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Young Reporter Betjeman and Sorley Lara Rus
The poets Charles Hamilton Sorley (1908-13) and John Betjeman (1920-5) had contrasting experiences at Marlborough College. While Sorley was reminiscent of the Downs’ splendour whilst fighting in the war, Betjeman was scarred from the discipline
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Bassett one game from Twickenham after cup victory
Royal Wootton Bassett are 80 minutes away from a trip to Twickenham after they defeated Newent 29-22 to complete their return from the brink. Bassett travelled to Newent in a Papa John’s Community Cup Group decider in need of a bonus point win
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Tributes paid to Swindon dad killed in fatal crash on busy road
Tributes have been paid to a Swindon man who died in a serious crash on a busy road. Alexey Neeshpapa, 37, suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle collision on the B4696 at Pavenhill, in Purton, on April 22. The father of two, known to many
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'Sex-in the-surgery' Swindon doctor struck off medical register
A 'sex addict' doctor who romped with women in a Swindon surgery has been struck off the medical register. Thomas Plimmer, 40, was found guilty of several misconduct charges relating to inappropriate sexual behaviour while at work for an unidentified
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Police hunt wanted man in Swindon over 'shoplifting offences'
A Swindon man is wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting offences. Officers are hunting 35-year-old David Mundy following a number of reported incidents of shoplifting. Anybody who has information that can help with the force’s search
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'Rare gem' - check your change as seller receives £155 for this 50p coin
While you might not carry as much change as you used to, checking your pockets and purse could lead to you earning a small fortune. A 50p coin listed by an eBay user in Bolton sold for £155, selling for 310x its face value after receiving nine
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Former council care boss says funding system needs to be changed
The costs of adult social care are threatening to swallow up budgets of councils across the country. And Councillor Brian Ford, who was the cabinet member responsible for adults services and health at Swindon Borough Council several years - and
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Swindon mum fighting cancer sets up support group to help others
A mum who is living with kidney cancer has set up a new support group to help others fighting the disease. Niki Ridge, 57, from Old Walcot, was diagnosed with the incurable kidney cancer two years ago and doctors told her it had spread to her lungs
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Man who ‘changed the community for the better’ honoured with High Sheriff award
A MAN who has dedicated his life to helping Wiltshire residents access apprenticeships and upskill in their careers has been honoured with a special award. Michael Steel, the owner of Yuzu Training, has been given a High Sheriff award, which give
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How to access NHS care in Wiltshire over bank holiday weekend
Health leaders in Swindon and Wiltshire have offered advice on how people can receive the right care over May’s busy bank holiday weekends. Many GP practices and pharmacies will be closed for bank holiday weekends at both the beginning and end
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Swindon battling big clubs to land Australian youngster
Swindon Town are interested in signing Australian A-League ace Raphael Borges Rodrigues during the summer transfer window. According to Pete O’Rourke, transfer correspondent for Football Insider, Swindon would like to sign the Netherlands-born
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Neighbour in clown mask 'fired gun at victim's head in row over £800 debt'
A gunman wearing a clown mask and latex gloves put a pistol to a neighbour's head and fired it - temporarily deafening and blinding the victim, a jury was told. Dean Snarey, 42, of Burns Way, Swindon, had gone to the neighbouring house to demand
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Swindon Designer Outlet an 'anti-social behaviour hotspot'
Police have been patrolling the Swindon Designer Outlet after it became a “hotspot” for anti-social behaviour reports. Officers from the Stratton, Central Swindon North and West Swindon policing teams have identified the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
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Millions of Netflix viewers issued £1,000 TV licence fine warning
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Evaluating which Swindon players should stay next season
Swindon Town are set to announce which of the current squad they are planning to keep around for next season. Across this summer I will be doing plenty of articles in the "Building the Town" series ruminating on what I would look to do were I in
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Pervert who made child abuse images has computer destroyed
A Swindon man has had his computer taken away and destroyed after making indecent images of a child. Dominic Fellows, of Willington Road in Redhouse, has been sentenced for making indecent photographs of a child. He appeared at Swindon Magistrates
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7 speed camera myths debunked from the 10% rule to alerting other drivers
Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system and avoid being caught. avoid being caught. Welsh transport minister, Ken Skates, revealed on Tuesday (April 23) that the government
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Tesco announces major change to Clubcards that could win shoppers £50
Millions of Tesco shoppers will have the chance to collect £50 in Clubcard points as the supermarket giant introduces new AI-powered Clubcard Challenges. Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign.
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Wetter weather could push up the price of bread, beer and biscuits in the UK
The cost of bread, beer and biscuits could skyrocket this year due to the effect of wetter weather. Research suggests that production of wheat, oats, barley and oilseed rape could drop by as much as four million tonnes (17%) compared to 2023 after
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Everything we know ahead of the retained list
With Swindon Town’s season at an end, we turn our attention to what will happen to the players, so here is what we know so far. The retained list is expected to be announced early this week, announcing what Town will do with the current squad.
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Former Swindon pub landlord accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl
The former landlord of a popular Swindon pub stands accused of sexually assaulting a teenager. Peter Richardson - known to many as Marc - was the landlord of the Rat Trap pub in Highworth Road when he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old
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'End of an era' as family butcher at heart of town retires after 39 years
A town butcher who has poured his heart and soul into continuing his family business has announced he will retire after 39 years. Andy Crump began working at K & EJ Crump and Son in Royal Wootton Bassett when his parents Jean and Keith started
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Designer Outlet hosting 'pre-loved' shopping event this weekend
A special shopping event is being held at the Swindon Designer Outlet over the May bank holiday weekend. McArthur Glen’s Rodbourne retail destination will host its first ever Swap Shop on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can bring in pre-loved
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Five Star Eats in Swindon
These local eateries have recently been awarded the coveted five-star food hygiene rating. From cosy cafes to upscale restaurants, these culinary gems not only produce exceptional food, but prioritise the highest standards of hygiene and food safety
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Council social workers recruited abroad 'could go on strike'
Social workers recruited in India by Swindon Borough Council might be about to go on strike, having criticised ‘colonial’ hiring practices. But the council says the statements by the workers’ trade union GMB about the reasons for the workers' discontent
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When Swindon's newest Greggs might open after months of delays
A new Greggs store appears to be set to open in Swindon. The planned new store in the West Swindon District Centre appears to be on its way months after it was originally scheduled. The town's ninth Greggs was due to open in the summer of 2023
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Swindon Wetherspoons pub learns new food hygiene rating
A popular Swindon Wetherspoons pub has been awarded a five-star hygiene rating. The Dockle Farmhouse on Bridge End Road was given the top rating in Swindon Borough Council’s Scores on the Doors programme. Inspectors from the council judge
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Traffic warden 'driven at' after dishing out parking tickets in crackdown
A driver has been offered an out-of-court resolution after allegedly “driving towards” a traffic warden who gave him a parking ticket. The incident reportedly occurred during a crackdown on “unsafe parking” in Broadgreen, by the Swindon Central
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Conservative Party chairman visits Swindon before local elections
The chairman of the Conservative Party visited Swindon in a bid to boost a local candidate’s chances at the upcoming local elections. Before the town goes to the polls on Thursday, Richard Holden MP joined some of the party's local representatives
