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LISTEN: Post-match debrief after Swindon's draw at Accrington
Joe Acklam dissects Swindon Town's 2-2 draw away against Accrington Stanley in League Two. Harry Smith headed Swindon into the lead after 11 minutes after Joel McGregor delivered a fine cross from the second phase of a corner. However, much
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Police issue warning after hearing of planned car meet
Police have issued a warning ahead of a planned car meet that is going to be held in Wiltshire this evening. Supt Guy Elkins reassured real car enthusiasts who intend to go and cautioned those who may behave badly at the gathering, as previous
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Swindon's new Hollywood Bowl is nearly ready to open
Swindon’s new bowling alley is nearly ready to open. Signage has gone up around the former PC World site in Greenbridge Retail Park to advertise the impending launch of the Hollywood Bowl. They boast that visitors can bowl, dine, drink and
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LISTEN: 'They have seen my teeth' - Holloway on Accrington draw
Swindon Town managed to snatch a 2-2 draw at the home of fellow League Two strugglers Accrington Stanley. Harry Smith headed Swindon into the lead after 11 minutes after Joel McGregor delivered a fine cross from the second phase of a corner.
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Highworth veteran to be reunited with ancestor's war medals
A Highworth Royal Air Force veteran is set to be reunited with his ancestor’s war medals, in part thanks to the Advertiser. Gerry Evans, chairman of the Highworth branch of the Royal British Legion, received a call from a stranger in April saying
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Man punched girlfriend in face leading to her 'falling out of his moving car'
A man punched his girlfriend in the face after picking her up from a wedding - leaving her bleeding and screaming in the street. Michael Kearns, 43, of Woodshaw Mead in Royal Wootton Bassett was sentenced at Swindon Magistrates’ Court having pleaded
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Designer Outlet pop-up shop offers bargains but only while stocks last
A pop-up shop at Swindon's Designer Outlet is offering designer clothes at bargain prices while stocks last. The Original Penguin By Munsingwear brand has set up inside a unit of the Rodbourne retail village for the next few weeks to sell off surplus
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Murder suspect charged after man dies in Wales
A Wiltshire man has been charged with murder in an investigation by South Wales Police. The force confirmed on Sunday that 20-year-old Georgie Tannetta has been charged with murder and being in possession of an offensive weapon. This is in
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Who proved their point and who stood up? Swindon players rated
Danny Butterworth’s fabulous individual effort earned Swindon Town a 2-2 draw on the road at Accrington Stanley in League Two. Harry Smith headed home his fifth goal in as many league matches before Sonny Aljofree and Farrend Rawson had Town on
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How to watch I'm a Celebrity on TV as 2024 series begins - what time it starts
There’s a rumble in the jungle because a new bunch of famous faces are now on their way to camp, as I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! begins this weekend. From a Strictly star and a Corrie legend to a BBC Radio 1 DJ and a pop star, all of the
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Police update on man 'crushed by machinery' at railway centre
Police have provided an update on a man who was "crushed by machinery" at an Oxfordshire museum. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 12 as Thames Valley Police was called to Didcot Railway Centre on Station Road in Didcot
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Former ‘Pride of Swindon’ winner to stand trial for assault
A Swindon man previously voted winner of the 'Pride of Swindon' award is set to stand trial for assault. Thomas Stamp, of Pasteur Drive in Old Town, appeared in Swindon Magistrate's Court on Thursday, November 14, faced with one charge of assault
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Bicycle thief living on streets was ‘just trying to survive’, says lawyer
A homeless man charged with multiple bicycle thefts from across Swindon has been given another chance to change by magistrates. Jamie Lee Loveridge, of no fixed address, appeared in Swindon Magistrate's Court on Thursday, November 14, charged with
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Good Food Guide crowns two Wiltshire pubs for having the best roasts in the UK
The Good Food Guide has today announced its Top 50 Best Sunday Roasts in Britain, and two in Wiltshire made the cut. The Guide’s search for the Best Sunday Roast, sponsored by Koffmann’s Potatoes and Tracklements, underlines the importance of championing
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Haven holiday horror as mum and son left 'traumatised' by flooded apartment
A heartbroken mum and her son have been left 'traumatised' after their Haven Holidays apartment flooded - with water gushing from the light fittings 'like a fountain'. Lisa Johnson had taken her 10-year-old son Harrison Johnson and his school friend
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Upcoming resurfacing work to close ten different roads in town
Essential resurfacing works will be carried out in ten locations across Swindon during the next two months. The improvement work forms part of Swindon Borough Council’s annual major and minor road resurfacing programme which aims to fix deteriorating
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Ban for Audi driver aged 74 caught speeding
A 74-YEAR-OLD Audi driver has been banned from the road and must pay nearly £300 after being caught speeding. John Andon, of Hilcot End, Ampney Crucis, was caught over the 30mph speed limit on the A417 in Poulton on May 23. Andon admitted the
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Italian chef fled from police after ‘panicking’ over glass of wine
A chef in Wiltshire who panicked about drink-driving and drove away from police wasn’t actually over the limit at all – but has now landed himself with other convictions costing over £1,000. Blerim Losha, of Yeoman Way in Trowbridge, has pleaded
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Update on kitten found close to death in road after leg amputation
A KITTEN who was presumed dead when she was spotted in the middle of a busy road is now thriving after months of rehabilitation and a leg amputation. Black and white feline Mandi was found covered in blood in the middle of Ewen Road in Cirencester
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The costly motoring mistake 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on
Car insurance can be a minefield, and new research has shown that nine out of ten insurers won't pay out to drain a car after misfuelling - the easy mistake of putting petrol in a diesel engine or vice versa. Drivers are being urged to check 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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Swindon chippie with ‘secret recipe passed down by in-laws’ wins award
A fish and chip shop with a secret recipe passed on by the owner’s in-laws has been given a national award. The Swindon Fish Company in Stratton St. Margaret received a Blue Ribbon in the 2024/25 Good Food Awards. A Blue Ribbon for Delicious
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Jeremy Clarkson snubbed in May and Hammond Top Gear reunion
Jeremy Clarkson has been left out of a Top Gear reunion between James May and Richard Hammond. The 64-year-old worked alongside his two co-stars for 22 years on the projects including Top Gear and The Grand Tour. After one last special episode
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Coroner worried by number of neglect cases in NHS hospitals
An issue at Great Western Hospital that contributed towards the death of a beloved 'family man' has improved but is described as still “patchy”. The insight came from local health chiefs at an inquest on November 8 into the death of Maurice Small
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Health and safety issue forces school to close temporarily
Issues with the hot water system have forced a Swindon school to temporarily close next week. East Wichel Community Primary School and Nursery wrote to pupils’ parents and guardians over the weekend to inform them that “challenges with [the] school
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Popular visitor attraction near Swindon looking for new home after eviction
A WAR museum in Cirencester needs a new home after being evicted from its premises. The Living Memory Historical Association’s museum, which explores the area’s history during the Second World War, is being forced out by Cotswold District Council
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Barber afraid after Swindon shop raided
A barber has said he is “disappointed” and “afraid” after £100 was stolen in a burglary by a man he says the shop knew. Aeoub Simo, owner of Simo’s Barber, says he offers free haircuts to the homeless community, but that one of them was recorded
