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TK Maxx worker on 'secret' number system which reveals 'treasures' to customers
A former TK Maxx employee has opened up about a 'secret' number system that the fashion giant employs. The code tells customers if what they're looking at is a real bargain or something which was never in reality sold at a higher price. Daniel
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Flint: 'no better manager' than Di Canio for my development
Former Swindon Town defender Aden Flint paid homage to the influence of Paolo Di Canio in the development of his career. The now 34-year-old signed for Swindon in January 2011 whilst Danny Wilson was in charge, his first venture into professional
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Traffic updates as busy road closed near Swindon town centre
8:35pm Roadworks information The road closure at Newport Street, which caused traffic this evening in Swindon, is
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Update on revamped splash park set for Coate Water
A revamp of the Coate Water splash park is edging closer, says Swindon Borough Council. The local facility enjoyed by families, particularly on hot days was unexpectedly condemned and closed permanently in July last year after reaching the end
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Watch as firefighters use digger to free horse stuck in mud
Firefighters have freed a horse after it got stuck in mud. The horse, named Spike, had become stuck in mud in Hannington and needed to use a digger to help rescue him from the bog. Firefighters from Stratton St Margaret Fire Station were called
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Protest over Oasis sports hall to take place this weekend
A public campaign to save the Oasis Leisure Centre sports hall and music venue thought to have given the famous rock band its name has stepped up a gear. The Save Oasis Swindon campaign is staging a protest at the North Star venue on Sunday, and
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Life-saving device installed outside church
A ‘bleed box’ which has the potential to save lives has been installed outside St John’s Church in Swindon after a group of young people fundraised and campaigned for it. Children and teens from South Swindon Parish Youth Group worked to raise
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'Disturbance' at Swindon dessert shop sees police look for woman
Police are asking for the public's assistance to find someone who can help them investigate an incident at a Swindon dessert shop. Officers are looking into reports of a "disturbance" at Desserts 4 You in Regent Street in November 2023. A specific
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Michael Mosley reveals the best time of day to brush your teeth for best results
Dr Michael Mosley has weighed in on the best time of day to brush your teeth, and the suggested time might surprise you. Typically, we brush our teeth after breakfast as brushing before can ruin the taste of that all-important first meal of the
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Huge tie could await Swindon in FA Youth Cup semi-final
Swindon Town under-18s will take on Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup if they make it to that stage. The semi-final draw for the FA Youth Cup has been made and it has seen the winners of the March 7 clash
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Nearly 9 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £500
More than 8.9 million PlayStation console owners could be owed nearly £600 as part of a $7.9 billion lawsuit claim against Sony. Consumer champion Alex Neil has launched a $7.9 billion lawsuit against Sony claiming the company overcharged UK customers
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'Monster' who filmed rape jailed for more than 10 years
A rapist described as a 'monster' by his victim has been jailed for more than 10 years. Carl Wallis, from Swindon, took advantage of a woman while she was passed out and unresponsive and filmed the incident, which happened in 2016. It was
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Weather conditions 'killing' Swindon preparations for Stockport
Gavin Gunning said that the wet weather this week has impacted Swindon Town’s preparations for their trip to Stockport County on Saturday. Heavy rainfall and high winds have been causing trouble across Swindon and Wiltshire throughout the week,
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Emergency services on Swindon industrial estate after incident
An elderly woman crashed her vehicle into a building on a Swindon industrial estate, sparking an emergency services response. The incident happened on Wednesday, February 21 at the Techno Trading Estate on Bramble Road. A woman in her 80s was
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How to report a missing DWP cost of living payment if you have not received £299
More than seven million homes should have received a £299 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in recent weeks. Payments of the final cost of living boost of the financial year began on February 6, with those in
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Martin Lewis reveals the 'cheapest way to pay' for energy Ofgem price cap falls
Martin Lewis has said energy bills are "still too expensive" as energy regulator Ofgem lowered its price cap for April, reducing the average household energy bill by £238. The Money Saving Expert was reacting to the move from Ofgem, which will
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Coronation Street star John Savident has died at the age of 86
