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Suspected drink driver charged over death of 'loving dad' in fatal crash
A suspected drink driver has been charged with causing the death of a local dad and grandfather. Paul Morton, 47, from Swindon was killed when a white Audi A3 carrying two people left the carriageway on Kingsdown Road and hit a tree on June 17,
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Vote for the 2023/24 Swindon Advertiser Player of the Season
It is time for you to help crown the 2023/24 Swindon Advertiser Swindon Town Player of the Season in the readers’ vote. Swindon are presently on course for the club’s worst season in the four-tier structure, with six games remaining to prevent
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Attack outside pub leaves man in 30s with head injuries
An attack outside a North Swindon pub has sparked a police investigation. Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident, which happened at around 9.30pm on March 2 and left a man in his 30s
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Four arrests after victim, 40s, left with facial injuries in attack
A man was left with facial injuries after an attack near the town centre. The disorder happened between 10pm and 11.30pm on March 31, on Manchester Road in Swindon town centre. The victim, a man in his 40s, was set upon on the corner of Manchester
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Morfuni will be 'willing' to invest in Swindon Town squad this summer
Gavin Gunning has said that he expects Clem Morfuni to make the necessary investments to improve the Swindon Town squad over the summer. Following their fourth defeat in five matches, Gunning said that he believed that Town lacked the experience
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'Woke' National Trust under attack for 'secretly making scones vegan'
A row has erupted over scones at the National Trust after the organisation was accused of going 'woke' by 'secretly' making all of its scones vegan. A British staple, scones are available at 280 National Trust tearooms across the country, including
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Swindon players rated after Sutton humbling
Swindon Town were humbled on the road once again as they were defeated 3-1 by Sutton United at the VPS Community Stadium. Charlie Lakin nodded home in the first half before a mistake from Jack Bycroft and a Harry Smith header gave the hosts a commanding
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Top 10 worst places for potholes in the UK revealed - and Swindon's not in it
Despite potholes being a recurring issue for motorists in Swindon, recent data has revealed that the town isn't in the top 10 worst affected areas. The Department for Transport data, which was analysed by car check experts Motorscan, looked at
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WATCH: The dramatic moment 'gunman' was taken down on major Swindon road
Video footage taken by an eyewitness has revealed the moment armed police officers dragged a suspected gunman to the floor on the A419 in Swindon. The incident happened just after midday on Easter Monday (April 1) at the junction between Thamesdown
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Heartbroken mum of Gogglebox star George Gilbey pays tribute to 'devoted' son
THE heartbroken mum of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has paid tribute to her son as a “devoted father” who had “buckets of personality”. George Gilbey, 40, from Point Clear, St Osyth, died on Wednesday, March 27, following a fall from height at
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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will see an increase in their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year during 2023’s
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Full list of all 48 NatWest and RBS bank branches to close this year
Popular high street bank NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have confirmed that 48 branches will be closing their doors in 2024. It comes as the banks shared that a total of 79 bank branches from the NatWest Group would be closing for good
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Mercedes driver couldn't brake because of rubbish piling up under pedals
Rubbish piled up in a Mercedes stopped by police to the extent that its driver couldn't press the pedals. Wiltshire Police's Road Policing Unit was out patrolling the county on the evening of Monday, April 1 and into the early hours of April 2
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Dr Michael Mosley on the importance of a morning coffee and link to weight loss
Dr Michael Mosley has warned Brits who enjoy a coffee in the morning. The renowned dietician explained the pros and cons of drinking caffeinated beverages as part of your daily routine. According to Mosley, the hot drink is rich in flavonoids
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Police officer airlifted from 'serious' motorbike crash in Wiltshire
A Thames Valley Police motorcyclist has been left seriously injured after a major crash between Swindon and Marlborough. The crash, which took place at 1.50pm on Easter Monday (April 1) happened on the B4192 between Aldbourne and Whittonditch in
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More than 300 Easter eggs donated to Swindon's children in need
More than 300 easter eggs were donated to a Swindon food charity for those who could not afford to buy one. The eggs were given to Boxes of Hope, based in Gorse Hill Baptist Church, by members of Nuffield Health club. Linda Noakes, a volunteer
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Look around incredible house with pool and lakeside view on the market for £5.25m
An ultra-modern house with a swimming pool and a stunning 'panoramic lake view' just north of Swindon is on sale for £5.25 million. According to Zoopla, this 5,000 square foot property at Bowmoor Lake, 15 miles from Swindon, was built in 2019 and
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Swindon driving test centre has 'second-worst' pass rate in UK
A Swindon driving test centre has the second-worst pass rate in the UK, new data has revealed. Government figures state that Swindon LGV (large goods vehicle) Test Centre conducted 653 tests between April and December 2023 but only 114 people
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Swindon's famous McIlroys store shown in amazing archive images
For decades, the McIlroys department store was a popular part of Swindon's town centre. Draper Wiliam McIlroy founded the first of a chain here in 1875 and images from Swindon Libraries' Local Studies archive show signage for our town's site appearing
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Plans revealed for new restaurant in empty building on busy Swindon street
A new application submitted to Swindon Borough Council suggests that a new restaurant may be coming to Old Town in the near future. Asley Rodrigues has applied to the licensing authority for the grant of a premises licence for A3 Restaurant on
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Jailed Swindon drug dealer in court on string of new charges
A Swindon drug dealer who spent time in jail after leading police on a chase through the town has returned to court. Billy Livingstone appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Thursday, March 28, via video link from HMP Winchester to submit pleas to
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Binge eater turned marathon runner shares top tips to lose weight
A binge eater turned marathon runner has set up a support group to help people with processed food addictions. Sarah-Jane Clark, age 52, has lost more than 12 stone by sticking to a gradual fitness regime and is now on a mission to help others
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Swindon park named UK’s most popular cherry blossom spot
With spring just around the corner, one park in Swindon has been named the most popular cherry blossom location in the UK. British summertime is now officially underway and more and more people will be heading out to parks and green spaces in the