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Major disruption at Cricklade as A419 crash blocks road
8:02pm Live travel maps are showing that traffic is now flowing as usual on the A419 and the incident appears to have
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Genesini makes temporary switch to National South title chasers
Swindon Town defender Brooklyn Genesini has joined National League South leaders Yeovil Town on loan. Genesini will join the Glovers for the remainder of the season in pursuit of more playing time, having only managed 26 minutes of League Two football
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Flooded Swindon roads 'could take days' to fix after traffic misery
Great Western Way and Mead Way in Swindon could remain closed - or partially so - for days after a burst water main. The roads were turned into lakes on Friday morning after a burst water pipe flooded the area and caused the roads to become unpassable
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Serious crash closes road near Swindon for hours
9:26am Our live coverage will end here. Our thoughts go out to the young woman's friends and family at this awful
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River rescue after man jumps in trying to flee police
A man has been taken to hospital after jumping into the River Avon in Chippenham in an attempt to escape police. Wiltshire Police officers attempted to pull over a vehicle in Chippenham on Friday afternoon (March 15) when the driver jumped out
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Town not far from Swindon named among best places to live
Cirencester has been named one of the best places to live in the Southwest by the Sunday Times. The Cotswold capital was praised for its 'stellar community spirit' and abundance of culture and sports facilities by the judges who determined what
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Gunning confesses to trying to cram players into his system
Gavin Gunning admitted that he felt like he must do a better job of fitting the Swindon Town players into a structure that suits them best. Swindon have played much of this season setting up in Michael Flynn’s preferred 3412 formation, a set-up
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Everything we know as flooding gridlocks traffic on busy Swindon roads
It has been a wet and frustrating day on the roads for motorists in West Swindon after a burst water main caused chaos. The problems started sometime in the early hours of Friday morning and by 7am, both Mead Way and Great Western Way had, according
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Why Swindon McDonald's was forced to close this morning
At least one Swindon McDonald’s was forced to shut this morning due to a technical issue. The branch in the town centre reported that it was forced to completely close for 30 minutes at 7am this morning. McDonald’s restaurants around the UK
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School 'shocked and saddened' by gang violence at home time
The headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic College in Swindon has spoken out after a 14-year-old pupil was violently attacked by a gang carrying weapons while leaving the school. The assault, which took place on Tuesday, March 12, happened just outside
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Best to worst times to do the supermarket shop
The best times to do your supermarket shop have been revealed as well as the 'golden times' to find discounts. Doing your weekly shopping can be stressful at the best of times from considering your budget to the tastes of the whole family.
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Vet issues important flea warning to all dog and cat owners
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for sings their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets
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7 ways to save money on NHS prescriptions and medication in England
As everyday life is becoming more and more expensive, looking for different ways to save money can be useful, especially when it comes to our health. NHS prescriptions increased by 30p in April 2023 for people in England, meaning the total price
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Freddie Flintoff set for return to TV screens following Top Gear horror crash
Former Top Gear host Freddie Flintoff is set to make a remarkable return to TV screens, according to new reports. The ex-England cricketer has taken a hiatus from television work after a devastating crash while filming Top Gear saw him hospitalised
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'Concern' for missing man with connections to Swindon area
Police are concerned for the wellbeing of a missing man. Oliver, 36, was reported missing from the Faringdon area, between Oxford and Swindon. He was last seen wearing black trainers, grey tracksuit bottoms and a thin long-sleeved shirt.
