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Boy in pyjamas discovered on Swindon roundabout
A boy has been reunited safely with his mother after being found on a roundabout in Swindon. The 4 or 5-year-old was spotted alone on a roundabout in Tewkesbury Way at around 1.30pm on Saturday. He was carrying a teddy bear and was described
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TV psychic Clinton Baptiste coming to Swindon to read our minds
A mystic famous from television appearances will read the thoughts of Swindonians in a visit to the Town. Clinton Baptiste from Peter Kay's Phoenix Night and Britain's Got the Pop Factor will be reading the audience’s minds. Clinton recently
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Warning over little-known rule when filling up at Tesco petrol station
Motorists are being made aware of a little-known rule in place at Tesco petrol stations. While filling up your vehicle with fuel should be fairly straightforward, those looking to fill up anything should be wary. Because it turns out that there
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Rishi Sunak heckled by local GP over ‘disintegrating’ NHS
During a visit to Swindon and Wiltshire Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was confronted over the 'disintegrating NHS' As he was giving a stump speech to members at Melksham Town Football Club, Dr Jane Lees-Millais, a Conservative member, warned there
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Swindon landlord proposes radical changes to help struggling renters
A Swindon landlord has called for more to be done to help struggling renters who find it hard to find or afford a suitable home. John Stooke, of Haydon End, proposed radical changes that he hopes would create a fairer society and stop people falling
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Barnes Coaches makes fitting tribute to late Swindon Town fan
A coach company has made a lasting and fitting tribute to a Swindon town fan who recently died. Marc Walters was pivotal in getting thousands of Robins fans to away games by running SAS Travel for many years, until his death in May. The lifelong
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Handcuffed man manages to run away from police
A man who had been handcuffed managed to escape from police during his arrest. Wiltshire Police officers noticed a vehicle being driven 'in a poor manner' on Hook Street, near Whitehall Way, on Friday evening. They pulled the vehicle over
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Vehicle overturns on M4 causing lane closures and delays
1:06pm It is understood that the vehicle has been cleared, but the traffic and delays remain
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When will the bikers arrive? The schedule you need for Dave Day
Tomorrow is set to be one of the biggest occasions in Barrow's history as people come together to celebrate Dave Myers. Thousands of motorbike riders will be making the journey from London to Barrow, with countless fans also visiting the town for
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Can my neighbour look over my fence? The important rule to know
We've all heard of the concept of a nosey neighbour, but some can take it too far with how much interest they might be paying to your property. Having a brief look into a neighbour's garden shouldn't be an issue but continual peering over a fence
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Latest food hygiene ratings for Swindon pubs and restaurants
Several Swindon eateries have received top recognition in their latest food hygiene inspections. First on the list was Three Trees Farm at The Ridgeway in Chiseldon, visited by Swindon Borough Council inspectors on Thursday, May 23. The café
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The best beer gardens in and around Swindon
With summer nearly upon us, one of our great pastimes is heading to a pub for some tasty tuck and an ice-cold beverage. When the sun's out, heading to an establishment with a pub garden is even better. So, here is a rundown of some of the best
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Swindon care home resident's 'dream comes true' at wildlife park
A Swindon resident had a "dream come true" during a recent visit to Cotswold Wildlife Park. Anne, a resident at White Lodge care home, realised her wish to be up-close with giraffes during an outing to the park. She said: "I have always loved
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Thousands raised by Macmillan Castles Bike Ride
Two hundred cyclists have taken to their bikes to raise thousands of pounds in support of a cancer charity. The 26th edition of the Macmillan Castles Bike Ride took place on June 1, with cyclists from Swindon and the surrounding areas getting involved
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Darts ‘with a twist’ opens at Swindon entertainment venue
A new activity combining old-fashioned games with a modern twist has made its way to Swindon. Adventure Point, formerly known as Laser Quest, has been entertaining visitors at its Shaw Ridge Leisure Park location for years with its laser tag arena
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11-year-olds driving Porsches, Mercedes and lorries at kids car club
Children as young as 11 are driving sportscars and lorries at a Swindon car club. The club teaches under-17-year-olds to drive on private property to driving test standard, with some completing advanced driving tests. The 50-year-old Under
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Swindon McDonald's served 'mouldy burger' to mother
A mother from Swindon was outraged when she was served a McDonald's burger with visible mould on it. Tammy Durgan says she has been to McDonald's on Great Western Way in Swindon several times in the past and had never experienced any hygiene concerns
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I ate the 'best pizza in Swindon' and it felt like Italy
I have driven past 'the best pizza place in Swindon' many times, and often wondered how it stayed open. La Strada sits in the middle of nowhere, beside the A4361 south of Wroughton and with Broad Hinton (630 people) hidden around the corner. People
