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Fire breaks out in flats leaving one person needing treatment for smoke inhalation
Firefighters were called to a block of flats after a fire broke out on a balcony. The blaze started at roughly 3.20pm at a four-storey block of flats on Seacole Crescent in Old Town. Photos taken at the time showed thick black smoke billowing
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Swindon ten-goal thriller focus of episode of Disney Plus show Welcome to Wrexham
Swindon Town Football Club have made it onto Disney's streaming service Disney Plus. Episode two of the new season of Welcome to Wrexham starts with manager Phil Parkinson lambasting his lacklustre players at half time during what would prove
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Tell police immediately if you see this man
Police are on the hunt for a wanted man from Swindon. Robert Weatherall, 37, is wanted by Wiltshire Police in connection with a robbery. Officers are now seeking information regarding his potential whereabouts and have turned to members of
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'One-armed bandit' sentenced to life in prison for murder
A notorious criminal nicknamed 'bandit' has been sentenced to life in prison for murder. Vincent Sparkes, 44, of Station Road was found guilty of the murder of 41-year-old Neil Bambrick during a stabbing on Broad Street on July 11, last year.
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Girl, 12, attacked by woman at Swindon play park
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was assaulted at a park in Swindon. The victim, a 12-year-old girl who cannot be named, was playing at the play park in Crosby Walk, Park South on April 24, when she was assaulted at around
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Buckland says Labour defector lobbied him over husband's court case
South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland has said new Labour MP Natalie Elphicke approached him to try and change her husband’s trial for sexual assault. Charlie Elphicke, who was Conservative MP for Dover from 2010 to November 2019, was convicted
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BMW driver charged with three offences after wreck
A man has been charged with three offences following a crash which flattened a bus stop and sparked an emergency response. The incident took place at around 4pm on Sunday, May 12, on Dunwich Drive in Toothill, and left one bus stop completely destroyed
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Homes affected as power cut hits outskirts of town
A large area on the outskirts of Swindon has been left without power after a fault. People living in 18 homes in Eysey, a rural area on the outskirts of Cricklade, have been left in the dark after a power cut on Monday, May 13. The loss of
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Man 'on school run' wanted by police after incident in Swindon
Wiltshire Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection to an incident. According to officers, an 'altercation' took place at the junction of St Phillips Road and Green Road in Stratton, Swindon, on Wednesday, May
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Where sells the cheapest BBQ food? Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons analysed
Last weekend sure was a hot one. After months of cold and wet weather, it seems we've finally turned a corner and warmer times are ahead. This can signal only one thing...barbecues. But with the ongoing cost of living crisis, and BBQ staples
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Family pays tribute to 'proud grandfather' who died after being hit by car
The family of a man who died following a collision in St Ives has paid tribute to a "proud grandfather". David Clark, aged 83, and his wife Daphne were on holiday in St Ives celebrating Daphne’s retirement and their recent 50th Wedding Anniversary
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Car left stranded in middle of busy Swindon roundabout
10:58am Police statement Wiltshire Police has issued the following statement regarding the crash on Monday morning
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Update given on when unused £30m road in Swindon might finally open
The Southern Connector Road remains closed as discussions between Swindon Borough Council and administrators continue. The £30m road to the east of the town project was due to open at the end of the summer holidays last year, but the contractor
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Town centre building still shrouded in scaffolding as work continues
A town centre building remains covered in scaffolding as workers remove potentially deadly cladding. The sight of the Paramount building which houses a now-closed former Kiss Gym and a number of flats being wrapped up in scaffolding as been a
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People across Wiltshire urged to consider joining the police force
People across the county are being urged to consider joining the police force. Wiltshire Police are especially calling out for people to join as Special Constables in the upcoming year. There is a target to recruit nearly 40 volunteer officers
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'Brazen' thief caught in the act by stunned Swindon shopper
A shocked shopper witnessed a thief take goods from a town centre store in plain view. The Poundland customer, who wished to remain anonymous, noticed a man hurrying out of the shop with a bag full of goods at around 9am on April 30. A shop
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Ambulance nurses honoured on International Nurses’ Day
An ambulance service has celebrated International Nurses’ Day. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) recognised the 105 registered nurses working for the region’s ambulance service. These nurses serve across the
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Foster carers invited to share best memories in awareness campaign
Foster carers in Swindon are invited to share their favourite memories of caring for children, as part of a two-week campaign. The Fostering Network’s annual Foster Care Fortnight campaign will run until Sunday, May 26, with the help of Swindon
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Swindon man snared by paedophile hunters told 'girls' to tie feet together
A man who engaged in sordid sex chats with 'girls' he thought were under the age of 16 has been jailed. David Holberry, 30, was caught by a paedophile hunter group sting group after telling fake accounts set up by them to bind their feet together
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Automotive parts supplier BGA scoops King's Award for third time
A company is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious prize for the third time. BGA, an automotive parts supplier with a site in Swindon, was given the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. This is the third award the company
