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Two new weather warnings for Wiltshire as heavy rain and strong winds forecast
Two new yellow weather warnings have been issued for Wiltshire with wind and rain forecast to batter the county again. Heavy rain fell in Swindon and Wiltshire during the weekend of Saturday, February 17, and then again during the early hours of
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What would it take for Swindon to make the play-offs?
Clem Morfuni, Gavin Gunning, and now Aaron Drinan have all stated that making the playoffs remains the goal for Swindon Town this season, but what would they need to do to realise this? Drinan said following Town’s defeat to MK Dons that play-offs
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Police hunt for dog's owners after Penhill 'incident'
Wiltshire Police are attempting to find the owners of a dog following an incident in Penhill. Officers are searching for the owners of a black and white dog called Freddy. Freddy was involved in an incident at Penhill Recreation Ground on Saturday
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Man attacked bar manager during gang fight in Old Town
A man who was assaulted by a gang of a dozen people outside a Swindon bar has been fined - after he lashed out on someone trying to calm the situation. Frankie Loveridge, a training boxer, had been out in Swindon with his partner on November 19
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Adver reader 'sorry for staff' with Body Shop set to close half its stores
An Adver reader has mourned the loss of The Body Shop as the company collapsed into administration and shops shut around the country. The beauty retailer declared insolvency earlier this month, not long after Aurelius bought the brand for £207
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'Shouting' man sparks police disturbance probe on Valentine's Day
A man ran towards a car passenger after he tried to move a bike out of the road. Police are investigating the "disturbance", near one of the town's major roads on Valentine's Day. Wiltshire Police said that a woman was driving on Homington
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Love was truly in the air for one Swindon care home this Valentine's Day
This year's Valentines Day was a very special one for one Swindon care home. Orchid Care Home is located within the community of Haydon Wick and this year it decided to put on a big Valentines Day event for its residents. The 84-bed home arranged
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'Selfish' drivers slammed by council as wardens step up patrols
"Selfish drivers" are putting pedestrians at risk, a council has warned. According to Cricklade Town Council, the small Wiltshire town has been inundated with a swathe of bad or illegal parking. It says this is forcing pedestrians and other
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Swindon runner becomes South West number one
Swindon Harriers runner Simon Byrne shattered his personal best time to become the number one ranked 5,000-metre runner in the South West. Taking part in the Podium 5k at Battersea Park in London this weekend, Byrne eviscerated his previous personal
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Search to find owner of six adorable puppies found in rain in Wiltshire
Six stray puppies have been found in Wiltshire. The lost pets were discovered in the village of Leigh near Ashton Keynes and Cricklade on Tuesday, February 20, after two kindhearted citizens noticed that the animals had been left outside in the
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Gunning hoping to stop 'managing minutes' after Stockport
Gavin Gunning said that his Swindon Town side will be at full fitness after their visit to Edgeley Park to face Stockport County this weekend. Town added nine new faces during the January transfer window and Gunning has admitted to managing the
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Wood hoping for 'large away following' in Youth Cup quarter-final
Swindon Town under-18s FA Youth Cup quarter-final against Bristol City at Ashton Gate in March will be in front of fans. Tickets have gone on sale for fans to go and support the Swindon youngsters as they look to make the final four of English
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Ghost town fears for destination near Swindon after unpopular decision
PLANS to raise car parking costs across the Cirencester area have been met with fierce opposition. A petition has been launched to halt Cotswold District Council's decision to scrap free parking on Sundays and to increase parking charges and permit
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'Worst day of my life': Cadbury fans realise Easter chocolate discontinued
Upset shoppers across the UK are only just discovering a popular Cadbury Easter chocolate has been discontinued. Cadbury is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Easter favourites
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Latest traffic updates as heavy rain hits Wiltshire
1:29pm Queens Drive is less flooded than it has been during previous downpours, and the River Ray is flowing normally
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Dozens of flood alerts in place around Wiltshire as hours of rain forecast
Dozens of flood alerts are in place around Wiltshire as rain is set to drench the county for hours today. The government has issued 24 alerts and one warning while the Met Office forecasts light rain until 4pm. The warning relates to the Middle
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Nationwide issues urgent romance scam warning after worrying 42 per cent rise
Nationwide has sent a warning to Brits after revealing new data surrounding romance scams. The scams involving men grew by 40 per cent last year, while the number involving women saw a marginal drop of two per cent. The building society explained
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Owner of sandwich shop reveals heartbreaking reason why she's closing after 31 years
The community has turned up to show their support for a much-loved Swindon sandwich shop due to close this week after being open for 31 years. The owner of Prospect Place’s Baguette Bar has said that it will close its doors for the last time on
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Two hours free parking plan but 70 jobs to go in budget proposal
Opposition councillors are preparing plans which would see council tax increases slowed and a town centre car park made free for two hours. The alternative budget, to be put forward by Conservative councillors on Thursday, would also see two council
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New 'eclectic market for all the family' setting up in town centre
A team of friends have joined up to bring a new market to Swindon with a slight twist. The Swindon Eclectic Market aims to be the most varied in Swindon and its ambition is to host stalls from a broad and diverse range of sources that cater to
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this month. PINEHURST: Paul Newton, of Caradon Walk, has been sentenced for letting someone else drive a car without a license or insurance. The 29-year-old permitted Kieran
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Police descend on Swindon street after window smashed and man arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after a window was smashed on a Swindon street in the middle of the day. At least three police cars attended an incident on Kent Road on Sunday, February 18 just after 2pm and multiple police
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Police officers lie in wait for speeding drivers in neighbouring Wiltshire villages
Police officers caught speeding drivers after lying in wait at the roadside in two neighbouring Wiltshire villages. Speed checks were carried out in The Gibb, close to Castle Combe, and at Yatton Kennell on the morning of Tuesday, February 20.
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This 20p check before your MOT could save you £200 (what you need to know)
Drivers are being urged to carry out this 20p check on their car to help save them hundreds of pounds on costly MOT bills. Motorists know that an MOT can cost a fair bit more than the initial test - especially if drivers don't prepare their car
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Abandoned Swindon nightclub sold to new owners at recent auction
Just under a year after it was closed for good, a Swindon nightclub has been sold to new owners at auction. EvoCafe Bar and Nightclub had been in the former Spot-On Models and Games building on Fleet Street since the end of 2021, but as of February