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Police incident: Traffic builds near Dockle Farmhouse pub as BMW stopped
5:56pm Traffic in the area has now completely cleared on Swindon Road, Bridge End Road and Drake's Way. We are currently
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Gunning keen that Swindon finish above Beamish Line
Gavin Gunning said that his Swindon Town team will be out to avoid being tarred by having the club’s lowest-ever league finish. With nine games left to play in League Two, Swindon presently sit 18th in the table, having picked up 44 points so far
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Mum of man killed by single punch on night out urges people to 'walk away'
Warnings of the fatal dangers of a single punch have been issued by the police and the mum of a man killed on a night out in Wiltshire. The new Walk Away campaign encourages people to think twice before getting into a fight that could leave them
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Police re-appeal after M4 crash killed passenger and left two fighting for life
Wiltshire Police has re-appealed for information following a fatal crash on the M4. The crash took place on the M4 westbound between junctions 15 and 16 at around 11.50am on Saturday, March 9. A Volvo S40 left the carriageway and collided
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Why McDonald's has revealed it will be making these changes to iconic menu items
McDonald's has revealed it is changing the way it “cooks and prepares” some of its classic menu items ahead of its 50th anniversary later this year. The beloved fan favourites Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese and its classic Cheeseburger variations
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Vehicle owners in Swindon given urgent advice as spate of break-ins continues
A huge number of vehicle break-ins in Swindon have caused police to issue an official warning to residents. In February, Wiltshire Police first warned locals in the town centre and Broadgreen areas after several cars, particularly taxis, were reported
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Injury setback sees Swindon defender 'likely' to miss rest of the season
Swindon Town defender Tom Clayton is likely to miss the remainder of the season following a setback in his recovery from injury. Clayton has had his season massively curtailed by a thigh injury that he suffered during a pre-season friendly against
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Latest on plans for new speedway stadium after Swindon licence revoked
Plans to bring speedway back to Swindon at a new venue near the town are still very much in place despite a recent licensing development, it has been confirmed. The Advertiser recently reported that the Terry Russell-owned company that has run
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Number of masked youths 'hanging around' in Swindon sparks OCG fears
Police have revealed they are targeting organised crime groups “exploiting” young people in Swindon amid concerns about anti-social behaviour. During an online question and answer session with officers from the Swindon Neighbourhood Teams, some
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Recovery truck carrying broken-down Royal Mail van stopped by police
Royal Mail customers in Wiltshire may have noticed a delay in priority deliveries after a broken-down post van was picked up by a recovery truck and then stopped by police. The Roads Policing Unit were out patrolling in the county on Thursday,
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Are Instagram and Facebook down? Users report issues with log in, app and website
Users have reported problems with Meta-owned Instagram and Facebook this afternoon (March 11) with many unable to use their social media accounts. On DownDetector, there were 2,586 Instagram reports as of 12.54pm - 89% of those recorded said they
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Mum who died days after being hit by car named in fundraising tribute
A fundraiser has been launched for the funeral of a well-loved member of the Swindon Parks community who died unexpectedly. Kelly Nixon, 36, was hit by a car as a pedestrian on February 22 and taken to hospital for treatment of injuries and was
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Delays likely as A419 to close to all traffic in Swindon
A major A-road near Swindon is scheduled to close to all traffic, causing delays for drivers. The northbound carriageway of the A419 will shut to motorists for one night on Thursday, March 14 while National Highways carries out roadworks in the
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Gavin Gunning on Accrington, injuries, and control: as it happened
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Greggs gives update on long-awaited new restaurant in Swindon
A new Greggs is expected to open in Swindon soon despite a long delay from its original announcement. The popular purveyor of hot baked goods is setting up a site in West Swindon near the Asda superstore. The chain first confirmed its plans
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Drinan says Town can take confidence from competing with top sides
Aaron Drinan said that Swindon Town must take confidence from having been able to go toe to toe with some of League Two’s best. In the last two weeks, Town have twice gone away to a side top of the table at the start of play and were able to earn
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Controversial plan for another HMO in Old Town set for decision
A proposal to convert a house containing offices into a student-style shared house of multiple occupation is recommended for approval by members of Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee this week. But that outcome would upset more than two
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The big changes to Swindon's bank buildings through the years
Banks are less of a common sight on Swindon's streets than they used to be, The Lloyds on Swindon's High Street in Old Town is still going strong but several have shut their doors for good during the last few decades. Barclays used to occupy
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Where to find the cheapest fuel prices in Swindon this week
The cheapest place to get petrol in Swindon has been revealed - and local prices have stayed steady this week. Nationally, the average price of petrol is still 145p in the UK, the same as last week while diesel is up nearly 1p at 153.2p. According
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Kensington Palace remains silent on Kate Middleton’s ‘edited’ Mother’s Day photo
Kensington Palace has remained silent over claims the Princess of Wales’ Mother’s Day photo was "manipulated". It was the first official photo of Kate Middleton that has been released since she underwent abdominal surgery in January this year at
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BBC Gladiators viewers all have the same complaint over familiar contestant
BBC viewers all seemed to have the same complaint over tonight's Gladiators semi-final. Viewers were initially surprised to see semi-final contestant Dev appear at host Bradley Walsh's side without wearing a tracksuit. He then said: "I picked
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National Trust addresses 'chaotic' parking gridlock at popular property
"Chaotic" parking outside a popular National Trust property is stopping residents from exiting or entering their homes as roads become "gridlocked". A resident has spoken out over the "irritating" parking situation when the weather is wet and parking
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'Town must escape losing mindset' - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town will need to shake off their losing mindset if they are to make real improvements. Swindon fell to their third defeat of the Gunning era against league leaders Mansfield Town on Saturday, conceding three goals
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What the council is doing to bring Swindon's empty homes back into use
Houses left empty for a long time - or abandoned altogether - can become a real problem for a neighbourhood. They can become the focus for vandalism and anti-social behaviour, rats and other vermin can move in and even the wild plants that colonise
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Successful Swindon brewery planning move to bigger premises
A Swindon craft brewery is doing so well it needs new and larger premises. And the move will allow it to create a new drinking space for beer lovers. The Hop Kettle Brewery operates from a unit in Hawksworth Industrial Estate in the North Star
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Fast food ads at Swindon bus stops could be banned
Adverts for fast food and fizzy drinks could be banned at bus stops in Swindon A policy which would stop businesses advertising high sugar, high fat and high salt-content food and drink at shelters across the town will be put to the ruling cabinet
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Swindon care provider putting dementia sufferers 'at risk of harm'
A Swindon homecare service has been labelled unsafe in a damning report by the health watchdog. Care 24/7 Solutions Limited, based at The Shaftesbury Centre in Percy Street, has been rated 'requires improvement' by the Care Quality Commission.
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Cakery owner shares excitement ahead of High Street opening
A new cakery is set to open its doors this month, with its owner hoping it will become a staple of Highworth. Chloe’s Cakery has announced it will launch at 9am on March 23 in the town's High Street. Owner Chloe Hayward said: “I see myself
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Pensioner made to wait for hours in pain thought ambulance 'would never come'
A pensioner waited in agony for more than four hours before an ambulance arrived at her Stratton home. Barbara James’ hip popped out when she fell at around 10.30pm on one recent evening. Homeline arrived half an hour later but were afraid to move