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King leaves Town by mutual consent to join National League outfit
Swindon Town defender Jeff King has made a permanent switch to National League outfit York City following his release from The Nigel Eady County Ground. King arrived at Swindon in the summer having departed Chesterfield following their promotion
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Town centre barbershop raided by suspects in alleged burglary
Three men allegedly broke into a Swindon town centre barbershop and stole the till. The incident took place at Simo’s Barber on Regent Street when a man is believed to have tried to enter the premises at around 1.30am on Saturday, November 9.
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Man, 30s, arrested after member of the public injured in alleged assault
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a member of the public was allegedly assaulted during an incident in Swindon. The victim is believed to have intervened in the attempted theft of a bike in Hythe Road at around 1.30pm on October 24.
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Supermarket calls on shoppers to nominate worthy causes for donations
A supermarket chain is calling on Wiltshire shoppers to nominate charities for a share of its winter fund. Aldi has announced it will be donating £10,000 to charities across the country in the run-up to Christmas. Shoppers are being asked to
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Shoppers split about supermarket's new ANPR system
A Wiltshire Aldi adding ANPR cameras to its car park has split opinion among Adver readers. Shoppers can stay at the Malmesbury store for up to 90 minutes and must not return within four hours or park there outside of opening hours. Anyone
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Swindon residents given chance to air views on where they live
A voluntary organisation is reaching out to residents for their views on where they live. Voluntary Action Swindon is organising community meetings over the next couple of months to engage with Swindon residents. The aim is to gather information
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Black History Month celebrated at Swindon school
Local black history has been celebrated at a Swindon school to mark Black History Month. Lawn Manor Academy focused on the stories of pioneering black voices and the Windrush generation from Swindon and Wiltshire. The national theme for this
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Sold-out festive performances coming to Swindon
Both performances of a festive production coming to Swindon have sold-out. The Cast of Stage Struck will put on their holiday show, Sleighbells & Snowflakes, on Saturday, November 30, at Immanuel Church Hall in Swindon. The show will feature
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Swindon fraudster guilty of renting out properties he did not own
A Swindon man previously found guilty of renting out homes he did not own on Facebook marketplace has reappeared in court charged again with fraud. David Russell, of Fleet Street in Swindon, has been charged with fraud by false representation after
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Photos show changes at Swindon town centre pub and nightclub
It has entertained revellers for more than a century and is still going strong today. The Rolleston Arms has been part of Commercial Road for over 120 years. On its 113th birthday, then-manager Kevin Fitzgerald uncovered a time capsule full
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Popular 'one of a kind' market event returns just in time for Christmas
A popular alternative market event in Swindon is returning for a Christmas instalment. The Most Curious Mysterious Alt Market is in its third year at Steam Museum and is set to showcase the best of local businesses to thousands of people on Saturday
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'Uninsured' and 'wobbling' delivery driver has vehicle seized
A “wobbling” delivery driver has had his moped seized in Swindon. Roads Policing Unit spotted the rider on Great Western Way on Wednesday morning, noticing that he was not driving confidently. Their checks also revealed he was not insured to
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Pair wanted after safe stolen from man's home in 'distraction burglary'
Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary in Swindon. They have released photos of two men who knocked on a man's door in St Marys Grove on Friday, November 8 and asked to clean his guttering and take scrap metal away.
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Police crack down on speeding drivers and poor parking near school
Police have been targeting speeding drivers and poor parking near a Swindon school after concerns were raised. Officers were sent to Lawns Estate in Swindon to crack down on speeding vehicles and issues with parking in the Lawn Primary School area
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Eastcott animal hospital names new MRI scanner after Hollywood legend
A small animal hospital in Wiltshire has named its new MRI scanner after a Hollywood legend. Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon held a social media poll to find a fun name for its new MRI scanner. The winning name was Scanuel L Jackson
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IN THE DOCK: The latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this month. ST ANDREWS RIDGE: Stewart Boraston, of Standen Way, has been sentenced for two driving offences. The 44-year-old pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of being
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"Most sought after" 50p coins solf for massive sum
ONE of the "most sought after" 50p coins was sold by an eBayer for a considerable sum. An eBay seller has made more than a few quid after selling the rare Kew Gardens design for more than its face value. They are among many people on the selling
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Post Office set to close 115 branches putting 1000s of jobs at risk
The Post Office is set to close more than 100 branches across the UK putting 1000s of jobs at risk. Chairman Nigel Railton made the announcement on Wednesday (November 13) morning saying the decision came as the group looks to boost postmaster
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'Uncooperative drink driver sobering up in custody' after police tip off
An “uncooperative drink driver" has been arrested after police received a tip-off from a member of the public. The Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle in Wiltshire in the early hours of Wednesday morning, at around 4:52am. Wiltshire Specialist
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Firefighters pull man from burning bungalow as flames destroy roof
A roof has been completely destroyed following a fire at a bungalow in Swindon. Firefighters rushed to the property on Drove Road at around 3:08am on Wednesday morning after reports the roof was on fire. Crews from Swindon, Stratton, Westlea
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Woman, 51, rushed to hospital after fire in Old Town
A woman has been taken to hospital following a fire in Swindon. On Tuesday evening at just before 8pm the fire service were called to a blaze at a three-storey building on Westlecot Road in Old Town. Several fire engines were seen outside a
