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CCTV images released after nightclub assault in Swindon

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify following an assault at a nightclub in Swindon. Officers are investigating an assault which took place inside the Kioki nightclub in Old Town on Saturday, October 19. In

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'You will have to drag me out' - Holloway determined for success at Town

Ian Holloway says that he will not rest until he has turned Swindon Town around and created a successful team. Swindon have been struggling over the past few campaigns, with the team recording lower league finishes than the previous year in each

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Alston delighted to overcome Gillingham in FA Youth Cup

Swindon Town U18s midfielder George Alston explained that he was delighted to progress to the third round of the FA Youth Cup. The young Robins beat Gillingham 2-1, which set up an away tie to Loftus Road as they will face Queens Park Rangers in

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WATCH: Moment local teen smashes UK Rubik's Cube record

A teenager from Wiltshire has become a UK record holder after solving a Rubik's Cube in less than four seconds. The previous UK record for the fastest time to solve a standard three-by-three Rubik's Cube was 4.59 seconds, and only two people in

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Work underway to transform empty shop into new business

An empty shop in Swindon is being refitted and locals are speculating a new café could be opening soon. The former Cash 4 Clothes unit on Purton Road is undergoing a transformation to completely renovate the building. Locals have spotted builders

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Body of Swindon man holidaying in Thailand found in storm drain

A Swindon man who went missing while on holiday in Thailand has been found dead in a storm drain. The body of Fraser Wright, 37, was recovered from an open sewer on Wednesday morning when emergency services were called to the scene outside Tawan

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Churches Cricket Club win three league awards

Sevenhampton-based United Churches Cricket Club celebrated taking three League awards at their End of Season Dinner on Saturday 9 November. Bilal Hussain took home Division One’s best bowling award and his performance included a five wicket haul

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Defensively minded and thriving off mistakes: What can Town expect from Morecambe

Swindon Town gear up for their last game in League Two before the attention switches to the second round of the FA Cup. The opposition the Robins will face are Morecambe, the side who are bottom of the fourth division and are three points away

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'He'd rip his skin off to play here' - Brown backed to make big impact

Jaxon Brown has returned from his loan spell at Canvey Island because Ian Holloway believes he is ready to impact the Swindon Town first team. It was announced on Wednesday that Brown was returning from his spell in the Isthmian League Division

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Weather warning issued for Wiltshire as Storm Bert approaches

Storm Bert is set to hit parts of the UK, including Wiltshire, this weekend, bringing heavy rain and up to 70mph winds. The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for Wiltshire and parts of the South West from 6am on Saturday, November 23,

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Heartbreak for young Bassett team in narrow defeat to Launceston

Royal Wootton Bassett tasted a narrow and heartbreaking defeat in a 29-28 loss against Launceston. Launceston kicked off and immediately put the Bassett line under pressure. The big Cornish pack put the opposition scrum under early pressure and

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Another new shop opens at Swindon Designer Outlet

Another new shop has opened at the Swindon Designer Outlet. The run up to Christmas has seen several additions to the Rodbourne retail village's array of brands and store chains. On Thursday, a McArthurGlen spokesperson announced that Yoo Kase

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Shops closed over organised crime fears after illegal vapes seized

Three shops and a residential property on a busy town centre road have been shut by police after officers seized illegal vapes, tobacco and alcohol worth more than £55,000. Interim closure orders are currently in place on Kubis Polski Sklep, Istanbul

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Three men 'dressed in balaclavas' arrested after with van break-ins

Three people wearing gloves and balaclavas have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from vans across Wiltshire, during which thousands of pounds worth of power tools were stolen. At around 11:30pm on Tuesday, November 19, Wiltshire

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Ian Holloway on Morecambe, defending, and Gladiator: as it happened

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Guinness World Record Day: All the records broken by Swindon residents

Several world records have been broken in Swindon or by Swindon residents, so here are all of the local legends you should know about. Guinness World Records Day was first held in 2004 to mark Guinness World Records becoming the best-selling copyright

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CCTV images released as 'packages stolen' from outside homes

Two people are wanted in connection with parcel thefts in Swindon. Police have released CCTV images of two individuals they would like to speak to in connection with reports of packages being stolen from outside apartments in North Star House.

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Every police officer barred for life in last year and why

The number of police staff dismissed annually by Wiltshire Police has reached at least a six-year high. Six police staff, including five police officers, were placed on the barred list by Wiltshire Police between April 1 2023 and March 31 2024,

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Tanning business named national award winner four times over

A tanning business has been named a national award winner four times over. The Tanning Room, founded by Victoria and Simon Hargrave, scooped four national awards at the recent TBE Awards 2024, including the 'Going for Growth' award, sponsored by

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Family filled with 'immense grief' one year on from death of popular man

The family of a popular man who died in tragic circumstances after surgery have spoken out about their grief a year on from his passing. Danny Lynch was just 40 when he died unexpectedly at Bristol Royal Infirmary, leaving his family "shattered

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New Wallace and Gromit dog walk unveiled at Westonbirt

A new dog walk featuring Wallace and Gromit has been unveiled at Westonbirt. Forestry England has launched a new Forest Walkies route at The National Arboretum, in partnership with Aardman and Ordnance Survey. The route is one of 22 across

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A new showhome in Purton is showcasing independent business

A new showhome in Purton is showcasing independent businesses. Cala Homes has introduced its Showhome of Support initiative to its development called The Orchards in Purton, Wiltshire. The initiative features products from 11 retailers in the

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Swindon garden centre gets ready for Christmas with delivery of plants

A Swindon garden centre has taken delivery of its share of 40,000 Christmas plants. Dobbies Garden Centres is preparing for a busy festive season after receiving a delivery of Poinsettias at its Swindon store. Both the classic red and coloured

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Young people to influence policing practices in Wiltshire

Young commissioners in Wiltshire are set to influence policing practices. The newest members of the Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Commission held their first meeting in Trowbridge, with the goal of improving the Wiltshire Police service for young

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Wootton Bassett care home chef named Chef of the Year 2024

A head chef at a care home has won the title of Chef of the Year 2024. Michelle Chamberlain from Miranda House in Wootton Bassett was awarded the prestigious title in a competition organised by care provider Aria Care. The event, hosted by

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Cotswold Wildlife Park thrilled to announce arrival of baby anteater

A giant anteater baby has made his debut at the Cotswold Wildlife Park. The pup, named Antony, is the third successful breeding for parents Zorro and Zeta since their arrival at the park in 2010. Cotswold Wildlife Park is one of only two UK

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Drivers blamed as plastic gloves littered around petrol station

Careless drivers are being blamed for dumping hundreds of plastic gloves around a Swindon petrol station. The Keep Swindon Tidy group worked with a local branch of Sainsbury’s in an effort to minimise the mess around the forecourt and nearby hedges

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Cinema screens shut as major improvement work begins

Some screens at a Swindon cinema have closed while improvement work is underway. When the major refurbishment of the Greenbridge Vue is completed - the first revamp since it took over from Empire in July 2023 - the cinema will be the chain’s first

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State of Oasis revealed as plans for development emerge

The state of the Oasis Leisure Centre has been revealed as plans for its redevelopment have been released. SevenCapital has published its proposals to refurbish Swindon Oasis and restore the dome structure, new leisure spaces, a café and up to

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Swindon Wildcats' Rock the Rink night this November

The Swindon Wildcats are set to host a Rock the Rink night. The evening, scheduled for Saturday, November 30, will combine ice hockey with a rock music extravaganza. The Wildcats will be taking on Romford Raiders that evening. The event