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Residents object to takeaway food van proposals
A plan to site a hot food takeaway van in a small car park off a busy road in north west Swindon has received plenty of opposition. Businessman Jerry Gonsalves runs the catering company Flavour Junction and he has asked Swindon Borough Council
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Tributes pour in for 'committed' former Swindon Mayor
A former Mayor of Swindon, Brian Ford, who has recently died, was described as a “team player” who went out of his way to be approachable, and with a very dry sense of humour.” Mr Ford died suddenly last week, and his death has united serving and
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Italian restaurant delays opening date - but reveals menu
An Italian restaurant set to open this week has postponed its opening as preparations are “taking longer than expected”. Grano Lab, now set to open on Victoria Road on June 8, has also released their menu and more information before their “grand
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Swindon residents speak out on litter and flytipping problems
A litter-picking initiative has sparked a strong response from the Swindon community. The Adver wrote about dedicated volunteer Karen Leggett and her Keep Swindon Tidy initiative, calling on residents to take greater responsibility for their local
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Five A34 road closures over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around Oxford will have five National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. Motorists will be able to take some solace in the fact that all of them are only expected to cause slight delays, of less than 10 minutes.
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Suspect arrested after woman assaulted during argument
A heated argument led to the arrest of a suspect who is believed to have assaulted a woman and carried a knife. At around 3pm on Monday, police received reports of a male and female having an argument in the area of Guildford Avenue, Sandringham
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The correct position for your car seat as drivers issued serious safety warning
Drivers in the UK have been urged to check the position of their car seat or risk seriously compromising their safety. Many motorists may not think twice about how their car headrests are placed before driving off. However, when we don't check
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Three arrested after suspected knifepoint robbery in Old Town
Robbers reportedly threatened a woman with a knife in Old Town. Police responded to calls from the scene near Wood Street at around 8am on Tuesday morning. A spokesperson said: "Following swift local enquiries, a man has been arrested on suspicion
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Cockroach infestation shuts down KFC and Starbucks
A cockroach infestation at an Oxford service station has closed down three businesses. The M40 Welcome Break services on Thame Road were visited by South Oxfordshire Environmental Health Officers on Monday, May 20. This was prompted after they
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Old Town street closed by police as suspects handcuffed
12:48pm The police incident is now over and so this live blog will now come to an end. Thank you for reading.
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Former Town defender makes Mansfield switch
Mansfield Town have confirmed the signing of former Swindon Town defender Frazer Blake-Tracy following their promotion to League One. The 28-year-old has signed a two-year contract at the One Call Stadium to become the Nottinghamshire club’s third
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Three arrested after teenager seriously injured in stabbing
Three people are in custody suspected of causing grievous bodily harm following the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy. Police officers and paramedics responded to 999 calls from the New Road area of Royal Wootton Bassett just before 9.30pm on Monday
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Heavy traffic on A419 due to blockage near busy roundabout
10:34am The traffic issue has been resolved, so this live blog will now close. Thank you for reading.
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Wiltshire woman honoured with OBE for services to special educational needs
A woman from Wiltshire who is a trustee at a charity founded by her non-verbal son has received an OBE for services to special educational needs. Chantal Bryan, who lives near Malmesbury, is a trustee of Teach Us Too, a charity striving to ensure
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Trial date set for man accused of causing pedestrian's death
A Swindon man accused of causing a pedestrian's death on one of the town's busiest roads has returned to court. After being released on unconditional bail following a first hearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court on April 24, 21-year-old Darren Roberts
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Toys R Us gives update on new store in Wiltshire
Swindon has missed out on a new Toys R Us opening inside WH Smith despite being home to the stationer’s headquarters. The toy store chain closed all 100 of its shops around the country - including the one near White Hart roundabout - after going
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Lorry carrying house through town stopped by police
A moving house causing chaos and a motorcycle rider with a fake registration plate were among the offences caught by police in Wiltshire over the weekend. Roads Policing Unit officers stopped a haulier that was moving a house through the streets
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The impact a booze crackdown is having on one Swindon street
Restrictions on the number of licenses to be issued to sell alcohol in an area of central Swindon will remain in place. Swindon Borough Council’s special committee agreed last week to renew the cumulative impact policy for premises selling alcohol
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Supreme head of Indian Orthodox Church preaches love in Swindon
The global head of a church has visited Swindon to meet and worship with the local congregation. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, is the supreme leader of The Indian Orthodox Church. The Catholicos came to meet church members in an intimate meeting
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Ex-Rat Trap landlord says he did not sexually assault 'vulnerable' teen
The former landlord of a pub in Swindon has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a “vulnerable” teenager. Peter Richardson, known to many as Marc, appeared in Swindon Crown Court on May 31 accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old between
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Cinema launches parent and baby film screenings in Swindon
A cinema in Swindon has launched a weekly film screening aimed at providing a quieter experience for babies and young children and a place for parents to socialise. Cineworld Swindon Shaw Ridge has introduced ‘Cinebabies’ - an event on Wednesday
