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CCTV images of men wanted in connection with B&Q shoplifting released
Police in Devizes are looking to speak to two men in connection with the theft of goods from a B&Q store. The theft happened in the Devizes branch of the home improvement store on Monday, March 4. Devizes police are appealing for anyone
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Another van gets stuck under low bridge at notorious Swindon hotspot
Police have warned drivers to avoid a busy Swindon road after a van became stuck under a low bridge. Officers closed Corporation Street after a Keith Elkington Transport van became wedged under the Whitehouse Bridge, between Station Road and Great
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Heavy traffic as police close busy Swindon road
8:09pm Traffic moving freely Traffic is moving freely in the area following earlier congestion. We will bring
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STFC Community Foundation crowned national champions
Swindon Town Community Foundation C6 boys won their first-ever EFL CEFA Cup in a huge day at the Pirelli Stadium for the group. On May 8, the STFC Community Foundation travelled to Burton Albion as both the C6 Boys and C6 Girls contested the national
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Man suffers 'knife wound' in early-morning 'assault' on main road
A man reportedly flagged down a car on a busy Swindon road after suffering a knife wound. Police are investigating an alleged assault on Queens Drive during the morning of Thursday, May 9. Officers say a man flagged down a car on the busy route
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Patients going to A&E with minor injuries sparks warning from NHS
A busy bank holiday weekend at hospitals serving Wiltshire has led to pleas from health leaders for potential patients to use the right services for the care they need. Medical staff at Great Western Hospital and others in the Bath and North East
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Swindon singer-songwriter speaks out against beauty standards in debut single
A teenager from Swindon who is carving her way in the music industry will release her debut single this summer. Tildy has already garnered attention for her captivating performances in professional theatre tours and TV commercials, and she regularly
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All you need to know about big carnival happening in Wiltshire town
With the biggest event in Royal Wootton Bassett's calendar about to take to the streets, we've got all the information you need. Waves of bright colours and joyful faces are expected to flood the streets of Royal Wootton Bassett on Saturday, May
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Supermarine staying up on the final day felt like 'destiny' - Fleetwood
Swindon Supermarine head coach Stuart Fleetwood said that the club staying up on the last day felt like “destiny” after a crazy season. Marine managed to secure their Southern League Premier South status on the final day of the season as they notched
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Fitness event promoting a 'better life' launches in Swindon this weekend
A fitness event is launching in Swindon this weekend, consisting of events and competitions aimed at boosting health and wellness. The Longevity Games was founded by Tim Howe as an accessible form of group exercise, where participants are encouraged
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Swindon season ticket sales have fallen from last year
Swindon Town season ticket sales are down on this time last year, according to the Swindon Town Advisory Board minutes. The minutes of the meeting that was held on May 5 between the Swindon hierarchy and supporters groups were published on the
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British rider leads after day one of Badminton Horse Trials
British rider Bubby Upton took pole position on day one of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials just nine months after undergoing major spinal surgery. The 25-year-old leads aboard Cola on a score of 27.3 penalties halfway through the dressage phase
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Suspicious incident at Swindon Asda sparks police appeal
A suspicious incident in a Swindon supermarket has sparked a police appeal for information. Officers shared CCTV photos on social media after receiving reports of an incident that occurred at the West Swindon Asda at around 1.50pm on Friday, March
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Urgent appeal to find wanted man with links to Swindon
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted man who has links to Swindon. Kane Hawkridge is wanted in connection with breaching bail conditions. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "We are asking for the public’s help to locate Kane Hawkridge
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TrustSTFC survey shows lack of faith in Swindon leadership from fans
The Swindon Town Supporter’s Trust survey has found that supporters of the club have lost faith in the ownership of the club. TrustSTFC launched a survey of its members and Swindon fans at large and received more than 2,000 responses. The average
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Royal Mail customers can now drop off parcels at convenience stores
Royal Mail customers can now drop off parcels in convenience stores across the UK using the Collect+ network, the postal service has announced. More than 700 locations are now operational in shops including Londis and independent newsagents.
