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Mini driver, 40s, killed in lorry crash that closed road for hours
A man in his 40s has been killed after the Mini he was driving crashed with a lorry on one of the region's busiest roads. The crash near Thruxton saw the A303 closed in both directions just outside Wiltshire for most of Friday (December 1).
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I’m A Celebrity to end soon as date of the final revealed
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out! returned to ITV screens in the middle of November with Ant and Dec back in their usual hosting duties. The 2023 edition has seen huge names take part in the reality TV show with the likes of This Morning’s Josie Gibson
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Crash along the M4 causing heavy traffic following temporary closure
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'Masked intruders break into two Swindon homes' sparking police probe
A house was ransacked by intruders wearing masks in a suspected burglary. An investigation is underway following two incidents that happened in the same area just two days apart. The first took place in Leverton Gate at around 6.50pm on Monday
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Second teenager arrested after man hospitalised in stabbing
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place in Swindon and left a man in his 20s in hospital. The teenager been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and robbery following the incident which took place
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Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget
Martin Lewis has revealed how to celebrate Christmas on a budget. Christmas can be a tough time for thousands of British families every year, where the struggles of getting by are exacerbated by the apparent need for presents and lavishness.
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Council worried about growth of town on busy M4 junction
Swindon Borough Council fear too much development around Royal Wootton Bassett will lead to a busy motorway junction to struggle to cope. Wiltshire’s draft local plan will allocate space for 1,230 new homes and 6.9 hectares of employment land in
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Jewellery and cash stolen as home burgled in broad daylight
Jewellery and cash were stolen after a Devizes home was raided in broad daylight. The burglary happened at around 2.20pm on Thursday, November 30 as suspects broke into a property in Shackleton Road. A number of items including jewellery and
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New clothes shop opens at Outlet ready for Christmas shopping season
A new clothes shop has opened at Swindon Designer Outlet in time for the Christmas shopping season. Mountain Warehouse officially opened its doors this week at the Rodbourne retail destination after months of preparation. The outdoor clothing
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Thief stole meals and drinks from M&S service station
A thief has been sentenced for stealing from a Wiltshire service station supermarket. Alexander Smith, of Chestnut Road in Sutton Benger, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on November 28. The 44-year-old indicated pleas of guilty to seven
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Driving test waiting times in Wiltshire revealed with some more than five months long
New drivers in Swindon will have to wait over five months for a driving test according to new data. Data from the DVSA has revealed that it takes an average of 21.86 weeks after booking a test to take it in the region, worse than the 15.3-week
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Youths steal from Greggs and push trolleys in front of vehicles at retail park
A 15-year-old boy was arrested by plain-clothes police officers after a theft from Greggs. The incident happened at the Hathaway Retail Park in Chippenham on Thursday evening as officers stopped a number of youths for anti-social behaviour.
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'Pile of rubbish set on fire near gas pipe' sparks police appeal
Wiltshire Police is appealing for information after a pile of rubbish was set on fire near a gas pipe. The incident is said to have happened along Somerville Road in Swindon outside a block of flats. Wiltshire Police said in a social media
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Trio trafficked women in UK for sex and set up brothel in Swindon
Two men and one womam who were part of a Romanian crime gang have been found guilty of trafficking women into the UK and setting up a brothel in Swindon. On Tuesday, November 28, two men and one woman were found guilty of modern slavery and human
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Fleetwood believes Supermarine could end 'mid-table' if they keep up their form
Swindon Supermarine head coach Stuart Fleetwood said he feels like his side will be safe if they continue to play as they are. Fleetwood came back to the club he had captained as a player in September with Supermarine winless and bottom of the
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'It took forever for the guilty words to come out': Owen Dunn's family on verdict
THE FAMILY and friends of Owen Dunn have reacted to finally getting a verdict after sitting through a lengthy murder trial. Tyler Hunt, 18, and a 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were found guilty of the murder of Swindon
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'Severe weather' protocol in force as temperatures drop below zero
Homeless people in Swindon are to be offered shelter as temperatures in the town plummet. Swindon Borough Council took to Twitter to explain that with temperatures falling to zero degrees or lower for three consecutive days, the government-backed
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'Excellent at times, frustrating at others': Flynn appraises the season so far
Michael Flynn feels that Swindon Town have experienced some very high highs and low lows over their first 20 games in League Two. Town sit eighth in the table at the 20-game mark having scored the most goal in the division with 43 and let in the
