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Crash on road out of Swindon causes traffic
11:13am Police have issued the following statement: "We were called just after 5.30pm to a collision involving a car and
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Swindon Town, the midfield, and the missing tent pole
Time and time again this season, a Swindon Town team that has tried to be possession-dominant has been overrun with the slightest effort in midfield. Only four teams in League Two have averaged more possession than Swindon this season, and yet
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Smiling face of knifepoint robber who held up Tesco and urinated on himself
A knifepoint robber who held up a Swindon Tesco store before urinating on himself and smearing blood on a custody cell wall has been jailed for seven years. Bradley Stacey entered the Abbey Meads Tesco Express on December 8, 2023 and threatened
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Driver fined hundreds for overweight vehicle and other defects
A driver has been fined hundreds of pounds for his vehicle being more than 700kg over its maximum legal limit. The vehicle transporter was carrying an Audi Q5 on its back, bringing it to 3,500kg - 20 per cent more than its plated weight. The
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'Penniless' BLM fraudster who stole £70,000 ordered to pay back just £1
A fraudster who stole £70,000 from donors via a fundraiser linked to Black Lives Matter has been ordered to pay back just £1 - after being found penniless. Xahra Saleem, 23, who helped topple the statue of slave trader Edward Colston, was sentenced
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Parties across wide political spectrum put up candidates in Swindon
It is perhaps a reflection of the increasing divide in British politics that more parties - from across a wider spectrum of political positions - are contesting the local elections in Swindon this year than before. The three main parties - Labour
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Aldi reignites Marks and Spencer feud after 'winning the internet' with wine dig
Marks and Spencer vs Aldi is a tale as old as time with no love lost between the two retailers. Aldi is widely known for its discount prices, cheeky social media presence and of course, Cuthbert the Caterpillar. M&S launched legal action
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Runners brave the elements in Highworth five-mile race
197 runners braved the blustery winds to take on the Highworth 5-mile running race on Sunday. The 37th edition of this annual event organised by Highworth Running Club was supported by runners from the town and also several local clubs. Runners
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Aldi stores in Wiltshire have dozens of jobs available including £60k+ salaries
Aldi has dozens of jobs available throughout Wiltshire ranging from £8 an hour to £95,000 per annum. In September 2023, it was confirmed that Aldi was looking to build new stores in Wiltshire as part of a £1.4 billion investment in around 500 additional
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Halliwell detective backs former cop for county's top policing role
The detective who caught double murderer Christopher Halliwell has again backed his former colleague Mike Rees to be Swindon and Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Mr Rees is a former Wiltshire Police officer who served for 30 years before
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Everything to know on Cleaning Up on Netflix starring Sheridan Smith
Cleaning Up has become one of the most-watched TV shows on Netflix in the UK in the last week, but the drama is not an original of the streaming service. Starring Sheridan Smith, the drama originally aired on ITV back in 2019 but five years later
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Bassett come from behind for bonus point victory
Royal Wootton Bassett had to come from behind to claim a bonus point 43-14 win over Gordano. Bassett hosted Bristol club Gordano for the first time in a generation. With Bassett already champions the game looked to be a simple crowning ceremony
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Check your attics as classic toy sells for nearly £1,000 on eBay
A classic toy car has sold on eBay for almost £1,000 after inspiring a mini bidding war from 29 collectors. The Dinky Toy Oldsmobile fetched £992 when it sold on the online auction site earlier this week. The hefty price tag was despite “small
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Ambulances descend on Swindon industrial estate
1:30pm Two ambulances and an air ambulance attended an incident at TE Connectivity, Swindon. One person was taken
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All you need to know on if Cleaning Up on Netflix is based on a true story
Cleaning Up is an ITV drama that has seen a resurgence in popularity since being added to Netflix in the UK, and it has got some viewers questioning if it is based on a true story. Starring Sheridan Smith the programme originally aired on TV back
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Staff member 'concussed' after assault at Swindon Matalan store
Police are searching for a woman after a Matalan staff member was allegedly assaulted and left with a concussion in Swindon. Officers have launched an investigation after the incident at the Matalan store in Greenbridge Retail Park, which occurred
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Pedestrian, 50s, hit by vehicle in Swindon
Police are investigating after a man was reportedly hit by a vehicle in Swindon. At around 6.20pm on March 7 a vehicle allegedly collided with a pedestrian at the junction of Prospect Hill and Victoria Road in Old Town. The pedestrian was a
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Trust vice chair 'not sure' Town understand fans' level of feeling
The Swindon Town Supporters Trust Vice Chair has said that he does not believe the club are fully aware of the scale of negative feelings among supporters. James Phipps, the newly elected Vice Chair of the Trust, was speaking to BBC Radio Wiltshire
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Gunning outlines difference between Glatzel and McGurk
Sean McGurk has been struggling with the rigours of consistent League Two football, according to interim head coach Gavin Gunning. The 21-year-old made his first step into senior football after joining Swindon from Leeds United on the final day
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Anger as dog poo left on recreation ground
A warning has been issued after dog owners have left poo behind on a local field. Wroughton Parish Council has issued a statement saying it has 'received complaints' about dog mess not being picked up from Wroughton Field. It added that the
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One of the few remaining Swindon public toilets closed for good
A public toilet in Swindon has closed permanently. The Wharf Road public toilets in Wroughton shut to the public for good on March 28. Wroughton Parish Council ran the facilities but announced the closure last month citing low usage, vandalism
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Swindon man to retire after 57 years working at same company
Gordon Harris has seen a lot of changes in the company he started working at aged 15. The 72-year-old began on three pounds, 12 shillings and thrupence a week at Torin-Safin in 1966, the year England won the World Cup. He worked his way up
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A419 and M4 works to cause delays for Swindon motorists this week
Delays are on the way for motorists looking to use two of the busiest roads around Swindon. Motorists will have to contend with four road closures across the M4 and the A419 in the following two weeks. And two of them are expected to cause
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The familiar faces leaving Swindon council chamber at next election
There are some familiar faces disappearing from the roll-call of Swindon Borough Councillors after the local elections in May. Seven councillors - all of them Conservatives - are stepping down at the election. Three former councillors are looking
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Festival returns for first time since Covid forced it to stop
The Old Town Festival is set to make a big return to Swindon this year. It has been a fixture of the town for more than 24 years and a regular highlight of the annual calendar, but this stopped when Covid hit in 2020. Now, the Old Town Business
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Excitement as 'beautiful' High Street pub announces it'll reopen soon
Excitement is growing after a pub announced that it would be reopening. The announcement by Crown Hotel in Royal Wootton Bassett led to excited reactions by former and future customers to leave. Pub owner, Stonegate, has said that there is
