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Five things we learned as Butterworth rescues Town a point at Accrington

Harry Smith’s opener was cancelled out by goals from centre-backs Sonny Aljofree and Farrend Rawson, but Danny Butterworth’s impressive run and finish earned Swindon a point at Accrington. The 2-2 draw makes it just one loss from four games under

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Swindon showed their heart to come back for draw - Holloway

Ian Holloway was delighted with Swindon Town's response after the break to earn a 2-2 draw at Accrington Stanley. Harry Smith's header had Swindon ahead in the early stages but Accrington had the better of the opening 45 minutes as were deservedly

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Paedo teacher who shared rape videos of newborn babies WALKS FREE

An Oxford trainee teacher who shared over 1,000 videos including newborn babies being raped has walked free. Jacob Chouffot, of Iffley, distributed and received more than 1,000 of the most serious Category A films and photos between 2015 and 2019

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WATCH: Moment elderly man ploughs through brick wall in serious crash

FOOTAGE shows the moment an elderly man crashed and ploughed into a brick wall and a woman suffered life-changing injuries. In April 2023 a Mercedes C-Class crashed into a car before ploughing through a brick wall on Horton Road. Located just

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Butterworth brilliance bags Town point at fellow strugglers

A piece of magic from Danny Butterworth helped Swindon Town to earn a 2-2 draw at the home of fellow strugglers Accrington Stanley. Harry Smith was again on target as he headed in the opener, but much like last week Accrington gained more confidence

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Police issues statement on dramatic two-car fire near school

POLICE are investigating a dramatic fire involving two parked cars on Laverstock Road that firefighters believe was started deliberately. The fire, which took place near Godolphin School, was reported to the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service

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Sisters of former Iron Maiden singer reveal cause of death

THE family of a former singer has shared his cause of death in a Facebook post to fans. In October, former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno died at the age of 66 at his home in Salisbury.  Di’Anno sang with the British rockers between 1978 and

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Free football fun for Swindon's youngsters

An inclusive football club is offering free sessions for Swindon’s youngsters in the hope of getting more children active. The Football Fun Factory is giving a three-week free trial to all new participants in its tailored sessions for children

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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 week. LIDEN: Umair Arif, of Conan Doyle Walk, has been sentenced for a driving offence. The 21-year-old drove a BMW 520 along Granville Street without insurance and due

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In Memoriam: Death notices placed in the Swindon Advertiser this week

The Swindon Advertiser has published 9 death notices this week. 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 print, our death

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Woman finds herself with fine after 'slapping policeman on the bum'

A woman who slapped a policeman on the bum days before Christmas has been fined £100 after her previous sentence was overturned. Julianne Chipepera (formerly known as Melis), 39, appeared in Swindon Magistrates’ Court on November 11 where she admitted

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Woman opens stall at Designer Outlet a year after founding business

A woman who has turned her hobby into a business is gearing up to showcase her handmade soaps at Swindon’s Designer Outlet. Camille Clarke was inspired to set up Camille’s Soap Emporium while on holiday and since then she has created sustainable

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Accrington Stanley 2 Swindon Town 2: as it happened

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Drug dealer caught with cocaine, heroin and over £3.5k cash

A drug dealer caught with cocaine, heroin and over £3.5k of stolen cash has appeared in court. Kaz Knight, of Darnley Close, Walcot, pleaded guilty on November 11 to possession with intent to supply of cocaine, heroin and criminal property at Swindon

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Shock as Nationwide outsources roles to India with local jobs affected

A big change in how Nationwide handles its customer service has affected dozens of staff. During a brief Teams call on Wednesday, managers at the building society’s Pipers Way headquarters informed many employees that they will be out of a job

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Swindon MP's message to Harry Parker's family after case dropped

A Swindon MP has reacted to the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision to not proceed any further with the case related to the death of Harry Parker. North Swindon Parliamentary representative Will Stone shared a statement on social media after speaking

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Rare Shakespeare £2 coin selling for £10,000

A rare £2 coin is being sold on eBay for £10,000. The item is listed on the online marketplace for 5,000 times its face value and features William Shakespeare's name as well as the crown and dagger from Hamlet. With Queen Elizabeth II on the

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Train station closure will disrupt journeys from Swindon to London

Train passengers travelling into London on Sunday will have to use an alternative route as Paddington Station will be closed. Old Oak Common HS2 station work will close London Paddington station to all rail services for the day. Most long-distance

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How much did Children in Need raise? The 2024 total so far

Children in Need returned last night (Friday, November 15) with its three-hour show packed full of entertainment. Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush took viewers through the night as presenters

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Gogglebox fans call for return of classic cast member amid criticism of Kent family

Fans of Gogglebox have once again aimed criticism at a particular family on the show and have called for the return of one classic cast member. Earlier in the current series the show introduced a new family who live in Kent to Channel 4 viewers

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Antiques expert explains how to make the viral 'cottagecore' trend your own

