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Swindon 'hard to watch' during Harrogate draw - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town were "hard to watch at times" as the struggled to a 1-1 home draw with Harrogate Town. The game was hardly a classic as neither side was able to create many clear-cut chances, with only four shots on target
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Lacklustre Swindon earn late draw with Harrogate
Swindon Town failed to impress as they played out a disappointing 1-1 draw at home with Harrogate Town. The opening 45 minutes was low on big chances, as both sides struggled to find a consistent rhythm to unlock their opponents. Anthony O’
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The Brit Awards 2024 - how to watch, who are the hosts and who is performing
One of the biggest music celebrations of the year has arrived, as The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard will air on ITV this evening (March 2). First launched in 1977, the awards “celebrate not just the biggest successes in music but also operate
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WATCH: Police catch drivers eating, exercising and watching films on M4
Behind-the-scenes footage has given an insight into an undercover operation on the M4 which saw dozens of drivers pulled over. Wiltshire Police carried out the operation on the M4 last month using an unmarked lorry, allowing them to get a vantage
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Swindon celebrities back calls to keep facilities at Oasis
Some famous names with links to Swindon have joined the fight to keep a Swindon venue which led to another very famous name. Comedian Ivo Graham, a staunch Swindon Town Football Club supporter who was born in the area, and Chris Kamara, a former
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Positivity for new darts store set to open soon in Swindon
News of a new dedicated darts store coming to Swindon has been met positively by members of the public. The Swindon Darts Hub is set to open on Cricklade Road in Gorse Hill at an as-yet unknown date. It is the brainchild of friends Hannah Ellis
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Serial thief who stole prosecco from Tesco given 'one last chance'
A shoplifter stole a case of prosecco from a Swindon supermarket. Corbyn Rothchild, of Affleck Close in Toothill, pleaded guilty to stealing £51 worth of prosecco from Tesco on January 6, 2024, and breaching a community order by failing to attend
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Residents given new time to wait for bin collection delays
An update has been provided on what has quickly become one of the town's most enduring issues - missed waste collections. A new waste collection system was introduced in November last year but since Christmas entire streets have found their rubbish
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Town centre pub reopens after complete refurbishment
A town centre pub has reopened after closing for 10 days to have a complete refurbishment. The Waiting Room, on Fleet Street, opened on Thursday, February 29 with a party to showcase the redecoration and to celebrate the pub’s sixth birthday.
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Swindon Town 1 Harrogate Town 1: as it happened
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DVLA warns drivers they could face £1,000 number plate fine following change
Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal as the new “24” vehicle registration number rolls out across UK roads. Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal or face a £1,000 fine, according
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Can I still use old first and second-class stamps? Royal Mail explains what to do
Royal Mail stamps with barcodes were brought into circulation back in 2022. They were introduced as part of a move to modernise the service and to allow enhanced security features, Royal Mail previously said. It also said barcodes would “enable
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Animal expert issues warning to pet owners over spaying and neutering
An animal expert has issued a warning to pet owners about the risks around spaying or neutering. Having your pet neutered can help prevent your pet from developing serious health issues in the future, like certain cancers or pyometra, a serious
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Will there be a minute's silence on the Covid National Day of Reflection 2024?
Marie Curie will be leading the fourth annual Day of Reflection across the UK this month as a way of remembering all the lives that were lost during the Covid pandemic. Most of us will have known someone who sadly died during this difficult time
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Martin Lewis on whether you should fix your energy or stay on Price Cap
From April, the energy regulator Ofgem confirmed the price of the average household energy bill will fall by £238. The £238 fall over the year equates to around £20 saved each month for the average household in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Car held together by STRING stopped by Wiltshire Police
Police officers stopped a driver in Wiltshire whose car was being held together by a piece of string. Wiltshire Police's roads policing unit was out patrolling the county when officers pulled over a dark-coloured Ford Fiesta and could not believe
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Disqualified driver jumped out of van in the middle of police chase
A disqualified driver went double the speed limit and left his vehicle during a police chase. Mitchell Malborn, of Over Bridge in Gloucester, appeared in Swindon Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The day before, officers on Homington Avenue in
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Community mourns as loved sandwich shop closes for final time
People have come to a beloved sandwich shop to take home their last baguette - and part of the shop. The Baguette Bar on Prospect Place closed permanently on Friday with emotional customers bidding farewell to staff and thanking them for 31 years
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Weather forecast for Wiltshire this weekend after snow hits county
The latest weather forecast for the coming days has been revealed after residents in parts of Wiltshire woke up to surprise snow on Saturday. An unexpected yellow weather warning for snow was issued by the Met Office on Saturday morning (March
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LIVE: Traffic warning as road closed amid snowfall in Wiltshire
3:12pm Roads begin to flood as snow melts Water levels are already on the rise as melting snow has caused potential
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DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April
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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Trendy bar near Swindon goes up for sale
A well-established bar, café and events venue just outside Swindon has gone up for sale. The freehold of The Cricklade Club in Cricklade has been put on the market with a guide price of £725,000. Known locally as ‘The Club’ this former social
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Swindon man assaulted 'over the top' police officer
A Swindon man admitted assaulting a police officer after an argument with his partner. Andrew Hester, of Oakwood Road in Eastleaze, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a breath sample to police when required and assault by beating of an emergency
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Cost of garden waste subscription to increase next month
The cost of having your garden waste collected by Swindon Borough Council will go up. And there are just less than three weeks left for householders to decide whether to renew their subscription. The annual cost of the service will rise from
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Residents reveal anger after dog walker 'doesn't pick up dog poo'
Residents have been left angered after finding dog poo on their doorstep, their front garden and the street almost every day. Residents have been faced with the disgusting affair for at least two months along Galsworthy Close in Liden. One
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Residents fearful as 'intimidating' signs put up near traveller site
Residents have reported living in fear after signs were erected on a street near a Traveller site. The signs, which appeared on Kingsdown Lane near Blunsdon last Saturday, have been placed on the roadside leading to a Traveller’s community which
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this week. EASTLEAZE: Dan Soare, of Longstock Court, has been sentenced for causing serious injury through careless driving. The 35-year-old indicated a plea of guilty to injuring
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Leaders In Their Field: The Best of Swindon Businesses
Now, more than ever, it's vital we support our local businesses to keep our community thriving. Below, we run through some of the best local businesses in Swindon for you to look out for. Gracie Swindon Book your free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class
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Swindon Council reveals number of pupils who got into first choice secondary school
Ninety-one per cent of pupils in Swindon have been offered a place at their first-choice secondary school for this September. This is an improvement on last year when 89 per cent of pupils received a place at their number one school choice.