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Crash causes heavy traffic on busy roundabout and A road

7:42pm Traffic returned to normal Traffic returned to normal, accident cleared on The A4312 Oxford Road at Greenbridge

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Police block lane on Great Western Way causing traffic

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Major Swindon road to close again tonight for repairs

One of Swindon’s busiest roads will be closed overnight after it was flooded by a burst pipe last week. The water company will be doing resurfacing works, with Thamesdown Drive closed at the junction of Elstree Way from 7pm tonight (May 30) to

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Can my neighbour sue me for making noise? The rules and regulations to consider

Noisy neighbours can be a nightmare to deal with. But what if that noisy neighbour is you? Noise coming from a neighbour is one of the most common issues reported to the police and local councils in the UK. While the occasional disruption may

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Stagecoach criticised over dramatic bus crash in Swindon

The son of one of the passengers onboard a Stagecoach bus involved in a dramatic crash in Swindon says the bus company has made no attempt to contact his elderly mum.  In March, a Stagecoach bus crashed into the back of a queue of vehicles at the

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Everything you need to know about how to vote in the general election

Voters in Swindon will need to show an approved form of ID before being allowed to vote in the upcoming general election. People popping into polling stations on Thursday, July 4, must bring with them a passport, photographic driving licence, biometric

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Driver at huge Swindon car meet banned from the roads

A driver who attended a Swindon car meet where a vehicle crashed into a crowd has been banned from the roads. Brad Warren, of Upper Stratton, was arrested on September 30, 2023 at a car meet at Hawksworth Industrial Estate, which involved around

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Hospice future at risk as £1m funding gap appears

Prospect Hospice is making increasingly urgent pleas for help to tackle a funding crisis which puts the future of the healthcare hub at risk. The Wroughton-based charity is facing a critical financial shortfall which threatens the independent specialist

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'I am not here to be 15th' - Kennedy looking to challenge at Swindon

New Swindon Town Head Coach Mark Kennedy said that the club will be aiming to make the League Two playoffs next season. The 48-year-old spoke to the press for the first time after being appointed Swindon’s Head Coach and spoke about the expectations

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Exact time Red Arrows will fly over Cotswolds on Friday

Arguably the famous military planes in the world - the Red Arrows - will be flying not far from Swindon on their way to the Midlands Air Show. The RAF's Red Arrows will fly out of Brize Norton in Oxfordshire at around 5.14pm on Friday night (May

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Diversions in place as road in Swindon closes for a week

A week-long road closure has cut short a bus route and is forcing motorists to divert. Wharf Road in Wroughton has been closed since 8am on May 28 until 6pm on June 3. The closure is in force at all times between these dates. It means bus service

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Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot

A collection of 10p coins has sold for £70 on online auction site eBay. The coins are a completed set of the Royal Mint's Great British Coin Hunt. The specially designed Royal Mint collector album was originally released in 2019, and was available

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Mark Kennedy first press conference as Swindon Town head coach: as it happened

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Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value

A rare Blue Peter 50p Olympic coin has sold for more than 500 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in

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Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value

A rare Blue Peter 50p Olympic coin has sold for more than 500 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in

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Russell explains reasons behind Kennedy appointment

Swindon Town Head of Football Jamie Russell explained the decision to appoint Mark Kennedy as the club’s new head coach. Kennedy was confirmed as Town’s new head coach on Tuesday, 136 days after the departure of the previous boss Michael Flynn,

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Biker in hospital after running from scene of Penhill crash

A biker who crashed into a car in Swindon has been arrested after he ran from the scene. The man in his 20s had been driving his motorbike on Penhill Drive just before 6.10pm on Wednesday, May 29, when he crashed into a car. Officers from Wiltshire

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RAC reveals UK's diesel prices are the highest in Europe

UK motorists are paying the highest diesel prices in Europe, according to new analysis by the RAC. The company said there is “no good reason” why British fuel retailers are not cutting pump prices. At UK forecourts the average price of a litre

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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June