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Urgent warning to 2.7 million mobile users ahead of major change to networks
Nearly 3 million mobile phone users are being warned they could be forced to upgrade their device in the coming months. Many of the UK’s largest mobile providers are in the process of shutting down their 3G networks, with the switch off happening
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Motorcyclist caught speeding along M4 at more than 140mph
A motorcyclist raced down the M4 at more than double the speed limit in the early hours. Roads Policing Unit officers managed to catch up to a rider going along the motorway in Wiltshire at 143mph on Thursday morning. They seized the bike,
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Major bin rule change set to affect all households in England
Households in England will change the way they recycle under new simpler bin collection rules, the government says. Recyclables will be put into one bin by households in England. The Environment Department (Defra) announced on Friday that the
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Drink-drive suspect seen 'driving erratically' around Swindon in stolen funeral car
A man has been arrested after stealing a car from a funeral director. The black Volvo Estate was being loaded with tools with the boot open in Hillier Funeral Service’s enclosed front yard on the Broadway, Whitworth Road. The car, which was
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Bassett miss out on Twickenham trip in narrow semi-final defeat
Royal Wootton Bassett were narrowly denied a trip to Twickenham as they were defeated 32-22 away against Southend in the cup semi-final. Southend kicked off with the sun on their backs on a beautiful spring day on the Essex coast. The semi-final
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More photos emerge of fire crews battling blaze at gym and nightclub
The Tree nightclub and Anytime Fitness building has been closed and cordoned off to members of the public. On Thursday morning, red tape surrounded the area and blue and grey sheets covered sections of the roof, which is where the fire spread.
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Gym closed and cordoned off after roof fire
A gym in Old Town is currently closed and cordoned off following a roof fire. Red tape surrounds Anytime Fitness on Hoopers Place and there is a smaller cordon around a separate pile of charred debris. A smell of smoke lingers in the air and
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Badminton Horse Trials gets underway on its 75th birthday
A total of 69 riders representing eight countries will contest the MARS Badminton Horse Trials on the eventing showpiece's 75th anniversary. Badminton was started in 1949 by the 10th Duke of Beaufort with the aim of preparing British riders for
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'Horrific' hour-long traffic queues build outside Great Western Hospital
'Bumper to bumper’ queues leading up to the Great Western Hospital site are causing frustration for users. And the heavy traffic has reportedly caused some people to miss appointments while sitting in traffic in warm weather for up to an hour.
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Mystery surrounds future of popular Italian restaurant
There are question marks over the future of one of Swindon's most popular Italian restaurants. La Carbonara in Westcott Place has had a turbulent couple of years. And since its owner Lino Goncalves announced in February that a personal health
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Meet the best friends taking over town’s oldest butchers
A butcher shop which is one of the oldest and most loved businesses on the High Street has been taken over by two new faces. Crumps Butchers, on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street, was previously run by Andy Crump for 39 years after he took on
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New principal switching Swindon secondary schools in September
A school in the Swindon area has unveiled its new principal. Lydiard Park Academy vice principal Sophie Hesten will lead Highworth Warneford School from this September. Andy Steele is leaving the Highworth school to enjoy his retirement having
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Walking football project helping people living with Parkinson's stay active
A walking football programme is getting people living with Parkinsons moving. The initiative is a collaboration between Parkinson’s UK and the Walking Football Association (WFA) aiming to offer accessibility and enjoyment to Parkinson's patients
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Criminal 'with one of worst records ever' not allowed in any Co-op
A prolific Swindon offender has been told he can't go to any Co-op store after his latest crime spree. David Mundy appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on May 2 to plead guilty to 11 counts of theft from three different Co-ops in the Swindon
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Swindon actor stars in short film about helping visually impaired
A severely sight-impaired Swindon actor has starred in a short film created as part of a campaign encouraging sighted people to assist those in need of help. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) campaign features a free online guide
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Landlord used his position to 'prey on vulnerable women'
A landlord from Tidworth has been found guilty of committing sexual offences and using his position to prey on vulnerable women. Frederick Allard, 73, of Nepaul Road, was found guilty of sexual assault and causing and inciting prostitution at Winchester
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Swindon choir enjoys strong success at Bangor festival
A championship winning Swindon choir has enjoyed more success after picking up three honours at a festival. The Wessex returned triumphant from the Bangor International Choral Festival with a haul of trophies. The Wessex were celebrated as
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School and golf club partnership benefits Swindon's young golfing hopefuls
Pupils at a Swindon school has had the chance to explore golf through after-school sessions at a nearby golf club. Lawn Manor Academy students have been teeing off in specially arranged classes at Broome Manor Golf Club. Despite golf not being
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Teen ordered to pay back cost of damage at Swindon tenpin bowling alley
A 15-year-old has been ordered to pay the cost of damage he caused to a sign at a Swindon tenpin bowling venue. The teen was at Tenpin Bowling in Shaw Ridge with friends on January 9, with the prosecution telling Swindon Magistrates' Court that
