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LIVE: Crash brings traffic to a standstill as smashed car blocks road

7:25pm Road reopens Swindon Road in Highworth has now been reopened to the public following an earlier crash which

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LIVE: Emergency services attend multiple crashes on major Swindon roads

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'Getaway driver' guilty of helping teens murder two victims

A 45-year-old man has been found guilty of driving from Swindon to help a group murder two teenagers. Antony Snook acted as the getaway driver for four armed teenagers who chased and fatally stabbed 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon

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Glatzel ready to 'attack season' and recapture goalscoring form

Paul Glatzel feels in a better place to replicate his form from last season for Swindon Town and help to drive the team forward. Having joined from Liverpool in January, Glatzel was a revelation in the second half of the 2023/24 season under interim

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Mary Poppins musical was truly magical

When Disney gets a musical show right, it is one of the most magical things you can see on stage.  And Mary Poppins, a combined effort with Cameron Mackintosh, is certainly one of the musical shows that is a hit in this regard, with the Bristol

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Driver taken to hospital after serious roundabout crash

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash in Swindon. Emergency services rushed to a two-vehicle collision on Great Western Way at around 10:20am on Friday morning. A driver was injured in the incident and although details of

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Unsupervised learner driver caught by police 'on the way to driving lesson'

A learner driver who claimed to be on their way to a lesson has been caught by police without a valid licence or insurance. The Peugeot driver, who only has a provisional licence, was pulled over by police officers on Wednesday. Checks revealed

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Adver readers have their say on future of town centre strip club

Swindon’s Dream Lounge adult entertainment venue, which is seeking to renew its premises license, has sparked considerable online debate as residents and former patrons voice diverse opinions about its future. The licence application, submitted

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Community centre's access and parking plan sent back for rethink

A community centre in Gorse Hill has been asked to think again about its application for new access and parking. The Punjabi Community Centre in Gorse Hill shares a site with the Shri Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sikh Temple between Cricklade Road and the

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VIDEO: State of Oasis sports hall revealed as urban explorer takes a look inside

The current state of the Oasis Leisure Centre hall has been shown in a video taken by an urban explorer. The explorer said the hall “doesn’t look that bad” - with the lights on, some holes in the ceiling, and dirt and debris on the hall floor -

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Man dies after house boat fire despite best efforts of emergency services

A MAN DIED following a house boat fire in Lechlade today, Friday.  Police are appealing for information after a man died following a house boat fire in Lechlade Marina today, Friday 15 November. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called

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Swindon hope to reach next stage of County Ground development early next year

Swindon Town are on course to present a design for the first phase of The Nigel Eady County Ground redevelopment plan early next year. Having purchased the club’s ground using the funds left behind by Nigel Eady in March 2023, Swindon and TrustSTFC

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Motorbike set on fire and destroyed in late night 'arson' attack

A suspected arson attack which saw a motorbike in Swindon set on fire has sparked a police appeal for help. Between 9.30pm and 11pm on Tuesday, November 5, a motorbike parked in the alleyway between Bessemer Road West and Whitby Grove was set on

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'We are not pigs' - Holloway says no extra pressure on coming games

Ian Holloway said there is no sense in Swindon Town getting caught up with self-pity despite their lowly league position ahead of Accrington Stanley. Defeat against Milton Keynes Dons last weekend means that Swindon have amassed just 12 points

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Blind man knocked down and injured in town centre e-bike crash

A partially-blind man was left injured on the ground after a collision with two e-bikes in Swindon town centre. The crash, which took place at around 1.30pm on Friday, November 1, saw two e-bikes riding through Regent Street in Swindon collide

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Swindon midfielder could miss key stretch with ankle injury

Ollie Clarke is set to miss Swindon Town’s trip to Accrington Stanley and possibly a crucial period of the season after twisting his ankle. Swindon enter what could be a pivotal spell of games in their season as they visit 18th-place Accrington

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LIVE: Disruption after crash on roundabout 'sees car cross carriageway'

4:04pm Police have provided an update Read More: One person taken to hospital in Great Western Way crash

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Morrisons selling Heroes, Roses and Celebrations tubs for £2 (there's a catch)

Morrisons has announced a new offer for customers who are buying the traditional Christmas chocolate tubs – Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations and Roses. In the run up to Christmas, the supermarket has reduced the price of the confectionery tubs

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Midfield mystery and strongest shape - predicted line-up for Accrington

Following a 3-1 loss to Milton Keynes Dons last week, Swindon Town will be looking to bounce back with a result against Accrington Stanley - a side they play twice this month. The Robins have won just twice at the Wham Stadium with the victories

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'I have got decisions to make' - More departures possible after King

Ian Holloway said that he would be looking to move players on who are not in his plans at Swindon Town to clear space in the squad. Swindon have a deeper squad this season, with multiple senior players left out of the matchday 18 when everyone

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Brewers Fayre offering chance to have breakfast with Santa

The Kembrey Inn Brewers Fayre is offering the chance to have breakfast with Santa throughout December. Running every weekend from 9am to 11.30am and on December 23 and 24, children can meet Santa in his grotto and receive a goodie bag. The

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Swindon construction firm welcomes students for year in industry

Seven students are gaining industry experience in Swindon and other southern England locations with construction firm Beard. They are taking part in a year-long on-the-job training programme across Beard's offices in Bristol, Guildford, and Southampton

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Asda announces important changes to cafes in order to battle big problem

Asda is inviting over 60s from across Wiltshire to its stores this Christmas in a bid to combat loneliness and isolation. The initiative comes after the supermarket's Christmas Community report revealed one in 10 in this age group are unsure whether

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Swindon Borough Council's budget overspend projected to be £8.4m

The projected overspend on Swindon Borough Council’s revenue budget has come down, but not nearly enough for comfort. Members of the council’s Labour cabinet heard from the member for finance Councillor Kevin Small that the authority is on track

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‘Great and cheap’ pub to close and be replaced by American restaurant

A pub in Swindon described as “great and cheap” will close and be replaced by an American-themed restaurant. The Brookhouse Farm in Middleleaze, is a Hungry Horse, a chain of family-friendly pubs offering affordable meals - but not for long, as

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Boots Chemist building still up for sale at £325,000

A former Boots unit in Swindon is still on the market. The vacant three storey building on 35 Wood Street in Old Town has been listed as a freehold property for £325,000 by Kilpatrick & Co. Boots closed its chemist on February 9, and later

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Tributes to 'bubbly' pub landlord after unexpected death

Tributes have been paid to an outgoing Swindon pub landlord who passed away suddenly from a cardiac arrest. Paul Clabburn, 58, managed The Fox and Hounds in Wroughton with his husband James for nearly seven years before he sadly passed away on

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Wiltshire youngsters urged to raise pedestrian distraction awareness

Young people in Swindon and Wiltshire are being encouraged to spread awareness of pedestrian distraction among their peers. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a road safety competition called See You On The Road. It is

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Speeding driver 'travelled from Germany without licence or insurance'

A driver travelling at over 100 miles per hour on the M4 has been found to have no licence or insurance. Police officers pulled the Lexus LS 460 over outside BP Garage after witnessing the vehicle speeding in excess of 100mph at night on the M4