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Grit to be laid on Swindon roads TONIGHT as temperatures plummet to minus one
Swindon roads are set to be covered in grit as temperatures drop to minus one degrees over night. Swindon Borough Council have announced that roads around the town are set to be covered with grit. The council announced that gritters will be
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Swindon secondary school to close for rest of week due to 'gas issue'
A Swindon school has announced an emergency school closure for the rest of the week due to a “gas issue”. Lydiard Park Academy took to their Facebook account on Wednesday, November 29 at 3.56pm to announce that the school will be closed for the
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Man dies on Swindon street despite best efforts of members of public
Members of the public rushed to attempt to save the life of an unresponsive man who was found early on Wednesday morning. The man, in his 50s, was found unresponsive at around 6.30am on March close in Abbey Meads. Wiltshire Police described
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Link Centre ice rink expected to reopen very soon
The ice rink at Swindon’s Link Centre is likely to reopen before Christmas. Heavy flooding closed the Swindon's only ice rink on September 17 as rainfall damaged the sand ice pad base and created safety hazards around the lighting and electrical
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Pedestrian, 60s, left with bleed on brain after crash with driver who ran red light
A man who seriously injured a pedestrian after failing to stop at red lights in Swindon has been banned from driving. Wayne Dyke of Danes Close in Chippenham was driving a Fiat Punto along Hobley Drive shortly before 8am on Friday, October 28,
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'We need action': Public's plea to council at event over Swindon heritage
“This can’t be a talking shop. You have the people here who want to help, who really care. But we want to see something actually done. We need action.” The applause which followed one member of the public’s exhortation at a "conversation" around
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New painted pottery shop set to open near Swindon
A new painted pottery shop is opening in Royal Wootton Bassett next month. Gemma and Lauren Sandercock have spent months getting their new business ready. The idea for The Little Pottery Painting Co came about when Gemma, her partner, her parents
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Learner driver superviser reported to court after being caught by police
A man supervising a learner driver in Swindon has been reported by police after they discovered he did not have a valid licence. The incident happened on Mead Way at around midday on Saturday, November 25, when the man was sitting in the vehicle
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Ex-taxi driver sex abuser gets another jail term after new victim comes forward
A Swindon man already serving a 29-year prison sentence for historic sex offences against children has been slapped with another seven and a half year term after another victim came forward. Richard Passway, known as Rick, was first sentenced in
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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses
Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been
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1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for
Did you know that your dog can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder just like humans? Well, they can - in fact around 4 million dogs across the UK do. Many of us will have heard of or even experienced SAD at one point or another but we might
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How you could be paid to use less energy TONIGHT
Eligible households across the UK could earn discounts on their energy bills by cutting back on their energy usage this evening. The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is activating its demand flexibility service (DFS) tonight, between
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals his dementia fears as he issues health update
Jeremy Clarkson has issued a health update explaining he is suffering from hearing issues and now requires hearing aids. The Grand Tour host also revealed the same hearing issues could also mean he has double the chance of developing dementia.
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Busy town centre road reopens ahead of schedule after months of road works
One of Swindon’s key roads has reopened ahead of schedule following months of renovations. Corporation Street in the town centre has been closed since August 14 for roadworks commissioned by Swindon Borough Council. The busy road’s temporary
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Brand new sandwich being trialled in Swindon branch of Subway
A new sandwich is being trialled at a Swindon branch of Subway. The fast food chain is testing out a Steak and Blue Cheese SubMelt at five of its sandwich shops – including two in Wiltshire. The new menu option is available as a six-inch or
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Cotswolds could become a national park under new plan from PM
The Cotswolds is being looked at as a potential home for a brand new national park. England is set to receive a new national park as part of “nature pledges” by the government which will look to provide more access and protection to the countryside
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Nationwide set to cut 200 jobs including from Swindon Pipers Way office
UP to 200 people are set to lose their jobs at Nationwide, staff have been told. Staff at the Piper's Way office were told of the impending redundancies on Tuesday, November 28. The Adver understands there was a mass meeting at the site where
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Owen Dunn murder trial: Family gives victim statement as verdict comes in
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Billie Piper didn't want children at Laurence Fox's home after racism allegations
A Swindon celebrity was left fearing for her children’s safety after her ex-husband’s political career rendered his home unsafe. Billie Piper, who was born in the town in 1982, married fellow actor Laurence Fox in 2007 and had two sons with him
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Town players rated after ridiculous Accrington victory
Swindon Town were just about able to hold on to a four-goal lead in stoppage time as they won 4-3 on the road against Accrington Stanley. Dan Kemp’s penalty, and then goals from Jake Young, Saidou Khan, and Charlie Austin had Swindon feeling good
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'Three points the only positive' from Accrington win - Khan
Saidou Khan said that coming home with three points was the only positive to be taken from Swindon Town’s 4-3 victory over Accrington Stanley. Swindon had seemed to be home and hosed after the end of regular time courtesy of goals from Khan, Dan
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Swindon Town forward has car damaged in Regent Circus break-in
A Swindon Town player has had his car broken into in a busy car park in Swindon. Forward Abu Kanu has made four senior appearances for the club since being promoted from the academy in 2022. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, he posted
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Swindon council unveils plans for new theatre at site of bus station
A new theatre forms a major part of Swindon Borough Council’s plan for the regeneration of the town centre. The authority is actively looking at building a new theatre and performance space on the site of the current bus station on Manchester Road
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Tributes paid to well-known Swindon musician who has died aged 97
THE MAN responsible for playing the Last Post and Reveille at remembrance services in Swindon for decades has died. Francis 'Fran' Cowley, 97, has been an enduring figure in the town having founded several bands and taught hundreds of musicians
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Hoardings and scaffolding goes up around gym just days after sudden closure
Hoardings and scaffolding have been put up around a recently closed gym in Swindon. Kiss Gyms has been located at the Paramount Building on Princes Street since its grand opening in 2012 but suddenly closed for good on Sunday. In an email sent
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Empty shop could be turned into new takeaway - but has to overcome hurdle first
A former leather tailoring shop in Gorse Hill could become a takeaway restaurant. But the prospect does not at all please the people who run the florist Floral Design right next door. The former Cobra leather shop at 1-3 Whitehouse Road, just
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'Never ending roadworks and parking charges have killed Swindon businesses'
NEW figures have shown that 1,230 businesses in Swindon ceased trading in 2022 - up from 1,135 the year before. Some 8,265 businesses were active last year, meaning the ‘business death rate’ - the percentage of businesses that closed - has risen