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More than 100 homes without electricity as power line comes down near Swindon
More than 100 homes have been left without electricity after an unexpected power cut near Swindon. The power cut has taken place just north of Cricklade and is affecting homes in Latton and surrounding areas. It was first reported at 11.17am
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Thousands to receive new £299 cost of living payment from today - are you eligible?
Thousands of families will receive a £299 cost of living cash boost from today. Eligible households, in receipt of tax credits and no other qualifying benefits, will receive the final cost of living payment of the year over the next week. HMRC
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Drugs suspect 'fled police on illegally-modified bike'
A suspect said to have been 'acting suspiciously' in a Swindon park was arrested by police after attempting to flee on an illegally-modified bike. After man in question was tracked down using CCTV, he was searched by police who said they found
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Nationwide warns mortgage rates will be increasing amid 'volatile' market
At the start of the week Nationwide Building Society shared that interest rates will be increasing for some of its mortgages. According to the Swindon-based building society, mortgage rates will rise by up to 0.25 percentage points from Tuesday
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New £70,000 Swindon play park unveiled by schoolchildren
The much-anticipated reopening of a Swindon play park has taken place after extensive renovation. Haydon Wick Parish Council held an opening event for the expanded Trent Road play area in early February. Working closely with play area specialists
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Suspected drink and drug drivers arrested in Swindon
A crackdown on drug driving and other causes of deadly crashes led to three arrests and dozens of police reports. Wiltshire Police’s latest Project Zero operation in Swindon saw officers spend a day targeting 68 drivers who were committing any
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Thames Water issues update on £45m Swindon pipeline project
Thames Water has reached the final stages of its new £45 million pipeline project and is preparing to meet with the Swindon community. The project, which will installs 13.7km of pipeline running between Blunsdon and Faringdon, aims to upgrade the
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Community centres could be taken over as council 'has no money'
Parish councils across Swindon can expect a letter from Euclid Street soon offering them the chance to take over some of the borough council’s buildings in community use. Swindon Borough Council’s ruling Labour cabinet has agreed to a plan where
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Town players must 'build up their minutes' says interim boss
Interim Swindon Town head coach Gavin Gunning says some of his players must build up their minutes before they can play for longer in fixtures. Many of the new signings that have been made in the January transfer window have been limited for minutes
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Reason why police cordoned off part of town centre and shut road last night
An area outside a town centre restaurant was cordoned of by police for hours as emergency services dealt with an incident. Police cars, an ambulance and two fire engines were stationed outside Swindon Rendezvous between 4.45pm and 7.30pm on Thursday
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Young Reporter Reading Books in a Digital Age Faith Sherwin Marlborough College
Almost every aspect of modern human life requires the usage of technology; whether it’s parking your car, booking an appointment, or communicating across long distances. A study conducted by Uswitch from 2023 showed that 98% of British adults aged
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Met Office issues new weather warning for Swindon this weekend
Heavy rain is expected around Wiltshire for much of this weekend. A yellow-level warning issued by the Met Office on Friday morning covers most of England and Wales and will be in place from 3pm on Saturday to 6pm on Sunday. The spells of heavy
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Pub which closed 'for good' reopens under new landlords
A pub has reopened its doors after being closed for almost a year and a half. The Cross Keys in Wanborough is opening its doors to punters once again today (Friday, February 16). The pub had previously closed 'for good' - according to villagers
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Missing 12-year-old Swindon girl found following urgent appeal
Police were urgently appealing for the public's help to find a missing 12-year-old girl from Swindon who has since been found. Wiltshire Police said that Nia Cobbeson had last been seen in the Pinehurst area on the afternoon of Thursday, February
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Gunning: Several players in MK Dons team as good as Dan Kemp
Gavin Gunning said that Saturday’s opponents MK Dons have ‘fantastic players’ who are as good as Dan Kemp ahead of his County Ground return. Attacking midfielder Kemp will play at SN1 for the first time since his recall last month, but the Swindon
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Latest traffic updates around Swindon at rush hour
9:09am Slow traffic on Cricklade Road around Beechcroft Road / Whitworth Road (Moonrakers traffic lights). Slow traffic
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Planning for care in later life: what you need to know
Many of us are living longer and may require some form of care in our later years. Planning for care in later life can help you and your loved ones to avoid having to make confusing and stressful decisions at a time when you may need care most.
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Swindon car dealership owner retires after more than 30 years in charge
The owner of a Swindon car dealership is stepping down after more than 30 years in charge. Pebley Beach boss Dominic Threlfall announced his retirement after finding suitable new owners for the company he has lead for 32 years. The Trowbridge-based
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Wasteland abandoned for years set to be transformed
An area of wasteland in Royal Wootton Bassett is about to be transformed into a thriving community garden after the town council has ‘adopted’ the space. The idea, which is a joint effort between Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council and the RWB Environment
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Fleming Way completion date slips to late 2025 - and council says it's not to blame
Delays to work in Fleming Way saw relations between Swindon Borough Council and Thames Water become dangerously strained. And a senior councillor said he was close to blaming the utility company publicly for the hold-up. Work has been going
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Community speedwatch plans for Swindon road 'used as racetrack'
A campaign has been launched in a bid to make one of the town's busiest roads safer. Members of the public have started a Facebook page called Working to make Queens Drive safer - Swindon and are looking into starting a community speedwatch for
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New businesses moving into revamped town centre office block
Some floors in a town centre office block are nearly full, while others are still empty. FI Real Estate Management announced that 17 businesses – including Hays Recruitment and Method Consulting - moved into the flexible serviced offices in 3 Newbridge
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Swindon drug driver handed long roads ban
An Eldene man has been banned from the roads and fined after being caught drug driving. Ryan Baverstock of Bowleymead, has been banned from driving for three years and fined for the offence which took place on August 11, 2023. The 24 year-old
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Mystery surrounds developer's plan for 250-home estate in town centre
Patience is running out at Swindon Borough Council with an unnamed major financial institution. The company is the developer behind a planned 250-home estate set to be built in the centre of town. The land is a cleared site in Kimmerfields
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Man fined after stealing Henry hoover from B&M Store
A man has been fined after stealing a Henry hoover from a B&M store. Joshua Daffurn of Wood Lane, Chippenham pleaded guilty to stealing the household item from the B&M Store at Hathaway Retail Park on January 8. The 29-year-old was
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Main road closed after crash between lorry and car
A main road was closed during the evening rush hour after a crash involving a lorry and a car. Whitehill Lane in Royal Wootton Bassett was closed as a result of the crash that happened just before 5pm on Thursday, February 15. The road runs