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Boy, 7, killed in serious crash that shut M4 for hours
Police have confirmed a seven-year-old boy has died following a serious crash on the M4. Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash between a Scania lorry and a VW Polo on the westbound carriageway of the motorway near Wiltshire, at around
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Gunning pleased with reaction from Town players during time off
Gavin Gunning said that he has been very pleased by the reaction of his Swindon Town squad in training during the last two weeks. Swindon were presented with a two-week gap between fixtures after their game against Walsall was moved due to international
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Plan to drop speedway requirement at stadium sees 'extraordinary meeting' called
A recent planning application for the Abbey Stadium has sparked a prompt response from the local parish council. St Andrews Parish Council has called an extraordinary meeting to discuss Gaming International's new application asking for the requirement
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Horror as fish are killed in 'deliberate and cruel act' at shop
Fish at an aquatic centre have died following a suspected 'deliberate act' of poisoning. A member of the public first raised the alarm when she stepped on a fish at World of Water, in Studley Grange Garden Centre, near Swindon. Staff then
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All you need to know about how to vote at this year's Swindon elections
Poll cards are being delivered around Swindon ahead of election day - here's all you need to know. The A5 cards will be sent to citizens who are registered to vote in the town, providing details of each person's nearest polling station as well
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£275,000 boost to help people in fuel poverty in Swindon
A Swindon organisation has received more than £275,000 to help support people in fuel poverty. The British Gas Energy Trust has given Citizens Advice Swindon the grant to help fund the organisation’s work assisting people with free and confidential
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First Iftar event hosted by Swindon council a big success
Council staff, councillors and members of the community met up at the Civic Offices to celebrate the multi-faith Iftar evening. The Iftar, also known as futoor (the Arabic word for breakfast), is the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan
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Car smashes into traffic lights on one of Swindon's busiest roads
Emergency services rushed to a busy Swindon road after a car smashed into a set of traffic lights. A white Mini Cooper crashed into the traffic lights at a crossing on Queens Drive shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, March 26. The driver is not
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Gavin Gunning on Notts County, injuries, and captaincy: as it happened
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UK hotels to see 'worst levels yet' of bed bugs in 2024 research shows
Over the last two years hotels in the UK have seen a 278% increase in the levels of bed bugs but 2024 is set to be the worst yet according to recent research. A bed bug outbreak in Paris made national headlines at the back end of 2023 after travellers
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Dog behaviourist reveals when and how often you should walk your dog this spring
A dog behaviourist has revealed when and how often you should be walking your four-legged friend. With spring officially here and the clocks going forward on Sunday, March 31, dog walkers can expect better weather and longer days. As a result
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Police close major road after medical emergency sees ambulance descend
A major road has been suddenly closed by police after a medical emergency. Wallingford Road in Wantage was shut down by Thames Valley Police Officers on Wednesday morning following the emergency incident. The extent or details of the medical
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Barclays apology after problems with payment systems and banking app
Barclays has apologised to customers after reports of issues with payment systems and its banking app which started late last night (March 26). The bank was made aware of the problems with payments into and out of some customer accounts in the
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Outrage over plans to build one of UK's biggest solar parks in Wiltshire countryside
Plans to build one of the country's biggest solar parks on picturesque countryside in Wiltshire have provoked uproar. Outraged residents, councillors and politicians are calling for the 2,000-acre Lime Down Solar Park project to be scrapped.
