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Traffic chaos in Swindon as long queues hit town centre
6:41pm Traffic update Traffic remains slow in the Newport Street area but congestion has eased as rush hour draws
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Swindon 'as good as anyone' in recent weeks - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that few teams in League Two have had as good performance levels as Swindon Town over the last few games. Town have gone winless in their last four matches, although they have outshot their opponents 67 to 52 over that period
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Aldi announces recruitment drive with 80 jobs in Wiltshire up for grabs
Aldi is looking to hire 80 people in Wiltshire this year as the company looks to open new stores and update others. Roles up for grabs at Britain's fourth largest supermarket chain are full and part-time, with salaries up to £65,995 per year.
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Thief jailed after stealing wallet and designer clothing worth THOUSANDS
A thief stole expensive clothes worth thousands from a car along with hundreds of pounds in cash and several cards. Michael Jefferies, of Poplar Avenue in Pinehurst, has been sentenced for two offences. The 34-year-old indicated pleas of guilty
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Specialist GWH team launches new event to keep cancer patients moving
Residents living with cancer are being encouraged to keep active by a specialist team at Great Western Hospital. A relatively new team at the NHS Trust, the Macmillan Personalised Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Team, have set up what is being described
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Suspects 'rammed gates of property near Swindon during burglary'
Police are investigating after three suspects allegedly rammed the gates of a property near Swindon during an early morning burglary. During the morning of February 16, three offenders travelling in a vehicle reportedly rammed the gates of an address
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Iconic shirt worn by Swindon legend Glenn Hoddle sold for £17,000
A shirt believed to have been worn by Swindon legend Glenn Hoddle has sold for almost £17,000 - despite auctioneers having no proof it was his. The special edition centenary shirt from the 1982/83 Tottenham Hotspur season, emblazoned with number
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Watch as bins sent flying through Swindon street by 'mini tornado'
A doorbell camera has captured the dramatic moment a "mini tornado" blew through a Swindon street. Rubbish was strewn through the streets after the strong gust of wind blew through Gaynor Close, in Abbey Meads, on Thursday morning at around 8.30am
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Gavin Gunning on Stockport, injuries, and learning lessons: as it happened
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Police launch manhunt after 'sex attack' in town centre alleyway
The hunt is on for a sex attacker after an alleged night-time assault in Wiltshire. The incident is said to have taken place in the alleyway joining North Row to the High Street in Warminster at around 10.30am on Tuesday evening (February 20).
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Tornado warning issued for Swindon and Wiltshire
Residents in Swindon and Wiltshire have been warned of the risk of tornadoes on Thursday. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) has issued the warning from 1am until 4pm for today (Thursday, February 22). Forecasters have warned
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Car stopped near retail park containing 'thousands of pounds of stolen goods'
Police arrested four people after discovering thousands of pounds of suspected stolen goods in the suspects' car. Officers stopped a Volkswagen Golf near Greenbridge shortly after 3pm on Tuesday after receiving reports which suggested that the
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Swindon showing good character despite results - Drinan
Aaron Drinan said that he has been impressed by the attitude of the Swindon Town squad during his time with the club so far. Town have drawn two and lost two since the 25-year-old arrived late on Deadline Day, despite having taken the lead in three
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Dominant display extends Bassett's lead at the top
Royal Wootton Bassett extended their lead at the top of the league as they saw off relegation-threatened Chosen Hill Former Pupils with a 54-0 victory. Chosen Hill kicked off in near-perfect conditions hoping to improve on their woeful 77-0 display
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Homes without power as heavy rain and winds hit Wiltshire
Homes and businesses in a Wiltshire town have been hit by a power cut as heavy rain and winds battered the county once again. Around 21 homes in Marlborough have been hit by an outage that was first reported at 8.38am.Scottish and Southern Electricity
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Power cuts and flood alerts issued as another Met Office rain warning in force
1:26pm Marlborough footpath close Coopers Meadow in Marlborough has been closed due to flooding. They have also stated
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Swindon resident slams 'diabolical' Royal Mail post service
An unhappy Swindon couple who missed hospital appointments due to postal issues described Royal Mail’s service as “diabolical”. The Liden residents on Ridge Nether Moor noticed that they were receiving less mail than usual in recent weeks and that
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Revealed: How much more council bosses are earning than lowest paid staff
The highest-paid member of staff at Swindon Borough Council is paid more than eight times what its lowest-earning staffer would be. But pay inequality between the top brass at Euclid Street and those earning the lowest amount has reduced in the
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'Regular face in court' involved in 2-hour rooftop standoff
A serial offender has appeared in court again after throwing fire extinguishers from a Swindon rooftop. Daniel Dent, who is homeless, told magistrates on Tuesday that the two-hour standoff, which saw him climb scaffolding to a rooftop, hurl abuse
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Swindon pubs could be allowed to open for longer amid planned rule change
Pubs across Swindon could stay open for longer if a proposed change to licensing rules goes ahead. Plans under consultation by the government would mean that pubs will be allowed to sell alcohol until 1am, rather than 11pm as currently, should
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Inside one of Swindon's cheapest properties labelled 'a great first time buy'
A home described as a "great first-time buy" is one of the cheapest properties currently available in Swindon. The one-bed maisonette on Ventnor Close, Moredon, is set to go up for auction with a listed price of £80,000. It is being advertised