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WATCH: Swindon crowds brave cold to welcome Christmas with lights-switch on
Christmas officially arrived in Swindon this weekend with one of the town’s main light events. The Old Town Christmas Festival on Sunday saw several special guests entertain the large crowds despite the bitterly cold weather and rain. A large
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Opening date for new JD Gyms site at former B&M revealed
The opening date for Swindon's newest gym has been revealed. For weeks, workers have been hard at work turning the former B&M store on Ocotal Way into the latest modern JD Gyms sites. During this time, the firm has always said it aimed
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Look inside modern American-style dream home in heart of Wiltshire
A stunning house inspired by America has gone up for sale in Wiltshire. Maypole House in Warminster has been listed on the property market with Knight Frank for £1,350,000. Built in 2006 to an American design, the home is set within a country
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Stranger Things musical cast to explore Swindon’s history
A cast member from a Stranger Things musical coming to Swindon says he will be exploring the town’s history. Stranger Sings is a musical based on the hit Netflix show which is set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins where a gang of children
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Council reported to watchdog over 'serious mental health failings'
Swindon Borough Council has been reported to the Care Quality Commission over 'serious mental health failings'. The trade union at the heart of a strike by specialist mental health social workers at the council in the summer has complained about
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Popular Indian restaurant given new rating for food hygiene
A popular Indian restaurant in Swindon has been given full marks following a recent hygiene inspection. Kebria Tandoori on High Street in Highworth was handed the five-out-of-five rating on Wednesday, October 25. Swindon Borough Council’s Environmental
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WATCH: Swindon Town defender serenades crowds at Christmas lights switch-on
Crowds in Swindon were shocked as they were serenaded by one of the town's football stars at a Christmas lights switch-on. Masses of residents were out in Old Town in force on Sunday evening for the grand lights switch-on as part of the Old Town
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Popular Swindon snooker club which is ‘largest in South West’ goes up for sale
A popular Swindon snooker club has been put up for sale. Jesters Snooker Club, the largest in the South West, has been located on Greenbridge Road since its grand opening in October 1990. But the building has now been listed on the property
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Former England and Tottenham manager Terry Venables dies aged 80
The former football player and manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80 after a long illness. A statement issued on behalf of his family said: "We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully
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Christmas lights switched on around Swindon in community events
Three Christmas trees have been put up in Swindon to “enhance the festive atmosphere”. South Swindon Parish Council has placed the trees across the parish and hosted community switch-on events for each location. They now stand at Broadgreen
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School and caterer break silence after damning zero hygiene rating
A Swindon primary school and its catering company have spoken out following a zero-rated hygiene report of their canteen. Caterlink, which operates at Gorse Hill Primary School in Avening Road, was handed the lowest possible score after being inspected
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PICTURES: Burnt-out canal boat still smoking morning after fire
The damage done to a canal boat that caught fire in Wiltshire overnight has been revealed with new photographs. On Saturday night emergency services raced to the Kennet and Avon canal in Devizes after reports that a 60-foot long barge was in flames
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Three arrests after police presence in Swindon last night
Three people were arrested during a busy night out on patrol for police in Swindon. Multiple officers were also injured on Saturday evening, as they patrolled Swindon's nighttime economy hotspots Arrests were made following suspected incidents
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How to find your new bin day ahead of collection changes tomorrow
A new food waste collection service is being introduced across Swindon on Monday – here’s all you need to know. Different recycling containers – food waste caddies and weighted bags – have been delivered around the town but are not to be used until
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Town players rated after dramatic late win over Mansfield
Swindon Town got their first win in nine matches across all competitions courtesy of a stoppage-time winner over Mansfield Town 2-1. Jake Young had Swindon ahead at the break with a volley, before Lucas Akins levelled the scores shortly after the
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Sixty foot long canal barge ‘submerged and destroyed’ after overnight fire
A Wiltshire canal barge which caught fire overnight has been “completely destroyed and submerged” say police. The incident occurred on Saturday night as police and firefighters raced to the canal in Devizes to battle a blaze on one of the boats
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Winning goal kind of thing that happens when you are in form - Young
Jake Young said that his winning goal for Swindon Town against Mansfield Town is the sort of goal that just happens when you are in form. The man on loan from Bradford City has found the back of the net six times in his last five matches, having
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See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard for week 10
The competition was getting tougher in week 10 of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 as only six couples remained. From Ellie Leach’s intense Argentine Tango to Bobby Brazier's beautiful tribute to his late mum Jade Goody, week ten of Strictly showed the
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Harry Potter pop-up shop could become permanent Swindon attraction
A popular pop-up Harry Potter merchandise shop in Gorse Hill could become a permanent addition to Swindon. Gorse Hill Tea Rooms owner Stephen Whatley and his wife Elizabeth jumped at the chance to set up the temporary store after the café’s landlord
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Swindon death notices and funeral announcements from the Swindon Advertiser
The Swindon Advertiser has published 5 death notices this week. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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'Secret' briefing shows why Seven Capital deal on Oasis so important to council
A private briefing paper may hold the key to why the council is so keen to get a deal with the developers behind the Oasis leisure centre moving. Members of the public, campaigners Save Oasis Swindon and opposition Conservative councillors have
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Your complete guide to Swindon's new bin collections which start on Monday
A new recycling regime comes into effect in Swindon on Monday, November 27. As well as new routes, householders are being asked to sort and put out their recycling in a different manner and in specific containers. The council’s cabinet member
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Developer submits new plans to turn GWR building into flats in latest planning
Another application has been lodged for the conversion of a former GWR building into flats, the fourth in as many years GWR Works: It took three separate applications, including one failed appeal to the government inspector, but FFTE Development
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Angry driver proclaims 'Satan himself' designed Swindon's Magic Roundabout
Swindon's notorious Magic Roundabout is the work of the devil, according to one disgruntled driver. The six mini-roundabouts arranged in a circle provide access to Fleming Way, County Road, Drove Road, Queens Drive, and the residential Shrivenham
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Burglars impersonated police officers to gain access to Swindon home
Burglars impersonated police officers to gain access to a Swindon home during a recent burglary, detectives have said. The incident saw the impersonators, who were not wearing uniforms or carrying identification, falsely claim to be officers.