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Child infections on the rise due to 'vaccine hesitancy'
The uptake in Swindon of childhood vaccines that protect against common diseases has fallen since the pandemic. Increased hesitation about getting the protective jabs has prompted the UK Health Security Agency to launch campaigns that aim to boost
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Some Swindon bridges unfit for roads' heaviest vehicles
Swindon had multiple bridges unfit for the heaviest vehicles on its roads last year. Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, which carried out the analysis, expressed concerns over the impact of severe weather and a shortage of engineering
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Homeowner ordered to tear down extensions 'not in permitted plans'
A householder in Swindon faces the possibility of having to remove the large upstairs extension they had built. A Mrs Saran was given permission in 2019 for single storey front extension and two-storey side and rear extensions and an outbuilding
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Why Swindon's local elections DO matter this year
With Swindon Borough Council’s ruling Labour group holding a majority of seven seats in the council, chamber, and the Conservatives struggling somewhat in national polls, some may see the election as a forgone conclusion with Labour holding power afterwards
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Bus 'smashed through cars, a wall and a phone booth at speed'
More details have been revealed about the circumstances of the crash on County Road. Police closed the entire length of the busy route through the town centre for around five hours on Saturday after an accident at the Manchester Road junction.
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Drivers warned of heavy rainfall on Easter Monday which could cause disruption
Heavy rainfall has been forecast by the Met Office for England and Wales on Easter Monday (April 1) which could cause some disruption for drivers. The RAC and transport analysis company Inrix are expecting more than two million journeys will be
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Stagecoach responds after bus crashes into three cars
Stagecoach has issued a statement after one of its fleet crashed into three cars on County Road. A bus went into the back of a queue of vehicles waiting at the mini-roundabout at one end of Manchester Road, then continued onwards and hit a phone
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Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain in Wiltshire
Heavy rain is expected to hit Wiltshire this evening. The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning which covers most of the county - including Trowbridge, Calne, Corsham, Westbury, and Devizes - though Swindon and Marlborough should stay
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Gunning feels 'fantastic front three' have been working well together
Gavin Gunning has been very pleased by the work and quality of his more settled front three in recent games. Aaron Drinan, Paul Glatzel, and Sean McGurk have started both of the last two games for Swindon as an attacking trio after a period of
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Gavin Gunning on Sutton, injuries, and youth players: as it happened
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Huge Grade II listed house with billiard room and wine cellar
Imagine welcoming your friends through the double gates to your wood panelled entrance hall, before warming up by the fireplace with a game in the billiard room. You could do all this in today’s house of the week, which is a Grade II listed home
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All the death notices published in Swindon this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published 4 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print
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Free online NHS support can help you live well with type 2 diabetes
The NHS offers free support for adults living with type 2 diabetes through an online programme called Healthy Living. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too. It is aimed at helping you learn more about type 2 diabetes
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Thousands of Swindon school pupils persistently missing lessons
The rate of students in Swindon who are persistently absent from school has doubled since the pandemic hit. Department for Education figures show that 6,938 students in state-funded schools across Swindon missed a tenth or more of sessions, accounting
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New food hygiene ratings awarded to takeaways, cafes and pubs
More than a dozen Swindon restaurants and takeaways have received new hygiene ratings. Inspectors have published the results of visits to 19 establishments around the town. Takeaways awarded top marks included Pizza 2 Night on Cricklade Road
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Hairy Biker Dave Myers tribute: 'Phenomenal' response to plans
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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Swindon search for developer's longest-standing homeowner
A Swindon housebuilder is hoping to find the person who has lived in one of its homes for the longest time. Redrow, which has built Abbey Manor, Badbury Park, and Redrow at Abbey Farm, as well as around 150 other housing estates around the south
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Morrisons takes over longstanding community newsagents
A newsagents that has served the community for years has been taken over by a supermarket chain. The Martins store and Post Office in Covingham Square, Covingham, closed briefly this month and has now reopened as a Morrisons Daily. It had
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Hundreds of Afghans, Ukrainians and asylum seekers housed in Swindon
Hundreds of people from Afghanistan and Ukraine, as well as hundreds more asylum seekers, are being supported and settled around Swindon. The latest government figures show how the town is helping people in need from overseas who are seeking sanctuary
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases at Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court recently. CRICKLADE: Magdalena Hajka, of Hitchings, has been sentenced for three violent offences. The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting a man in Swindon on November 11, 2023
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All the historic sites at risk around the Swindon area
Several historic sites in Swindon are considered to be at risk. Historic England’s latest Heritage at Risk Register provides an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places. The public body, which is based