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Police launch CCTV probe into town centre 'robbery and assault'
Police have launched a probe into an alleged robbery and assault in Swindon. The incident took place at around 2am on May 11, in an alleyway behind Manchester Road, between Rosebery Street and Graham Street. Officers launched an investigation
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Can you be fined for parking in a parent and child space? The legal rules
Sometimes when we're in a rush or there are limited parking spaces, you might find yourself parking in a designated parent and child space. The parking spaces often featuring a graphic of a happy family or a pram are typically larger and closer
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Police comb Swindon suburbs for weapons over residents' fears
Police have been searching for weapons in residential areas of Swindon after reports of anti-social behaviour. Officers conducted weapons sweeps at St Andrews Ridge and Covingham Park, after reports from members of the public concerned with the
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Police seize car clocked at 100mph on M4 in Wiltshire
Police have seized a car after it was allegedly clocked travelling at 100mph on the M4 in Wiltshire. Offices from the Roads Policing Unit reportedly recorded a Peugeot driver exceeding the speed limit on the motorway by 30mph on Monday, June 10
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Russell 'not doing his job' if he is not interested in Payne
Swindon Town Head of Football Jamie Russell said that he would not be doing his job if he was not interested in Jack Payne. After Swindon missed out on a potential return for Dan Kemp as he signed a deal with Stevenage in League One, the rumour
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Brits issued warning as five TV channels set be axed
Viewers are set to lose five Channel 4 TV channels in the coming weeks. Freeview revealed back in April that a host of "important changes" were being made as part of an update which saw the launch of several new channels and the closure of others
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First chance to see TV advert filmed at £17m Swindon hotel
Staff from a town centre hotel starred in a new advert filmed in Swindon. Premier Inn employees Oliver Cooper and Faheem Mahmood appear in a promotion for the chain’s Rest Easy campaign with colleagues Riza, Oliver, Mary and Chloe. The commercial
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Criminal banned from nearly every Swindon shop is sent to jail
A shoplifter with 107 previous convictions for theft and banned from nearly every store in Swindon has been jailed. Christopher DeSantos, of Clive Parade, returned to Swindon Magistrates' Court to be sentenced for his most recent four offences.
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Travellers given deadline to leave abandoned Swindon park and ride
A court order obtained by Swindon Borough Council means that a group of travellers that have been living in the abandoned Wroughton Park and Ride will have to leave. The local authority secured the order at Swindon Magistrates Court on Monday,
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Anger as shrubbery 'destroyed' in Swindon neighbourhood
A parish council has defended its decision to remove shrubs after locals expressed concern. A number of plants, bushes and shrubs in the Haydon Wick estate have been removed recently, leaving behind an unsightly mess. And while Haydon Wick
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Jobs created as business opens branch in Swindon
The opening of a new builders merchants branch has created nine jobs in Swindon. Grant & Stone has set up shop on Headlands Industrial Estate, offering DIY enthusiasts and construction professionals a range of building materials, plumbing supplies
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Swindon pupils from 30 nationalities come together to celebrate culture
A school in Swindon which has pupils from over 30 nationalities has embraced students' diverse culture. Currently, 36 different languages are spoken at Lawn Manor Academy, and staff at the school say they are keen to show pupils they should be
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Swindon councillor standing for Labour at the General Election
A newly -announced Labour candidate at the General Election has said that that he is “appalled by the lack of honesty, integrity and decency at the heart of government”. Swindon councillor Ravi Venkatesh moved to the UK in 2006 from southern India
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Children's dreams come true at special zoo event
Dreams were made for families with sick and disabled children at a special event in Cotswold Wildlife Park. The Oxfordshire Zoo invited 80 families from local charitable organisations, including Swindon, to visit for its ninth annual 'Dreamnight
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust prepares to march through London alongside celebrities
A Wiltshire campaign group is heading to London with celebrity campaigners in tow for the largest-ever UK nature rally. On Saturday, June 22, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust will join thousands marching through the streets of London to call for our next
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What does Sobowale add to the Swindon squad?
