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Drivers queue as incident closes A-road near Swindon

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Bignot hoping for Swindon to add more depth to squad

Marcus Bignot said that Swindon Town still need to add plenty of depth to their squad before the end of the transfer window. Swindon have signed ten players this window following the arrival of Joel Cotterill on loan from Swansea City, an addition

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Why mum and son are hiding hundreds of children's books around Swindon

A mum and son duo from Swindon who have a shared love of reading are hiding children's books around the town for other families to enjoy over the summer holidays.  Kerry Molson and her eight-year-old son Parker set a challenge to hide over 200

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Arkell's collaborates with fellow brewery on German-inspired summer beer

Two historic names in brewing have announced a new unique collaboration to represent their shared passion and showcase the craftmanship and heritage behind their brews.  The team at Arkell’s Brewery, which is Swindon’s oldest business and one of

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Youngster slapped social worker who wouldn't give him money

A teenager has pleaded guilty to assaulting a social worker who was trying to help him.  The defendant, who is under the care of social services and is considered a 'looked after' youth, admitted to attacking a social worker during a hearing at

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Disqualified driver known to police caught 'giving false details'

A disqualified and uninsured driver is said to have lied to police officers about his identity after being pulled over in Swindon. Roads policing officers stopped a white Volkswagen Golf GTI on Tuesday afternoon and an officer recognised the driver

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Boy, 17, charged with grooming 10-year old and making 10,000 indecent images

A 17-year-old boy from Swindon has appeared in court accused of several child sexual offences.  The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on July 30.  He stood accused of making over 10,000

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Bodybuilder who beat the bullies makes successful competition debut

A Wiltshire bodybuilder has overcome bullying and a severe eating disorder to finish on the podium at her first competition. Lilli Harvey, from Malmesbury, comes from a sporty family and her mum Charlene Harvey is a retired professional bodybuilder

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Swindon council aims to better meet demand for SEND provision

Whether the provision in Swindon for children with disabilities and special needs  is sufficient  for the young people and their families will be newly assessed. Conservative councillor Jake Chandler put forward a motion designed to make sure that

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Football finance expert discusses prospect of Swindon sale

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire said that the possibility of a sale of Swindon Town seemed unlikely at present on the Price of Football podcast. On this week’s episode of the podcast which discusses issues around football business, Maguire

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What is power of attorney? Protecting your loved ones finances

Power of attorney is one of the most significant responsibilities you can take on. By making sure your loved one’s voice is heard when they no longer can express their true preferences, you can dramatically improve their overall quality of life

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Swindon biker dies in fatal crash near Cirencester

A Swindon woman in her 40s has been confirmed as the victim of a fatal motorbike crash near Cirencester. Police officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary were called to a single-vehicle collision on the B4425 in Barnsley, near Cirencester, just

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Residents 'intimidated' as groups behaving badly target Swindon estate 'in disrepair'

Residents living on a run-down Swindon estate proving a magnet for anti-social behaviour say they are being "intimidated" by groups gathering there. A Swindon Borough Council safety team are speaking to residents in Eldene this week to find out

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Car park food and coffee van needs council's licensing rules lifted

A new project which helps to keep at-risk youngsters away from trouble by giving them an introduction to the hospitality industry can only go ahead if the council exempt it from its normal licensing policies. The SMASH youth project, the Youth

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Two Swindon players suffer injury setbacks during pre-season

Marcus Bignot offered an update on the status of some of Swindon Town’s injured players as the League Two season gets closer. With one pre-season game left to play, Ryan Delaney, Sean McGurk, and Tariq Uwakwe have all missed time during July as

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Swindon see matches moved for Sky Sports coverage

Swindon Town have seen many of their League Two fixtures during the first half of the season moved due to TV coverage. The new TV deal with Sky Sports+ begins this season, which will see four times as many EFL games shown this season, with each

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Power cut affecting more than 600 homes in Swindon

A power cut is affecting more than 600 homes in Old Town. The outage has hit 625 properties across Dixon Street, Newhall Street, Morse Street, Stanier Street, Deacon Street, Crombey Street,  Edmund Street, Whitney Street, Eastcott Hill, Leighfield