Have you ever heard of 'cottagecore'? Either way, here's how you can make it your own. Cottage culture - commonly known on TikTok as 'cottagecore' is a "sentimentality for a simpler, cosy life that evokes nostalgia, beauty and a way of living that

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Couple to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary with royal message

A couple approaching their 60th wedding anniversary are set to celebrate the occasion with a royal message from the King. Ronald and Virginia Atkins, 81 and 77, have spent much of their 60 years of marriage in the Swindon area since becoming close

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Charity honouring murder victim Owen Dunn continues campaign against knives

A Swindon community group are continuing their push to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying weapons. Owen’s World was set up by family and friends of 18-year-old Owen Dunn, who was the victim of a fatal stabbing in the Haydon End area on

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Wetherspoons discontinuing popular beer in its pubs

Wetherspoons has announced it will be discontinuing the popular San Miguel beer in its pubs by the end of the month. Instead, the chain will be offering punters Poretti which will cost less than £4 a pint at most locations. A Wetherspoons spokesperson

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'Good' school applies to be academy as it joins large trust

A school rated good by Ofsted has applied to become an academy as it joins a growing coalition of local schools. Even Swindon Primary School submitted an academy conversion letter on November 7, days after it announced it was joining the Blue Kite

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New board aiming to drive economic growth in Swindon and Wiltshire

A new economic advisory board has been set up to boost economic growth in Swindon and Wiltshire. The board had its first meeting recently, with representatives from businesses, local authorities, and educational institutions in attendance.

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Feeling the cold? The best pub walks in Wiltshire that end with a cosy pint

Alright, it's still technically autumn and winter is still a couple of weeks away, but let's be honest, as soon as those adverts start playing you know what time it is. The build-up to Christmas is arguably the best time of year for a walk to the

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Town centre preacher denies racial and religious harassment

A preacher commonly seen in the town centre has denied racial and religious abuse of Palestinians and Muslims. It is alleged that Shaun O’Sullivan, of Whitbourne Avenue, Park North, verbally insulted three people based on an assumption they were

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Shoppers bemoan shortage of popular dip in UK shops amid strike action

Shoppers in the UK have bemoaned the shortage of taramasalata in UK supermarkets over recent weeks as strike action has disrupted production. Two industry sources told the Financial Times that the shortages of the Greek mezze dip were caused by

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Urgent 3-week warning issued to people over Tesco Clubcard

Martin Lewis has issued a 3-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard owners as £18 million worth of vouchers are set to expire at the end of November. Tesco Clubcard vouchers are only valid for 2 years from the date they were issued (unless extended)

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Restaurant creating 100+ jobs to have cinema rooms and frozen custard machine

A future restaurant that promises kids' cinema rooms and a frozen custard machine has started hiring over 100 staff. The Brookhouse Farm in Middleleaze, a Hungry Horse, will close in February 2025 to be replaced by Hickory’s Smokehouse the following

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Man who ‘degraded’ police officer and threw her to the ground avoids prison

A Swindon man who assaulted a police officer, throwing her to the ground and using homophobic slurs, has avoided jail time. Kalum Goodall, of Albany Close in Walcot, appeared in Swindon Magistrate's Court on Thursday, November 14, charged with

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Longleat unveils heaviest lantern in Festival of Light history

The heaviest lantern in the history of Longleat's Festival of Light has been unveiled. The Simuwu Ding lantern, weighing five tonnes, is a scaled replica of the ancient Chinese cooking vessel first discovered in 1939. The original bronze ding

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The shocking total Wiltshire residents are wasting on subscriptions

Wiltshire residents are wasting more than £100 million on subscriptions every year, according to new research. The research, conducted by ultrafast broadband provider Trooli, revealed residents in Wiltshire, alongside those in neighbouring South

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Shop worker says verbal abuse an 'everyday occurrence'

A Wiltshire shop worker has said verbal abuse has become an "everyday occurrence" as new data shows almost half in the South West have been threatened by a customer in the past year. Retail trade union Usdaw has released statistics from its annual

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Julia's House set to host Christmas carols evening

A Wiltshire children's hospice is set to host a Christmas carols evening to raise "vital funds". Julia's House, which cares for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, will be holding the event at Christ Church in Swindon.

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Metro Bank event connects businesses with expert advice

A networking event hosted by Swindon Metro Bank has connected businesses with expert advice. The event featured Sumon Roy, a local accountant from Payslip Accountants and Tax Consultants, who shared insights on tax advice and business planning.

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Charity shows support for Queen Camilla after documentary

A Swindon charity has given its support to Queen Camilla following a documentary on her work to tackle domestic abuse. The programme, Her Majesty: Behind Closed Doors, followed the Queen over the past year as she worked to combat the issue, and

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Local teen chosen as UK youth ambassador for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

A Swindon teenager has been chosen as a UK youth ambassador for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Joe Lynam, 17, is one of only 35 DofE Award holders aged 16 to 24 from across the UK selected for the role. The group will advocate for young