Coronation Street star John Savident, who is known for playing Fred Elliott on the ITV show, has died at the age of 86. He was well-known for his booming voice and for his many years acting on the cobbles. A representative for the actor told
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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax
In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally
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Council tax in Swindon to go up by maximum amount possible
Council tax in Swindon is to increase by the maximum amount allowed. Taxpayers in the borough will be asked to pay between £1,366 and £4,532 in council tax in the next financial year, starting in April. The lowest figures cover a Band A home
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Homes across Wiltshire without electricty after power cut
Hundreds of homes across Wiltshire are currently without power. There are currently 168 homes across three separate areas throughout Wiltshire which are without power due to planned outages by the power company, Scottish & Southern Electricity
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Swindon Rugby League and Rugby Union join forces
Rugby Union and Rugby League in Swindon have joined forces after Swindon RFC and Swindon St George agreed to a long-term partnership. Swindon St George, who were previously based at Nalgo Sports and Leisure Club, have reached an agreement to be
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Town defender looking at 'six or seven weeks' out with injury
Swindon Town defender Tariq Uwakwe is facing another lengthy spell away from first-team action after suffering a serious injury in training. The former Chelsea full-back arrived in the summer after departing Crewe Alexandra in the summer but has
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Flooding causes cancellations and delays to Swindon trains
2:03pm Update Disruptions to trains going through Swindon are now expected until 6pm. Delays of up to 40 minutes
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DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions
Millions of Brits are set to benefit from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rate increases from April 2024. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed last November that most benefits will increase for the 2024/25 financial year. Benefits such as
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Rare 50p coin goes on sale for hundreds of pounds
A RARE 50P coin is on sale for hundreds of pounds in Stroud. Just under 10 million of this particular type of coin - a rare King Charles III coin from 2022 - are in circulation. One person in Stroud is trying to sell it for £600 on eBay.
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Escaped horses cause traffic chaos near Swindon
Two horses caused traffic chaos after escaping and wandering the streets of a town. Horses, Foxx and Mango delayed traffic in Highworth on Thursday, February 22. Wiltshire Police officers eventually apprehended the pair, collared them and took
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Plans to use airfield hangar as movie stage come a step closer
The use of a huge warehouse as a soundstage to make movies has come one step closer. The Science Museum and film production company Dignus Films already have plans to turn one of the hangars at Wroughton Airfield into a soundstage studio. Now
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'Harmful predator' brought two knives as he met '13-year-old' in park for sex
A man arranged to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex in a Swindon park - bringing knives with him. Nathan Graham began sexting an undercover police officer on Snapchat in December 2023, sending nude photos of himself and asking
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Sandwich shop runs out of stock thanks to incredible support after announcement
A sandwich shop in Old Town briefly ran out of stock after customers rushed to show support ahead of its closure. The Baguette Bar on Prospect Place has been a popular local fixture for more than three decades but staff announced earlier this week
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Parents warned after new restrictions approved near school
Plans which aim to stop bad parking near a Swindon primary school have been approved. It comes after staff at Chiseldon Primary School were forced to take matters into their own hands, after issues had arisen during drop-off and pick-up times.
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Concerns for 'crime hotspots' as thousands of streetlights dimmed across Swindon
Streetlights across Swindon will be dimmed to save money and energy. The plans were first revealed as part of sweeping Swindon Borough Council cuts to fill a £32 million hole in the authority's operating budget. After a trial in a number of
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Homes across Swindon can now access full fibre broadband with Zen
Monthly contract price, reliability and speed are the top three factors when choosing a broadband provider research carried out on behalf of Zen Internet has revealed.* Over two fifths of UK adults have experienced a mid-contract price rise within
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Why is Coronation Street not on TV tonight? Friday's episode removed by ITV
As another week comes to an end, many ITV viewers will be hoping to put their feet up tonight (February 23), ready to tune in to another episode of Coronation Street. But fans of the soap may have realised it’s missing from the TV schedule once