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Delays continue as National Highways give update on M4 crash
National Highways has confirmed the M4 has reopened after a serious crash caused hours of traffic chaos. The motorway was closed in both directions for several hours on Tuesday, March 26, while Avon and Somerset Police dealt with an incident between
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Multiple fish die at Swindon aquatics centre after 'deliberate act'
Staff at a Swindon aquatics centre have been left shocked by the death of multiple fish after an alleged “deliberate act”. On Saturday, March 23, customers at World of Water, at Studley Grange Garden Centre, reported some fish appeared to be in
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Diversion route in full as M4 closure causes huge queues at rush hour
National Highways has warned motorists to expect delays on the M4 with one carriageway still closed following a serious crash. The M4 was shut in both directions between junction 18 near Bath and junction 19 at Bristol shortly before 2pm on Tuesday
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Fate of Papa Johns in Wiltshire revealed as pizza chain shuts UK branches
Papa Johns has revealed it will close 43 pizza restaurants across the UK in the next two months. The takeaway chain has decided to shut a number of ‘underperforming’ restaurants that are ‘no longer financially viable’ by mid-May There are
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Bid to drop speedway requirement at Abbey Stadium prompts council response
An update on the Abbey Stadium has been issued by Swindon Borough Council. Recently a planning application was made by DPP Planning asking to remove the requirement for the site on Lady Lane to be used for speedway and greyhound racing, prompting
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Swindon B&Q drivers go on strike over pay dispute
B&Q lorry drivers have gone on strike for two days as part of a pay dispute with their bosses. More than 90 members of the transport team responsible for sending stock to stores around the country walked out on Sunday afternoon to highlight
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Exact date it's 'safe' to turn your heating off revealed
The exact date to turn your heating off ahead of spring and summer has been revealed by a team of experts - and it's this week. We've all been embroiled in that never-ending debate - when should you turn the heating on (and when should you switch
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When is the new Kate Garraway documentary on TV? See when to watch
A new documentary showing the final few months of Kate Garraway's husband - Derek Draper's life is set to air on ITV on Tuesday (March 26). Draper died at the age of 56 in January after an lengthy battle with long covid. Garraway, who is a
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Heavy traffic as M4 closed in both directions after serious crash
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Woman accused of causing Harry Parker's death in court for first time
A woman accused of causing the death of Swindon teenager Harry Parker has pleaded not guilty at her first court appearance. The 14-year-old teen died from injuries after being hit by a car outside his school, Nova Hreod Academy. Ivy Mwangi,
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New airline announced at Bournemouth Airport flying to 16 destinations
Package holiday operator and airline Jet2 has announced it to start flying from Bournemouth Airport next year - in a move that will create 100 new jobs. The low-cost airline will fly Bournemouth Airport passengers to 16 destinations from April
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More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3,000
More than 27,000 healthcare workers are set to receive two one-off payments worth up to £3,000, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has revealed. The two payments will be worth at least £1,665 and recognises "the vital role of healthcare
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UK drivers warned over Easter weekend travel as 14 million getaways planned
UK drivers are being warned to expect long delays this Easter, as more than 14 million getaway trips are said to be taking place across the first bank holiday weekend of the year. The RAC said journeys on some popular routes could take twice as
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Supermarket opening hours this weekend as stores set to close
Many UK supermarkets have warned customers of store closures over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger than 280 square metres are forced to close on Easter Sunday. Most shops will remain
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NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse
A mother whose son was sexually abused by a family friend has praised an NSPCC programme that helped him talk about the abuse. Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand
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Swindon Town receive special award from the EFL
The EFL has recognised the efforts of the Swindon Town FC Community Foundation. The charitable arm scooped the Community Club of the Season accolade for League Two at this year's EFL awards. This success has built on previously being awarded
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Missing boy last seen in school uniform could be in Swindon
A search is underway for a missing 14-year-old boy. Miles Bailey, from Faringdon, Oxfordshire, was last seen at 3.30pm on March 25. Thames Valley Police has now instigated a public appeal for information on his whereabouts with a spokesperson
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Money trouble, decline, and a pheasant: The story behind The Beamish Line
In the entire history of Swindon Town Football Club, no side to date has ever finished lower than 17th place in the fourth tier, which they managed in 1983/84, the season now known as “The Beamish Line”. Much like Sheffield United doing their best
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Met Office predicts 'unsettled' Easter weekend in Swindon amid snow rumours
Wiltshire looks set to have a pretty miserable Easter weekend as the Met Office predict an unsettled few days. The UK's national weather service issued a yellow weather for Scotland - but not for England or Wales. BBC Weather, however, has
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Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined
Drivers have been urged to make one simple check before heading out for the Bank Holiday long weekend. If you are heading out on a staycation or you're treating the kids to an Easter day out rolling eggs, there is nothing less relaxing than being
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Defendant who punched victim in Swindon shop argues with magistrate
A Swindon man convicted of assault by beating argued with magistrates after receiving his punishment. Edwin Upton, of Brookdene in Haydon Wick, pleaded not guilty to hitting a man in the Swindon Artist's Forum shop on October 27, 2023. On Monday
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Update on completion date for Swindon's new multi-million pound sports hub
The new Moredon Sporting Hub is nearing completion. Over the coming weeks, the finishing touches will be made to the new pavilion and the multi-sport facility will be handed over to Central Swindon North Parish Council for fit-out. Work will
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Criminal who raided Swindon sports shop rammed police cars in 100mph motorway chase
A car thief who led a raid on a shop in Swindon rammed two police cars during a 100mph motorway chase as he tried to make his getaway. Jonathan Walsh took a friend’s car from his home in Cornwall and drove it 175 miles to Swindon where he and two
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Rare Rolex money couldn't buy goes under the hammer in Wiltshire
A military Rolex watch so rare that money couldn't buy it is now going under the hammer in Wiltshire for thousands of pounds. The rare Rolex 'Attack Force' watch was commissioned in 2014 as part of a collection to commemorate UK Apache operations
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Prolific shoplifter who stole meat and washing tablets back behind bars
A prolific shoplifter owing more than £1,000 in unpaid fines has been sent back to jail. Mark Stiggers admitted to four fresh counts of theft from the Cavendish Square, Groundwell Road, and Whitbourne Avenue Co-ops to add to his 67 previous convictions
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Argos customer 'made to feel silly' by staff over refund
An Argos customer criticised the Swindon store for refusing to let him return his headphones for a refund. Paul Archer bought a £60 pair of Pioneer DJ HDJ-Cue 1 wireless headphones earlier this year and returned to the store inside Sainsbury’s
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National Highways gives update on long-running M4 roadworks causing delays
Roadworks that have caused traffic woe for motorists on a busy part of the M4 are set to finish soon. National Highways has confirmed that the safety improvement scheme that has been ongoing for the past 14 months on a six-mile section of motorway