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Tornado warning issued for Swindon and Wiltshire TODAY
A tornado warning has been issued for Swindon and Wiltshire. The warning was issued by the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) and affects parts of the South, South West and Midlands. It warns of hazards as the region is battered
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Water falls from 'leaking roof' in Designer Outlet as shoppers watch on
Shoppers have spotted large pools of water forming in the Swindon Designer Outlet after the roof started leaking. Showers of water were videoed falling from the ceiling in the outlet, outside the sole trader shoe store, at around 4pm on Thursday
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Swindon appoint ex-West Brom man as assistant head coach
Swindon Town have announced the appointment of former West Bromwich Albion coach Jimmy Shan as the club’s new assistant head coach. The 45-year-old left his role as a first-team coach at Huddersfield Town earlier this season, previously spending
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Wiltshire hotel offers one of best countryside retreats in UK
Castle Combe is often rated one of the prettiest, or most ‘Instagram-able’, villages in the UK. With winding streets lined with honey-coloured stone cottages, postcard views and that delightful British charm, it is a beacon for tourists, history
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Thousands of homes across Wiltshire hit by power blackouts
8:22pm Outages still ongoing A handful of power outages remain ongoing around the county amidst the bad weather.
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Gunning hints at tactical shift against Notts County
Gavin Gunning has hinted that he is planning on switching Swindon Town to a back three for the remainder of the season. Town have played the bulk of this season in a 3412 formation under Michael Flynn before Gunning came in and looked to change
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GWH launches £1.6m fundraiser for new emergency department
With the Great Western Hospital's new emergency department just months away from completion, the public is being asked to help. The Swindon Hospital's charity, Brighter Futures, has urged locals to 'rally behind' a fundraiser for the upcoming development
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Swindon jobs fair being held at County Ground next month
A jobs fair will be held at the County Ground in Swindon soon. The event will take place from 10am to 1pm on Friday, April 19, and aims to connect jobseekers with a wide range of employment opportunities at local and national organisations.
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Post about 'little boy found in Swindon' spreading on social media
A highly-emotive Facebook post about a 'little boy found in Swindon' was shared hundreds of times by well-meaning locals - but it was a scam. A Facebook account by the name 'Mollie Gibbs' claimed that a young boy in a nappy had been found in Covingham
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Former policeman will stand again for PCC job at next election
The runner-up in the last election for Wiltshire and Swindon’s Police and Crime Commissioner has thrown his hat back in the ring this year. And given that Mike Rees was a police officer until 10 years ago, perhaps that hat is the traditional bobby
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Gender-critical Swindon teacher loses employment tribunal
A Swindon teacher who said he was wrongfully dismissed after refusing to use a transgender student's pronouns has had his claim dismissed by an employment tribunal. Kevin Lister, 60, made the claim against New College Swindon after being dismissed
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Paedophile ex-councillor who raped boys he groomed in Swindon jailed for 22 years
A former councillor who raped teenage boys he met in Swindon in the mid-1990s has been jailed for 22 years. Timothy Darch groomed three victims in their mid-teens between 1996 and 1997 after meeting them through support charities for young gay
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Pictures show firefighters working together at historic location
Firefighters showcased their impressive skills at a special rescue mission in Malmesbury. Technical support officers and 20 firefighters from the Wilts and Dorest Fire Brigade and specialised rope units from Stratton took part in a training exercise
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Update on controversial pass scheme for historic park
An update has been issued about the controversial introduction of entry passes at Cirencester Park. Electric pedestrian gates on four main routes into the Grade I listed parkland were due be activated on Friday, March 15, meaning families, dog
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First look at plans for stunning lakeside housing development
Prospective buyers were given a sneak peek of what a new glamorous development in our area will look like. Developer Bewley Homes revealed the first set of CGI images which illustrate how the new King’s Water development in Ashton Keynes will take
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Bassett break further records in sensational season
Royal Wootton Bassett came back from a half time deficit to claim a 33-3 bonus point win that meant their points total surpassed 100 for the first time in their history. Drybrook are old rivals of Bassett with fixtures pre-dating the league era
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Shocking image of destroyed van after fire
A destroyed van was discovered in a woodland near Malmesbury. The white transit van, which was found in Flisteridge Woods near Minety, has been ravaged by flames. Officers believe the fire took place on Monday night, March 25 and are looking
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Sadness as Coate Water's beloved black swan dies
People in Swindon have expressed their sadness after it was announced that one of the town's most famous wild animals had died. For years visitors to Swindon's Coate Water park have enjoyed seeing a rare black swan thriving there. But people
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All the places kids can eat for free or £1 in Easter half term (Asda and more)
If you’re heading out and about with the family this Easter and you want a break from egg hunting (and all the chocolate), there are a variety of restaurants and cafés offering free meals for kids. Keeping little ones fed and watered between visiting
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Swindon power cut causing problems for homes over large area
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) have reported an unplanned outage in the SN6 area south of Cricklade. The outage was reported on at 3:29 am and SSEN are aiming to restore power by 3 pm on March 28. An engineer is on site.
