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Swindon and Puma end nine-year partnership
Swindon Town and Puma have announced that their nine-year kit supplier partnership will be ended with immediate effect. Swindon have been wearing Puma kits since the 2015/16 season, following the conclusion of the club's six-year partnership with
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Swindon drink driver sentenced after crash near prominent pub
A Swindon drink driver has been fined and banned from the roads after crashing near a Wiltshire pub. Philip O ‘Driscoll, of Thornbridge Avenue, pleaded guilty to drink driving at Swindon Magistrates Court on June 2. The 57-year-old had been
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Swindon supermarket rated zero for food hygiene is inspected again
A Swindon supermarket which was given a zero rating for its food hygiene has completed a turnaround. The Asda at the Orbital Shopping Park was given a zero-rated food hygiene score in November last year following an inspection. But as soon
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The most wanted dog breed in Swindon revealed by those who sell them
The most sought-after dog breed in Swindon has been revealed by a dog-selling website. There are 360 different dog breeds in the world, according to The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the world’s largest dog organisation. Dog
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Rare King Charles 50p could sell for almost £1,000 in Swindon
A 'rare' 50p coin with King Charles' face on it has been spotted selling for almost £1,000 online. Despite the new coins coming into circulation in 2023, coin collectors and sellers have taken to eBay and Facebook Marketplace to try and jump on
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Council explains decision to not hold a D-Day event in Swindon
The council has defended its decision not to host a D-Day anniversary event in Swindon. The 80th anniversary of the day Allied forces stormed Normandy beaches in France to liberate them from the Germans fell on Thursday, June 6. But while
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LISTED: All the Swindon candidates standing at the General Election
Thirteen hopeful candidates will be vying for Swindon’s two parliamentary seats at the July 4 General Election. There are seven candidates announced for the Swindon North Constituency. In alphabetic order, they are: Andy Bentley for the Green
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Town makes decision to take down Ukrainian flag after two years
The Ukrainian flag has been taken down after flying for more than two years in Royal Wootton Bassett High Street. The Wiltshire town first displayed the blue and yellow colours in March 2022 to show support for the country during its ongoing war
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Train lovers take over Wiltshire pub for annual steam and vintage rally
Broadtown Brewery saw hundreds of people flood through its pub doors for the 2024 Wiltshire Steam and Vintage Rally 2024. The event, which was held from Saturday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9, saw vintage vehicles, craft stalls and food vendors take
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Former Swindon goalkeeper called into England Euro 2024 camp
Former Swindon Town goalkeeper Tom Heaton has earned a call-up for England’s UEFA European Championship 2024 training squad in Germany this summer. With the Three Lions set to head out to their base camp for the tournament in Blankenhain today,
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Swindon MP compares Farage joining Tories to 'Amazon warehouse'
The Conservative candidate for Swindon South, Sir Robert Buckland has suggested he is not in favour of admitting leader of the Reform Party Nigel Farage to the Tories. As the Conservative party continues to struggle in the polls four weeks away
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McGurk signs new deal with Swindon
Swindon Town have confirmed that winger Sean McGurk has agreed to a contract extension to keep him at the County Ground. The winger arrived from Leeds United on Deadline Day in the January window and impressed in his time with Town, with standout
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Kemp lands League One club after Swindon miss out
Former Swindon Town loanee Dan Kemp has joined League One outfit Stevenage after turning down the chance to return. As revealed by The Adver, Swindon had attempted to bring back last season's Player of the Season following his release from Milton
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Are you suffering from Burnout? Check out these 5 'tell-tale' signs
Are you suffering from Burnout? Are you not sure? Here are 5 'tell-tale' signs that you could be. Burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion that can occur when you've experienced stress over a long period - but it can be difficult to
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Swindon announce 'club record' partnership with MiPermit
Swindon Town have announced a club record agreement with MiPermit for them to remain as the club’s headline partner for next season. In a statement on the club website it was confirmed that the car parking company would remain as the club’s front-of-shirt
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Town set to miss out on bringing back former loan sensation
Swindon Town have missed out on their pursuit to sign last season’s Player of the Season Dan Kemp on a permanent basis, The Adver understands. Speculation had been rife of a potential return for the loan sensation after he lit up the County Ground
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Bucket of ‘human wee, poo and maggots’ thrown at salon
A bucket of “human waste” was thrown at the front door of a Swindon beauty salon. CCTV caught the moment a person threw what the owners called “human poo, wee and maggots” onto the front door of the High Street business. A person wearing a
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Abandoned Swindon pub becomes 'disgusting dumping ground'
Concerns have been raised about the state of a closed pub which has fallen into disrepair again. Neighbours near The Crumpled Horn in Eldene complained about the mess around the shuttered venue which has been part of the area for more than 50 years
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Inside the listed Swindon mansion restored to its former glory
One of the most beautiful buildings in Swindon has been restored to its original purpose, and former glory. Burderop House is a Grade II*-listed manor house in Chiseldon, built in the 17th century then redesigned into its current neo-classical
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Council leader makes commitment for Abbey Stadium
Swindon Borough Council has committed to keeping Swindon's Abbey Stadium for leisure and entertainment, meaning houses cannot be built in its place. The future of speedway and greyhound racing in the town has been up in the air for some time,
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Residents look to takeover flats attracting 'the worst of Swindon'
Residents living in a block of flats in central Swindon have started a legal battle to take back control of the building. They claim their serious maintenance and safety concerns have been ignored at Wellington House, owned by Pinnacle Property
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Pizza takeaway bounces back with better food hygiene rating
A pizza place in Swindon that received two zero out of five food hygiene ratings in a row has bounced back with a much-improved new mark. Sam Chopra took charge of Pizzacroft on Meadowcroft in Stratton St Margaret in April 2023 and aimed to address