Its time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places

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Junior doctors announce new strike in June as dispute over pay continues

Junior doctors in England are striking in June over their long-running dispute over pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced. Recently, talks had reopened with a view to ending the long-running dispute over pay between medics in

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Dobbies in Swindon seeks mini ambassadors with a love for gardening

A garden centre in Swindon is on the hunt for children who love gardening to become its ambassadors. Dobbies is looking for children aged four to 10 to become its new Little Seedlings Club Ambassadors. The search coincides with the National

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Liz Truss faces calls for sack after interview on Swindon man's ‘far-right’ platform

Rishi Sunak has been urged to deselect Liz Truss as a Conservative candidate because of her appearance on a “far-right” platform founded by a Swindonian commentator who joked about raping an MP. An interview with former prime minister Ms Truss

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Swindon extend Early Bird season ticket deadline

Swindon Town have announced that they have extended the Early Bird season ticket deadline for next season until June 14. The original deadline for securing the Early Bird prices on season tickets was Friday, May 31, however, the decision has been

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Everything you need to know about Swindon's new head coach

Swindon Town have appointed the former Lincoln City boss Mark Kennedy, so who is the newest incumbent at the County Ground? Kennedy’s first taste of management came at Macclesfield Town in January 2020, winning two of his 12 games before the season

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Summary: A419 blocked after rush hour crash

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Controversial 262-home Swindon estate shown in revised plans

Revised plans have been submitted for controversial plans to build hundreds of homes near the railway line in Rodbourne. Since Developer One Swindon first lodged an application to add 368 flats and houses to brownfield land between Rodbourne Road

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Chinese takeaway says goodbye as it prepares to close after 42 years

A Chinese takeaway that has fed the people of Swindon for more than four decades will be closing its doors.  Connie's Cantonese Restaurant on Devizes Road will only remain open for a few more weeks, with its owners issuing a heartfelt statement

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White Hart roundabout set for roadworks lasting two months

The White Hart roundabout in Swindon is set for eight weeks of roadworks.  Signage has been placed at the busy junction - serving both the A419 and A420 - warning motorists that delays might be caused when repair work starts for two months from

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No Mow May decisions in Swindon attract criticism

Parish councils in Swindon have attracted criticism for not taking part in a month-long project aimed at protecting biodiversity and nature. The charity Plantlife launched No Mow May last year to encourage people to let their grass grow to invite

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Family 'haunted' by late mum's treatment in Swindon care home

A family have chosen to share the ordeal a mum in her 70s went through at a Swindon care home.  Pat Cheeseley, who had dementia, walked into Rose Cottage Care Home in a relatively healthy condition but was transferred to another home 7.9kg lighter

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Paralympian helps to design accessible hospital emergency department

A former British wheelchair tennis player and Paralympian has advised the team behind the new emergency department at Great Western Hospital on creating an inclusive space. Louise Hunt Skelley PLY, who lives in Swindon, enjoyed an illustrious career

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£40K school memorial garden project completed

Children, teachers and families have celebrated the refurbishment of a school's memorial garden following a £40,000 project. Uplands School and Brimble Hill School, both in Swindon, marked the completion of works on Tuesday, May 21, with a ceremony

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Disgust as gallons of sewage spills over driveway

The owners of a Swindon farm were shocked to see sewage spilling out over their fields. Shirley and John Gunther, aged 80 and 90 respectively, first spotted gallons of waste water covering the drive of Oxleaze Farm in Blunsdon just under two weeks

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Swindon amazon employee reaches for UK’s Strongest Man title

A man who is joining Amazon in Swindon is set to take part in this years UK’s Strongest Man. At prime condition, Luke Sperduti, a 27-year-old Welshman, is excited to compete for the much-coveted title. Known in Amazon as the firm's strongest

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Swindon Food Collective boosted by donation ahead of school holidays

A Swindon food bank has been boosted by a donation as it looks to keep its shelves stocked during half term and the summer holidays. Teams from housebuilder Barratt David Wilson made a contribution to help the Swindon Food Collective continue to