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Swindon gunman put on clown mask 'to scare neighbour's bulldog puppy'
A Swindon man accused of firing a starting pistol at a neighbour's head at point-blank range told a jury the alleged victim was standing at least one and a half metres away from him at the time. Dean Snarey said he had taken the gun to Cameron
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Armed police respond to 'suspicious activity' in Swindon car park
Five people have been arrested after armed police were called to reports of “suspicious activity” in a Swindon car park. Police responded to concerns over people acting suspiciously in a car park on Cricklade Road shortly before 4am on Thursday
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Swindon voters go to polls 'to have voice heard'
Those Swindon voters who took themselves to a polling station on a cool, gloomy day with rain constantly threatening seemed united by a wish to have their voice heard, and, for some, a sense of duty. Turnouts in Swindon for local elections when
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Charlie Austin addresses future in emotional goodbye to Swindon Town
Charlie Austin has reacted to his second departure from Swindon Town in a social media post. The prolific striker was revealed as one of 11 players whose contracts would not be renewed for next season when the club revealed its retained list on
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Marlborough Council hosts reception to celebrate town's volunteers
A reception was held last night to present a lifetime achievement award to a Marlborough benefactor and welcome new Officers of Dignity. The Mayor of Marlborough, Councillor Nicholas Fogg MBE, awarded Robert Hiscox a Lifetime achievement award
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Former GWH director stalked masseuse and called her a 'prostitute'
A former Swindon hospital director has admitted stalking his masseuse - labelling her a 'prostitute'. Peter Hill, 63, of Coronation Road, Salisbury, pleaded guilty to embarking on a prolonged period of harassment while he was a non-executive director
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Man charged with Swindon stabbing fails to turn up at court
A man who was charged following a stabbing in Swindon was due to enter a plea in court - but didn't show up. The incident happened near Spring Gardens in central Swindon on Sunday, January 21, and left one victim in his 50s hospitalised. Timothy
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M4 drivers given warning ahead of five-day event near Wiltshire
Drivers travelling on the M4 through South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are advised to plan their journeys ahead of next week’s Badminton Horse Trials. The prestigious equestrian event from Wednesday, May 8 until Sunday, May 12 attracts some 170,000
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All-weather football pitches at school can now be used by local clubs
Football clubs and community groups will be able to use the all-weather sports pitches at Great Western Academy in Tadpole Garden Village. When the pitches were first installed at the school in William Morris Way in 2021 the permission to put them
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Unique festival being held in Swindon for the first time this weekend
An all-day circus festival is coming to Swindon for its first year over the bank holiday weekend. The Swindon Circus Festival celebrates circus and outdoor arts in a one-day event with acrobatics, comedy, aerial arts, and the chance to give it
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Changes made to outdoor space could improve future events
Improvements have been made to a public garden in Swindon. Wroughton Parish Council has funded work to improve footpaths inside Willowbrook Gardens. As part of this work, it has also created a hardstanding area to enable residents to easily
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Tesco issues one-month warning to millions of Clubcard customers
Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-month warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.
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Swindon man charged with assaulting emergency worker twice
A Swindon man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker twice and a spate of shoplifting offences. David Mundy, of Farndale Close in Penhill, has been remanded in police custody after being charged with 11 shoplifting offences. He
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Supermarket shoppers warned bills could rise £96 due to new rule change
Supermarket shoppers have been warned their grocery bills could be set to increase by as much as £96 a year due to new rules. Whether you shop at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s or any other major supermarket in the UK, customers are being warned a new
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The rare Royal Mint coins selling for almost £600 - check your change
Anyone looking to make some extra money is being encouraged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after a pair sold for more than £500 on eBay. The pair of Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coins sold for a combined £580 at auction after attracting
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Range Rover and lorry crash on Swindon roundabout blocking road
A Range Rover and a large lorry crashed into each other on a Swindon roundabout at around 10.30am. The incident on May 2 involved a black four-by-four and an articulated Ulustrans articulated lorry on the A4311 Cirencester Way near Wickes.
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Former teacher at back in court for stalking same woman
A former teacher from a leading private school has been back before a court for stalking. David Allen had already been locked up once for constantly harassing the woman by sending her messages or leaving notes for her at her home. The 66-year-old
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Why some Swindon residents can't vote in today's council election
While residents all across Swindon have the ability to vote for both their local borough councillors and the Wiltshire & Swindon Police & Crime Commissioner today, those who live in Chiseldon & Lawn are only able to vote in the PCC election this year
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Skipper Austin to leave as Swindon Town announce retained list
Swindon Town captain Charlie Austin is the headline departure as the club have announced their retained list for the 2023/24 season this morning. The 34-year-old netted 23 goals during his 18-month second spell, adding to the 37 that he scored
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LIVE: Swindon local election results as they happen
4:33pm What could the results mean ahead of the general election? Meanwhile, we also have full analysis on what this
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Neighbour 's*** herself' as clown gunman tried to enter her home
A Swindon woman told a jury of her terror when she saw a gunman wearing a clown mask trying to force open the front door of her home. "I s*** myself!" said Natasha Hunt from the witness box at Gloucester Crown Court on Wednesday (May 1).
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New corner shop opens in place of 100-year-old Swindon Co-op
A new Londis store has reopened in the place of a long-standing Swindon Co-op. The Rodbourne Road store was initially earmarked to be a Nisa Local and had temporarily opened under that banner before shutting in March for work to take place.
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Serial Co-op thief with 72 offences under his belt strikes again
A serial thief who has been targeting Co-op stores across Swindon is being sent back to prison after more offences. Craig Parmenter, of no fixed address, appeared before Swindon Magistrates' Court on April 29 after committing five theft offences
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New drone photos of iconic Swindon building as planning application lodged
The council is currently deliberating what the future might hold for one of Swindon's most iconic buildings will be. The Spectrum building was most recently home to a tyre shop, a crazy golf course and a children's soft play but has been empty
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Plan revealed to turn closed nursery school into a house
A nursery school which closed suddenly at the end of March could be converted back into a large house. Westgate Nursery is on the very edge of Highworth on Cricklade Road to the south west of the town. Parents of the more than 50 children who
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Bank holiday weather forecast for Swindon after more rainfall overnight
The weather forecast for the early May bank holiday weekend in Wiltshire shows that there will be only one sunny day. Sunday and bank holiday Monday itself are to be wet although the weekend will see temperatures reach 16 degrees. With fun
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Power tools worth thousands stolen as thieves strike at golf clubs
Four vans were broken into at two Swindon golf clubs as thieves made off with an estimated haul worth thousands. Police say power tools and a generator were among the goods stolen at Broome Manor between 11am and 1.30pm on Saturday, April 27.
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Everything you need to know about Swindon local elections today
Elections are being held in Swindon on Thursday for councillors to sit on Swindon Borough Council, and for Swindon and Wiltshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner. Swindon Borough Council elections There are 20 seats in 19 wards up for grabs at
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Most common password mistake revealed by Wiltshire cyber security experts
Cyber security experts at the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust are using World Password Day to warn people about the dangers of making it easy for hackers. The day (Thursday, May 2) is dedicated to reminding people about the importance of online security
