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Gunning clarifies comments on Glatzel's future

Gavin Gunning said that he was certain that Paul Glatzel would be a Swindon Town player next season despite expected external interest. Fans were left miffed after comments the interim head coach had made about the 23-year-old after the game against

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Family's emotional plea as search teams look for missing Swindon dad

The family of a Swindon man who has been missing for over a week has begged him to 'come home'.  Trevor Barnard, 43, was last seen in the Pinehurst area on Monday, April 1, and has not been seen since then.  Wiltshire Police has become increasingly

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Plan for house with triple garage in village near Swindon turned down

There were contrasting responses from Swindon Borough Council planners to separate proposals to use agricultural land for differing purposes in the same tiny village. One application to use a field in Hinton Parva for equestrian activities was

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Swindon court closed after being devastated by fire

Swindon Combined Court remains closed after a fire devastated its roof.  The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning on April 10 and the Islington Street courthouse has not reopened since after suffering heavy damage. A Ministry of

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How to get £500 off your food shop as new competition launches

A retail chain with branches in Wiltshire has launched a new competition aimed at supporting community projects - and it could net lucky shoppers a £500 discount. Co-op is introducing a new nationwide initiative The Winners Share It All, to boost

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Shadow minister pledges help to small business and high street on visit to Swindon

High business rates, increased fuel and energy costs, red tape and even difficulties in finding staff are all impacting on one small business in central Swindon, a senior Labour Party figure and local candidate heard. Darren Jones, MP for Bristol

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Police dog helps find man suspected of trying vehicle doors in Swindon

A Wiltshire police dog helped find a man suspected of interfering with vehicles in Swindon. Residents in Lawn called the police shortly before 3am on Wednesday morning after witnessing a man trying  car and van door handles in the area. The

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Gavin Gunning on Wimbledon, injuries, and Glatzel: as it happened

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Cyclist seriously hurt in 'hit and run' near busy Swindon junction

A cyclist has been seriously injured in an alleged hit and run crash near a busy Swindon junction. The cyclist, a woman in her 40s, was reportedly struck on the toucan crossing of Great Western Way, on the approach to Bruce Street Bridges roundabout

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Gunning hoping to end season with momentum despite safety

Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town must push on from their Barrow AFC victory and gain momentum to finish the season. Town have had a wretched campaign in which form and consistency have proved elusive but did pick up a morale-boosting win against

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Royal Mint announces brand new 50p coin to mark D-Day landings anniversary

A new coin will be produced to mark the 80 years since the D-Day landings, the Royal Mint has said. The design of the “tails” or reverse side of the 50p coin will be unveiled ahead of the anniversary on June 6. On June 6 1944, in Operation

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Drivers warned as council partially close one of Swindon's most congested roads

Swindon Borough Council has issued a warning to drivers after a busy road was partially closed, causing delays. The council installed warning signage to cordon off a damaged manhole cover on Kingshill Road, near the junction with Bath Road and

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UK shark season looms as 40ft giants from the deep migrate to south west

Chances of seeing a giant from the deep are just around the corner, as shark season looms in the UK.  At least 21 species live in British waters all year round including some of the largest and fastest. As well as the 21 resident sharks, there

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Trust to become 'critical friend' of Swindon

The new Swindon Town Supporters Trust intend to be firmer with the club and be more communicative when transgressions occur. Last week, the Trust published a statement outlining the focus of the now board and in it they outlined a number of things

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Swindon weather forecast as '72-hour mini heatwave' to hit UK

Temperatures are predicted to rise in Swindon during a “72-hour mini heatwave” in the UK. After the country was battered by Storm Kathleen, the Met Office has predicted that temperatures will soar to around 20C in parts of the UK during a spell

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Heavy traffic causes delays in Wiltshire town centre during roadworks

12:15pm AA warning The AA is warning motorists of heavy congestion in Marlborough near the construction area on the

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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court this month. NINE ELMS: Emma Whelan, of Oasthouse Close, has been sentenced for drink driving. The 25-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a Peugeot 208 along Okus Road on March 24,

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Busy route through Swindon closed off for days

A busy route through Swindon has been closed off for days - and will remain shut for a little longer. Motorists trying to travel along Greenbridge Road between Marlowe Avenue and the B4006 Dorcan Way found their path obstructed by several cones

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A417 Missing Link road closures in place for two weeks

More road closures are set to affect many commuters from Swindon.  Two full weeks of overnight closures at the A417 are now underway as part of the Missing Link  The busy road will be closed overnight from the Air Balloon roundabout to the

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Latest on popular town centre restaurant given 'lifeline' by the council

The owners of a long-established Swindon town centre restaurant which was set to close last year remain in the dark over how long they can continue trading. Owners of The Octagon, Heidi and Jon Flitcroft, were told by Swindon Borough Council they

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Drivers caught breaking 30mph speed limit by police in Swindon

Recent police checks show speeding is happening all across Swindon.  Wiltshire Police conducted a speeding check on Swindon Road recently and was shocked to discover that 35 drivers broke the law in that time.  One of the motorists behind the

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New National Express route connects Swindon to two cities

Swindon coach passengers are set to benefit after the National Express announced a new daily service from Bournemouth to Birmingham. The nationwide coach service has announced a new daily route, numbered the 161, that will depart from Bournemouth

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Police dog helped arrest of man charged with town centre rape

A man charged with rape in the town centre was arrested with the help of a police dog. The Wiltshire Police Dogs X account posted to saying the suspect was apprehended in Swindon thanks to the assistance of one of their animals.  A spokesperson

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Rat and bed bug infestations on the rise in Swindon homes

The number of rat, bed bug and cockroach infestations reported to Swindon’s pest control service increased by 57 per cent from 2022 to 2023. Figures acquired through a freedom of information request show the total number of domestic visits to tackle

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Happy ending for popular coffee spot after threats of closure

THE FUTURE of a popular refreshment destination in Cirencester is looking up after a family stepped in to save it from closure. Beano, a converted stainless steel caravan, has been a go-to coffee break spot for families and dog walkers visiting

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I Should Be So Lucky musical is an absolute blast of fun

At a time when the weather has been anything but sunshine, it's great that a show like I Should Be So Lucky exists to blast away those blues.  I took a trip to the Bristol Hippodrome to see the new musical based on the music of Stock Aitken Waterman