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Wildlife park near Swindon named best zoo in the UK
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens has been crowned the best zoo in the UK. Reviews, admission fees, parking costs, variety of species and overall zoo popularity were taken into consideration to reveal the best UK zoos for families in an index
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'Embarrassing' Swindon didn't turn up to fight - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that he was very frustrated with how Swindon Town did not do the basics in their 3-1 defeat to Sutton United. Charlie Lakin nodded home in the opening ten minutes as Sutton displayed a clear superiority over a poor Swindon side
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Town's rotten away form continues with Sutton shocker
Swindon Town’s abysmal record on the road this season continued as they were torn apart 3-0 by Sutton United. Charlie Lakin headed home inside ten minutes in a first half that could have seen the hosts ahead by far more than just the singular goal
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'Do not approach' wanted man after 'violent disorder' incident
A man wanted in connection with a 'violent disorder' is being hunted by police. Liam O'Driscoll is believed to have links to the Swindon area and police officers are urging locals to stay on the lookout for him. The 26-year-old has blue eyes
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Suspect 'armed with handgun' taken down by police in Swindon
Wiltshire Police have issued a statement after armed officers swarmed a van on the A419 and dragged a man to the ground. The incident took place just after midday on Easter Monday (April 1) at the junction between Thamesdown Drive and Cricklade
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Special education schools in Swindon are over capacity
Several special schools in Swindon were over capacity last academic year. Data from the Department for Education shows nearly two-thirds of special schools were full or overcrowded across England. A union has warned that a lack of funding is
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Jeremy Clarkson gives update on Diddly Squat Farm closure rumours
Jeremy Clarkson has responded to claims that Diddly Squart Farm has closed for Easter Monday. The former Top Gear star took to social media to let people know that the Diddly Squat Farm shop is in fact open today (Monday, April 1). It comes
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Thames Water roadworks bring town to a standstill on Easter Monday
Traffic coming in and out of Highworth has been brought to a standstill after Thames Water launched roadworks on a major roundabout. One worker said that the roadworks, which are centred around The Fox roundabout in Highworth where the A361 meets
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Police share new CCTV images in urgent search for missing Wiltshire woman
New CCTV images of a missing woman have been shared by police as the search continues. Lynne Morall, 69, has been missing for more than a week. She was last seen getting off the X3 bus at 5.32pm at the Meeting House Lane bus stop in Ringwood on
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Matchday live: Sutton United v Swindon Town
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Armed police drag van driver to the ground in 'shocking incident'
Police armed with guns jumped into the road to pull a man from his van on the A419 in Swindon and dragged him to the ground, say onlookers. The incident, which was spotted by a member of the public just after midday on Easter Monday (April 1),
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Engineering works disrupt Swindon to Cheltenham trains
Engineering work is set to disrupt overnight train routes between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa this week. National Rail states the work between Swindon and Gloucester will affect Great Western Railway journeys from Monday, April 1, to Thursday,
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Callout to Swindon artists as big event prepares for launch
Swindon Open Studios has issued a call out to artists ahead of its 2024 showcase, which sees local artists open the doors to their studios to let the public see the process behind the product. The huge event, which saw well over 100 artists participate
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Urgent appeal for Swindon man wanted on recall to prison
Wiltshire Police are urgently appealing for help locating a wanted man in Swindon. Lennox Barnes, 21, is wanted by police for breaching his licence conditions which officers say will lead to a recall to prison. The wanted man is of no fixed
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The highest-ranked place to eat near Swindon with a 'secret sauce'
The number one place to eat near Swindon is not a restaurant, the owner insists. But it is ranked first for ‘restaurants’ near the Town on Tripadvisor with a five-star rating and a Traveller’s Choice Award 2023. China Chef in Royal Wootton
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New café opens in Swindon and welcomes first customers
A new café has opened in Swindon. Brew Book on Beechcroft Road in Stratton welcomed its first customers on Saturday with an array of sweet treats and Easter activities, marking the end of a months-long process to set up a café inside Beechcroft
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Things to do on the Isle of Wight this Easter
Easter on the Isle of Wight presents a treasure trove of activities for all ages to enjoy. The island awakens with a burst of spring life, offering a variety of events and attractions against a backdrop of rolling green hills and historic landmarks
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What will you learn from the Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology (SAWIOT)?
Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology (SAWIOT) is the first-choice training facility in Swindon and Wiltshire offering higher technical qualifications, apprenticeships, and degree level courses in STEM subjects. Students can choose from a diverse
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Hundreds of Swindon homes marked down as 'non-decent'
Hundreds of homes in Swindon are failing to meet good standards. The Government’s English Housing Survey has revealed 3.6 million homes across the country were deemed ‘non-decent’ because they could either pose a risk to residents’ health or life
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Thousands of people in Swindon with health issues rely on benefits
Almost 2,000 people in Swindon are receiving benefits due to mental and behavioural disorders. The Employment and Support Allowance is provided to people who are struggling to work due to long term health conditions. It is available to those unable
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Pensioner tries to contact council 56 times for to pay for service
A frustrated pensioner claims she tried dozens of times to contact the council for a garden waste payment without success. Susan Allan has renewed this subscription annually for eight years but encountered unexpected difficulties when the process
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Owner granted permission to double number of flats on terraced homes
A developer has been given the go-ahead to double the number of flats contained in what were two terraced houses despite concerns from a number of statutory consultees. The developer a Mr Lederberger has been given planning permission to convert
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Adidas accused of owing £200,000 in business rates for Outlet store
Adidas has been accused of failing to pay more than £200,000 in business rates for a store in Swindon. A complaint for a liability order in respect of unpaid non-domestic rates and costs has been brought to the courts' attention by Swindon Borough