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Biker seriously injured after crash with Mercedes driver 'which did not stop'
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash involving a Mercedes driver in Wiltshire. The incident took place on Friday, November 24, at 6.20pm on Devizes Road in Box near Corsham. A motorcycle was in collision with a Mercedes car
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Police and firefighters rush to canal blaze as major road shut
11:33am Breakout story: Damage shown in new pictures Photographs taken by Trevor Porter this morning show the level
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Flynn said his players proved how much they care after Mansfield win
Michael Flynn said that the whole club needed that win after Swindon Town earned a dramatic late 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town. Jake Young gave Swindon the lead at the break before Lucas Akins pegged them back early in the second half. However
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Call 999 immediately if you see missing Swindon woman
Police in Swindon are desperately searching for a missing woman in the town. Helen Delaney is currently missing from her home in the Walcot area of Swindon. The force released a photo of the 52-year-old woman alongside a public appeal on social
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More money to be put towards Health Hydro regeneration after funding boost
The regeneration projects in Swindon’s beloved Railway Village will benefit from another large sum of money. Historic England, which itself has headquarters in the GWR buildings has awarded the Heritage Action Zone project another £685,000.
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Oasis wave machine company reveals update ahead of refurbishment
The company which installed the original wave machine in the Oasis Leisure Centre are "delighted" that the refurbished plans for the historic centre will contain a wave machine. Murphy’s Waves also confirmed that an engineer has already been sent
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Brand new locally-owned store set to open in Wiltshire town
AFTER ten years without one, Cricklade will soon have its own locally-owned hardware store. The town has had hardware stores over the years, but for a decade the nearest place for locals to get screws, bulbs, fuses and general hardware has been
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Wiltshire Air Ambulance adds to fleet with new life-saving car
WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance has unveiled a new Critical Care Car which was fully funded by a grant from the HELP appeal. The BMW G5X X5 (call sign CC23) has arrived at the Semington airbase and is mission-ready to take the charity’s critical care
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Young gives Swindon a dramatic late win over Mansfield
Jake Young scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Swindon their first win in nine matches 2-1 against Mansfield Town Young made it 14 goals for the season late in the first half to give Swindon a deserved lead over Mansfield after a much-improved
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Busy town centre road set to reopen in days after major road works
One of Swindon’s major roads is set to reopen after months of roadworks. Corporation Street in the town centre has been closed for three months following the commencement of works on August 14. The busy road’s temporary closure has come as
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Major gameday traffic congestion in town centre causing delays
4:06pm Congestion easing off The traffic queues in all of the previously mentioned areas are starting to ease off
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What to do if you haven’t got your new containers ahead of bin changes
The latest details on the upcoming bin collection change across Swindon have been revealed. Swindon Borough Council announced in October that the biggest changes to the waste and recycling service in the town for 15 years would arrive this Autumn
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Swindon Town 2 Mansfield Town 1: as it happened
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Man 'sent threats' to Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson over Israel-Gaza crisis
A man has been accused of sending "emails and threats" to a Swindon MP over the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza. Feras Al-Jayoosi has been remanded in custody after being charged with stalking Conservative MP Justin Tomlinson. The defendant
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Watch: Adorable puppy learns to walk again after lifesaving surgery
An adorable puppy has learned to walk and wag his tail again after being left paralysed in a freak accident. Spaniel Elton severely bruised his spinal cord when he bounced off a 50cm wall and landed on his back. The 11-week-old pup was rushed
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You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - how to apply
UK households could be eligible to apply for a £159 refund on their TV Licence. Legally, every household is required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. This is everything you need to know
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Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test
As soon as the temperature drops, a Hot Chocolate is my go-to on any cafe menu. Steaming hot chocolatey goodness, coated in skooshy cream (I'm Scottish) and topped with sweet and melting marshmallows - it just can't be beaten. But with so
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The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?
We all have our favourite dog breeds, whether that’s because of their unique features such as being hypoallergenic, their intelligence or their size – the list goes on. But over the years, there are some much-loved breeds that have unfortunately
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You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes
With temparatures falling, drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could land them a £5,000 fine. Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and therefore put you at risk of receiving a fine. While
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Delays expected with roadworks to return to busy Swindon roundabout
Motorists are being warned of delays at a busy Swindon roundabout with road works set to return. Coate Roundabout has undergone several phases of roadworks throughout 2023 which has caused motorists delays to their journeys. The maintenance
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Swindon man charged with 'stalking Wiltshire MP' after terror police make arrest
A Swindon man has been arrested by counter-terrorism police and charged with stalking a local MP. Feras Al-Jayoosi from Rodbourne has been charged with salking and criminal damage. It comes after a man was arrested by officers from Counter
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Emotional murder accused, 15, says: 'I didn't mean to kill Owen Dunn'
The teenage boy who has admitted to causing the fatal wound that killed Owen Dunn says he did not mean to kill him in an emotional testimony in court. The 15-year-old boy, who initially denied his involvement in Mr Dunn's killing almost a year
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this month. WROUGHTON: Miley Rusher, of Hay Lane, has been sentenced for drink driving and theft. The 33-year-old pleaded not guilty but was later found guilty of driving a
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Harry Parker's parents reveal 'strain of investigation' into his death a year on
A YEAR AGO today, Harry Parker walked out of his home to go to school on what seemed a normal Friday morning. But the 14-year-old, who was just days away from his fifteenth birthday, was hit by a car at the crossing to the school on Akers Way on
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Former supermarket transformed into new £3m auction house
A new auction house in Royal Wootton Bassett is opening its doors this weekend. Old Bank Antiques founder Jon White has invested around £3 million into turning the old Co-op supermarket next door into an auction house, RWB Auctions. Construction
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Top five pizza restaurants in and around Swindon for National Pizza Week
Swindon has a wide range of great Italian restaurants for people to enjoy, which makes it perfect for National Pizza Week 2023. Taking place from November 20 to 26, the week is organised by the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association to celebrate
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Neighbours react after man 'stabbed in arm and back' as pair steal his bike
Neighbours have spoken of their concerns following a stabbing in which a man was robbed of his bike. Officers and forensic investigation experts cordoned off a section of Dulverton Road, in Park North, on Thursday and spent the night at the scene
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Inside 1700s Wiltshire pub which is only one of two in whole country
One of Wiltshire’s oldest pubs also has something of a claim to fame. The Dog and Fox Inn in Bradford on Avon is one of just two pubs in the entire country to possess that name - with the other in Wimbledon. Dating back to the early 1700s,