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Police rush to property after man found dead
Police officers rushed to a property close to the Swindon border after the discovery of a man's body. Officers from Thames Valley Police were alerted at 12.30pm on Monday, March 11, after the body of a man was found in Meadow Bank in Faringdon.
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What comes next for Swindon after sorry Stanley showing?
For probably the 400th time this season, last night was a breaking point for me as Swindon Town took another spin around the drain. A team as disaffected as the threadbare crowd that turned out to watch witnessed 78 Accrington Stanley supporters
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Dave Myers tribute - Penultimate episode of Hairy Bikers has viewers in tears
The latest episode of The Hairy Bikers paid tribute to host Dave Myers which left fans in floods of tears. The TV chef, who found fame alongside his friend Si King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died last Wednesday after being treated
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Council reveals how it brought empty house back into use
Bringing empty homes in the borough back into use is a priority for Swindon Borough Council for a number of reasons. There is a shortage of housing in the town and empty homes can be a focus for crime and anti-social behaviour or vermin. The
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Tributes to 'much-loved' primary school teacher who died suddenly
The headteacher of East Wichel Primary School has paid tribute to a much-loved teacher who has died unexpectedly. East Wichel Primary School announced on Monday, March 11 that the school would be closed to all children and staff due to 'sad unforeseen
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All you need to know as line-up revealed for iconic Swindon venue this summer
A summer of events has been announced at the iconic Town Gardens Bowl in Old Town. Events have been held at the outdoor venue for the last few years, with this year’s schedule including comedy, theatre and music. Councillors have previously
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Defibrillator installed at Co-op thanks to community effort
A lifesaving piece of equipment has been installed at a Swindon Co-op. Members of the public and staff at the Your Co-op food store in Abbey Farm raised £2,300 for Community Heartbeat Trust to install a life-saving defibrillator. Local charity
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Police on scene of Swindon town centre incident
4:31pm 'SECOND INCIDENT' Locals who live near and pass by the Leonardo Hotel regularly are reporting that this is
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Swindon runners put in strong showing at Inter Counties Cross Country
Swindon runners representing Wiltshire put on a series of impressive performances at the Inter Counties Cross Country Championships. The event taking place in Nottingham saw some of the fastest cross-country runners from across the country competing
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know
A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on
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Gunning lays down gauntlet to Town players after defeat
Gavin Gunning laid down the gauntlet to the current members of the Swindon Town squad to prove that they should still be part of the squad once next season arrives. Swindon presently have 20 players in their 27-man squad who are not guaranteed
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Trains from Swindon cancelled after death on railway line
Swindon trains running to and from Cheltenham Festival have been cancelled after a person has died on the railway line. Emergency services were called to the tracks near Gloucester Railway Station just before 7am on Wednesday morning (March 13)
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Hundreds expected at mass trespass in park this weekend
A mass trespass protest is being held at Cirencester Park this weekend as controversial entry passes take effect. At present the Grade I listed park owned by the Bathurst Estate is free to enter and is hugely popular with families, joggers and
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Royal Wootton Bassett handed award from England Rugby
Royal Wootton Bassett RFC have been named by England Rugby as one of their Grassroots Teams of the Month for February. Bassett scored 145 points as they won all three games that they played during the month as they stormed away in the league that
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Review: A bold new take on Jesus Christ Superstar was packed full of heavenly voices
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is currently touring with a brand-new production, and it is quite the spectacle. I took a trip down the M4 to the Bristol Hippodrome to see the musical retelling of the last week of Jesus' life as told
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Swindon players assessed after poor defeat to Accrington
Swindon Town turned in a sorry performance as they were limply beaten 2-1 by an out-of-form Accrington Stanley in League Two. Aaron Drinan put Swindon into the lead two minutes into the second half, but Jack Nolan dispatched from the penalty spot
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The worst and best bus operators in England have been revealed - do you agree?
England’s worst bus operator has been revealed, according to a new survey. Arriva in West Yorkshire which serves in towns and cities such as Leeds and Wakefield was ranked as the worst bus operator in the country. It comes as just 66% of passengers
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Has Cheltenham Festival 2024 been cancelled? Race abandoned and trains delayed
A Cheltenham Festival race has been abandoned and trains to the event were delayed earlier today due to an incident. The Cross Country Chase scheduled at today's meeting has been cancelled and will not be run at this year's meeting. The Jockey
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Rail delays: emergency services attend incident between Gloucester and Swindon
12:48pm Full statement following death For the full statement from the British Transport Police, you can read out
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A3102 crash partially blocks road causing slow traffic
9:56am Our internal traffic alert system is no longer identifying disruption at this site. The AA are no longer alerting
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Amazon delivery driver chucks package in 'disgusting service'
Amazon has been accused of 'disgusting service' after a delivery worker was caught throwing a package on a Swindon customer's front path. Paul Chambers was so shocked by what he saw that he made a post online sharing a video of the incident.
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New fashion shop opens at Swindon’s Designer Outlet
A new dedicated clothing shop for plus-size women has opened at the Swindon McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Chesca opened on Saturday, March 9, and still features the tell-tale red carpet that welcomes any new shop in the outlet. The shop aims
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57 new houses planned for cleared site next to old Honda plant
More houses could be built on a former industrial site on the edge of the old Honda site which is being redeveloped into a huge warehouse and industrial complex. Developer Hartwell PLC has put in an application to Swindon Borough Council planners
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier this month. MOTORWAY: Zenon Voyiatzis, of Highgate West Hill in Camden, London, has been sentenced for speeding. The 52-year-old changed his plea from not guilty to guilty
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Highly-rated pub and restaurant near Swindon announces closure
A pub in Shrivenham has said that it will be closing next month with an emotional message released on its social media. Staff at The Crown, in High Street, have said that they will be permanently closed in just several weeks. The pub describes
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Building in 'critical situation' as £30,000 needed to fix leaky roof
A local church has been left in a 'critical situation' after the need for major repairs to its roof was discovered. St Paul's Church and community centre in Covingham is now facing potential costs of £30,000 to resolve the matter. The urgent
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These are 7 car warning noises that need 'immediate action' (or risk a fine)
A team of experts has shared seven car warning noises that require you to take 'immediate action'. Drivers are being urged not to ignore unusual noises from their vehicles or put off repairs that could end up costing them even more. From speaking
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Serial Swindon shoplifter under curfew after latest spree
A serial shoplifter has been sentenced after taking a haul worth hundreds of pounds. Terri Spellman, of Moredon Park, pleaded guilty to nine counts of theft from a shop at Swindon Magistrates Court on March 7. The 33-year-old stole food worth