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McCann wary of Swindon's attacking talent
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has said that his side have to be wary of Swindon Town’s attacking options as they visit the County Ground. Town will be up against it this weekend, facing a Rovers side that have picked up the third most points
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Council gives latest on 'significant damage' as roads close due to flooding
In an update provided by Swindon Borough Council, it has been confirmed that the burst water main in West Swindon caused 'significant damage'. Both Great Western Way and Mead Way were closed by police in the early hours of Friday morning after
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Pictures show scale of flooding at Swindon roundabout causing traffic misery
Roads in West Swindon were closed after a burst water main flooded them, leaving them like 'rivers'. Both Great Western Way and Mead Way were off-limits to motorists on Friday morning after being closed by Wiltshire Police across a large area
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Environment Secretary will diversify farmers after listening to Jeremy Clarkson
Steve Barclay has announced his intentions to make it easier for farmers to diversify because of issues raised by Jeremy Clarkson. The Environment Secretary told MPs he is in “very advanced discussions” with Communities Secretary Michael Gove on
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Thames Water update on burst water main that turned Swindon roads into 'rivers'
Work is currently underway to fix a burst water main that flooded several major roads in West Swindon. The flooding started sometime during the early hours of Friday morning and left both Mead Way and Great Western Way looking like 'rivers'.
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Injury updates on Khan and McKirdy ahead of Doncaster
Gavin Gunning offered updates on the conditions of Harry McKirdy and Saidou Khan ahead of Swindon Town facing Doncaster Rovers this weekend. The home clash with Rovers will see the continued absence of McKirdy as he continues to recover from the
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McDonald's restaurant closures after major IT issues
McDonald's has been hit by a major IT outage which reportedly resulted in the closure of a number of restaurants and left customers unable to order food, including in the UK. Problems with IT and the McDonald's app have been reported worldwide,
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Lloyds Bank closing office in Swindon town centre today
A Lloyds Bank-owned office in Swindon is set to close. The office in 3 New Bridge Square is for the Embark Group, an investment platform and retirement solutions provider, which was acquired by the banking firm in 2022. It has continued to
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Driver caught going 30mph in fast lane of motorway 'in the cells'
A driver using fake ID was snared by police after being caught going just 30mph in the outside lane of the motorway. The motorist, behind the wheel of a black BMW, was spotted by Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit driving way under the national
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Traffic misery continues as flooding closes busy Swindon roads all day
9:46am Our coverage on this live blog has now ended. We have started a new live blog for the continuing fallout throughout
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'Persistent' beggar's town centre ban reinstated after council wins appeal
An order against a persistent and sometimes aggressive beggar in the town centre has been reinstated following a hearing at the Court of Appeal. Swindon Borough Council made the order against Daniel Abrook in April 2022, which banned him from begging
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Bid to build two houses on overgrown site turned down by planners
A small development of two houses on the very edge of Wanborough was refused planning permission despite some councillors’ efforts to give the applicant a chance to improve his proposal. And the support of the ward councillor, the qualified support
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Teacher at troubled school lifts the lid on mass brawls, drug-taking and knives
Edit: The teacher quoted in this article initially wanted to remain anonymous, but has now chosen to be identified. Regular violence, drug-taking and pupils carrying knives are among the problems faced by pupils and students at a Swindon secondary
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Guns, car and designer clothes seized in crackdown on drugs gangs
Police made 31 arrests and seized a host of weapons – including three firearms and a samurai sword – during a crackdown on drug crimes. From Monday, March 4, until Sunday, March 10, officers across Wiltshire took part in the seventh phase of Operation
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More than 1,200 drivers caught out by new M4 traffic camera in Wiltshire
More than 1,200 drivers in Wiltshire were caught out by a new traffic camera on the M4 in just one week. The new technology, which can be mounted to a vehicle or trailer and captures images that are processed by AI, is designed to detect motorists
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Much-loved landlord retires after 14 'incredible' years at pub
A much-loved landlord of a pub near Marlborough is due to retire after 14 years and increasing financial pressures. Alan Walters has held the lease at The Crown Inn, a Stonegate Group-owned pub in Aldbourne, for 14 years but is finally stepping
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Huge council housing scheme covering old WHSmith site gets thumbs up
The largest social housing programme in Swindon for 30 years has really excited members of Swindon Borough Council’s Labour cabinet. The member for housing Councillor Janine Howarth presented to her colleagues the masterplan for the regeneration