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Swindon Town icon Charlie Austin makes move to seventh tier club

Former Swindon Town striker Charlie Austin has signed for seventh-tier AFC Totton following his departure from the County Ground this summer. Austin played in all 46 matches of Swindon's 2023/24 League Two campaign but will now be competing in

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Three days of roadworks causing queues on busy Swindon road

Roadworks on a busy road in Swindon are causing long queues and delaying drivers' journeys. CityFibre has closed and dug up one lane of Bridge End Road in the direction of Great Western Way near the junction with the Dockle Farmhouse car park.

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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for more than £150 on eBay

Everyone is being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £152 on online auction site eBay. It is one

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Vehicles seized as police visit illegal car meet in Swindon

Police penalised drivers who gathered at an illegal car meet in Swindon. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit, Special Constables, UASG, and Swindon police worked together to respond to reports of the unlawful gathering on Sunday evening.

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Blocked drains and grassy verges prompt flooding fears

Blocked gullies and gutters in Swindon have prompted calls for the town's council to clean up its act. A Conservative councillor has pressed the Labour administration to ensure its performance in clearing gullies and gutters along roads is adequate

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Restaurant selling 'best burgers ever' closes after two years

An Old Town restaurant has closed suddenly just weeks after another on the same street shut its doors. Hot on the heels of a long-standing Chinese restaurant Connie's, its neighbouring venue has also stopped trading.  The Pick Up Point, on

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Second-hand furniture shop opens in Swindon town centre

A new furniture shop in Swindon opened its doors for the first time earlier this week. Prospect Hospice's Home and Furniture Store on Hobley Drive opened at 10am on Monday (July 29). Geared towards affordability and sustainability, the shop

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South West makes most planning complaints in England

South West residents made more complaints about planning matters than any other region in England in 2023-24, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has reported. This information was revealed following the Ombudsman's annual release of

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'Industrial shoplifter' stole and sought 'refunds' for £500K of goods

A woman from Wiltshire who travelled around the country to con retailers and businesses out of half a million pounds has been jailed for years. Narinder Kaur, formally known as Nina Tiara, of Chosen Hill in Cleverton, near Malmesbury, was sentenced

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Swindon firm appoints IT partner in pursuit of £100m turnover goal

A renewables company has appointed a strategic IT partner as it looks to achieve its £100 million turnover target within five years. Swindon-based Sinewave, which designs and builds electrical infrastructure solutions for major electric vehicle

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Aldi looking to recruit 80 staff across Wiltshire stores

Aldi is looking to recruit 80 new members of staff across its stores in Wiltshire. The supermarket is seeking individuals with all levels of experience to occupy roles in the area. Positions available range from store management apprentices

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Public warned as risk of battery-related fires rises with hot weather

With temperatures on the rise, homeowners in the South West are being warned not to leave mobile phones or laptops charging in direct sunlight, with concerns over a possible rise in battery-related fires. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found

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Why workers could not be seen at ‘absolute chaos’ roadworks

The company responsible for roadworks causing widespread frustration has explained why workers were not visible at the site. The A361 works in Highworth began last Monday, July 22, and could last until August 2 with four-way temporary traffic lights

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Zara, IKEA and swimming pool among suggestions for A420 'retail park'

Locals have been reacting to the news that a retail park could be built next to the A420 in Swindon after the land was bought for development. The site, opposite Gablecross police station and next door to the Sainsbury’s on the A420 Oxford Road

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Alleged stalker cries "I won't do it" before storming out of court

A man stormed out of court after being slapped with a Stalking Protection Order. Wiltshire Police had applied for the order against Richard Hubbard because he posed a risk to someone and the order was needed to protect them, they claimed. Hubbard

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Three pints at pub during England game costs 'rude' man driving licence

A man from Swindon has been banned from driving after a costly visit to the pub for an England game.  Michael Forty, 68, from Chevalier Close, Middleleaze, went to the Windmill pub with his wife to watch the England Euro match against The Netherlands