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Murder arrest as detectives investigate woman’s death
Police have arrested someone suspected of murder in connection with a woman's death near the Wiltshire border. Thames Valley Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Faringdon. The arrest
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Warning to drivers as traffic lights on busy Swindon road break
Broken traffic lights caused issues for drivers on one of Swindon’s busiest roads. On Sunday afternoon, officers in Wiltshire Police’s Swindon North, East and Rural team warned motorists about an electrical fault affecting the traffic lights on
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Inside stunning Grade II-listed family home up for sale for £1.5m
An 18th century house with a rainbow ceiling has been put up for sale in Swindon. The home located on Croft Road in Old Town has been listed with Grant Fraser Town & County on the market for £1,500,000. Dating back to 1748 with later Georgian
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Photos show Swindon College's old town centre home through the years
These archive images show the former home of what was once Swindon's only college. For decades, students attended classes at Swindon College's campus in what is now Regent Circus. In the early 1960s, the site was known as simply 'The' College
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Police arrest drug driver with child passenger and respond to crash
Wiltshire Roads Policing Unit officers responded to reports of a crash on the M4, a motorist smoking cannabis, and a drunk driver. At around 11am on Saturday, officers went to Junction 16 of the motorway after a Renault Espace hit the back of a
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Gaming arcade wants to move to new premises on high street
A former nail salon in Gorse Hill could be taken over by a gaming and amusement arcade. Charlie Edwards Leisure runs an arcade in a shop at 78 Cricklade Road. But the business is soon to be leaving that property, and it has applied for permission
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Dates for music festival just outside Swindon revealed
A long-running music festival will return this summer under new management. WrdeUp has entertained crowds of hundreds of people near Swindon and Highworth for a decade. The community interest company that organises the annual two-day concert
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Three quaint Wiltshire pubs named among the UK's very best 100 gastropubs
Wiltshire is renowned for its extensive catalogue of top-quality restaurants dotted around the county, but gastropubs is where it really starts showing off. Gastropubs typically have an extensive menu that includes top-quality food and drinks,
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Vehicle fire closed part of M4 near Swindon
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I tried the Greggs Valentine’s Day Bake Tray and it was love at first sight
Many brands, shops and supermarkets often release special products tying in with Valentine's Day when it arrives every year, and Greggs is no different with that. The Bake Tray will be available on Valentine's Day exclusively through Uber Eats
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Billie Piper splits with partner of eight years, reports claim
Billie Piper has split up with her partner after eight years together, reports claim. The Sun on Sunday’s front page story suggests that the 41-year-old Swindon-born actress has ended the relationship with 38-year-old singer Johnny Lloyd, with
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Engineers working to fix power cut in Swindon
A power cut has affected homes in Swindon. An unplanned outage has cut the electricity supply to neighbours on Maunsell Way, Kellsboro Avenue, Wharf Road, Falkirk Road and part of the Wroughton Pump Track and Common Farm Woods on the borough's
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Teenager attacked by would-be robbers while walking in Swindon
Would-be robbers reportedly attacked a teenager while trying to steal his bike. The group of four males approached the 13-year-old boy while he walked in the alleyway behind Redcliffe Street with his bicycle between 7.50pm and 8.05pm on Wednesday
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Police "fed up" with prolific shoplifter recalled to prison
A prolific shoplifter is back behind bars after ignoring a ban that was supposed to stop him going into town centre stores. Martin Morgan left prison on licence on January 9 after being jailed in May 2023 for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order
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Town players assessed after frustrating draw with Salford
Swindon Town were caught out in stoppage time again as a late equaliser saw them draw 1-1 at home with Salford City. Town fashioned countless chances and just as it looked like it was to be one of those days, George McEachran raced in to score,
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'If we keep doing that we will be a match for anyone' - Elbouzedi
Zac Elbouzedi said that he felt Swindon Town were displaying some strong early signs during their 1-1 draw with Salford City. Swindon created numerous chances through the game and finally got the breakthrough courtesy of George McEachran, but Callum
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Disabled woman plunged into debt as care costs hiked by almost 400 per cent
A disabled woman has been left furious after the council raised her care costs by almost 400 per cent overnight. Vicki Angood has been using a mobility scooter since 2017 having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2007. She had been paying
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Manager of new Brunel Centre attraction reveals it is going 'really well'
A new football activity venue for families has now opened fully in Swindon's town centre. Football Fiesta opened on a 'pop up' basis inside the Brunel Shopping Centre before Christmas, but has now opened permanently. Billy Bond, General Manager
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Historic Swindon pubs still up for sale after six months
Two historic Swindon pubs remain on the market six months after being listed. The Duke of Edinburgh on Cricklade Road had been serving beers to residents for over 150 years before its closure two years ago. It was announced in February 2022
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Swindon death notices and funeral announcements from the Swindon Advertiser
The Swindon Advertiser has published 7 death notices this week. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Mechanic announces retirement after more than 30 years serving community
A mechanic who has serviced the community for more than three decades has announced he is to retire. Chris Parry built his company, C.J. Parry, from scratch. He has been located at in Westrop, Highworth since 1991, and said running the business
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Walkers on canal path warned after 'disaster averted' by council
A stretch of canal in Swindon was at risk of completely emptying - but quick action from Swindon Borough Council averted potential disaster. The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust has shared the moment that a sinkhole was discovered that had been caused
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Three new businesses could come to town centre after shop's refurb
Change is afoot at a building that used to be home to a charity furniture store in Swindon's town centre. The building used to be the home of Gateway Furniture and solely bookends one side of Havelock Square, near Havelock Street. For eight