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Town progress in FA Youth Cup at nine-man Gillingham

Swindon Town progressed into the FA Youth Cup third round with a 2-1 victory away against nine-man Gillingham. Gillingham fashioned the first big chance after seven minutes when Stan Sargent did well to keep the ball in down the left and delivered

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FA Youth Cup: Gillingham 1 Swindon Town 2 as it happened

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Police respond to incident and CCTV installed at home of Harry Parker accused

Police have responded to reports of an incident at a home believed to be that of the woman accused of killing teenager Harry Parker. Officers were called to an address in Redhouse, Swindon, on Monday, November 18, thought to be the home of Ivy

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Five arrested and £55,000 of illegal vapes seized in police raid

Five people have been arrested and more than £55,000 worth of illegal vapes, tobacco and alcohol have been seized in Swindon. Wiltshire Police executed four warrants in conjunction with HMRC and Trading Standards on Tuesday morning at three stores

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New library and author visit inspires Swindon school to read

A Swindon primary school is inspiring the next generation of readers with its newly refurbished library and a visit from a local author. South Marston CofE Primary School held an opening for its refurbished school library after school on Friday

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Man gets two life sentences for role in fatal stabbings of two boys

A man who drove from Swindon to Bristol to take four armed teenagers to fatally attack two teenage boys has been handed two life sentences. Antony Snook, 45, of Dowling Road, Hartcliffe, was found jointly guilty of the murders of Mason Rist, 15

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YouTuber gives last look inside abandoned centre

An urban explorer captured the last look inside an abandoned Swindon community centre before it got demolished. The YouTuber, who regularly peeks around empty or disused sites around the town, uploaded a 13-minute tour of the old Nythe community

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Weather warning issued for Swindon and Wiltshire after snow

A weather warning is in place for the Swindon and Wiltshire area. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice which will affect south west England. Icy patches are expected to form this evening and overnight. A Swindon Borough Council

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Kitman charged by FA and upturn in form: Five things happening in League Two

It has been a busy week in League Two as the division gears up for the last weekend of games before the second round of the FA Cup. From a kitman being charged by the FA and some changes in form, what has been happening in England's fourth division

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Why are interest rates going down but mortgage rates bouncing up again?

Mortgage rates are rising despite a cut in interest - and a drop in savings rates - leaving homeowners looking for a fixed deal struggling. Average rate on a two-year fixed deal are now hovering around 5.5% - not what customers might expect after

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Holloway claims Town players have seen his teeth following Accrington draw

Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway claimed that his players saw another side of him following the 2-2 draw against Accrington on Saturday. Despite going 1-0 up through Harry Smith, the Robins found themselves behind at the break again following

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Amazon and Asda offering customer pickup and returns at more than 700 stores

Amazon and Asda have today announced that Amazon customers can now take advantage of parcel pickup and label-free, box-free returns at more than 700 Asda stores.   Just in time for the festive season, eligible Amazon orders can be picked up in

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Latest weather update as heavy snow falls around Swindon

The latest forecast for Swindon shows when the snowfall may stop. Flurries of flakes have fallen around the town since around 9am today and show no signs of slowing down. Rain which preceded this cold snap has left the ground too wet for the

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Royal Mint's rarest 50p in circulation sells for £123 - how to tell if you have one

The rarest Royal Mint coin in circulation today has sold for nearly 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 37 bids were made on

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Delivery drivers stopped by police around Wiltshire

Delivery drivers in Wiltshire have been stopped by police and reported for various offences. The Roads Policing Unit caught a couple of misguided motorists on the county’s roads recently. At around 11am on Sunday, they spoke to the driver of

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Council activates emergency protocol to help homeless as snow falls

Swindon Borough Council is activating its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol to accommodate rough sleepers as temperatures plummet and snow covers the town. A spokesperson for the local authority said: "When temperatures are forecast to fall to

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Holloway: 'I want to leave my mark on this Swindon team'

Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway has expressed his feeling to leave his mark on the current group of players in the squad. The Bristol-born manager has been in charge for 25 days and has registered two wins, one draw and one defeat in his reign so

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FA Trophy disappointment and late drama in Corsham: Wiltshire’s non-league roundup

It was a mixed weekend results-wise for Wiltshire's non-league teams, but how did they get on? National League South – Chippenham and Salisbury It was FA Trophy action for Chippenham Town but they exited the competition on the weekend with

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Cyclist injured in hit-and-run on busy Swindon road

A cyclist suffered cuts and bruises in a hit and run on a busy Swindon road. Police say that a white saloon-type BMW hit the cyclist on Tewkesbury Way at around 7pm on Saturday, November 16, and then failed to stop at the scene. The cyclist

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Glatzel acknowledges 'big' games coming up for Town

Swindon forward Paul Glatzel has recognised the importance of Town’s upcoming games and appreciates the must-win factor. The Robins face teams such as Morecambe, Colchester and Fleetwood in fixtures that are good opportunities for the Wiltshire

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LIVE: All the photos and traffic updates as Wiltshire wakes up to snow

3:47pm The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice, affecting South West England Icy patches are expected to

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Criminal damage at Swindon hotel sparks CCTV investigation

An investigation has been launched into criminal damage at a hotel in Swindon, as police ask for the public's help. The incident is believed to have taken place in the early hours of Friday, October 11, at Village Hotel in Shaw Ridge Leisure Park

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Emergency services rush to three-vehicle crash on busy roundabout

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene of a crash which brought traffic on a Swindon roundabout to a stop. Emergency services were first called to the crash on Bruce Street Bridges roundabout at around 5.20pm on Sunday

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Christmas lights switch-on events to be held around Swindon

Christmas lights switch on events will be held around South Swindon throughout next week. The area’s parish council has set up three festive trees at Broadgreen Community Centre, Cavendish Square and Badbury Park Community Hub. Each free-to-attend

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Story sessions will get children into the festive mood

A Swindon performing arts company is offering children and their parents the opportunity to meet, greet and enjoy a story-time session with Santa in the run-up to Christmas. ‘Stories with Santa’ will staged on December 7 and 8 by Revolution Performing

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'Predator' found guilty of child sex offences jailed

A Swindon man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a child. Damian Kinston was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on Monday, November 18 after being found guilty by trial of sexually assaulting a child under 13, multiple counts of rape of a child

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Accountancy firm opens its doors again to help town's Christmas toy appeal

An accountancy business in Swindon has offered its office in Old Town as a collection point for the annual Swindon Christmas Toy Appeal. The appeal is now in its eighth year and has supported thousands of children from low income and vulnerable

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Air Force charity announces partnerships to reach more young people

An Air Force charity has announced new partnerships to reach more young people. On National Engineering Day, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust has teamed up with EngineeringUK and EDT to inspire children to consider careers in Science, Technology

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Swindon grandma to have buzzcut for children's cancer charity

A grandmother is set to have a buzzcut to raise money for a children's cancer charity. Swindon blogger Angela Atkinson, 68, who is well known for her blog Born Again Swindonian, is to shave her head to raise money for the Little Princess Trust.

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Man tried to stab neighbours after 'hearing voices'

A new image showing a Swindon man who attempted to stab his neighbours before breaking into their garden has been released. Andrew Simango, of Swindon Road in Stratton St Margaret, claims he had been having delusions and 'hearing voices' when he

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Revamp for pedestrian crossing near busy shopping park

A pedestrian crossing that has reached the end of its life is being replaced later this month. Swindon Borough Council will refurbish the toucan crossing on Lady Lane from Monday, November 25. It was installed 22 years ago and is no longer

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Restaurant reopens in Swindon after major rebrand

A restaurant has reopened in Swindon after the owner completed a major rebrand of her previous business. The Cricklade Road restaurant which once operated as a Mexican steakhouse relaunched earlier this month after a two-week closure while major