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Wiltshire rider hopes to be first back-to-back BSB champion with different teams
Wiltshire rider Tommy Bridewell said that he believes he has achieved “every rider’s dream” as the British Superbike champion has announced a move to Honda for 2024. Bridewell, who is from Etchilhampton near Devizes, won his first championship
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Undefeated Swindon boxer eyeing English title after winning maiden belt
Undefeated boxer Lewis Roberts has his eyes set on the English title after claiming the Commonwealth Silver title in his hometown of Swindon. Roberts, who now has a record of 10-0, headlined a bustling night of boxing at Swindon’s MECA, which also
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Air ambulance attends as 'serious crash' closes major road
1:24pm Road remains closed The section of the A303 where the earlier crash occurred remains closed. Here is a
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Man left with hole in his leg after 'false widow spider' bite outside Asda
A man was left with a 4cm hole in his leg after being ‘bitten by a false widow spider’ while waiting outside an Asda. Michael Wilkinson, 38, spent two months recovering after suffering "nine out of ten" pain. He initially thought little of
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Lidl has issued a recall of one of its products as it may be a “possible health risk” for some customers. The supermarket is recalling its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the
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The huge mistakes to avoid when defrosting your car windscreen, according to experts
When you're in a rush on a frosty morning, the last thing you need is an icy car and windscreen. With much of Britain currently under a baltic blanket of frost - and some parts under snow - it appears we'll have to get accustomed to that dreary
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I tried Halfords' tool filled advent calendar but I won't be getting it again
Nowadays, an advent calendar filled with chocolate is just the start of the festive offerings with a variety of options now available, including everything from socks to tools (yes, tools!). Halfords recently launched their first advent calendar
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'It's degrading': Customer horrified at controversial mugs sold in 'upmarket' shop
A CUSTOMER has been left feeling horrified after discovering a rude mug for sale in an "upmarket" homeware shop. Kate Rycroft says that a Keith Brymer Jones mug sold in Dighams in Salisbury is "offensive and degrading to women". She visited
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Wiltshire Police was 'probably worst performing force in the country'
THE police and crime commissioner for Swindon and Wiltshire has said that Wiltshire Police was "probably the worst performing force in the country". PCC Philip Wilkinson was speaking at the Salisbury Area Board meeting on Tuesday, November 28 and
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New cafe set to open in Royal Wootton Bassett High Street
A coffee shop in Royal Wootton Bassett High Street is set to reopen after it closed last month. Noden's Coffee shut its doors at the end of October after owners Rebecca Noden and her husband Steven announced they were expecting a baby. But
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Owen Dunn's murderers shown hunting victim in chilling CCTV footage
CCTV footage shows the movements of two teenagers found guilty of killing Owen Dunn on the day he was stabbed to death. Tyler Hunt, 18, and a 15-year-old boy who cannot be identified for legal reasons, faced trial by jury at Bristol Crown Court
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Ceiling COLLAPSES at town centre tower block
Safety fears have been raised over a Swindon town centre tower block after the ceiling above a busy stairwell collapsed. Steve Lawson has highlighted several problems with Bridge House on Farnsby Street during the two years he has lived there but
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Horror as foxes 'shot in the head' dumped in community garden
Locals have spoken of their horror after foxes which appeared to have been shot through the head were dumped in a community garden. WARNING: This article contains an image of one of the dead foxes, it has been censored but may still cause distress
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Swindon Borough Council's finances 'close to the cliff edge'
“We are close to the edge of the cliff, but we are not yet looking over it”. That was the warning from the man in charge of Swindon Borough Council's finances as Nottingham City Council has declared itself essentially bankrupt this week. It
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Parents of football-loving teen unveil lasting tribute at club
A lasting tribute to Harry Parker has been unveiled at his beloved football club on the year anniversary of his death. Surrounded by friends and family at a fun day event organised to celebrate the life of the 14-year-old a year after he was killed
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Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?
The one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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Time running out to book 'lifesaving' flu and covid vaccines in England NHS warns
The NHS has warned people in England that they only have a few weeks left to book an appointment to receive a "potentially lifesaving" Covid and/or flu vaccine. Booking systems for the vaccinations in England are set to close in the coming weeks
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What does Advent mean and why do we have chocolate Advent calendars?
We are on the cusp of entering December, meaning the festivities have basically begun, from the many Christmas light switch-on events to the start of Christmas markets up and down the country. Another sign Christmas is on its way is the excitement