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Update on trial of couple accused of arranging illegal abortion
The trial of a couple who admitted to concealing the birth of a child has been cut short. Sophie Harvey, 25, was accused of procuring a poison, procuring her own miscarriage by poison, and attempting to pervert the course of public justice.
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Wetherspoons thieves 'didn't know they were committing a crime'
Three thieves have been fined after targeting a Wetherspoons pub in Swindon. Drumcho Nikolaev, Ivo Ganchev and Petar Petrov of Chaffinch Close, Enfield stole £200 worth of used cooking oil from the Dockle Farmhouse in east Swindon. All three
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Assault in Swindon town centre pub sparks police appeal
A violent attack inside a Swindon town centre pub has sparked a police appeal. Officers from Wiltshire Police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman after they received reports of an assault in The Savoy on Regent Street. The
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Strange animal seen in at rugby club could be invasive species
A non-native species with high risk of invasion to the UK could be lurking on the Wiltshire border. Jon Williams and his 11-year-old daughter, Elli, believe the animal they saw outside Andover Rugby Football Club at 8pm on Friday, May 17 was a
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James May speaks out on controversy weeks after Jeremy Clarkson comments
James May has spoken out about a controversial issue just weeks after his comments about Jeremy Clarkson. The 61-year-old confirmed earlier this month that he is unlikely to work with Jeremy Clarkson in the future. In an interview with Unilad
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Organisation challenging cultural inequality opens hub in Swindon
An organisation raising awareness about the inequalities minority communities face opened a new space in Swindon over the weekend and invited the whole community to celebrate the launch. Changing Suits is a non-profit organisation - set up by sisters
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'Obese' Swindon woman shares secret of remarkable weight loss
A woman from Swindon lost five stone in 10 months and has dodged the medication. Having lost the weight, Elaine Young’s ‘biological age’ is five years younger than her actual age. Elaine from Ramleaze weighed 15 stone, four pounds when she
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Scores of refugee households facing homelessness in Swindon
Scores of refugee households were facing homelessness in Swindon in the last quarter of 2023, new figures show. The number of asylum seekers living in temporary accommodation has grown massively over the past year across England, as a refugee charity
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Swindon hotel launches new outdoor activities for summer
A hotel and spa in Wiltshire is unveiling two new activities for guests to enjoy outside this summer, just in time for the bank holiday. Cricklade House Hotel & Spa, located on the edge of the Cotswolds in more than 30 acres of countryside, is
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Voters being turned away from Swindon polling stations 'is nothing to celebrate'
The requirement for voters intending to cast their vote at polling stations to present agreed forms of photographic identification meant that 71 people who turned up to vote were turned away. That’s a reduction from the 112 people who could not
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Dangerous driver's 100mph chase on Swindon housing estates
A dangerous driver who sped along Queens Drive at more than 100mph and caused £13,000 in damage to police cars has been jailed. Daniel Usher, formerly of Ermin Street in Swindon, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a licence or
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Suspected knifeman appears in court after two injured in Swindon neighbourhood
A suspected knifeman has appeared in court after an incident in Rodbourne that left two people injured. Luvumvu Ndombele, 27, of Morrison Street, Swindon, appeared in Swindon Magistrates' Court this morning (May 20) accused of two counts of grievous
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Much-loved Swindon bakery creates limited edition doughnut
A Swindon baker has created a special limited-edition doughnut to coincide with National Doughnut Week. Pipp and Co in Kembrey Business Park has teamed up with Henny & Joe’s to make a chai-flavoured cinnamon-filled sweet treat that will be on sale
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What to do if you see an Asian hornet at home or while you're out and about
If you spot Asian hornets flying around your garden or while you’re out and about, you might wonder what you should do. Nature groups are warning of a potential surge in damaging invasive non-native species. The UK’s chief plant health officer
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Teens arrested and weapons seized after Penhill 'threats to kill'
Two teenagers have been arrested and weapons seized by armed police after “threats to kill” were allegedly made. Officers rushed to Westwood Road in Penhill at around 9.30pm on Sunday, May 20, after the report was made. A moped reportedly fled
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Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible again in the UK tonight, space weather forecasters have said. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe last week after an extreme geomagnetic
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Bikers ride to seaside in tribute to boy, 8, killed after being hit by car
The loved ones of eight-year-old Lennix have paid tribute to him ahead of his funeral. Lennix Sutcliffe was killed after being struck by a car while playing in his street in his home town of Dilton Marsh on Saturday, April, 13. The Pokémon-loving
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Opening date revealed for £6.3m sports facilities in Swindon
It’s been years in the planning and preparation but a new multi-million pound sports facility Swindon should be opened in June. The Moredon Sporting Hub, nearing completion on the recreation grounds in the central suburb, features all-weather and
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Traffic builds as M4 partially closed following crash
2:32pm Traffic latest Queues on the M4 have now cleared after an earlier crash saw multiple lanes close near Bristol
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Four drivers caught speeding at over 100mph on M4 in Wiltshire
Four drivers have been caught speeding at over 100mph on the M4 in Wiltshire. Officers from Wiltshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit patrolled the motorway on Sunday, May 19, and caught a number of speeding drivers. This included two drivers
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Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value
We are being urged to check our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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Two people injured during 'disorder' in Swindon
Two people have been injured following a "disorder" in Swindon. Police have launched a probe into the incident which took place on Morrison Street in Rodbourne shortly after 5pm on Saturday, May 18. Two victims were allegedly assaulted by a
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Harry Potter actor Timothy Spall to star in new 'unique' BBC comedy drama
The BBC has announced that actor Timothy Spall will star in a new comedy-drama series called Death Valley. The exciting news comes after the star recently won the Leading Actor award at the Bafta TV Awards for his role in the BBC series The Sixth
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'Kind' family man was ‘on way to help injured bird’ when he died in crash
A "kind and generous" family man who died in a head-on crash on the A4 was "on his way to help an injured bird", an inquest has heard. Jeff Brown, a builder from Beckhampton, died in a crash on the A4 near West Kennet on Monday, May 29, last year
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Find out how you can watch the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show on TV
The UK’s most popular gardening event is back for 2024 as thousands are expected to visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The annual event sees hundreds of keen gardens gather, bringing their plants and garden designs all hoping to catch the judge's
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Not enough Swindon children protected against serious condition
The proportion of babies in Swindon vaccinated against whooping cough failed to meet a key health target, new figures show. It comes as cases of the respiratory disease have exploded this year, with the UK Health and Security Authority confirming
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Can I stop my neighbour from letting their property out on Airbnb?
Airbnb has become a source of income for property owners across the UK with thousands opting to let strangers live in their homes during peak tourist seasons. However, having such an operation next door can become a nuisance, leaving you wondering
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Londis takes over second store in town in as many weeks
Another closed Co-op in Swindon has been reopened as a Londis. After the reopening of the former Co-op on Rodbourne Road store as a Londis, the Crossways Cricklade Road former Co-op has followed suit. Midcounties Co-op's head office confirmed
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Drivers to be hit by series of road closures in Swindon
Drivers in and around Swindon will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. But the news isn't too bad, with all of them only expected to cause slight delays, of less than 10 minutes. The latest expected works list
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Swindon police officers host Asda pop-up event to discuss local crime
Police officers in Swindon hosted a knife crime and advice pop up event at a local supermarket to speak to people about the issues local communities face. On Saturday (May 18), officers from Stratton, Central North and West Swindon Neighbourhood
