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Fitness club fire attended by 50 firefighters
7:43am Firefighters left the scene at 12.15am this morning and the area has been cordoned off by the local authority.
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Swindon McDonald’s drive-thru will be closed for ‘quite a while’
The drive-thru of a Swindon McDonald’s will be closed for ‘quite a while’ due to a broken till. The till in the Greenbridge store has been broken since around 3pm today (May 8) and staff could not give an estimate of when it would be fixed.
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Gunman who wore clown mask in £800 debt row found GUILTY by jury
A clown mask-wearing gunman was warned to expect jail time after a jury convicted him of firing a starting pistol at a neighbour's head while demanding payment of an £800 debt. At Gloucester Crown Court a jury of nine women and two men found Dean
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Swindon are yet to get out of the blocks in their pivotal summer
It has been nearly two weeks since the season ended and four months since Michael Flynn left but still, there is no end in sight for Swindon Town’s managerial search. I wrote my column seven weeks ago when the Walsall game was moved about why that
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Police release CCTV images after Sainsbury's theft
Police are investigating a theft from Sainsbury's in Devizes. And they have issued CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to about the incident in April. One has long blonde hair and is wearing a cap. The other, a man also
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CCTV images released as police probe £281 restaurant dine and dash
CCTV images have been released of a number of people police want to speak to about a row over an unpaid bill at a Swindon Italian restaurant. Two families ran up a bill of £281 - most of it alcohol - at Ciao Eatalia in Highworth on April 20 but
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Picture released of suspected shoplifter with Swindon links
Police have released a picture of a suspected shoplifter who has links with the Swindon area. Mario Youde, 39, is wanted in connected with a number of shoplifting offences. The full police appeal states: “We are asking for the public’s help
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'Sex risk' teen ran from police after being caught with girls aged 13 and 14
A young Pinehurst man who was handed a court order over concerns he posed a sexual risk to children has breached it after only one week. Rhys Cutler, 19, of no fixed abode, was banned from communicating with children unless he had the consent
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Fundraiser retraces Swindon marathon route from 1980s for very special reason
A retired engineer completed an ultra-marathon to raise money for two cancer charities - and took a step back in time into the bargain. Mark Hillyard, 64, was inspired to take up the 52.2km challenge after watching his brother and sister battle
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Strictly stars heading for Swindon with new dazzling show
Two of the dance world's most iconic stars will be heading for Swindon this autumn with a dazzling show. Brothers AJ and Curtis Pritchard, who found fame as pro-dancers on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars, will be appearing on the
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Boy, 14, sentenced for ABH 'has turned a corner' since attack
A teenager with an otherwise spotless criminal record has escaped a more severe punishment after magistrates heard how he'd 'turned a corner'. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at a Swindon Youth Court hearing accused
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Swindon Circus Festival in pictures as children high-five 8ft stilt walkers
The circus came to Swindon on the bank holiday Monday, and children and families were delighted with what they found. The Swindon Circus Festival arrived on Lawn Woods on May 8 run by Swindon Circus and Outdoor Arts Projects (SCOAP) Through
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Historic Swindon building of 'worldwide importance' experts say
A report into the history of the Health Hydro in Milton Road in the Railway Village area of Swindon points out it is of international significance. As part of the planning permission granted to Swindon Borough Council for a £6.5 million revamp
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Adams, Di Canio or Mike Bassett? Town fans have their say on next manager
With Swindon Town still hunting for a new permanent manager to lead the side next season, who do Town fans want in charge of the team? Swindon have been without a permanent manager since Michael Flynn parted ways with the club in the middle of
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Top contender withdraws from Badminton Horse Trials
Olympic gold medallist Oliver Townend has been denied a shot at history at this weekend's Mars Badminton Horse Trials (May 9-12). The former champion had been hoping to claim equestrian's richest prize - the Rolex Grand Slam - on the Duke of Beaufort's
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'Incident' near Swindon pub sparks police CCTV appeal
Police are looking to speak to a woman after an incident at a bus stop. An investigation has been launched into an incident which happened close to The Rat Trap pub in Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret. Wiltshire Police believe she may be
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Victim left needing 60 stitches after being savaged by dog in Swindon park