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Applications open for Great British Bake Off series 16 - tips and how to apply
Bakers, take note, The Great British Bake Off is returning for series 16 and you can now apply. 'Bake Off' is the ultimate baking battle where passionate amateur baking fans compete to be crowned the UK's Best Amateur Baker. United in their
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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter
Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash
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We tried a pint of Jeremy Clarkson’s new Guinness rival at his pub
Jeremy Clarkson recently revealed that a stout would be the latest drink to join his Hawkstone collection. Hawkstone Black has been available on draught in person at his Cotswolds pub as well as the Diddly Squat Farm Shop in Chadlington. The
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LIVE: Firefighters rush to fire at Swindon home
9:11am Here are some more photos from the scene. (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest
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Award winning musical set for run of shows at nearby theatre
An amateur theatre group is set to perform a Tony award-winning musical in Cirencester. TinkCo will put on five performances of Urinetown at The Barn Theatre from November 13 to November 16. The musical, set in a dystopian world where water
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New musical dedicated to George Michael coming to Wyvern
A new musical dedicated to the music of Wham! and George Michael is set to come to Swindon. 'Freedom - Celebrating George Michael' will be performed at MECA on Thursday, December 5. The show, which combines live music and video, will take audiences
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Free Swindon event to help unpaid carers to find support
Swindon residents who care for a family member or friend are being offered support to access the help available to them. A free event, organised by Swindon Carers Centre, will be aimed at assisting those who take on unpaid caring roles. The
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Wiltshire NHS group has delivered 450k vaccines this autumn so far
More than 450,000 flu, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines have been delivered in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire so far this autumn. In October, the NHS announced more than 10 million Covid-19 and flu
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Swindon man 'let down' by police after he and his son 'suffer road rage assault'
A Swindon man feels he has been let down by Wiltshire Police after having to drive himself and his son to hospital after an alleged assault. Mr Darren Gore says that he and his son Kyle, 18, were stopped at traffic lights on Mead Way on October
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How Swindon won France's first cup competition
“Fleming dribbled, passed, and immediately got clear to receive the ball again, and after a short dribble, sent the ball into the corner of the net with a left-footed shot.” Harold Fleming notched his second with such precision that Barnsley’s
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Big plans to transform area around Swindon's train station
Big plans to redevelop the area around Swindon’s train station have taken a significant step forward. The first board meeting for the Swindon Knowledge Central scheme discussed how to turn more than 100 acres of brownfield land into a new commercial
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Sister opens up on brutal stabbing of brother to prevent future bloodshed
The loved ones of murdered man Lee Turner have been out in the community raising awareness about knife crime. Lee Turner, 33, was attacked on The Venny in Pinehurst, Swindon, on October 10, 2021 and died from a single stab wound to the chest.
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Application to allow parking permits for Old Town flats is dropped
An application to allow future residents of flats to be constructed in a Victorian school building to apply for resident parking permits has been dropped. Developer Mike Jeans who runs Jazzy Maxwell Ltd based in Fairford was given permission to
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Struggling Swindon families to get extra help this winter
Struggling Swindon households are to get extra help with their bills this winter. Swindon Borough Council has received £1.5 million from the government's Household Support Fund to assist vulnerable households with food, heating, and housing costs
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Swindon manufacturer aiming to win back carbon neutral status after two year gap
A Swindon manufacturer is aiming to regain its carbon-neutral status. Vygon UK, a medical device manufacturer, has joined forces with Planet Mark, a carbon reduction and net-zero specialist, to support the NHS's carbon reduction plans. The
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Children's bereavement charity marks 10 years of helping Wiltshire families
A Wiltshire children's bereavement charity is marking its 10th anniversary with an awareness campaign. Wiltshire Treehouse, which helps children in Swindon and Wiltshire, will mark the milestone as part of its annual 'Week to Remember' from November
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Water company checks in South West surge in bid to improve water quality
Nearly 500 inspections of water company assets have been carried out in the South West by the Environment Agency since April as it looks to ensure water quality improves. A team of seven officers has conducted more than 230 inspections across Bristol
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Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra announces Christmas concert
Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra is preparing for its upcoming Christmas concert. The annual event, set for December 8 at 4pm, will feature a mix of classical, popular, and traditional Christmas music, including a musical narration of T’was the
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Swindon theatres to take part in huge Black Friday ticket sale
Two Swindon theatres are to take part in a national Black Friday campaign offering huge discounts on ticket prices. The Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre, both part of the Trafalgar Theatres group, have signed up for the nationwide Black Friday
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GWH neglect and failures contributed to death of 'family man who everyone knew'
A family man who would treat local children to ice cream died partly due to failures and neglect by Great Western Hospital. An inquest on November 8 heard Maurice Small “lost the will to live” as a result of repeated visits to GWH for health problems
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The pension change that could help millions of women
Bringing in “family pension pots” could help to close the gender pension gap, a report has suggested, with women particularly at risk after retirement. An estimated two in five women and one in three men are potentially heading towards retirement
