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Air ambulance lands amid concerned crowds in Swindon
An air ambulance has landed amidst concerned crowds in Swindon after a “medical incident.” Police and an air ambulance were both called to an address in Coleview on the evening of Sunday, July 21. The air ambulance landed at around 7.45pm and
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£24m needed for 'phase two' of GWH's new Emergency Department
There are hopes to add even more new facilities to Great Western Hospital’s Emergency Department – but that would require a hefty injection of further funding. The unexpected challenges posed by the pandemic meant that some of the original ideas
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Councils want public say in building greener county
Councils in Wiltshire are joining forces to ask for the public's advice on where nature is the most depleted. Although the county of Wiltshire is governed by two councils - Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council - there are few occasions
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Arkell's commits to 'record' partnership with Swindon Town
The partnership between the town's football club and its local brewery is set to continue. Arkell’s Brewery has renewed its long-standing association with Swindon Town Football Club, by extending its 'record' agreement with the club for another
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Young people with special needs complete GWH work experience
A community group managed by the parents of children who have additional needs has celebrated the success of their new supported internships. Swindon SEND Families Voice was formed by parents and carers in 2018 to ensure the needs of disabled
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Man sought by police after 'incident' in Swindon
Police are seeking a man in Swindon in connection with an incident in Penhill. Officers investigating the incident, which happened on June 25, have released images of a man they believe can help with their enquiries. In the picture, a white
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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Forest Live with Anne Marie and The Corrs was a perfect use of Westonbirt Arboretum
This year's series of concerts at Westonbirt Arboretum have come to an end but should people give them a try next year? The Forest Live concert series is a yearly staple at the nearby botanical garden, and this year's gigs saw Gregory Porter, Anne
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All the details as Red Arrows to fly over Wiltshire during and after RIAT
The iconic Red Arrows are scheduled to fly over Swindon and Wiltshire twice in as many days. The aerial display team is in the area for the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford and took to the skies with a new routine at the airshow on
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RIAT day 2 sees seven hours of high-energy flying displays
RIAT 2024 was in full throttle on Saturday, with seven hours of high-energy flying displays to thrill thousands of people who flooded through the gates. The theme of this year’s show is Air and Space: Pushing the Boundaries, and this explores the
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Live: RIAT traffic and display latest as queues build on final day
9:09pm 'Stellar' event draws to a close That concludes RIAT 2024, with traffic now clear in the area following the
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Dad and daughter serve up taste of American BBQ with new venture
A new food venue has opened hoping to bring the taste of authentic American smoked food to Royal Wootton Bassett. Entrepreneurs Hannah Airey and her dad Jason Airey recently opened Smokinly Good BBQ in the Wiltshire town, in conjunction with Hannah's
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14th-century pub becomes ‘beautiful’ £1.6m town centre house
A Grade II listed house in Lechlade which was once a pub has gone on sale for £1.6 million. “Steps lead up from the kitchen to the remains of a 14th-century tavern which forms a cosy snug”, writes the agent Mountgrange Heritage. (Image: Mountgrange
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Latest on Amazon's plan to erect 500ft wind turbine in Swindon
Amazon will have to provide an environmental impact assessment if it lodges an application to put up a huge wind turbine just off the A420 at Gablecross. The internet commerce giant says it wants the 500ft tall wind turbine to power operations
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this week. PENHILL: Liam Dunwell, of Inglesham Road, has been sentenced for drug driving. The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to driving an Audi Q3 2000 along Burbage Road on January
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New flats above shop among latest Swindon planning applications
The offices above a well-known town centre shop can be converted into flats - but the upper storey of a small restaurant and takeaway would provide an apartment too small to live in happily, council officers say. TOWN CENTRE: A proposal to convert
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All the death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published six death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in
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Harry Potter café in Swindon gets food hygiene inspection
A Harry Potter store and cafe has been visited by food hygiene inspectors. Libby's World of Wizardry Cafe and Gift Shop opened on Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, in February. And it scored a full five out of five on its first inspection. This
