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Delays at Swindon M4 junction after crash
7:50pm Traffic returns to normal Following delays at junction 16 of the M4 and several key roads around Swindon during
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Austin says fans must stick with Town despite difficult season
Charlie Austin said that the Swindon Town fans needed to stick with the club if they were going to push forward. Swindon ended the campaign with a 3-3 draw against Morecambe to see them finish in 19th place in League Two, with many questions remaining
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Two men charged after 'cannabis farm' discovered near Coate Water
Two men have been charged after a suspected cannabis farm was discovered by police in Swindon. Officers say they identified a cannabis factory at a property on Carshalton Road, near Coate Water Roundabout, on Monday, April 29. Two suspects
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Swindon restaurant targeted by masked 'burglar' in overnight raid
A masked man with a crowbar allegedly targeted a Swindon restaurant in an overnight burglary. Cash and alcohol were reportedly stolen from Portugal and Brazil Foods on Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, between 1.30am and 3am on April 20. An unidentified
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Full line-up revealed for this month's Swindon Festival of Literature
There is one week to go before Swindon Festival of Literature kicks off with a jampacked schedule of events. The event starts on May 5 and lasts a week until May 12 with events from circus to storytelling to singing at the crack of dawn. Matt
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Disqualified driver had SIX passengers without seatbelts while hitting 100mph on M4
A disqualified driver who had a young girl without a seatbelt in the front seat of his car while going 100mph on the M4 has been jailed. Sasho Yankov, 44, of Penrhiwceiber Road, Mountain Ash, was carrying six passengers with no seatbelts while
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Hundreds taking part in Race for Life event in Swindon this weekend
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a muddy Race for Life event this weekend. Crowds will flock to Lydiard Park to tackle a Pretty Muddy 5km obstacle course with mud pits and inflatable slides on Saturday. The money raised will
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30-mile sponsored walk to help keep cherished community pool going
A 30-mile sponsored walk is taking place this weekend to raise money to make Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool more sustainable. A group of pool users, carers and volunteers will walk along the Thames path from Lechlade to Oxford on Saturday, May 4
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Swindon Town players show support for council's foster carers
Swindon Town Football Club teamed up with Swindon Borough Council’s fostering team to back their appeal for more foster carers to come forward and provide loving homes for children who have no one to care for them. The club’s footballing stars
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NSPCC fundraising committee celebrates almost 300 years of volunteering
A Swindon charity fundraising committee has been presented with long service awards after racking up a combined 296 years of volunteering. The Swindon branch committee of the NSPCC received their certificates at a ceremony at the charity’s South
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Swindon's season in numbers: what records were broken this year?
This season has been a historic one in a number of ways for Swindon Town, so how does it match up on multiple fronts with the club’s history? As has been well established, this season was the lowest league finish Swindon have had since the introduction
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Wiltshire Together platform will help mark 40th year of Volunteers’ Week
Wessex Community Action is the council for voluntary services in Wiltshire and provides practical support for community organisations on funding, governance, planning, policy development, recruiting and leadership. This monthly volunteering column
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Swindon sign open letter demanding FA Cup replays return
Swindon Town are one of 27 clubs to have signed an open letter to the Culture Secretary calling for FA Cup replays to be reinstated. Last month it was announced that an agreement had been reached between the FA and Premier League to get rid of
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Temporary traffic lights on A420 causing delays near Swindon
Temporary traffic lights on a busy A-road are causing traffic going in and out of Swindon. The two-way lights are located on the A420 between Swindon and Shrivenham, near Bourton. They were installed on Wednesday (May 1) by Oxfordshire
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Worst-ever season a 'reality check' for Swindon - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that this season has been a “reality check” for everyone at Swindon Town about the direction needed for the club. Swindon endured a miserable season that proved to be their worst-ever in the fourth tier of English football, ending
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Swindon tonight
A weather warning has been issued for Swindon and Wiltshire by the Met Office. The Met Office is warning of thunderstorms with a yellow weather warning covering most of the south of England for today and tomorrow (May 1 and 2). As well as thunder
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Playoff final heartbreak for Bassett
It was heartbreak for Royal Wootton Bassett in the Hellenic League Premier Division playoff final as they were defeated 4-0 by Cinderford Town. Bassett were hoping to reach the Southern League for the first time in the club’s history as they hosted
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What gets checked on an MOT? See the annual list of tests and checks
Every year your car has to get its annual MOT but what exactly do they test and check during one? MOT - which stands for Ministry of Transport - was introduced by the government back in the 1960s as a way of testing of your vehicle met road safety
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May's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Lidl reveals plans for seven more supermarkets in Swindon and Wiltshire
Lidl has announced plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country. A list of locations where the discount retailer would like to have a shop includes seven in Wiltshire and Swindon. The expansion is expected to create thousands of
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GWR rail strike dates in May and all you need to know
Rail strikes announced for May are due to affect Great Western Railway train services in Swindon and Wiltshire. Wiltshire’s rail operator will be affected over five days, with one day of strike action and four days of industrial action short of
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Mystery as former Swindon cinema is boarded up by new owners
A longstanding building in a Swindon suburb that used to be a one-screen cinema has been boarded up. The Palladium building in Rodbourne has been used for a variety of different things, but now there is uncertainty over what is next in store for
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Bad parking causing problems near schools in Swindon area
A five-day campaign has been launched to raise awareness of traffic congestion outside schools in the Swindon area. ‘No Peak Week’ is running in Purton from Apr 29 to May 3 and the initiative is designed to advise parents who pull up outside schools
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Huge new housing estate on edge of Swindon gets green light
The details of the design and layout for more than 200 new houses to be built just south of Highworth have been approved. Developer Gladman Developments was given outline permission - with some reluctance - by Swindon Borough Council’s planning
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court recently. SWINDON: Martin Burrows, of no fixed abode, has been sentenced for shoplifting. The 45-year-old indicated pleas of guilty to three charges of theft from a shop. He stole
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Man in court on string of charges is banned from Swindon
A man who admitted to driving offences and theft has been banned from entering Swindon. Scott Lippiatt, of South Liberty Lane, Bristol, pleaded guilty to driving without a licence or insurance on the M4 on January 15. The 23-year-old also admitted
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Top 10 Best Hair Transplant Turkey 2024 – Costs & Prices
In Turkey, people choose to have hair transplants for a variety of reasons: Cost-effectiveness: Turkey offers hair transplant treatments at a far lower cost than many other countries, especially those in Europe and North America. Because of its
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Sex offender yawns as he's jailed for abusing girl under 13
A Swindon sex offender has been jailed after abusing a girl under the age of 13. Joshua White, of Lennox Drive, Walcot, put his hands down his victim's pyjamas onto her genitals. The 32-year-old's victim explained the impact of the assault
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Veteran Vicki's fighting spirit shines through with Help for Heroes
The healing power of sport has helped former soldier Vicki Ross through some dark times, and she’s still fighting. Attacking and defending have always been vital to Vicki - whether as a Manchester City footballer, playing wheelchair rugby or the
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New boss appointed at trust overseeing college in Swindon
The trust in charge of a Swindon college has appointed the person in charge of its educational efforts. Rachel Cave has joined Activate Learning Education Trust, which manages UTC Swindon, as its chief education officer and will start the role
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A419 and M4 closures set to cause delays for Swindon motorists
New road closures on the A419 and M4 near Swindon could cause delays for drivers. National Highways released the latest list of work planned in the area. Three begin in the coming days, one ends later this week, and one ongoing scheme is continuing
