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‘No better place’: McKirdy speaks for first time since dramatic Town return
Swindon Town signing Harry McKirdy has said there is “no better place” after making a dramatic return to the club. The forward made a shock last-minute move to the County Ground from Scottish side Hibernian on deadline day of the January transfer
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Two men arrested as police vans and dogs descend on Swindon estate
Several police vans and dogs descended on a Swindon estate after an incident. Wiltshire Police officers attempted to stop a motorcyclist seen riding dangerously in Penhill at around 2.40pm on Tuesday afternoon. The biker, who also had missing
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Barefoot woman ‘assaulted’ in residential street
Police are investigating after a barefoot woman was allegedly assaulted in a residential Swindon street. The reported incident occurred at around 7pm on Sunday, January 21, in the area near Firethorn Close. A woman is believed to have been
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Staff at Swindon warehouses which supply Iceland win higher pay deal after strikes
Staff at Swindon warehouses that supply supermarkets around the country have welcomed a new pay offer from their bosses after going on strike around Christmas. Dozens of GXO employees at the Symmetry Park and Penzance Drive sites walked out for
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Police 'extremely concerned' for girl, 15, last seen getting on bus
Police in Wiltshire say they are “extremely concerned” amid a desperate search for a missing teenage girl. Annabelle Wreford-Bush has been missing from the Malmesbury area since midday on Tuesday. The 15-year-old is described as a white female
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Police spot scores of 'insecure' cars after trying door handles in town
Swindon locals may have spotted some unusual figures trying their door handles over the weekend - the police. That is because after a spate of reports of criminal chances committing car thefts, officers from the Stratton, Central Swindon North
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Damning report reveals council's roads team 'rudderless' with 'no support'
The biggest and most expensive asset owned and managed by Swindon Borough Council is its roads network - at more than £1 billion in cost and it is vital to the town’s prosperity. But a report by the council’s own audit committee is damning about
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Swindon council warning after measles cases rise in England
Parents in Swindon are being urged to vaccinate their children against measles after a rise in cases across the country. Cases are rising especially among young children, and this has led to Swindon Borough Council’s director of public health issuing
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'Sticking plaster' warning over plans which could see council assets sold off
Selling off assets owned by local authorities should not be a proxy for properly funded services – but having more flexibility to decide, locally, how best to manage money and property would be welcomed. That’s the view of Swindon Borough Council
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Strictly Come Dancing star announces visit to Swindon next month
A star from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing is set to come to Swindon next month. Anton Du Beke is best known for starring on the BBC One celebrity dancing show and has appeared in every series to date since its inception in 2004. Initially
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Penhill lad ‘proud’ after competing in Young MasterChef final
A Swindon chef has said he is "proud" after competing in the Young Masterchef final, which aired on Monday night. Lewis Gibson from Penhill took part in the popular BBC television cookery competition throughout this month leading to the final on
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Prisoner 'attempts to escape' from prison van at busy Swindon roundabout
Security staff and police officers were attacked during an attempted escape from a prison van in Swindon. A prisoner was being transported in the back of a Serco prison van on the way to Swindon Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning, February 6
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Cause of house fire along busy Swindon road revealed by fire service
The cause of a house fire along a major Swindon road has been revealed by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. Three fire crews descended on a property on Oxford Road near White Hart Roundabout after a fire on Tuesday, February 6.
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Met Office forecast as torrential rain set to hit Swindon this week
Swindon is set to be hit with torrential rain this week according to the forecast. The latest Met Office forecast reveals that while much of the country is set to see snowfall this week, Swindon is slated for a much wetter affair. Tuesday,
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Swindon show promise despite letting another lead slip
Walking away from Rodney Parade on Saturday, I was struggling to figure out how I felt about the 90 minutes I had just watched. The latest three of 24 dropped points this season had left a familiar taste of frustration with a team seemingly obsessed
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Hunt for driver after van and car involved in town centre head-on crash
Police are hunting for a driver after a van carrying a car crashed head-on into an oncoming vehicle in Swindon town centre. The incident occurred on Corporation Street at the junction with Station Road, on the exit to the White House Bridge at
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Pictures show smoke billowing out of home as fire crews respond
11:23am Read the full story on the cause of the fire here: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/24100399.cause-oxford-road-house-fire-revealed-fire-service
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Former Town boss Garner opens up on his decision to leave Swindon
Former Swindon Town head coach Ben Garner said that his decision to leave the club was largely based on a change in structure at the club. Garner spent one season at the County Ground, leading Swindon to the League Two play-offs after being appointed
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Urgent search underway for woman last seen leaving Swindon hospital
An urgent search is underway to find a woman last seen leaving Swindon's Great Western Hospital. Wiltshire Police have issued a public appeal for help finding Joanna Langhelt, 45, who has since been reported missing. They have released some
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Swindon Wildcats lock key player down until 2026
The Bespoke Guardian Swindon Wildcats have announced that forward Glenn Billing has signed a two-year contract extension with the club to keep him in Swindon until 2026. The 26-year-old has scored 49 points so far this season as he has excelled
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Bosses at shopping park submit plans for major changes
One of Swindon’s biggest and most important shopping centres wants to go green and help cut the borough’s carbon footprint. Bosses at the Orbital shopping centre in north Swindon have requested planning permission from Swindon Borough Council to
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Swindon school announces job cuts amid 'lack of funding'
A school in Swindon is making redundancies, it has confirmed. Goddard Park Community Primary School in Park North has confirmed several staff will be laid off amid "nationwide financial challenges". The exact number of job cuts is unknown.
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THREE homes get approval for student-style flats in Swindon
A company has had three applications to convert properties into student-style shared homes approved. SCH (UK) Ltd, based in Royal Wootton Bassett, had already made the changes necessary at the three properties, but then applied for the planning
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Nail artist who moved to Swindon to pursue dreams gets national recognition
A nail artist who moved to Swindon to pursue her dreams has been nominated for a national award. Eliza Zganiacz grew up in Poland but made the move to Wiltshire five years ago to become a top nail technician. She has now been nominated as a
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Kidnapper jailed for 'cruel abduction' after 144mph chase on M4 near Swindon
The kidnapper behind the 'cruel abduction' of a 19-year-old has been jailed for six years after a high-speed chase on the M4 preceded his capture. Tejay Baugh, 26, of Lidding Road, Harrow, drove to Cirencester with two accomplices on October 31
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Playgroup told it must take action after 'concerns raised' with Ofsted
A playgroup in Swindon has been told by Ofsted it must take action after multiple concerns were raised about the group. Tick Tock Play Group, based at Hall Close in Wroughton, caters for up to 60 children aged under five and in October 2023 was
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Love on the menu: Swindon's Valentine's Day guide to romantic dining
Embark on a culinary adventure this Valentine's Day - from new discoveries to cherished favourites, our guide to local dining has something for every taste. Delight in the joy of shared moments and delectable cuisine, creating the perfect recipe for