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'Extremely rare' NHS 50p coin being sold for £4,000

AN ‘extremely rare’ NHS coin is being sold for £4,000. The item is listed on eBay for 8,000 times is face value. It is a 1998 NHS UK 50p coin that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service. “Very few available,” the

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LIVE: Fire engines rush to fire as smoke fills Old Town street

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What history tells us about a pivotal stretch for Town

After 15 games this season, Swindon Town have taken just 12 points in League Two and are one point outside the relegation zone – how pivotal are the coming weeks? The first thing to point out is that with Ian Holloway now at the helm and looking

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Experienced signings and injury problems: Five things happening in League Two

As round one of the FA Cup came to a close, it meant that England’s fourth division returned. There have been some shock results over the last week alongside injuries and departures, but what is happening in League Two? Fleetwood defender suffers

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

The Government are “looking at” the potential of further changes to the DWP Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for some households. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957 to help cover

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Police seek four individuals after house 'targeted multiple times'

Police are searching for four people after an alleged burglary on the outskirts of Swindon. An address in Purton has reportedly been targeted by individuals “interfering” with the property multiple times in the past three weeks. Officers launched

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The methods Holloway intends to use to get his Swindon side to improve

Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway discussed the reintroduction of his trademark run he has implemented during his long-lasting managerial career. Despite taking charge of the Robins on the 25th of October, he has not had his chance to implement this

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Update after 30 guests are dramatically evacuated from burning hotel

Police have revealed the cause of the fire which broke out at a Swindon hotel, causing 30 guests to evacuate. Guests staying at The Campanile Hotel on Welton Road in Swindon were rushed out of the building in the early hours of Monday, November

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Car completely gutted and two others damaged in arson attack

An arsonist has caused thousands of pounds of damage to several vehicles in Swindon. On Monday, Wiltshire Police released CCTV footage after an unknown suspect set fire to a car in Stockton Road, Penhill, at around 2:08am that morning. Officers

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Former Spot On Games shop and Romanian grocery being turned into flats

A new block of six flats is being built in place of a grocery and model shop in the centre of Swindon.  LF Property Group has begun work on the four-storey block that will hold four apartments - one per floor - at 29 John Street. The new building

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Asda apologises for 'refusing to serve' disabled customer

A Swindon supermarket has apologised to a disabled customer after staff refused to accept his method of payment. Connor Lambert was prevented from using a chip-and-signature card by staff at the Orbital Shopping Centra Asda in Haydon Wick on October

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One of the men accused of felling 'Sycamore Gap' tree is 'too ill to appear in court'

ONE of the men charged with felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree and causing more than £620,000 of damage was too ill to appear before a judge. Adam Carruthers, 32, of Church Street, Wigton, Cumbria, watched Monday’s 20-minute pre-trial hearing

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Police search for boy after E-bike involved in crash with a car

Police are searching for a young boy riding an E-bike who was involved in crash in Swindon. Officers are hoping to check on the welfare of the teenager, who was involved in an incident at around 3.10pm on Monday, November 11. The young boy,

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Teenage girl killed on M5 had escaped police car moments before fatal incident

A TEENAGE girl died in a fatal crash on M5 motorway between Taunton and Bridgwater after fleeing from a police vehicle. The 17-year-old girl died after being struck by a car on the motorway on Monday night at 11pm. The girl was being transported

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Holloway shows class with video to recovering supporter

Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway has sent a video to lifelong Robins fan Sam Baggott following his shoulder surgery. The former Crystal Palace boss sent a video to the supporter and wished him well. He said “I’m missing you at the ground at the

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Nationwide offers £50 window to customers ahead of Christmas time

Festive overspending makes December and January the peak months for overdraft usage, according to Nationwide. 25% of people who use their overdraft say December is the month they are most likely to go into their overdraft more or earlier than usual

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Hospital workers in Swindon stage second strike over pay dispute

Hospital workers in Swindon are staging their second strike over a pay dispute. Great Western Hospital staff employed by Serco, including caterers, porters, cleaners and security, began the 48-hour industrial action on Monday at 07:00 and are set

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Man in 'well-paying job' with army accused of rape and stalking

A man who repaired army helicopters has appeared in court accused of triple rape and stalking. Brian Wareham, 52, worked in Wiltshire in a “well-paying job” before he appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on November 11. READ MORE: Two people

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Major M5 delays following fatal crash

A fatal crash has led to major delays on a busy route. The delays are affecting traffic along the M5 between Taunton and Bridgewater. Drivers from Dorset are being advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route if they are planning

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Ex-Town boss on 'shortlist' for League One vacancy

Former Swindon Town boss Mark Kennedy is one of the managers shortlisted by League One outfit Shrewsbury Town to take over their vacancy, according to reports. Last week, Paul Hurst was sacked by Shrewsbury following their difficult start to the

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Melksham remain top and Marine enter play-off race: Wiltshire’s non-league roundup

It was an action-packed week for Wiltshire's non-league sides, but how did they get on? National League South – Chippenham and Salisbury Chippenham Town made it three games unbeaten as they rose to 12th place in the sixth division with a 3-

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Gary Lineker makes shock Match of the Day announcement

