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Police cordon off Swindon street after man, 20s, stabbed
3:50pm Police say that two suspects stabbed a man in Park North and stole his bike in an "unacceptable" attack. The
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Swindon Town announce line-up for 2024 stadium music festival
The lineup for Swindon Town Football Club’s 2024 music festival has been announced. Town revealed on Wednesday that former Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles would headline the May event which will be the first County Ground festival for 11 years. Following
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Serious crash brings traffic to standstill on major road just outside Swindon
7:53pm Traffic easing off The traffic has all but cleared now. That's all from us tonight. Thanks for tuning in
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Jobs to be lost as Swindon employer closes factory
Dozens of jobs will be lost at a business in Swindon after the decision was made to close one of its two factories in the town. Torin-Sifan is cutting the size of its workforce in the town by shutting its facility at Pagoda Park in Westmead.
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Former Emmerdale co-stars announce split after five years of marriage
Former Emmerdale co-stars Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have announced that they are splitting up after five years of marriage. There had been some speculation on this since Wolfenden was discovered to have unfollowed Webb on Instagram earlier
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Royal Mint 50p coin worth £6,000 set to go under the hammer
A Royal Mint 50p coin, valued at between £5,000 and £6,000, is set to go under the hammer at auction. The gold proof Kew Gardens 50p is one of a number of sought-after coins being sold by the Royal Mint. As well as the 50p, collectors will
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Police desperately search for missing teenager
The police are searching for a missing teenager in Wiltshire. Daniel, no surname provided, was last seen in Dunstable on Monday, November 20 and is believed to have links to London and Devizes. The 16-year-old is around 5,9’’ with black
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Wiltshire airfields targeted by police in human trafficking crackdown
Airfields are being targeted across Wiltshire by police in an attempt to crack down on human trafficking. There are 61 airfields in the county which fall under the Common Travel Area, with some allegedly used by organised criminal gangs. Wiltshire
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Council ponders bid for millions of pounds to replace Oasis sports hall
Some of Swindon's most deprived areas could see sports facilities built as part of the deal that would save the Oasis leisure from closure. A bid for millions in cash from Sport England to fund them is in the pipeline – although plans are at a
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All you need to know as Christmas lights switched on at Lydiard Park
Lydiard Park is lighting up its huge Christmas tree and holding a host of other activities in preparation for the festive season. The tree at the West Swindon beauty spot is next to the newly refurbished Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre
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Warning after spike in children getting ill with respiratory infections
There has been a sharp rise in the number of children in Swindon and Wiltshire falling ill with respiratory infections. Swindon's Great Western Hospital has confirmed this has led attendance to the children's urgent and emergency care services
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How to avoid online scammers on Black Friday
Wiltshire residents shopping online for Black Friday and Christmas have been warned after scammers stole millions in just three months in the same period last year. Statistics shared by Wiltshire Police show that in the period between November
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Review carried out into child deaths in Swindon
More than 160 children under the age of 18 died in Swindon and Wiltshire in the five years from April 2018 to March 2023. But analysis by the Wiltshire Child Death Overview Panel in 2023 suggests that in most cases there are no ‘modifiable factors
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New boss confirmed for area's ambulance trust
The ambulance service serving Swindon and Wiltshire is set to have a new boss. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has appointed Dr John Martin as its interim chief executive. It comes after it was announced in
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Drink driver with 'appalling record' gets long ban after motorway crash
A drink driver has lost his licence for nearly four years after crashing his BMW on the M4 near Swindon. Danny Preece, of London Road in Twyford, has been sentenced for a string of driving offences. The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to failing
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London man who travelled and planned to sexually abuse Wiltshire child jailed
A man who travelled from London to sexually abuse a child in Wiltshire has been handed jail time. Mark Pegram of Enfield has been sentenced to four years in prison for arranging to meet with an adult to arrange the sexual abuse of a child.
