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End of an Era: Demolition begins at Honda factory
It was big enough, and important enough, to be signposted from the A419. But within months, or even weeks, it will be rubble, and soon the Honda site will be totally cleared. Huge excavators are already tearing down sections of the massive
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Timescale for completion of Panattoni Park project revealed by bosses
Work on the first of 11 industrial or warehouse units to be built during the redevelopment of the Honda site in South Marston should start later this year. And when the entire site is completed - which bosses expect to be in five years' time -
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Teen arrested after late night assault in town centre
Police have arrested a suspect while investigating an assault in Swindon. The incident reportedly happened on Gladstone Street in the town centre at approximately 10.20pm on Thursday, February 22. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers
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£900m investment on Honda site 'one of the largest in the south'
Rishi Sunak has labelled the redevelopment of Swindon’s former Honda plant as a “fantastic” scheme that will create thousands of jobs. The Japanese carmaker closed its Swindon factory in 2021, causing 3,500 job losses. But on Monday, March
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Pensioner nearly jailed after wanting to do something nice for his wife
A pensioner with an "appalling driving record" has lost his licence for five years after going out for lunch with his wife whilst banned from the roads. Richard Pearce, of The Planks in Old Town, pleaded guilty to one charge of driving while disqualified
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Swindon struggling with 'Sunday morning' County Ground pitch
Gavin Gunning and Charlie Austin both confessed that Swindon Town are struggling with the state of the County Ground pitch this season. Swindon delivered a sluggish performance in a 1-1 draw with Harrogate Town on Saturday, on a playing surface
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PM Rishi Sunak says this is to blame for 'decline' of Swindon town centre
Rishi Sunak claims the rise in online shopping has posed a significant challenge for Swindon town centre. Speaking to the Adver at the former Honda factory in Swindon, the Prime Minister weighed in on the state of the town centre, which has come
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Twins open highly anticipated restaurant at retail park
A much-anticipated new restaurant has opened at Greenbridge Retail Park. Scott Jacobs welcomed customers into The Ridge East on Monday afternoon after hosting preview events over the weekend. The former home of Frankie and Benny's has been
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Man given prison warning despite stalking acquittal
A Swindon man accused of stalking a Cotswolds woman has been cleared by a judge after the alleged victim was declared not medically fit to testify to a jury. Despite his acquittal at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday (March 1), however, Ross Faulkner
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'Lane hog' van delays police responding to emergency on M4
Wiltshire Police have promised prosecution after being held up on the way to an emergency by a "lane-hogging" van. Officers from the force's Roads Policing Unit took to social media after the red van "remained exclusively in lane three" on the
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Swindon under-18s hoping to 'go down in history' with Youth Cup win
George Alston said that he feels that this Swindon Town under-18s group can go down in history as they prepare to face Bristol City in the FA Youth Cup. Swindon are on the verge of a feat that only one side in the club’s history have managed by
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Rishi Sunak says economy 'on the right track' during Swindon visit
Rishi Sunak claimed the UK economy is getting “on the right track” as he visited the former Honda factory in Swindon. The Japanese car giant’s Swindon plant shut in 2021, with the loss of thousands of jobs, and the site was sold to developer Panattoni
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Austin coy on Town future beyond this season
Charlie Austin was not giving anything away when discussing his future with Swindon Town beyond the end of the current season. Austin made his hotly awaited return to Swindon after 12 years away in January 2023, netting nine goals in 20 appearances
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Swindon Town owner fined by the EFL over share transfer
Swindon Town owner Clem Morfuni has been fined by the EFL over his failure to disclose the transfer of shares in the club. The independent disciplinary committee have decided to fine Morfuni £10,000 for the breach of EFL regulations, but no direct
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visiting Swindon today
Rishi Sunak is visiting Swindon today. The Prime Minister visited the old Honda factory on Monday morning, where he spoke to reporters. It comes ahead of the demolition of the site this afternoon ahead of its renovation into warehouses.
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Swindon defender suffers season-ending hip injury
Swindon Town defender Harrison Minturn will miss the remainder of the season due to a hip injury. The 20-year-old has become a core part of the squad this season, making 20 appearances including 14 starts, with injuries to other players seeing
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Dr Michael Mosley recommends this one morning trick that speeds up weight loss
Dr Michael Mosley has weighed in on checking your phone in the morning and guess what, you should do it before anything else. The health guru also recommended changing a setting on your phone which could help you lose weight. The renowned creator
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Traffic builds on busy roundabout as police shut lanes
10:07am The road has now been cleared. The broken down car has been moved to the side of the road.
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Council wants 'urgent' action after road marking misspelt
Swindon Borough Council are seeking urgent action after road markings were misspelt. The parking space at a vehicle charging point on William Street was labelled as being for ‘eletric vehicles’ only. Although the charging point was originally
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Swindon MP Buckland launches review of autism and employment
“If you make the door wide enough more people will be able to get in, and some of those people will be autistic or neurodiverse in other ways.” What South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland calls “inclusion by design” would help to see more people
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Latest Swindon Speedway update could have big ramifications for the future
The Swindon Advertiser understands that the promotional license to operate Speedway in Swindon has reverted back to the national governing body. To operate and run a speedway team in the UK you need a promotional license granted by the national
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Pair travelled to Swindon for £1,300 stealing spree at Designer Outlet
Two criminals went on a shoplifting spree of clothes and products worth over £1,300 in the Swindon Designer Outlet. Dylan Dinan and Lisa Connors, both of Aster Close in Twigworth in Gloucester, admitted to four charges each of theft from a shop
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Swindon food charity: 'People so in need they are carrying it off the lorries'
A Swindon food distribution charity has reported a huge increase in demand for its services. Swindon Scrapstore acts as a food distribution centre, collecting food from supermarkets and packaging and sending it to foodbanks. However, Olivia
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New images show the progress being made at Fleming Way
New photos show the latest progress on the transformation of Fleming Way. The town centre road is being lowered to the level of the old underpass near The Parade and given a new layout which will turn it into a hub for bus services. These images
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Burger takeaway and restaurant opens inside Swindon pub
A new burger takeaway and restaurant has opened up inside a Swindon pub. Dirty Burgerz is a brand-new burger spot that offers takeaway, delivery and an option to eat inside of the Jovial Monk in Blunsdon St Andrew in North Swindon. As the name