Swindon Town have announced their second signing of the summer in Shrewsbury Town full-back Tunmise Sobowale, what will he add to the squad? The 25-year-old has arrived having had plenty of experience in the League of Ireland and played over 1,000
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Domestic abuse warning issued in Wiltshire as Euro 2024 kicks off
Police say there will be zero tolerance for domestic abuse during the upcoming England European Championship campaign. England are tipped to do well in the football tournament which is starting on Friday. But statistics show that when football
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Weapons seized as 'police officer assaulted while suspects flee moped crash'
Two “large knives” have been seized after suspects allegedly fled the scene of a moped crash on a busy Swindon road. Shortly after 11pm on Sunday, June 9, officers say they witnessed a moped crash at a roundabout on Akers Way. The collision
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Swindon to return to Adidas kits in new deal
Swindon Town have announced a new partnership with Pro:Direct and Adidas as their new kit supplier for 2024/25. Following the announcement Puma and Swindon had terminated their agreement, the club are set to return to Adidas kits for next season
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POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier today (June 11) to discuss his suggestion of supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year-olds during the school day, which he claims would be an “absolutely worthwhile
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Swindon Wildcats announce new team in NIHL
Swindon Wildcats have announced that they have been successful in their application to launch a second team for the 2024/25 season. It was announced that the club’s application for a place in the NIHL Division One South had been accepted, allowing
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Barclays buildings under attack from pro-Palestine activists
More than 15 branches of Barclays bank across England and Scotland have been vandalised by a campaign group called Palestine Action. The sites had windows smashed and paint thrown as part of a protest calling on the bank to divest from arms companies
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RIAT organisers issue important ticket update as more aircraft added to line-up
More aircraft have been announced for this year's Royal International Air Tattoo as organisers announced one of the three days is now a sell-out. The event’s bumper aircraft announcement started with the Boeing F-15QA Ababil being unveiled in
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Chippenham sign former Swindon striker in double swoop
Former Swindon Town striker Harry Parsons has returned to Chippenham Town as the Bluebirds made a double dip in the transfer market. The Town academy graduate, who made 25 appearances in the first team at the County Ground, has gone back to Chippenham
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How to spot if someone you know is being cuckooed by county lines drug dealers
Police are looking to crack down on the number of vulnerable homeowners who are being exploited by drug dealing gangs in the town. The crime, known as cuckooing, is where drug dealers target vulnerable people by establishing a relationship with
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Unsuspecting drivers caught speeding through village by police laying in wait
Three drivers have been reprimanded for speeding through a Wiltshire village. Officers from Trowbridge response team 2 and Melksham NPT conducted speed checks on the A361 in Seend laying in wait for any motorists exceeding the speed limit.
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Town bring in former Shrewsbury full-back
Swindon Town have confirmed the signing of Shrewsbury Town right-back Tunmise Sobowale on a permanent basis ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 25-year-old arrives with more than 100 appearances in senior football, spending last season in League One
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Meet the family reopening one of town's oldest pubs
One of the oldest pubs on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street has reopened after almost a year of sitting empty. After several setbacks and weeks of anticipation, The Crown Hotel finally opened its doors on Friday, June 7. Chippenham couple
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More details revealed as 238-home Swindon estate gets green light
A housebuilder with plans for a new 238-home estate signed off by Swindon Borough Council has said it is delighted by the approval. And it has announced the name of the development, to be built just south of Highworth. The design and layout
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Popular coffee shop with 'friendliest staff' closes its doors
A coffee venue in the heart of Swindon town centre has closed its doors. Second Cup Coffee on The Parade has not opened its doors for weeks - and there has been no official announcement from the business itself. Google lists the local establishment
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TV and film stars to appear at huge Comic Con event in Swindon
Stars of the big and small screen are set to descend on Swindon for a Film and Comic Con Extravaganza. The event, run by Stars of Time, who organise the successful annual Comic Con at the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare, will be transforming the
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Swindon businessman wins huge jackpot in Las Vegas
A Swindon businessman has won big in Vegas as the gold bracelet winner of the World Series of Poker. Daniel Willis is the founder and CEO of Amplifyd, which he describes as a "premier auction house for influential artists and music brands to sell
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Revamped play park opens as part of £600,000 improvements
A play park refurbished as part of a £600,000 scheme has reopened to families. South Swindon Parish Council have been overseeing improvement works to the Buckhurst Play Area as part of a wider project to breathe new life into Buckhurst Field in
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How Swindon and Wiltshire compare to other towns for fuel prices
Swindon residents have raised concerns over petrol prices after discovering that prices are much higher in Swindon than in neighbouring towns and cities. It is no surprise to motorists that fuel prices often vary from company to company in order