A dog attack in a popular Swindon park left a man needing more than 60 stitches. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident, which happened in Queens Park on April 13 between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. They said the victim was
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Swindon weather to be as hot as Ibiza this weekend
Swindon is set to enjoy the hottest day of the year so far this weekend - with temperatures to rival Ibiza. Some parts of the country could see temperatures as high as 26C on Saturday (May 11) after weeks of gloomy weather that have dominated the
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Perfect ten personal bests for Swindon Harriers in Cheltenham
There were ten personal best times for Swindon Harriers athletes as they dazzled at the Brewer Games in Cheltenham. In the mixed weather on Bank Holiday Monday, Swindon Harriers' middle-distance runners descended on Cheltenham to compete in the
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Under-fire council issues statement on Clarkson's Farm season three
A council which again comes under fire in the new series of Clarkson’s Farm has insisted Mr Clarkson is treated no differently from anyone else. In the first episode of the new series Mr Clarkson can no longer afford to keep all of his cows after
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Petrol station with ‘cheap fuel’ set to close as garage has ‘big changes’
A garage used by Swindon motorists looking for cheaper fuel has announced “big changes” are coming, with plans to temporarily close the petrol station. Mellor’s Garage on Faringdon Road in Wantage has been a regular spot for years with locals filling
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Stocking up your freezer? Keep these 5 'surprising' foods away from it
Brits are being urged to never put these five food items in their freezer. In the current cost of living crisis, many of us rely on our freezers to feed our families as we try to cut down on our spending and our food waste. It has been found
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Former Bradford boss 'in talks' to be next Swindon manager
Derek Adams and Swindon Town have opened talks over the Scotsman taking over as manager of the club, according to Alan Nixon. The journalist wrote on his Patreon that the 48-year-old remains firmly in the frame to take over from Michael Flynn and
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HMRC issues message to anyone applying for student finance this year
HMRC has launched a new service for A-level students heading to university this year. Students starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to get the National Insurance and tax information they need to complete their student finance applications
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Playoff final crowd 'a goosebump moment' for Bassett
Royal Wootton Bassett manager Sam Collier said it was a “goosebump moment” to see 934 people attend their playoff final with Cinderford Town. Despite Bassett’s season not ending as they would have liked, being defeated 4-0 by Cinderford at the
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Heavy traffic causing queues at M4 junction in Wiltshire
10:28am The queues of traffic have now cleared on the A350.
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Owner says they they will improve apperance of Tented Market
The owner of Swindon’s dilapidated Tented Market has said they did not know it was vandalised but have taken steps against the pigeons. The Panther Properties Plc spokesperson was responding to criticism about the poor state of the property to
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Recently-shut nursery covered with child abuse graffiti
A much-loved nursery has been vandalised two months after it closed, angering people living nearby. Westgate Nursery in Highworth was rated outstanding by Ofsted but was forced to close due to rising costs. Now black and red profane language
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Prolific Swindon criminal stuck middle finger up at police in dangerous chase
A prolific Swindon criminal stuck his middle finger up to police after putting children at risk during a road chase. Frankie O'Dwyer, 23, is currently in serving a custodial sentence in HMP Bullingdon, but appeared at Swindon Crown Court via video
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Town centre transformation takes shape as underpass disappears forever
The old underpass below Fleming Way has been completely demolished. New photos show diggers at work in a fenced-off area around the bottom end of The Parade. The underpass that once connected the shopping street to Newbridge Square and the
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court this month. TOWN CENTRE: Simon Wellbeloved, of Commercial Road, has been sentenced for two offences. The 53-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and damaging The Hub’s pool
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Wiltshire Council pays £19K in data breach compensation
Wiltshire Council has paid out £19,150 in compensation to residents whose personal data was leaked from its systems since 2021. The council recorded 73 external breaches between 2021/22, which then rose to 103 the following year. On top of
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Trial set for woman accused of stabbing teen in the neck with champagne glass
A date has been set for the trial of a Swindon woman who is charged with attacking a 17-year-old boy with a glass Drew Stanton-Foreman, 20, of Redhouse Way, was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent during an incident on June
