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Man found dead in Swindon Asda toilets named at inquest
An inquest has been held into the death of a man found the toilets of an Asda supermarket in Swindon. On April 26, 2023, a member of the security team at Asda in West Swindon had been doing regular afternoon checks when he noticed that someone
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Man 'chased with an axe' after town centre attack
A serious assault in Swindon has sparked a police appeal for witnesses. On Tuesday, May 14 at around 7.45pm, a man was reportedly punched in the side of the face in Fleet Street before being chased with an axe. The suspect then left the scene
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How to find out if you are owed £470 extra in Universal Credit this month
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are set to see their payments increase this month. Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April. The increase was announced
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Problem forces Jeremy Clarkson to stop work at Diddly Squat Farm
Jeremy Clarkson ran into an unexpected problem while working on his Oxfordshire farm. The former Top Gear presenter purchased Chadlington’s Diddly Squat Farm in 2008 before taking the reins shortly before season one of Clarkson’s Farm was released
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What will Clarke add to the Swindon team?
Swindon Town confirmed their first signing of the summer in Mansfield Town’s promotion-winning captain Ollie Clarke – what will he bring to Mark Kennedy’s side? The most obvious thing that Clarke will provide is a huge amount of experience. The
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'Weren't as popular as we hoped': Walkers Crisps confirms snack axed from range
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has discontinued Sensations Streetmix from its range of products. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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McGregor pens first professional deal with Swindon
Swindon Town academy star Joel McGregor has signed his first professional contract with the club after breaking into the side last season. The 18-year-old defender had a dream last campaign with Swindon, being a core part of the side that made
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Serial shoplifter banned from Co-op jailed for latest spree
A serial shoplifter with dozens of previous convictions has been jailed after breaking an order that banned him from Co-op supermarkets. David Mundy, of Farndale Close, returned to Swindon Magistrates' Court on May 31 to face sentencing for seven
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Two charged after police swoop on flat in Old Town
Two suspects arrested in Old Town following reports of a woman being threatened with a knife are due to appear in court. Police handcuffed three men - one on suspicion of robbery and the other two on suspicion of affray - after raiding an address
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Swindon squad audit: what does Kennedy have at his disposal?
Swindon Town are about to embark on a mass reshaping of their squad from last season – so, what from the current group can be taken forward? We return to my role as the theoretical Jamie Russell in Building the Town to examine the current Swindon
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court in recent days. REDHOUSE: Asad Zaman, of Granville Road, has been sentenced for a driving offence. The 26-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a Toyota Yaris along the A4259 without
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'Hitman' heard 'bragging about Swindon woman's murder' in pub
The jury in an unsolved murder case dating back more than 40 years heard a witness's story of a hitman allegedly bragging about the killing in a pub. Allen Morgan lived in Swindon during the 1970s before moving to Bedfordshire with his partner
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for fifth consecutive month by Which?
