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Gunning hopes Tranmere win 'flips Swindon around'
Gavin Gunning- said that he was hoping Swindon Town's 3-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers helps to change their season's momentum. Sean McGurk opened the scoring with a wonderful solo effort in the first half before Rob Apter thundered home the equaliser
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Hepburn-Murphy haul gets Swindon back to winning ways
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s sublime brace saw Swindon Town end their five-match winless run with a 3-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers. Sean McGurk opened the scoring before Rob Apter lashed home the equaliser shortly after, but the very dangerous Hepburn-Murphy
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Swindon Town 3 Tranmere Rovers 1: as it happened
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'Murder' victim suffered fatal injuries in altercation, court hears
An alleged murder victim died after suffering fatal injuries in an altercation, a Swindon court has been told. Grant Walker allegedly put his aunt's husband in a headlock, and struck it against the wall twice, prosecutor Keith Ballinger told Swindon
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Memorial garden for 'Swindon Disease' shut for several months
A garden for families to remember loved ones killed by 'The Swindon Disease' has been shut off to the public for several months. But council bosses say it should reopen this year. The Mesothelioma Garden in Queen's Park was closed last year
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Motorists warned as 13-mile section of M4 to close overnight
A large section of the M4 near Swindon will close overnight for several days. The planned closure will affect motorists travelling between Swindon and Reading late at night or in the early hours of the morning. The M4 will close in both directions
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Plasterer opens new centre after career change inspired by Covid diagnosis
A Swindon man has recently opened up a brand-new skill centre after changing his career path because of Covid. Jimmy Hyslop, 52, had been a plasterer his whole life but after being hospitalised from Covid two years ago, he decided to open a plastering
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Police catch 'dangerous' driver on M4 with SNAPPED brakes
A motorist on the M4 has been pulled over by police for driving with broken brakes on the 70mph road. Wiltshire Police's Road Protection Unit were out patrolling the M4 on Tuesday, February 27, when officers spotted several motorists driving illegally
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Police warning to residents after spate of cars and taxis broken into
Vehicle owners and taxi drivers are being urged to stay vigilant following a spate of break-ins in Swindon. Throughout February, Wiltshire Police have received numerous reports of vehicles in Swindon being targeted by thieves. Many of the reports
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Murder accused taken away in ambulance before court appearance
A Swindon man due to appear in court after being charged with murder has been taken away from court in an ambulance. Grant Walker, 32, of Faringdon Road, faces one charge of murder and one charge of assaulting an emergency services worker.
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Town waiting on two players' fitness ahead of Tranmere
Swindon Town are waiting on the fitness of two players in the build-up to their League Two clash with Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday evening. George McEachran has re-established himself in the midfield since Gavin Gunning has taken charge but was forced
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Prince William pulls out of memorial service appearance due to personal matter
The Prince of Wales has pulled out of a public appearance due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace said. Prince William was due to attend the memorial service of the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor Castle today. Kensington Palace
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Heavy traffic building on busy road near Swindon
11:19am Thames Valley Police has confirmed to the Adver that the traffic was caused by a collision earlier today which
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Parent caught driving at more than 110mph on M4 with CHILD in back seat
A parent who was driving with their infant daughter in the back seat has been caught speeding at over 100mph on the M4. Wiltshire Police’s Specialist Operations team were out patrolling the motorway on the evening of Monday, February 26, when they
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Swindon will need a 'change in mindset' to do better next season - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town will have to gain a new mentality if they are going to achieve more on the pitch than they have this season. This season has been a disappointing one at the County Ground, with the side stuck in a purgatory
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Brand new bar opens in one of Swindon's most popular nightspots
A bar has finally opened at one of Swindon's busiest nightspots. American-themed sports bar Route 66 officially opened at 2pm on Saturday, February 24, on Wood Street in Old Town. It was almost immediately filled with dozens of sports fans
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Repeat offender jailed for 'terrorising' ex-partner after Valentine's Day row
A jilted ex-boyfriend "terrorised" his former partner so much that she was scared to return to her home. Lee Coombes has been jailed for two years after sending dozens of threatening messages that left his victim "petrified". The 33-year-old
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Swindon residents are recycling LESS than 13 years ago
The council has admitted it has not being doing enough to encourage people to recycle after figures revealed the amount of waste it recycled dropped significantly in the past 13 years. Just 33 per cent of what householders put out for collection
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Cheapest fuel in Swindon revealed as prices increase
The cheapest place to get petrol in Swindon has been revealed - as prices are on the rise from last week. Nationally, the average price of petrol is 144.01p in the UK, nearly 2p up from last week while diesel is nearly 1p at 151.8p. According
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Another important hurdle overcome by £700m Honda developer ahead of demolition
The £700 million redevelopment of the former Honda car manufacturing site in South Marston has come two steps closer. Industrial developer Panattoni has had the work it has done in response to three conditions of consent signed off by Swindon Borough