Gary Lineker is set to leave Match of the Day at the end of the 2024/25 season, according to reports. The 63-year-old took over from Des Lynam on the Premier League highlights show back in 1999 so would have covered 25 seasons by the end of his

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Smith takes crown for fastest ever Town goal

Swindon Town striker Harry Smith scored the fastest recordable goal in the club’s history with his opener against MK Dons. Ollie Clarke’s cross found the 6’5 striker just inside the six yard box and his header beat Dons keeper Tom McGill to put

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Violent attack in broad daylight leaves man, 50s, hospitalised

An assault which took place in broad daylight has left one man in his 50s in hospital. The violent attack took place just before midday on Saturday, October 26, at The Bridge in Chippenham. Ambulances were called to the scene and a victim who

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Major A-road closed for four months for 'essential work'

A main road through Wiltshire has been closed to motorists until spring 2025 to allow essential repairs to be carried out. The A36 Warminster Road between Monkton Combe and Limpley Stoke on the Wiltshire and Somerset border closed from 9pm on Sunday

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Teenage girl, 17, dies on M5 as police refer themselves to IOPC

A teenage girl has died following a crash on the M5. The collision between a pedestrian and a car happened at around 11pm on Monday night and a 17-year-old girl died at the scene. On Tuesday morning, the M5 was still closed between junctions

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King set to make switch to National League club

Swindon Town defender Jeff King is set to depart the Wiltshire club and drop a division to join National League York City. Pete O’Rourke from Football Insider broke the news but has not confirmed whether the deal is a temporary loan move, or a

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Swindon event to show plans for new retirement community

With construction of a new retirement community in Swindon well underway, retirees have been invited to take a look at the development plans. The new development from McCarthy Stone is situated on Peglars Way in Wichelstowe and will offer a mix

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Swindon charity applauds Queen for tackling domestic abuse

A Swindon charity has applauded the Queen for her commitment to tackling domestic abuse. Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (SDASS) praised Queen Camilla ahead of the release of a documentary on the issue. In January, the Queen visited

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New initiative to empower Swindon's young filmmakers

A new programme is set to empower aspiring filmmakers and screen enthusiasts in Swindon. The National Saturday Club and Create Studios have joined forces to launch a free Film and Screen Saturday Club for young creatives. Starting this month

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Podcast from Wiltshire wins at The Signal Awards

A podcast from Wiltshire has won an international award. Access to Inspiration was named a winner in the third annual Signal Awards in the Most Inspirational Podcast category for shows. The winners were selected by the Signal Awards Judging

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IN PHOTOS: Smoke billows from old Wiltshire College as fire service rush to blaze

Latest photos from the scene of a fire at the old Wiltshire College has shown smoke billowing over Chippenham. Emergency services were called to reports of a fire on Cocklebury Road in Chippenham at around 10:42am on Monday, November 11. Despite

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Festive food and music line-up for Swindon's Enchanted Gardens Light Trail

There will be a range of entertainment and culinary offerings at this year's Enchanted Gardens Light Trail in Swindon. South Swindon Parish Council has announced the line-up for the event which will run from November 29 to December 24 at the Town

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Former hair salon unit 'under offer' with new owners

A former hair salon retail unit in Swindon is now under offer. The property at 163 Rodbourne Road has been left vacant since Pixal-Rose Vegan Salon moved into a bigger space at 200 Rodbourne Road on January 9. Commercial property consultants

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'Authentic' Asian restaurant to open in town centre soon

An empty Swindon town centre unit has been taken over by a new business. A brand new sign has gone up at 5 Faringdon Road, formerly Aby’s Indian Experience, for a restaurant called Karahi Korner. The establishment is listed on Google as an

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Historic railway building to be covered with 22 signs as part of revival

If there are visitors to and residents of,  Swindon who don’t know where the old Great Western Railway Carriage Works are, they will soon be much more enlightened. Swindon Borough Council has given itself permission to attach 22 signs to the listed

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'I lost marriage and livelihood,' says victim of Netflix cyberstalker

A Wiltshire mum targeted by Netflix's 'Can I Tell You A Secret?' stalker Matthew Hardy claims the ordeal led to the breakdown of her marriage and livelihood. Kristen Dugdale, 31, was targeted by Matthew Hardy - dubbed Britain's worst cyberstalker

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Big brand makes return to town with new shop at Swindon Designer Outlet

A new shop has opened at the Swindon Designer Outlet. House of Tweed has returned to the Rodbourne retail destination in a unit opposite Next. A spokesperson for the McArthurGlen retail village described the store as “back bigger and better

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Sian O'Callaghan's mum and brother want to stop criminals becoming taxi drivers

The family of a murdered Swindon woman want people with previous violent convictions to be banned from taxi driving. Elaine Pickford called for urgent action after learning of new research which shows that an estimated 90 taxi licences were granted

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Luxury Wiltshire hotel prepares for busy Christmas period

A luxury Wiltshire hotel is preparing for a busy festive season with a range of Christmas-themed events and dining experiences lined up. Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort, located at the centre of the 2,000-acre Bowood Estate, is set for a bustling

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Swindon council to hold seven drop-in sessions to connect with residents

Seven drop-in sessions will give Swindon residents the chance to connect with their council this December. The initiative is part of a broader effort by Swindon Borough Council to engage with the community and provide residents with more opportunities