s late winner being disallowed. With 87 minutes on the clock at the EnviroVent Stadium and Swindon headed for yet another game without
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Children's play park in Swindon to be expanded in exciting refurbishment
THE £70,000 refurbishment of a Swindon play park is now underway. Work began to refurbish and expand the Trent Road play area in Haydon Wick on November 13 with plans that will make the local facility more accessible. Haydon Wick Parish Council
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Upset as sign ‘suggests best thing about Swindon is leaving’
Residents are upset over new signs in Swindon that appear to suggest that the best thing about the town is leaving it. The signage has been put up to cover empty shops in the town centre with several messages on the banners being ridiculed.
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Waitrose thief who attacked two PCSOs to be sentenced
A MAN has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers in Marlborough as well as other crimes. Pejman Yavari McBurney, 50, from King Street, Faringdon, has also been found guilty of two counts of theft from a shop, obstructing a constable
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Calls mount for Swindon to focus building on brownfield sites
Housing should not be built on greenfield sites in Swindon until all the brownfield sites - previously built-on land that can be redeveloped - are used. That’s the thrust of a new motion to Swindon Borough Council proposed by the leader of the
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Swindon woman loses licence after speeding 11 times in five months
A Swindon woman has been sentenced for committing 11 speeding offences in five months. Magistrates appeared at Avon and Somerset Magistrates Court banned Hannah Brinkman, of Monkton Road, from driving after she was repeatedly caught going above