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Old Town Boots manager's message to customers before closure
The manager of Old Town's Boots pharmacy has thanked customers for their loyal support over the years. The Wood Street health hub has helped residents for decades but fell victim to the chain's broader plans to reduce its UK portfolio from 2,200
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Council severs ties with coach firm after bus bursts into flames
Wiltshire Council has severed all ties with a bus firm after one of its vehicles believed to have been carrying schoolchildren burst into flames. The IGO Bus vehicle burst into flames on the A417 near the Air Balloon roundabout north of Swindon
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The Famous Five: Swindon's new and varied forward line
Following the conclusion of the January transfer window, Swindon Town have been left with seven players who can play in attacking areas. Paul Glatzel, Zack Elbouzedi, Harry McKirdy, Aaron Drinan, and Sean McGurk have been added to Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
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Plans revealed for new health centre, pharmacy and offices in Swindon development
It’s been growing for years, but the new Wichelstowe development on the south east edge of Swindon is still somewhat empty in its heart - until now. While there are two schools, a pub/restaurant and a supermarket already operating in the centre
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More than 200 people visit Harry Potter cafe on opening day - see inside
It started as a pop-up shop during the Christmas period, but a Harry Potter store and cafe has now opened permanently in Swindon. The owners of Gorse Hill Tea Rooms have celebrated a successful opening for their new venture - Libby's World of
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Nursery manager reveals fears after government announcement
Nurseries and childminders and other early years educational settings in Swindon will receive an increase in the money they get from government for every child they take in. But one nursery manager has warned it will be an effective cut in cash
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Man spotted trying to open car amid 'spate of car thefts'
Police are searching for a man following a spate of car thefts in a Swindon neighbourhood. Between the hours of 2.50am and 4.25am on Thursday, February 1, a man was seen trying car door handles in the Badbury Park area. He was also seen making
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'Misleading' Nationwide advert featuring Hollywood star reported to watchdog
A Nationwide advert featuring Hollywood star Dominic West has been reported to the advertising watchdog over claims it is misleading. Rival bank Santander has filed a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority, claiming that it is misleading
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Motorcyclist rode at 'dangerous speeds' in supermarket car park
A motorcyclist was fined after he was spotted speeding in a busy supermarket car park in Wiltshire. The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Sunday, February 4, at Sainsbury’s on Bath Road in Chippenham. Wiltshire Police officers were on patrol
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Swindon 'not searching' for a free agent goalkeeper
Swindon Town are not searching for another goalkeeper in the free agent market to be a backup to Jack Bycroft for the rest of the season. Both of Swindon’s goalkeepers during the first half of the season departed during the January transfer window
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EFL sanctions did not prevent Swindon from signing targets - Russell
Swindon Town Head of Football Jamie Russell said that the EFL sanctions did not see the club lose out on any targets during the January transfer window. Town managed to bring in nine players during January, with seven players heading the other
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Flood warnings issued after half a month's rain in 24 hours
Flood warnings have been issued across Wiltshire after heavy rain hit the region on Thursday. Four flood warnings, which urge residents to 'act now', have been issued for the county. The warnings cover the stretches of the Bristol Avon (upper
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Penhill chef reveals plans for future after making Young Masterchef final
A Swindon chef who was a finalist on BBC’s Young MasterChef has revealed his plans for the future. Lewis Gibson from Penhill made it all the way to the final of the popular cooking show earlier this month. He finished as a runner-up in the
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Two Swindon defenders receive positive injury updates
Swindon Town have had positive news on the injury front as Tariq Uwakwe and Reece Devine are getting closer to becoming available for selection. Uwakwe has been injured since the start of October with a knee problem, and Devine has not played any
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Michael Mosley's garden trick that is 'secret to long living' and 'reaching 100'
Renowned health guru Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the secret to living a long life perhaps hitting 100 years of age. Over the past century, the number of centenarians living in England and Wales has increased 127-fold, reaching 13,924 in
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Shop which 'broke immigration law' could get booze licence back
The bosses at a convenience store in Swindon will have another chance to argue against the possible loss of its alcohol licence. Councillors on Swindon Borough Council’s licensing panel decided to remove the licence from Okus Convenience Store
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Two men learn fate after exploiting women for sex in Swindon brothels
Two men have been sentenced after a police investigation unearthed brothels in Swindon. Gigi Ciobanica and Priyantha Yakdehige have both been sentenced after an investigation and legal process which took years. Ciobanica, of Grasmere Road,
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'Aggressive' kebab van owner found guilty of assaulting man
An 'aggressive' kebab van vendor has been found guilty of assault and making threats. Ozgur Kayaoglu, of Thornford Drive, Westlea, found himself in the dock at Swindon Magistrates Court for two separate violent incidents from 2022. The first
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Tenant heartbroken after dog died 'from rat poison'
A council tenant has been left heartbroken after his best friend's dog died after consuming rat poison. Kyle Kibblewhite has been suffering from issues with rats at his flat in Harrington Walk, Walcot, for more than a year. He says that his
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E. coli and 'harmful bacteria' found in soil near children's home
A plan to build a new house in Blunsdon, which would have been used as a children’s home, has been withdrawn after concerns were raised over a risk to human health proposed by its sewage plans. Specialist residential home operator Park Blue Homes