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A419 and M4 closed after double crash
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Major fire breaks out on industrial estate with public issued 'stay away' warning
9:43pm An update from Swindon Police 7:37pm
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Police make arrests and patrol outside businesses in crackdown
Twelve arrests have been made in just one week as Wiltshire Police launch their festive operation designed to crack down on crime over Christmas. ‘Operation Dasher’ is the force's annual initiative targeting crime and antisocial behaviour in Wiltshire
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First look inside Vue cinema as chain opens at old Empire site
Vue has opened its Swindon cinema in Greenbridge just in time for Christmas. The multiplex chain took over the former Empire site earlier this year and welcomed film fans inside for the first time on Friday. The 12 screens, which include an
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Nationwide employees 'angry' after firm orders workers back to office
Swindon-based building society Nationwide has angered some of its workers after it said employees were expected in the office at least twice a week. Nationwide employs around 13,000 staff across the country and 6,500 solely at its Pipers Way headquarters
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Get the Christmas songs going! Flynn excited by 'phenomenal' away support
Michael Flynn is hoping to spread some Christmas cheer among the Swindon Town faithful as they travel in their numbers to AFC Wimbledon this weekend. Town will be roared on by a sold-out away end at the Cherry Red Records Stadium as they look to
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The number of women suffering violence in Wiltshire - and what's being done about it
Hundreds of decision-makers from across Wiltshire have come together and vowed to tackle the horrors that numerous women and girls in the county face. The Violence Against Women and Girls conference took place on Monday, December 4 at Tidworth
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Man arrested after threatening public with knife in town centre
A man in his 40s has been arrested after he was spotted carrying a knife and making threats to members of the public. Wiltshire Police were called to the incident at around 11am on Wednesday, December 6, after a member of the public alerted them
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How Swindon residents can get free cash for home extensions
Swindon residents who sign up to become foster carers can get cash from the council to adapt or extend their homes to make more room for the youngsters they take in, a new proposal by Swindon Borough Council says. Members of the Labour cabinet
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Police launch CCTV appeal after 'alcohol stolen from Sainsburys'
Police are hunting for two suspects who allegedly stole alcohol from Sainsburys in Swindon. The force took to the Swindon Police Facebook account to appeal to the public for support in their enquiries into the incident, which took place at the
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Treasures of 'historical significance' stolen from Malmesbury Abbey
Wiltshire Police have released images of items stolen from Malmesbury Abbey. Historical items have been stolen from Malmebsury Abbey in a burglary in which they were stolen from display cabinets as well and the abbey’s safe. The items were
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Swindon's injury situation 'a lot more positive' ahead of Wimbledon trip - Flynn
Michael Flynn said that Swindon Town are in a better place than they were ten days ago in terms of their squad ahead of their trip to AFC Wimbledon. Town were without seven senior players the last time they took to the field ten days ago against
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'Exceptional' Jake Young earns second Player of the Month award
Michael Flynn praised “exceptional” Jake Young as he won his second League Two Player of the Month award of the season. Young was named League Two Player of the Month for November after scoring six goals in his five games during the month to earn
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Two men in court after woman hospitalised in 'daylight burglary'
Two Swindon men have been charged after a woman was seriously injured in what police have described as a daylight burglary. Martin Coombs, of Somerville Road, and Jay Stokes, of Hallam Moor, have been charged with aggravated burglary and grievous
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Rare 20p coin sells for more than £100 - how to spot if you have one
Everyone is being encouraged to check their change, their wallets and down the back of their sofas after a rare 20p coin sold for almost 600 times its face value. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on
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Police stunned as they 'find samurai sword in Swindon home'
A man from West Swindon has been charged after a police raid on his house found two samurai swords. Wiltshire Police conducted the drugs raid at a property in Toothill on Wednesday, December 6, after they were given a tip-off about alleged criminal
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I tried afternoon tea at a Marco Pierre White's restaurant and it was a cosy delight
An afternoon tea is a classic British staple, with it being a perfect treat to celebrate birthdays, Mother's Day and many other occasions. Whether you enjoy the savoury delights of the sandwiches, the richness of the scones and cakes or the floral
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Who is eligible for a free TV Licence as price set to rise
The BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50 to £169.50 a year, the Culture Secretary has confirmed. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations, had been frozen at £159 and was set to rise in line with inflation next year
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Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k
Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could soon receive a payout of nearly £2,000 as the mobile phone companies face claims of overcharging. The UK's four largest mobile phone network operators are facing a more than £3.2 billion class action claim
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Major disruption on trains through Swindon following incident in London
There are major delays and cancellations to trains through Swindon on Friday morning as a result of an incident near London Paddington. Overhead electric wires were damaged outside of London Paddington on Thursday, December 8. All trains between
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World set to hit unwanted ‘milestone in climate history’ in 2024 Met Office says
The Met Office has predicted that the average global temperature in 2024 could rise higher than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, setting an unwanted "milestone in climate history". This could be the first time it will happen
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Full details as one person taken to hospital after crash on busy residential road
One person has been hospitalised and a lamppost was damaged after two cars were involved in a crash on a busy Swindon road. Officers from Wiltshire Police attended the incident just before 5pm on Wednesday, on Beechcroft Road in Upper Stratton.
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Michael Flynn on Wimbledon, time off, and transfers: as it happened
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World set to hit unwanted ‘milestone in climate history’ in 2024 Met Office says
The Met Office has predicted that the average global temperature in 2024 could rise higher than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, setting an unwanted "milestone in climate history". This could be the first time it will happen
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Police hunt two men after supermarket ATM almost broken into TWICE
Police are hunting for two men after a supermarket ATM in Swindon was targeted twice with attempted break-ins. The incidents happened on Saturday, November 4, as two unknown men targeted an ATM at Sainsbury’s off the A420 on two occasions.
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Rubbish strewn across street after collectors confuse new bin days
Residents were left with bins uncollected and rubbish strewn over their pavements after waste crews muddled the collection days on one street. Some of the council’s brand new blue weighted bags were left uncollected on one road in Moredon last
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Controversial huge 'new village' on edge of Swindon set for approval
A controversial proposal to fill the green spaces between Blunsdon and Kingsdown with houses is set to get the go-ahead next week. The development would effectively remove the separation of the village from Swindon proper. Councillors on Swindon
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Zero-rated kebab shop learns new hygiene rating after inspectors return
The owners of a Swindon kebab shop that was rated zero for food hygiene are delighted after it was given a dramatic remark. Shaw Kebab House at the Shaw Village Centre on Ramleaze Drive had been handed the bottom score following an inspection on
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Eighty jobs to go at Swindon council and streetlights could be dimmed
Eighty council jobs will be slashed and streetlighting across the borough will be dimmed as part of sweeping budget cuts planned at under-pressure Swindon Borough Council. The authority, which is set to make a massive £32 million in cuts from April