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LIVE: Emergency services on scene of A-road crash
6:07pm An eyewitness described seeing "traffic building up" and at least two police cars and two fire engines with their
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TACTICS: Why Swindon are struggling to defend set pieces
After conceding four goals from set pieces in their last two matches, Swindon Town are in dire need of improvement – what has been going wrong? After 16 games of the season, according to Opta, Swindon have conceded nine goals from set pieces (the
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Big changes coming to EVERYONE'S bin day
Bin day is changing for every house in Swindon. And it will happen immediately after Christmas. From December 27, the first waste and recycling collection day after the two-day Christmas break, every household will be on a new weekly schedule
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Town communication 'nowhere near good enough' - Holloway on key area to improve
Ian Holloway said that Swindon Town’s lack of communication has been a major contributor to their form on the pitch this season. A draw on the road at Accrington Stanley at the weekend means that Swindon have just 13 points from their opening 16
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IN THE DOCK: The latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court recently. WROUGHTON: Mitchell Morgan, of Coronation Road, has been sentenced for a driving-related offence. The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to failing without reasonable excuse to provide
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Mercedes driver has vehicle seized after insurance mix-up
The driver of a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class had had their car seized after being caught without tax or insurance. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle in a car park opposite a Starbucks Drive-thru to speak to the driver.
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First phase of County Ground park development completed
The first phase of a new development in the Nigel Eady County Ground has been completed. The County Ground Joint Venture partners – which includes Swindon Town Football Club, the Swindon Town Supporters Trust, and the Nigel Eady Trustees have announced
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New pre-school opening soon following controversial closure
A new pre-school is opening in Swindon in the space previously used by a different early years education team. Sparklers Pre-School closed earlier this year, but the rooms it used at Peatmoor Community Primary School will not be empty for long.
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Roadworks on the M4 and A419 to cause delays to motorists
Motorists in and around Swindon have been advised to expect delays over the next fortnight due to a series of roadworks. National Highways, responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, have warned drivers to expect delays of up to 30
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Bristol Street Motors Trophy draw details revealed
Swindon Town will learn the identity their opponents in the next round of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy on Friday evening. After defeating Bristol Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s in the group stages, Swindon made it through to the BSM
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Fire engines race to Costa Coffee on retail park
Multiple fire engines raced to a Costa Coffee on a retail park last night. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said it was called at 7.19pm on Tuesday (November 19) to Costa Coffee on a retail park on Henry Blake Way in Faringdon. Four engines from
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Holloway clarifies comments on 'haunted training ground'
Ian Holloway has clarified that he does not believe that a ghost is causing Swindon Town to lose games this season. Following Town’s 2-2 draw against Accrington Stanley on Saturday, Holloway said in his post-match interview that some bad luck the
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Swindon under-18s dealing with pressure to live up to last year - Wood
Sean Wood said that Swindon Town under-18s dealt with the expectations on them very well during their 2-1 FA Youth Cup win at Gillingham. Botan Ameen lashed home from outside the box in the first half before Joe Orpwood lifted the ball over Lucas
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Cyclist rushed to hospital after crash on Swindon roundabout
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after emergency services rushed to a crash in Swindon. The incident took place at 7.05am on Tuesday, November 19, when a car and a bicycle collided on Whitehill Way in Freshbrook, just off the Windmill Roundabout
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Thieves steal laptop, jewellery and cash from Swindon home
Thieves who targeted a Swindon home have made off with a laptop, jewellery and cash, after a number of recent break-ins. The burglary at a home on Wentworth Park in Freshbrook, Swindon, is believed to have taken place at some time between 8.45am
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Revealed: Proposals for re-opened Oasis Leisure Centre, flats and warehouses
SevenCapital has published its plans for how it wants to re-open the Oasis Leisure Centre for public consultation The website www.swindonoasis.co.uk has gone live, and it shows that the listed dome and pool area will be retained but the sports