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Fury after 60-vehicle boy racer meet 'sounded like Grand Prix'
A 60-vehicle boy racer meet at industrial estate which 'sounded like a Grand Prix' has led to an urgent call for information. A large group of drivers in souped-up cars caused disruption by revving engines and doing wheel spins around the Love
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Swindon woman charged over pub attack on police
A Swindon woman has been charged after she allegedly attacked a police officer in a Wiltshire pub. Police were called to the Royal Oak in Salisbury at around 8pm on Saturday, March 23 following a reported "disturbance". Samantha Barnes, of
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'Phenomenal' response to plans for 'Dave day' tribute to Hairy Biker
The organisers of a national bike ride in memory of Dave Myers have spoken about the 'phenomenal' response to plans. Thousands of motorbike riders are set to travel from London to Barrow on June 8 to celebrate the life of the beloved TV chef and
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Van on fire after ‘serious crash’ off A419 in Swindon
A van burst into flames after crashing off the A419 this morning (March 27). The van hit either a tree or road sign around 9:30 am, with all emergency services attending and fire service putting out the blaze. The road was closed to southbound
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Swindon Harriers through to road relay national championships
Two young Swindon athletes won dominant golds along with the Swindon Harriers senior men qualifying for the national championships at the Midland Counties Road Relay championships. It was an excellent day for the Swindon Harriers at Sutton Park
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A419 closed after van crash as traffic queues
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Suspected drink driver arrested after double M4 crash causes rush-hour delays
A suspected drink driver has been arrested after two crashes on the M4 caused hold-ups on Wednesday morning. The problems started when a car crashed into the central reservation shortly after 8am between junctions 16 (Swindon) and 17 (Chippenham
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New research claims Stonehenge stones not transported from Wales
The bluestone monoliths incorporated into Stonehenge did not come from a “giant lost circle” at Waun Mawn in West Wales, according to a new research paper published in the academic journal The Holocene. Dr Brian John, a retired geography lecturer
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Swindon Town Women developing 'ruthless' edge needed to succeed
Swindon Town Women manager Richard Wood said that he believes his team are developing the ruthless edge they will need to achieve success. Town have had a great season as they sit third in the table, only behind the undefeated pair of Exeter City
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Fire service attend M4 three vehicle crash near Chippenham
The fire service attended a three vehicle crash on the M4 this morning. The crash between junctions 16 (Swindon) and 17 (Chippenham) is thought to have involved two cars and a van. One car was a BMW, and was sighted as heavily damaged beside
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M4 crash near Chippenham causes motorway standstill towards Swindon
12:52pm Ambulance statement A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust said: "We
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One dead and four injured in M4 crash that caused major disruption
One person died at the scene of a serious crash on the M4 on Tuesday, police have confirmed. In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police also said that four people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident on the
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Roadworks on major road cause heavy traffic in and out of Swindon
There are signs of heavy traffic affecting the A420 Faringdon Road north out of Swindon. There is also some disruption south coming towards the Town. The likely cause is planned roadworks by Oxfordshire County Council with temporary traffic
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Three-year football match ban for fan after violence at Swindon game
A football fan has been banned from being near any future matches for the next three years. Sam Ross, of Smith Street in Mansfield, has been sentenced for assault by beating. At Swindon Magistrates Court last week, the 36-year-old changed his
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Tributes to 'one-in-a-million' Swindon nurse who died abroad
Tributes have flooded in for former Swindon nurse Mandy Haigh who recently died from cancer. Mandy, 54, lived in the town before retiring to Cyprus with her partner Brian but was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer last year. Mandy wanted
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More police patrolling Swindon town centre in war on anti-social behaviour
A double-track approach to addressing anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre will see more police officers patrolling the streets. Swindon Borough Council will in turn have more officers devoted to the issue, who will be working closely with
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court this month. NORTH SWINDON: Two defendants from the same address in Wolverhampton have been sentenced for the same crime. Raul-Marius Dobrescu, 19, and Stefania Pirvulescu, 34, each
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New Swindon cafe in unusual location promises 'affordable prices'
A new cafe is opening in Swindon inside an unusual location. Following construction work at Beechcroft Library, Stratton St Margaret Parish Council has announced that a new business called Brew Book will be taking up residence at the community
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Three shoplifters caught as police visit Swindon town centre
Three shoplifters were snared by police during a crackdown in the town centre. Wiltshire Police visited the shopping district on Saturday, March 23, and spoke to 73 businesses as part of a Safer Business Action (SaBA) day, with the aim to support
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Council's 'shameful' decision to scrap taxi vouchers for disabled and elderly
A decision to scrap taxi vouchers for the disabled and elderly has been defended by Swindon Borough Council. In March, locals who rely on the transport scheme started receiving letters telling them that the £80 worth of taxi vouchers they used
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Warning sent to 4 million British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus smart meter customers
It has been reported that the number of faulty smart meters in the United Kingdom has risen by over a million. Since the figures came to light, millions of British Gas, OVO, Octopus, and EDF smart meter energy customers have been warned to take