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Heavy traffic causes delays on A419 near Swindon
6:30pm Traffic cleared Congestion now appears to have cleared on the A419 southbound, after a stalled vehicle caused
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Wimbledon viewing Town clash as test of their promotion credentials
AFC Wimbledon winger Josh Neufville said that beating Swindon Town is the kind of thing they will need to do to achieve something this season. Swindon head to the Cherry Red Records Stadium this Saturday hoping to climb back into the play-off places
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Police issue statement after police descend on residential road as man charged
A man has been charged after several police cars descended on a residential street last week. The man will appear in court next month to face charges of driving without due care and attention. Residents reported seeing six police cars descend
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Fans queue for over an hour and a half to meet Town legend
Fans of a Swindon Town legend queued for over an hour and a half to meet him at a book signing in the town. Chris Kamara appeared at Bert's Books on November 23 to sign copies of his new book, 'My Unbelievable Life'. Fans of the former Town
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'Man racially abused driver and passengers' on Swindon bus
A man racially abused a bus driver and passengers in Swindon, officers have said. The incident, which is said to have taken place on Swindon Bus Company's 5 service between the Orbital shopping centre and Park North, occured at 2.10pm on November
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Protestors gather outside Swindon Crown Court
Protestors gathered outside Swindon Crown Court calling for jurors to be able to acquit defendants "according to their conscience". Six Swindonians gathered outside the Islington Street court on Monday morning as part of a national demonstration
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Record record high level of suspensions recorded in Swindon schools
Swindon schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show. Department for Education data shows that there were 1,099 suspensions of students at Swindon schools during the 2022/23 autumn term. This
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Check your change as rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 - how to spot
Brits are being urged to check their change, their wallets and down the backs of their sofas after a 50p coin sold for more than 400 times its value. The rare 50p coin fetched £203 for one lucky seller after a bidding war on eBay pushed up the
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Warrant issued for arrest of Swindon man given chance to prove he's a 'changed man'
A Swindon man who had been given three months to prove he’s a ‘changed man’ before sentencing has twice swerved court. Lee Mapstone was behind bars at HMP Bullingdon, near Bicester, in February when he was caught with a contraband mobile phone,
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Police hunt for man wanted on prison recall after breaching licence
A man who has links to the Melksham area is wanted by Northamptonshire Police. Wiltshire Police shared the appeal about Daniel Windle through the Melksham Police Facebook account in order to inform the police of the man and ask for assistance.
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Brann showing himself to be 'different class' during Supermarine loan
Conor Brann has been displaying his ability as a “calming influence” during his strong loan spell at Swindon Supermarine this season. The 20-year-old joined Marine on an initial three-month loan deal with the club winless and sitting rock bottom
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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as help offered to bereaved nears deadline
Martin Lewis has issued an urged plea to all that can to apply for the government's Widowed Parents Allowance and Bereavement Support Payment scheme. Speaking on his ITV show, The Martin Lewis Money Show, he shared that a deadline for the schemes
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Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink
NHS workers are being offered free Starbucks coffee in-store as a special Christmas thank you to staff. For the first time, select hospitals without a nearby Starbucks shop will also receive deliveries of coffee from the brand with drinks like
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Is it cheaper to boil water in a kettle, microwave or on the hob?
The cheapest way to boil water has been revealed and it could save you over £200 on your energy bills, according to experts. The cost of living crisis is continuing to cause a strain on many households up and down the country as Brits look for
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Mum hits out at Thames Water after son 'disappears into ground' through sewer
Thames Water has been criticised after a boy was left dangling over a six-foot drop after he fell into an uncovered sewer. Samantha Froggatt's seven-year-old son fell into the sewer after a broken manhole cover gave way on Saturday. They were
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Call 999 if you see this man wanted by Wiltshire Police
A man is wanted by police after failing to attend court earlier this year. Jay Stokes, 31, did not show up to Swindon Magistrates Court when required to do so in August. The appeal for Stokes is part of the ‘Wanted this Winter’ campaign, which
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New rules make you 'expect injuries in every game' - Flynn
Michael Flynn said that he believes that the new rules around increasing the amount of stoppage time are causing more injuries to players. BBC Sport reported that Premier League injuries are at an all-time high after three months of the season,
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Call police immediately if you see this woman wanted for theft
Wiltshire Police are looking for a woman in her 30s who is wanted for theft. Terri Spellman is described as white, of slim build, around 5ft 6ins tall, with dark brown hair and has blue eyes. Wiltshire Police is now appealing for information
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Wotton Bassett run riot in top of the table clash
Royal Wootton Bassett extended their lead at the top of Regional Two South West Division with a convincing 55-10 win over challengers Drybrook. Bassett kicked off the top of the table clash against a backdrop of heavy mist. The men from the Forest
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Manor house set for refurbishment now sold to 'ambitious' young developer
A 13th-century manor house previously visited by Queen Elizabeth I has been sold to a young property developer with "ambitious plans". Burderop Park, just south of Swindon, is made up of six individual plots of land which encompass the Grade II
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Developer reveals new plan for homes on estate
The views of potential homebuyers have led a developer to reduce the number of houses it wants to build on a new estate in construction near Swindon. Developer Backhouse (Highworth) Ltd already has permission to build up to 70 houses as the first
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New Swindon school plans face moment of truth
Plans for a school to be built as part of Swindon’s New Eastern Villages expansion to the east will return to the borough council’s planning committee next week. The architects for the Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust, which will run the primary
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Swindon residents fear four-week waits after missed bin collections
Neighbours on a main route through Swindon were dismayed to see waste bins and recycling bags left uncollected on the roadside. As the rollout of Swindon Borough Council’s new waste collection scheme continues, with an apparent 99 per cent success
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Police crackdown on Christmas crime in Swindon town centre
Police will be patrolling Swindon’s town centre and other shopping areas in a bid to ensure customers and staff have a safe Christmas. This year’s Operation Dasher initiative to target crime and antisocial behaviour over the festive season has
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IN THE DOCK: Latest results from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates’ Court earlier this month. SWINDON: Daniel Lachacz, of Hurford Drive in Thatcham, has been sentenced for causing actual bodily harm. The 42-year-old indicated a plea of guilty to assaulting
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Two Swindon shops caught selling e-cigarettes to underage child
Two shops in Swindon sold e-cigarettes to an underage child, an undercover Trading Standards operation has revealed. The shops, which have not been named due to ongoing investigations, were just two of five that had previously raised concern with