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Gunning 'frustrated' by Swindon's missed chances
Gavin Gunning was frustrated by Swindon Town's missed chances as they were made to settle for a 2-2 draw with Gillingham. Sean McGurk got his rewards for a fine display in the first half as he weaved through Gillingham and fired home from the edge
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McKirdy late show salvages a point for Swindon
Harry McKirdy’s first goal since leaving Swindon Town saw them salvage a late point with a 2-2 draw against Gillingham. In an opening 45 minutes in which Swindon had largely been able to keep Gillingham quiet, Sean McGurk bagged his first senior
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Gillingham 2 Swindon Town 2: as it happened
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Three teens arrested after Wiltshire Lidl burglary
Three teens broke into a Lidl at around 2am and stolen food and alcohol say Wiltshire Police. The force have arrested three teens in relation to the burglary which is said to have taken place at around 2am of this morning, Tuesday, February 13.
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Man arrested for having 'multiple knives' near High Street pub
A man said to be in possession of 'multiple knives' was arrested near a Wiltshire village pub. Wiltshire Police are appealing for information about the incident which is said to have taken place near the Red Lion pub on Lacock High Street during
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Pensioner 'threatened with crowbar in daylight burglary'
A pensioner was threatened with a crowbar after burglars broke into his property and stole a mobile phone. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident which is said to have taken place on Tuesday, February 6 in The Spa in
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A 'narrow route' to restoring Mechanics' Institute is approved
“A narrow route” to bringing one of Swindon’s most important historic buildings back to use has been approved by the borough council’s Labour cabinet. But the authority will not allocate £1 million to the project raised from selling off car parks
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New photos show burnt out remains of bus engulfed by flames on busy road
The aftermath of a dramatic fire affecting a coach company that transports children to and from Swindon, Cirencester and Gloucestershire has been captured in new photos. IGO Bus is run by the same person as Denwell Coaches, Darren Brown, who recently
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Rare £2 coin could sell for hundreds in Wiltshire due to 'error'
A rare £2 coin coming up for auction in Wiltshire could be worth hundreds of pounds due to an error confirmed by The Royal Mint. The coin, which was part of a collection produced in 2014 to mark 100 years since the outbreak of World War I, shows
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Supermarket denies fuel problems in Swindon despite car break downs
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has denied problems with their fuel at petrol stations in Swindon, despite residents reporting problems. The issues, reportedly causing juddering and breakdowns shortly after refuelling at both of the town's Sainsbury's
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Latest update on £7m work to historic Swindon leisure centre
Progress has been made in the ongoing restoration of the Health Hydro. The historic Milton Road leisure venue can be seen shrouded behind scaffolding and hoardings. In the last two weeks, the hoardings were added to the pre-existing scaffold
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Council would consider buying warehouses around Swindon for investment
If Swindon Borough Council decided to buy a new property for investment purposes – it could well be one of the warehouses that are springing up around the borough. Members of the council’s ruling Labour cabinet have approved the capital programme
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Body Shop in administration putting Wiltshire stores and jobs at risk
Hundreds of stores and jobs are now at risk as The Body Shop has officially entered administration. Following reports of the beauty retailer intending to file for administration, the company officially collapsed into insolvency on Tuesday afternoon
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Subway floods yet AGAIN after heavy rainfall
Thames Water and Swindon Borough Council have both blamed one another after a Swindon subway has flooded yet again. Photos taken on Monday have shown the Marlowe Avenue subway underwater again. It has been flooded on multiple occasions and
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Future of Swindon shop uncertain with household name on brink of collapse
The future of a Swindon shop is uncertain after the chain in charge of it is expected to collapse into administration. The Body Shop’s new owner filed its intention to put the retailer’s UK business into administration and the accounting firm FRP
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Call the Midwife faces schedule change as final episodes postponed
Fans of BBC's Call the Midwife will have to wait much longer than normal for the last two episodes of series 13. The schedule change comes as the official Call the Midwife Instagram page confirmed that the BAFTA Film Awards would replace the drama
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Huge change coming to BBC iPlayer will see devices blocked - Full banned list
BBC iPlayer has confirmed that a new update to the streaming services will mean that some devices will be blocked. The change will affect UK viewers who regularly download shows or films onto devices so they can be watched later without an internet
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Can dogs eat pancakes? Vet breaks down the dangers this Shrove Tuesday
A vet has explained whether dogs can eat pancakes and has warned owners of the dangers ahead of Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter and is considered the final day of indulgence before the 40 days of Lent. If you're
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Lane closed on A419 near M4 with long delays - live traffic updates
10:32am This morning's traffic issues have been resolved, so this blog will now close. Thank you for reading.
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Chicken shop closes after ZERO food hygiene rating
A chicken shop in Swindon has temporarily closed after getting a zero food hygiene rating. Rodbourne Royal Fried Chicken on Rodbourne Road was handed the score following a Food Standards Agency inspection on Thursday, January 18. Swindon Borough
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The worst places to take your lover on Valentine's Day in Swindon
Valentine's Day is all about making your loved ones feel extra special and that is why for many people it's important to pick the very best place to go for dinner. Many partners in Swindon can spend hours scouring the web for the best place to
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Swindon's most exclusive neighbourhoods revealed in new data
The past year has seen house prices rise again and Swindon is no exception. It was reported in January last year that the average price of a semi-detached house in the Wiltshire town would set you back a costly £238,826. This has risen within
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Swindon will continue to ease McKirdy back into action
Swindon Town will have to continue to nurse Harry McKirdy back to full fitness following his deadline day arrival from Hibernian. McKirdy returned on loan to the County Ground, five months after a successful heart surgery that saw him side-lined
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Well-known cafe moves from 'unviable' town centre spot after 30 years
A popular cafe that has been trading in Swindon for 30-years has now settled into its new home. For decades, Lantern's Cafe offered food and drink to Swindon's shoppers from its home on Havelock Street. But last month, many customers were
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CCTV appeal after electric bike stolen outside charity shop
An image has been released of a suspect thought to have stolen an electric bike from outside a charity shop. The alleged theft is said to have happened near Cossors in Market Place, Pewsey, at around 11am on Monday, February 5. Wiltshire Police
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The shoplifters caught targeting Swindon's supermarkets
The problem of shoplifting seems to be a great concern in Swindon with many businesses previously reporting to the Adver a spike in thefts since the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is a list of some of the criminals convicted of shoplifting from supermarkets
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New pop-up shop opens in Designer Outlet
A brand-new pop-up art gallery is open in Swindon’s Designer Outlet for one week only. The pop-up, launched by Swindon Open Studios, features the work of six local artists and is a showcase of Swindon’s arts scene, but it is only open for a limited