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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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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Investigation launched after burglars target quiet street
An investigation is underway after a burglary on a quiet street in Wiltshire saw jewellery and devices stolen. Police in Royal Wootton Bassett are now going door to door asking questions after a burglary at a home on Sorrel Close took place at
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E-bike 'stolen from back garden' in early hours of the morning
Police are appealing for residents in Swindon to check their doorbell footage after an e-bike was stolen. Officers investigating the incident have released an image of a grey Shengmilo S600 e-bike which was stolen from an address in Barbrook Road
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'Road rage incident' at Swindon roundabout sparks appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses to a road rage incident in Swindon. A green BMW and a white van were travelling on the the Transfer Bridges roundabout at 8:55am on Tuesday morning when a collision occurred. The BMW was hit by the van at
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Housebuilder to offer free baby safety kits to Swindon parents
A housebuilder is offering free baby safety kits to new parents in Swindon. Redrow South West will be distributing the complimentary baby safety kits to house-hunters at its Badbury Park development in the town. The 22-piece kits, available
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Wiltshire's historic Lacock Abbey gets ready for busy festive season
The historic Lacock Abbey is set to celebrate the festive season with a host of Christmas events and activities. The programme will run until Sunday, January 5. The festivities will kick off with the National Trust Christmas Pop-Up Shop, open
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Charity helps name new Swindon retirement development
A new retirement development in Swindon has been named. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust helped name the new McCarthy Stone development in Wichelstowe, Locks View. The name was inspired by the Wilts and Berks Canal that runs alongside the development
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Swindon homeless charity to receive King's Award
A Swindon homeless charity is to receive the highest accolade a local voluntary group can be given. Big Breakfast Plus is one of 281 charities, social enterprises, and voluntary groups across the country to be honoured with The King's Award for
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Marco Pierre White enjoys 'the best pie I've had in years' at pub
Marco Pierre White recently visited a Wiltshire pub where he was treated to 'the best pie I've had in years'. The British chef, restaurateur, and television personality was once the youngest chef to be awarded three Michelin stars, so, high praise
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Swindon girl's football team lands new kit sponsor
A Swindon girls' football team has landed a new sponsor. Financial adviser Dave Southby is sponsoring the Wroughton Witches under-12s girls' football team. The 31-year-old, who grew up playing for the Wroughton Youth Football Club, is covering
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Wiltshire Council to distribute £2.7 million to struggling households
Wiltshire Council is to distribute £2.7 million to struggling households with the help of local organisations. The money, from the Department for Work and Pensions' Household Support Fund, will help those who are struggling to buy food, pay utility
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Swindon café wins prestigious award for third year in a row
A Swindon café has just won the Good Food Awards for the third year in a row. Owner Stephen Jordan has been running Darkroom Espresso for five and a half years, but he has worked in the specialty café for nine years. In that time, he has seen
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Exclusive bar and lounge opening in Swindon
An exclusive new bar and lounge in Swindon is opening next week. MASQ Swindon started advertising itself last month as a “premier bar and club experience” for customers aged 23 or older. Black and white signs featuring a Venetian masquerade
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Rebrand for cafe and bar at Swindon Railway Station
The café and bar at Platform Four of Swindon Railway Station is to get a rebrand, assuming officers at Swindon Borough Council agree. Two applications have been submitted to change the Pumpkin café at the station to a Café Local. Derisk (UK
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Tributes to 'larger than life' family man after tragic motorbike crash
A family man with a passion for motorbikes suffered a tragic “untimely” death doing something he loved. Henry John Lowe – known as John to his loved ones – passed away following a crash between his motorbike and a car on Marlborough Road, Swindon
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How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts
Black Friday brings out the bargain hunter in us all, with the average shopper spending £177 on tech, homeware and personal care items, but with some planning, and using deals and discounts, there are ways to save too. New laptops, TVs, air-fryers
