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Emergency services attend High Street as incident closes road
4:25pm A man has been hospitalised following an assault and is facing life-changing injuries. The full details are
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Protected bird of prey shot down near Swindon in illegal act
A protected bird of prey was shot down near Swindon, prompting a police investigation. A member of the public alerted officers to a Red Kite which was found dead in a rural location south of Purton at around 5pm on February 4. The protected
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Gunning expects to learn about Swindon future soon
Swindon Town interim head coach Gavin Gunning said that he should find out whether he will get the job full-time soon. The 33-year-old will take his 18th game in charge this season when Morecambe visit the County Ground on Saturday as the curtain
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'Sex-in-the-surgery doctor should be erased from register'
A Swindon doctor should be erased from the register because of his sexual misconduct in the workplace, the General Medical Council has argued. A Medical Practitioner Tribunal Service tribunal has been underway looking into the wrongdoing of Dr
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Couple accused of attacking corner shop owner over packet of cigarettes
A couple have appeared in court accused of assaulting a Swindon corner shop owner after one allegedly stole a pack of cigarettes. Martin Mongan and Kathleen O’Reilly, of Stanbridge Road, Great Billington, are said to have attacked the two owners
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'Nasty little thug' left one teen needing plastic surgery before stabbing another
A teenager who beat up a 14-year-old and stabbed a boy aged 15 in two separate attacks has been spared jail. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced in Swindon Crown Court on April 23. He was being sentenced for
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Tour de France commentator Ned Boulting coming to Swindon
An award-winning sports journalist made famous for 21 years of commentating on the Tour de France is heading to Swindon for one night only. One of ITV's most famous commentators Ned Boulting will bring his new one-man stage show 'Boulting's Marginal
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Drunk driver banned from the roads for more than three years
A drunk driver has been banned from the roads for more than three years after being caught while under the influence in Swindon. Jack Moran, of Ringwood Close, pleaded guilty to drink driving, using a vehicle without insurance and without a valid
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Council makes decision to cut off livesaving Homeline service
A potentially lifesaving service offered by the council has been blocked off to any new users. The Homeline system is a pendant alarm service that provides an easily accessible safety net for older and vulnerable members of the community should
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Wildlife rescue centre 'overrun with abandoned fox cubs'
A wildlife rescue centre in Wiltshire has experienced a sudden influx of baby foxes. RSPCA Oak and Furrows was forced to issue a plea to the public for help after the number of fox cubs in its care rose dramatically. A spokesperson said:
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Misspelt road markings in Swindon corrected by ‘bright sparks’
Misspelt road markings have been corrected after the error was highlighted by the Adver. The parking for a vehicle charging point on William Street was labelled as being for ‘eletric vehicles’ only. The charging point was originally installed
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Piccareta on working with Di Canio and desire to coach in England again
Former Swindon Town assistant manager Fabrizio Piccareta has talked about the “unique” experience of working alongside Paolo Di Canio. The 58-year-old spent 18 months at Swindon as Di Canio’s right-hand man, winning League Two in 2011/12 before
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Gunning discusses 'tough' calls on Morecambe team selection
Gavin Gunning said that he was hoping to strike the right balance between thinking about the future and trying to win in Swindon Town’s final game of the season. Town will conclude the worst season in their history this Saturday as an out-of-form
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Fewer than one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
Less than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
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Swindon man accused of murdering much-loved dad appears in court
A man accused of killing a much-loved dad in Swindon has entered his plea. Grant Walker, of Faringdon Road, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday morning (April 26) and pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder. The 32-year-old is alleged
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TrustSTFC launch survey to assess fan opinion on state of the club
The Swindon Town Supporters Trust are looking to canvass opinions from across the fan base to express to the club. The Trust have sent out a survey, which you can access here, for all supporters to fill out so they can share their opinions on a
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Three-day investigation into 'incident' at Swindon house
Police spent three days investigating an incident at a Swindon house. Officers attended a property in Chandos Close on Tuesday and remained at the scene until Thursday evening. The force has not revealed much about the reasons for the extended
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13-year-old boy assaulted near busy main road in Swindon area
Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault of a teenage boy. An unknown suspect attacked a 13-year-old victim from behind on the junction of the A361 and Station Road opposite the Methodist Church at around 8am on Tuesday, April 23.
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Gunning offers injury updates on McKirdy, Devine, and Uwakwe
Harry McKirdy has played his last game for Swindon Town during his loan spell from Hibernian, according to interim head coach Gavin Gunning. The 27-year-old made his homecoming on loan on deadline day during the January transfer window, returning
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National retailer scraps plan to open new shop at Swindon retail park
Plans for a national retailer to fill an empty unit at one of Swindon's biggest shopping centres seem to be off. When Sports Direct closed at the Orbital Shopping Park, it appeared Superdrug was set to take its place. A planning application
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Popular attraction not returning to Swindon after 'crime and vandalism' last year
A travelling inflatable theme park will not be returning to Swindon this summer after being blighted by anti-social behaviour in 2023. In recent years local children have been able to enjoy the thrills of Inflatable Theme Park UK when it took up
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Couple who allegedly attacked Kioki nightclub bouncers appear in court
A couple accused of attacking the staff at Kioki nightclub have appeared in court. Sarah Bolton, 35, and Karl Robinson, 32, are said to have attacked bouncers who were ejecting them from the Swindon nightspot on September 24, 2023. Robinson
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How 'murder plot' husband met alleged victim in Swindon
The son of a murdered woman who met her husband in Swindon has told a court about his memories of growing up in the town. Dean Morgan, now 57, told the jury at Luton Crown Court this week it was a “real shock” when the police told him in 2019 that
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What happened to six adorable puppies found wet and abandoned in Wiltshire
Six doodle-cross puppies found cold, wet and muddy in a field in Wiltshire have found their 'forever homes'. The sextuplet of pups was discovered in the village of Leigh near Ashton Keynes and Cricklade on Tuesday, February 20, after two citizens
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Appeal launched after 'Grand Designs' style houses plan refused
An appeal has been launched by the owner of a farmhouse against the council’s refusal of a plan to demolish buildings and build two new houses. Last year members of Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee narrowly voted to refuse permission
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'Our council flat is killing us' says Swindon family living with mould
A family of five living in a two-bed flat are dealing with thick mould causing them physical and mental health problems, it is claimed. The family have been living in the council accommodation in Allington Road, Penhill, for more than three years
