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Swindon and Wiltshire Pride reveals new location for 2024 event
Swindon and Wiltshire Pride is returning this summer in a new location. The event has been held in Queens Park for the last two years, but on Saturday, August 10, the celebrations will shift to GWR Park near the town's historic Railway Village.
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'Murder plot' victim's son talks about last day he saw mum alive
A former Swindon man accused of arranging the brutal murder of his wife in their corner shop in 1981 was with his stepchildren at the cinema when the killing took place, a jury heard. Allen Morgan, now 73, watched a double bill with Jane and Dean
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Body found in search for missing man near Swindon
A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Purton. Police say Gregory left his home address in Purton at 11am on Tuesday, April 23, and was later spotted driving eastbound on the A3102 near to The Sally Pusseys Inn. Wiltshire
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Police release CCTV image of man after Old Town theft
Police are looking to speak to a man caught on CCTV after a theft in Old Town. On April 7, Wiltshire Police were informed of a mobile phone which had been stolen on Victoria Road in Old Town. This theft is believed to have taken place at approximately
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Pubs and shops without electricity as Swindon hit by power cut
Several businesses and homes are without electricity after an underground fault has caused a power cut to hit Swindon. The power cut, which was reported just after midday on Wednesday, April 24, is affecting 26 homes in 11 different postcode areas
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First picture of suspect charged with causing death of Swindon pedestrian
A Swindon man has been charged with causing the death of a pedestrian in a crash on Drakes Way more than two years ago. Darren Roberts stands accused of killing Neil Sharp while riding his motorbike on one of the town's busiest roads on the evening
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Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop announces closure
Jeremy Clarkson has announced Diddly Squat Farm Shop will be closed temporarily. The farm shop in Chadlington will not be open on Wednesday this week. "Important announcement," a statement issued on Monday read. "Diddly Squat Farm Shop
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Council cordon off Town Gardens pond after unexpected arrivals
A popular pond at Swindon's Town Gardens has been cordoned off to the public after some unexpected visitors arrived overnight. Many residents strolling through the park on Wednesday morning rushed over to the cordoned area to see what had happened
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CCTV shows men wanted in connection to incident in Swindon
Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a bike was stolen from a house in Swindon. The incident took place just before 1pm on March 30, when thieves approached a property in Walcot Road, Swindon. Very little information is known about the
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Motorway middle lane hoggers stopped by police in Wiltshire
Drivers staying in the middle lane of the motorway for no good reason have been stopped and spoken to by police. Roads Policing Unit officers caught two cars flouting the rules of the road on the M4 during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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Major update on water leak causing traffic chaos in town
A CRUCIAL update has been issued about emergency roadworks on a busy roundabout in Cirencester which have caused gridlock and major delays for drivers for just over a month. A section of Kingsmeadow Roundabout near McDonald’s and Tesco Extra was
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Gunning makes his case to be permanent head coach
Interim head coach Gavin Gunning has made his case for why he thinks he deserves to be given the Swindon Town job permanently for next season. The 33-year-old has had 17 games in charge of Swindon after taking over following the departure of Michael
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Historic high street pub on the market for almost £500,000
A popular high street pub in a bustling market town is up for sale. The Crown Inn in Lechlade has been put on the market for £495,000. Inside the Grade II listed building, which dates back to the 16th century, there is a bar and a games room
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MK Dons boss discusses Devoy's future with the club
Milton Keynes Dons head coach Mike Williamson has said that he is not sure what the future will hold for Swindon Town loanee Dawson Devoy this summer. Devoy joined Swindon on loan in January after Dan Kemp had returned to Stadium MK from his own
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Plenty of wins as Swindon Harriers have great weekend in Newport
Swindon Harriers dominated the javelin and hammer throw events as they ended the first weekend of the UK YDL Midland League Premier South & West in second place. It was a strong start to the event for Swindon in the first meeting at Newport Stadium
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Gunning hoping to give fans 'positivity going forward' on final day
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town need to try and give the fans some positivity going into next season when they play Morecambe on Saturday. Swindon will play their final game of the season in a dead rubber against Morecambe at the County Ground
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Police concerned about missing man from Swindon area
Police are appealing for the public's help to find a man who has gone missing from the Swindon area. Purton resident Gregory left his home address at 11am on Tuesday, April 23, and was later spotted travelling eastbound on the A3102 near to The
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Online bidding war sees rare Royal Mint 50p coin sell for £2,500
An extremely rare and sought-after 50p coin has been sold for £2,500 on eBay. The gold proof Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin. A total of 629 Kew Garden gold proof 50p
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New tapas and cocktail bar ‘opening soon’ in Swindon
A new Indian tapas and cocktail bar set to open in a former betting shop has announced it is 'opening soon' as new signage appears. Tikka Tikka will be situated in the former Coral betting shop on Victoria Road and is being opened by Aldred Rodriques
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Look inside iconic Swindon building as plans for site revealed
Plans have been submitted to alter an iconic Swindon landmark so that it will be suitable for new tenants. Knight Frank has set out proposals on behalf of AEW UK Investment Management LLP to partially demolish the interior of the Grade II* Spectrum
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Future of abandoned factory in central Swindon finally decided
A disused factory in the closely-packed streets of central Swindon can be turned into flats. When developer Red Lane Properties Ltd first put in its plans in 2021 the company wanted to turn the empty factory at 44-46 Radnor Street in Eastcott into
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Former councillor in court accused of GBH and coercive control
A former Swindon councillor accused of committing grievous bodily harm and coercively controlling his ex-partner has been given his trial date. Oliver Donachie, 47, of St Austell Way is charged with wounding or inflicting GBH on a woman without
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier this month. HAYDON WICK: Daniel Mafuta, of Marbeck Close, has been sentenced for three offences. The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing 0.3 grams of cocaine, driving
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Shock as rare snake spotted near Swindon neighbourhood
A wild snake has been caught on camera near a Swindon suburb. The resident who recorded it, who wished not to be named, was walking on scrubland between Tadpole Garden Village and the River Ray on April 11. During their walk, they happened
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Former Swindon Player of the Season set to depart this summer
Former Swindon Advertiser Swindon Town Player of the Season Frazer Blake-Tracy is set to depart the club this summer, the Adver understands. According to an anonymous source who has chosen not to be named to protect relationships, Town had an option
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Driver shares video of two near-misses seconds apart at major roundabout
A motorist has shared footage of an encounter on Swindon's roads that saw two different vans almost crash into his vehicle. The incidents happened at Mannington roundabout this year and videos show a driver, who wished not be named, appear to be
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Latest on fight against plans for huge solar park in Wiltshire
The fight against plans to build one of the country’s biggest solar parks on picturesque countryside near Malmesbury is heating up with a rally at Westminster, heavyweight opposition and an online petition. Around 50 outraged villagers and councillors