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Home experts issue Brits hay fever warning amid worrying new data
Guidance has been issued to British hay fever sufferers amid a potential breakout. According to Allergy UK, one in four adults in the UK is affected by hay fever, and the number has tripled in the past thirty years. As sufferers will know,
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NHS doctor issues Easter egg warning as critics label him a 'killjoy'
People should not eat Easter eggs in one sitting to reduce the risk of falling ill this weekend, the NHS has warned. Dr Andrew Kelso, a medical director at the NHS, encouraged the public to resist eating Easter eggs in one sitting, and to cut back
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies aged 40 Channel 4 show confirms
Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died aged 40, a spokesperson for the show has revealed. The reality star was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series across eight seasons alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry,
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Wildcats looking to keep the good times rolling ahead of the playoffs
Swindon Wildcats head coach Aaron Nell said that he is hoping his side keeps up their momentum ahead of the playoffs. The National Ice Hockey League playoffs will begin next weekend and the Wildcats will face the MK Lightning, Raiders IHC, and
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Swindon's injury crisis deepens
Swindon Town’s injury crisis has deepened further as Saidou Khan and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy will both miss time due to fresh injuries. Town have been without Reece Devine, Tom Clayton, Tariq Uwakwe, Pharrell Johnson, and Harrison Minturn with long-term
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Easter weather warning issued to drivers by Met Office
A warning has been issued to drivers travelling as wet weather is forecast in Wiltshire for the Easter weekend. Flood alerts are also in place throughout the county, potentially affecting low lying roads. The rain is expected to last through
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Crash on major A road near Swindon causing traffic delays
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Flooding closes train lines between Swindon Bristol and Chippenham
Flooding means that trains between Swindon and Bristol, and Swindon and Chippenham may be cancelled. Great Western Railway (GWR) is reporting that due to flooding between Swindon and Bristol Parkway one of the lines is closed. Disruption is
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End of an era as town centre store closes for good after 50 years
The permanent closure of a Swindon town centre store has come after 50 years. Swindon Pulse Wholefoods on Curtis Street confirmed it was set to close for good this month. An inability to compete with supermarkets and financial issues exacerbated
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'Assault' near Swindon court sparks police CCTV appeal
Police are searching for a man in connection to an alleged assault near a Swindon court. Officers are investigating an incident that reportedly happened near Swindon Magistrates' Court, at around 2pm on February 23, in which someone is believed
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Everything we know about week of traffic chaos on the M4
A child died while several others were injured in a series of serious crashes on the M4 in or around Wiltshire. On Saturday, March 23 at around 3.15pm, 13 vehicles were involved in a pile-up between junctions 14 and 15 near Swindon. One person
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27 poisonous plants and flowers for cats and dogs you need to look out for
Decorating your house with plants can make it feel more homely but there are some you should avoid buying if you have a cat or dog. Not all plants are safe to be placed in our homes so it’s worth doing some research before you make any purchases
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Swindon primary school rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted
A Swindon primary school has been told it 'requires improvement' after a recent Ofsted inspection. Kingfisher CE Academy, in Wichelstowe, was being managed by the Diocese of Bristol Academy Trust (DBAT) but is transferring to new ownership alongside
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Tributes to RAF veteran who died after reaching 100th birthday
Tributes have been paid to an 100-year-old RAF veteran after his death. Samuel Harshaw died on March 14 - just months after celebrating his 100th birthday - and was described by those who knew him as a "beloved member of the community". Born
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Latest on long-running bid to turn town centre offices into flats
Developer Peachtree Services Ltd seems to have plenty of choice of what to do with an office block in central Swindon. And it may yet have more choices later. The company, which is based in Pimlico in London, was given permitted development
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The free family Easter activities happening in Swindon this weekend
There are lots of fun Easter activities going on around Swindon over the bank holiday weekend. Lydiard Park’s Easter trail returns between 11am and 3pm on Sunday, March 31. Trail sheets can be picked up at the Coach House Tea Rooms and tickets
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Wiltshire huntsman who watched as dogs ripped fox apart sentenced in court
A man who was part of a hunt that led to a live fox being thrown to a pack of hounds has been sentenced. Thomas Ledbury, 38, of Pine Close Corsham, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting another in causing unnecessary suffering to a fox during