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Swindon showed 'no apetite to be a successful team' - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town showed "no desire" to perform at an acceptable level during their 2-1 defeat to Accrington Stanley. Aaron Drinan scored for the second consecutive game to give Swindon the lead two minutes after the restart
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Late screamer sinks lethargic Swindon
Swindon Town once again failed to excite their home crowd as they were defeated 2-1 on their home turf against Accrington Stanley. The opening 45 minutes was largely devoid of excitement as Swindon controlled the flow of the game but without creating
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A419 traffic: Lane closed due to crash in Swindon
8:33pm Traffic has now eased and the incident appears to have cleared. Wiltshire Police have been contacted for more information
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Two hospitalised after major crash closed A346 for six hours
Two people have been left hospitalised after a crash on the A346 at Ogbourne St George closed the road between Swindon and Marlborough for over six hours. The crash, which took place just before 11am on Tuesday, March 12, was originally reported
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Swindon Town 1 Accrington Stanley 2: as it happened
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Swindon primary school mourns sudden death of teacher
A primary school in Swindon has announced the sudden death of one of its teachers. East Wichel Primary School announced on Monday, March 11 that the school would be closed to all children and staff due to 'sad unforeseen circumstances'. A spokesperson
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Swindon Town fan Daisy May Cooper 'pregnant with third child'
Daisy May Cooper, famous for appearing in the This Country series, is reportedly pregnant with her third child following a whirlwind Hinge romance. Daisy, who already has two children aged five and three with her ex-husband Will Weston, has long
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Police helicopter called out after pedestrian pinned against fence by van
A crash involving a van and a pedestrian in a village close to Swindon left one man pinned against a fence by a vehicle. Wiltshire Police were first called to the scene of the incident on Hailey Road, Aldbourne, at 12.50pm on Sunday, March 10,
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High-value cars stolen in spate of Swindon keyless car thefts
Owners of keyless cars have been issued with a warning after five high-value cars, including BMWs and Mercedes, were stolen from Swindon in the same week. The cars, which all operate without keys, have been the victim of a national theft problem
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Swindon and Wiltshire Pride wins 'special' award after huge event
Swindon and Wiltshire Pride has been recognised with a “special” award after thousands of people came together for last year’s celebration. The group was named Community Group of the Year at the Wiltshire Life Awards on Friday, March 8, after celebrating
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Plans to improve town centre experience revealed
Community events, signage and vacant units were among items raised at a meeting which discussed the future of Malmesbury's town centre. Business owners and town councillors gathered at Malmesbury Town Hall to think about different ways to improve
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New Mini Cooper joins production line at Swindon factory
Production of the fifth-generation Mini Cooper has got underway at the company’s Swindon and Oxford car plants. The first complete car rolled off the production line on March 11, with workers joined by the head of Mini, Stefanie Wurst, for a special
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Policy on SEND travel assistance to be decided by cabinet
Children with special educational needs or disabilities which do not prevent them doing so will be expected to walk up to three miles to school before receiving travel funding from Swindon Borough Council. And special medical assistance will only
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Pint of Guinness in Swindon cheaper than almost anywhere else in the UK
Swindon has been found to offer one of the cheapest pints of Guinness in the UK ahead of St Patrick's Day. Hailed as Ireland's most iconic drink, hundreds of pubs across the UK will be offering Guinness on March 17, 2024, otherwise known as St
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BBC One’s The Repair Shop is on the lookout for special items - how to apply
Jay Blades and the experts from BBC One’s The Repair Shop are on the lookout for special items to restore to their former glory. The team is returning to the barn to film a new series of the much-loved programme and you can play a part. Since
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Why is Loose Women not on TV this week? See ITV's 4-day schedule change
ITV viewers may have noticed Loose Women has been pulled from its usual 12.30pm slot today (March 12). In fact, the panel show will not air for the rest of the week due to a major horse racing event. Cheltenham Festival begins today and will
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Fair Game reveal plans for review of Town accounts
Fair Game have said that they plan to release their review of Swindon Town’s accounts in April to give fans a detailed picture of the club’s financial situation. Swindon filed their accounts for the previous financial year on March 5, detailing
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Major crash between Swindon and Marlborough closes A346
5:17pm Road reopened Live traffic maps show that the A346 has now reopened to the public.
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Khan discusses balancing Ramadan with professional football
Saidou Khan has praised everyone at Swindon Town for their help with him mixing playing for the club and observing Ramadan. The 28-year-old played last season during the month of fasting and will do so once again this season, with Ramadan having
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Food labels on British products set to change to ‘help customers’ under new plans
Food labels are set to be made clearer to help customers buy “high quality” British food under new plans unveiled by the government. A consultation, first announced at the Oxford Farming Conference in January (which runs until May 7), will consider
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Swindon waiting on the fitness of winger ahead of Accrington
Swindon Town will be waiting on the fitness of Sean McGurk ahead of their League Two clash with Accrington Stanley on Tuesday evening. The 20-year-old who joined from Leeds United on the final day of the January transfer window has impressed during
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Rat-infested butcher with smell of urine behind meat counter ordered to stay shut
A butcher with rotten food in its fridges and rat nests under the meat counter has been ordered to stay shut. Kenya Halal Butchers, of 26 Bridge Street, was given a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order on Friday, March 8, after council officers
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M4 Cheltenham traffic updates on first day of festival
8:44am Traffic remains slow both ways. Speed restriction of 50 mph due to construction on M4 between junction 13 and
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Retired nurse died after fall on Great Western Hospital ward
A retired nurse died after falling over while on a Swindon hospital ward. Letitia Kerry, 86, from Penarth in Wales, had visited A&E on February 24, 2023, after her daughter found her in a confused and uncomfortable state at her Covingham home
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Shocked vets find 'under the weather' dog had actually eaten 133 COINS
A Swindon vet was left bewildered after discovering the bizarre cause of a dog's illness. Charlie was taken to Thameswood Vets by his concerned owners because he seemed under the weather. They were told the 13-year-old pooch had stopped passing
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Video of frightening near-miss at major Swindon roundabout emerges
The video of a near-miss at one of Swindon's busiest roundabouts has been shared by a worried driving instructor. Steve Nichols of Great Western Driving Academy Ltd sent dashcam footage of an incident at Mannington showing his car being cut up
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Block of flats in town centre approved for site of shop demolition
The demolition of a run-down shop in a shabby part of the town centre has been approved. And in its place, an unknown developer will be able to put up a three-storey block of flats. The applicant behind the scheme to knock down 29 John Street
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Landlord's heartfelt goodbye to locals in emotional departure announcement
The landlord of a popular pub has issued an emotional goodbye to his locals after confirming he is stepping down. Graham Worrallo, of the White Hart on Wroughton High Street, has said that March 16 will be his last full weekend and expressed sadness