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WATCH: Shocking footage shows worker being rescued from burning building in Reading
Shocking footage has been captured by members of the public of what appears to be a worker being rescued from a burning building in Reading. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire at Station Hill Construction Site near
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Alison Hammond could quit This Morning as she hints at career move
Alison Hammond has shared that she wants her show in a career move that could see her leave ITV's This Morning. Hammond found fame after starring in Big Brother back in 2002 and despite being one of the housemates to be evicted, has since become
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Lidl reveals plans to close Wiltshire stores for three days
Lidl has announced it will close all of its almost 1,000 UK branches for three days over Christmas this year. The budget supermarket has revealed its Christmas opening days, with all stores closing December 25. Lidl shops across the UK will
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More than 1,200 Swindon businesses closed in a year
More than 1,000 businesses in Swindon shut their doors for good in 2022, new figures show. It comes as more UK businesses closed since records began in 2002, surpassing the number of new start-ups founded for the first year since 2010. In his
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Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts after National Insurance rate change
Further tax cuts could be on the way after the Chancellor said it is “going to take time” to reduce the overall tax burden. Jeremy Hunt used the autumn statement on Wednesday to announce a national insurance cut worth £10 billion. Yet despite
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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January
Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from January, it has been announced. Energy regulator Ofgem revealed their new price cap, which will come into force on January 1, and it shows that bills for the average
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The best Black Friday deals I found that could save you hundred of pounds
Shoppers' favourite day of the year - Black Friday - is nearly here. Although Black Friday itself isn't until, Friday (November 24), stores and brands all over the UK are making the most of the occasion and have deals available all week. From
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You can earn a free carvery at a pub chain but only if you eat this unusual dish
Some people may be able to cope with some strange food combinations, and one pub chain is offering patrons a free carvery if they manage to eat an unusual concoction. Customers are challenged to eat a limited-edition Carvery Sundae at Greene King
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GP issues 'serious' warning amid health risks posed by mould this winter
A GP has issued a warning over 'serious' health risks presented by mould in winter. Homeowners will already know the headache that mould causes on their properties, especially over the autumn and winter months. Not only is damp, mould, and
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Girl, 13, knocked down by van on Swindon industrial estate
A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalised after being hit by a van in Swindon. The child was knocked down at around 5pm on Wednesday, November 22. Emergency services responded and the road was closed for a number of hours, with police confirming
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Former This Morning presenter Judy Finnigan says she'll never watch the show again
Judy Finnigan has said she won’t tune into ITV’s This Morning again or appear on the programme to promote her new book. Until 2001, the 75-year-old presenter and author fronted the series with her husband Richard Madeley for 13 years. The duo
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ITV breaks silence over claims Angellica Bell was 'fired' from Martin Lewis show
ITV has spoken out after claims were made that Martin Lewis Money Show co-presenter Angellica Bell was "secretly sacked". It was reported that Angellica Bell, who was working alongside Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis, was asked to leave
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£100k Coate Water diving board clean-up 'a waste of money'
The state of Coate Water’s diving board has been criticised just over a year after an expensive deep clean. The historic structure dates back to the 1930s and had much-needed refurbishment work that finished on August 5, 2022, which is believed
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How electronic tag helped police find Owen Dunn murder suspects
An electronic tag helped police track down two teens suspected of murdering Owen Dunn in Swindon, a court has heard. Owen, himself 18 at the time, was on his way to visit his girlfriend on December 4, 2022, when two people wearing balaclavas and
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court this month. TADPOLE GARDEN VILLAGE: Sharon Rees, of Toynbee Avenue, has been sentenced for assault by beating. The 46-year-old pleaded guilty to hitting a woman in Swindon on June
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Chip shop battered by consecutive zero hygiene ratings is back
A Swindon fish and chip shop that was slapped with consecutive zero hygiene ratings has reopened. Mr Cod on Cricklade Road in Pinehurst announced in early October that it would be closing down for a fortnight. It came after the business was
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Landlord hits out at drunk rail passengers who pee on his pub
A disgruntled pub owner is calling for urgent action after years of verbal abuse, disruption and mess from rail passengers who are desperate to use his loos. Daniel Keicher, owner of the Tavern Inn right next to Kemble station, says the problems
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Hundreds of new Swindon jobs available in major recruitment drive
Hundreds of new jobs are now available in Swindon. The government has launched the next wave of a major recruitment drive in the town. The Department for Work and Pensions is recruiting new Universal Credit review agents, including 400 additional
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Swindon council reveals stark reality of pothole repair deficit
THERE is a huge hole in the budget needed to rid Swindon's roads completely of potholes, the council has confirmed. In a post on its Facebook page, Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that it is due to spend £1.086 million in 2023-24 on resurfacing
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Award-winning restaurant site to reopen offering 'something different'
The site of the award-winning Tierra and Mar restaurant in Cirencester has finally been taken over by a new foodie concept that will open in January 2024. The cuisine and style have not been revealed yet but it will be a boost to the town's economy
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NatWest and RBS announce plans to close high street bank branches
The NatWest group has announced that it plans to close more branches across England, Scotland and Wales in next year. The closures include branches of NatWest and RBS banks. In total 19 high street bank branches will close, including 18 NatWest