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Thunderstorms forecast to hit Wiltshire as yellow weather warning issued
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for large parts of Wiltshire with disruption expected. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain or hail across the county, with Trowbridge, Salisbury, Chippenham, Calne, and Devizes among
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Angela Rayner makes town centre promise on visit to Swindon
Angela Rayner says a Labour government would bring in measures to stop Swindon shops and historic sites sitting abandoned and empty. The deputy leader was in town on the day her party launched its campaign to return to power at the next general
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Police close Swindon address over 'drug use and anti-social behaviour'
Police have partially closed a Swindon property following reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour. A closure order was granted for an address in Kingshill on Thursday, May 16, after police investigated alleged offences at the property.
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Woman accused of taking abortion pills 'gave birth naturally'
A six-month pregnant teenager accused of illegally aborting her own baby “panicked” after giving birth naturally, a court heard. Sophie Harvey, then 19, said the baby was stillborn when she gave birth in the bathroom of her home in Gloucestershire
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The Entertainer to open Swindon toy shop next week
A toy shop is set to open within Swindon’s Tesco Extra next week. A branch of The Entertainer, the UK’s largest independent toy retailer, will have a section selling a variety of toys in the Ocotal Way Tesco from Friday, May 24. This follows
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'Open gym' launches at Great Western Hospital
A new gym has opened at Swindon's Great Western Hospital to help improve the recovery of patients who have had a stroke. The new concept, which is based on research from Australia, means that patients who have had a stroke can attend the gym in
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Swindon community centre targeted as £1,500 stolen in break-in
Around £1,500 has allegedly been stolen from a Swindon community centre following an overnight burglary. The Liden Community Centre was reportedly targeted in a break-in between the hours of 4.30am and 5am on April 28. An estimated £1,500 was
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Food hygiene inspectors tell MECA venue 'major improvement' needed
The MECA in Swindon has a long history, dating back to 1929 when it opened as The Regent Theatre. Since then it has been an Odeon, a bingo hall and closed and reopened, as one of Swindon’s biggest entertainment venues. In the latest development
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Road sweeping firm in cort for 'illegal water supply connections'
A road sweeping company has been heavily fined for repeatedly connecting unauthorised and unlicensed standpipes to the water supply over the past five years. Thames Water recently clamped down on the illegal connections by enforcing £52,000 worth
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Man who vows not to miss court date fails to turn up amid house closure
A man who said there was ‘no way in hell’ he would miss his court date has a warrant out for his arrest after he missed his court date. Martin Bradford, 46, failed to turn up at Swindon Magistrates Court on May 9. He pleaded guilty on April
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Residents given a say on how to improve Swindon neighbourhood
People living in Broadgreen are being invited to attend the latest in a series of community engagement events. Swindon Borough Council has been working with other local agencies, including Wiltshire Police, to understand what residents think about
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Slip road coned off as police race to A419 crash in Swindon
Police officers rushed to the White Hart roundabout following a two-vehicle collision. A grey car and a black motorbike collided on the A419 exit of the White Hart roundabout in Swindon just before 1pm on Thursday, May 16. The crash caused
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Clem Morfuni reacts to vote of no confidence from Swindon Town fans
Town owner Clem Morfuni has admitted last season was not “up to standard” after a letter of no confidence from the supporters' trust. The Swindon Town Supporters Trust published an open letter to Morfuni on Wednesday, May 15, claiming they had
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Can I object to my neighbour's planning permission if it affects my house?
Planning permission can cause a divide between even the friendliest of neighbours. If you think their building plan could hurt your property, you’re likely to be upset and may want to object. Reasons can include invasion of privacy or the amount
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Expert reveals what your blurred vision could mean
Blurred vision could be a symptom of Diabetes, Cataracts and other conditions, an optometrist has warned. The common eye complaint can affect one and or both of our eyes and is often a sign of an underlying medical condition. If you're concerned
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Dogs at risk of lead poisoning from eating this particular food
Dogs may be at risk of lead poisoning after researchers at the University of Cambridge found “very high” concentrations from shotgun pellets in raw pheasant pet food. In a study posted last year, researchers found that more than three-quarters
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK again as early as this week, according to the Met Office. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last week, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Essex, Cambridgeshire
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Radical plans for former town centre nightclub get the green light
A five-storey building could replace a derelict Swindon nightclub under new plans approved by the council. Developer Armada Holdings finds itself with options when it comes to the future of the former Broadwalk nightclub in Swindon town centre.
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Charlie Austin says Swindon Town's future is 'on a knife edge' in revealing interview
Charlie Austin has given his first interview since leaving Swindon Town - and the former skipper had a lot to say about the club's problems. The prolific striker, who netted more than 50 times across two spells at the County Ground, told the Swindon
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IN THE DOCK: Latest results from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard in Swindon Magistrates' Court this month. CRICKLADE: Frank Smith, of Calcutt Park in Calcutt, has been sentenced for fly-tipping. The defendant pleaded guilty to depositing garden waste on land off Sheeppen Bridge
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Uber driver high on cannabis caught by police on M4
Police on the M4 near Swindon caught a drug driver from London who works for Uber part-time. Oshane Samuels, of St Gabriels Close in Wanstead, appeared in the dock at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to one driving offence
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Meet the man behind ambitious plans to transform much-loved Swindon building
One of the most eye-catching development schemes in Swindon is a plan to transform Apsley House in Old Town into offices and a shopping space, and restaurant. One of central Swindon’s oldest buildings, the Grade II-listed Regency villa, last used
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Pensioner distraught as thief targets baby's memorial bench
A Swindon pensioner is distraught after a thief stole from a bench she turned into a tribute to her lost child. The 62-year-old, who did not wish to be identified, contacted the Adver after discovering a missing part of the memorial scene outside