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to consumer group Which? The supermarket is known for its low prices, making it a popular choice for budget-savvy shoppers. Which? conducted
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Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today
Brits will begin to notice a change in their bank notes from today, as notes featuring the King’s portrait enter circulation. It is the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes. The new notes will co-circulate
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Asda named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer
Asda has become the UK’s most expensive supermarket for fuel, new analysis has found. A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, the RAC has said. The difference
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Why popular water feature has been sealed off in town park
Residents have expressed concerns about a water feature being sealed off in a park in Swindon. Locals took to Facebook to express their disappointment about the Angel Ridge Play Area water feature in Old Town being closed, without being consulted
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Arrest after driveway set on fire in Swindon
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a flammable substance was set alight on a driveway in Swindon. Officers from Wiltshire Police were called to a disturbance on Portal Road in Pinehurst at around 11pm
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Urgent appeal to find man missing for nearly four weeks
Police are appealing to the public for help to find a missing man from Swindon. Michael has not been seen for nearly a month. The 24-year-old was last spotted on May 10 and last heard from on May 23, but the situation was first reported to
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Stagecoach launches free bus travel for 80th anniversary of D-Day
A bus company in Swindon has announced free travel for military and ex-military personnel to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Stagecoach has confirmed they will offer free travel on bus services across the UK on D-Day - Thursday, June
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Latest on when delayed Hollywood Bowl might open in Swindon
The opening of Swindon's Hollywood Bowl has been delayed for a second time. The latest addition to the national chain of bowling alleys should have opened by the end of spring but since that date was first announced last October, it has been pushed
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Fond memories of working at Swindon's historic Burderop Park
A former employee of Burderop Park has explained what it was like to work on the historic grounds and how its former owners contributed to the war effort around D Day. Iain Smith, of Dean Street, wrote to the Adver after reading that his old place
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'I want to be the me I needed' - the coach using basketball to help kids
A Swindon man is on a mission to encourage more children to take up the game of basketball after stating the sport kept him out of trouble as a youngster. Thebe Blackie, who is affectionately known as Coach T to those he mentors, after competing
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Teenagers charged with GBH after stabbing
Two people have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Royal Wootton Bassett. Police officers and paramedics responded to 999 calls from the New Road area of Royal Wootton Bassett just before 9.30pm on Monday, June 3. An air ambulance
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A420 closed in both directions after accident
2:19pm A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "The A420 between Shrivenham and Watchfield has re-opened having closed
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Russell explains extensive recruitment work to be ready for Kennedy
Swindon Town Head of Football Jamie Russell said that he has been working hard this summer to compile a comprehensive shortlist of transfer targets. Town unveiled Mark Kennedy as the club’s head coach last week, but Russell said that he had been
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Knife surrender bin proves to be successful in Wiltshire
Police officers in Wiltshire have opened a knife surrender bin for the first time since it was installed last month, to find out if it has made any difference in the efforts to get weapons off the streets. The permanent knife surrender bin was
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Where to see The Red Arrows en route to D-Day flypasts
The Red Arrows will be flying over Wiltshire this morning on their way to a fly past over the National D-Day 80 Commemoration Event at Southsea Common scheduled for 12:30. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world's
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Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare circulated 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay this week. Just 210,000 copies of the Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin entered circulation when it was released
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Swindon man's decades of service to the town he loved: In pictures
The Adver would like to pay tribute to a Swindon councillor who served his hometown for nearly 40 years. Brian Ford joined what was then called Thamesdown Borough Council in 1986 and went on to serve as Cabinet Member for Adults and Health during
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Record success for Swindon swimming club
A Swindon swimming club has achieved unprecedented success as 17 of its members have qualified for the 2024 Aquatics GB and English National Summer Championships. This is the highest number of qualifiers Swindon Dolphin Swimming Club has ever seen
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Barber opens own shop after arriving in UK with nothing
The owner of a new barber in town described how he opened his own shop having moved to the country with nothing. Reagan Fernandes, 32, moved to the UK from India 10 years ago and was working factory jobs. But he dreamed of cutting hair and
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Barber labels street problems 'a shambles' after another police raid
ONGOING problems on a Swindon high street have led to a business owner to call the issue a shambles, following yet another police raid. The police operation on a flat in Old Town happened in front of Mahmut Dingol’s shops, Old Town Barbers and
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Family of murdered teenager Owen Dunn to hold fundraising events
The family of a Swindon teenager who was stabbed to death are raising awareness of knife crime and promoting the rollout of bleed kits with their upcoming charity events. Owen’s World Foundation was set up in memory of 18-year-old Owen Dunn after
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Abbey Stadium owners agree loan deal with housing company over land
Official documents lodged with Companies House suggest Abbey Stadium could be sold if the owners do not pay back a loan they have taken from property development company The listing on the official government site for Gaming International which
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'Disorder' outside Tesco leaves man injured
A man has suffered minor injuries following an incident outside a supermarket in Swindon. Police in Swindon are appealing for the public’s help to identify two men who are wanted in connection with a disorder outside Tesco at the Toothill Village
