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Latest traffic news as thousands head to Badminton Horse Trials
10:48am A46 Traffic hotspots at M4 junction 18, Old Sodbury, and Dunkirk.
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'A season we will never forget' - Nell on Wildcats' whirlwind season
The Bespoke Guardian Swindon Wildcats head coach Aaron Nell reflected on a “whirlwind” season for his side on and off the ice. Swindon made the Final Four in the NIHL before falling in the semi-finals to Leeds Knights having spent the first three
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Dealers used noodle business and Swindon lock-up for drugs enterprise
Two dealers behind a conspiracy to ship class A drugs from Holland for sale on the streets of Swindon have been jailed. Callum Thorn, 26, of Kingsham Road in Chichester, and 32-year-old Benjamin Danso-Obeng, of Acorn Way in Hardwicke, were both
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Ultra-rare Olympic 50p sells for £1,500 in Wiltshire
A rare 50p released as part of the 2012 London Olympics collection has sold for £1,500. Olympic coins are not too hard to come by - but the owner of this coin knew that it would be worth something when they spotted a rare ambiguity. The Aquatics
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Dog walker reveals bite injuries from 'Akita' attack that killed pet
A woman bitten during a dog attack that saw a Yorkshire terrier killed has revealed the extent of her injuries. Karen Hart's beloved dog Lola was attacked by an unaccompanied and loose Akita-type dog in Nythe while in the care of her friend, Zoe
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Pensioner distributed hundreds of indecent images of children
A perverted pensioner who made and distributing indecent images of children is awaiting his punishment. Antony Holman, from Hallsfield, Cricklade, appeared before Swindon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, May 7, where he faced six separate charges
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Ex-WWE wrestler says Swindon 'deserves more reverence' after staying in the town
A former WWE wrestler has praised Swindon after spending time in the town ahead of performing. The Brian Kendrick is a former cruiserweight, (interim) WWE champion and WWE Tag Team champion but he has recently spent a few weeks in town as he prepares
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'Full-blown theme park’ fears in ‘UK’s prettiest village’
There are fears that a trout farm in a tiny picturesque village, dubbed “one of prettiest in Britain”, could be turned into a “full-blown theme park” with “music gin and beer parties planned for this summer”. Plans to create a visitor arts, activities
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Wiltshire issued 'danger to life' weather warning with thunderstorms expected
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for Wiltshire this weekend. It comes as the UK experiences high temperatures today and over the weekend with temperatures predicted to reach as high as 27C. However, forecasters warn
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?
When you need to park the car in a hurry, it can often be tricky to know if you can leave it on the side of the pavement if you live in England. Whether that’s because you are struggling to see any visible signs with rules and regulations in the
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Distraction burglar told woman he'd 'check pipes' before stealing money
Police are appealing for information following a distraction burglary in Swindon. The incident happened on Thursday, May 9 in Overbrook, Eldene between approximately 5.15pm and 5.30pm, when a woman disturbed a man in her hallway. He claimed
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Amber wildfire alert issued as warm weather to hit Wiltshire this weekend
An amber wildfire alert has been issued for the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area for the coming weekend. An amber alert means that, should a wildfire be experienced, it could spread quickly and easily due to the dry conditions.
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Defending champion leads Badminton ahead of cross-country day
British rider Ros Canter’s seemingly-unstoppable gallop towards the Paris Olympics continued after she made a commanding start to her Mars Badminton Horse Trials title defence. The 38-year-old reigning European champion leads after dressage aboard
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Town 'in discussions' over appointing National League boss
Swindon Town are in discussions over appointing Barnet boss Dean Brennan as their next head coach, the Adver understands. Swindon are interested in appointing the 43-year-old as their next boss, according to a source who wishes to remain anonymous
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Swindon hour-by-hour weather forecast ahead of hottest day of the year
This weekend is set to be the hottest weekend so far this year and Swindon is forecast to be as hot as Ibiza. Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 will see the most consistent spells of sunshine and the Met Office has predicted both days will be
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Legends Lounge refurbishment and other County Ground updates
Swindon Town are to begin work on refurbishing the Legends Lounge at the County Ground this summer, according to the Advisory Board minutes. The minutes for the May Advisory Board meeting were published on May 9, the meeting between the Swindon
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Indian restaurant rated 'best takeaway for miles around' announces closure
The owner of an Indian restaurant has announced that it will soon close. Doon Valley Indian Takeaway has been serving customers on Wroughton's High Street for the last five years, but will not continue to do so for much longer. A spokesperson
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Friend's tribute to Swindon woman two years on from her death
Tributes have been paid to a much-missed Swindon woman two years on from her death. Shannon Stanley was killed by her flatmate at a house in Small Heath on May 10, 2022. The 27-year-old grew up in Swindon and then moved to Birmingham. The man
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Council house tenant waits FOUR years for upgrade to 1980s kitchen
A promised kitchen refit postponed for four years has frustrated a council house tenant in the Swindon area. Patricia Kent says all of the properties on her street in Highworth were fitted with new kitchens in 2019 because the old 1980s decor was
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Swindon dance school among recipients of multi-million pound cultural fund
A Swindon dance school is one of a number of cultural organisations across the country set to benefit from more than £24 million of investment. The £24.2 million is being provided by government funding through Arts Council England's Capital Investment
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Images from demolition site show how much of Honda factory remains
New images show the remains of what was once Swindon's Honda manufacturing plant. Demolition work started at the site on the old South Marston airfield on March 4, as the car factory that once employed more than 3,000 people before closing in July
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Swindon company celebrates 20 years in the UK
An automation technology company is celebrating 20 years of business in the UK. Swindon-based BFT Automation, originally founded in Italy in 1981, opened its first UK branch in 2004 in the north of England. In the same year, the company joined
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New generation of music hubs to include seven in South West
Seven new music hubs are set to be launched in the South West, Arts Council England has announced. The hubs in the South West will contribute to a new generation of music hubs nationwide, providing music education for children and young people.
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Swindon courts still feeling effects of devastating roof fire
Swindon Crown Court is still feeling the impact a month on from a fire in its roof. The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning on April 10 and the Islington Street courthouse remained closed until the following week. It has since
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Deli celebrates 15 years of serving tasty treats to people of Swindon
A popular high street deli celebrated its 15th birthday over the bank holiday weekend. Bloomfields Fine Food has been a fixture of Highworth's town centre since it branched out from its Shrivenham sibling in 2009. Sue Belcher founded the business
