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Police thank public after missing Swindon boy found safe
A missing Swindon teenager has been found safe. On Wednesday, police issued an urgent appeal for information to help find 15-year-old Riley. At around 11pm that night, officers confirmed that he had been found. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson
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Accrington defender joins Town
Swindon Town have confirmed the signing of Accrington Stanley full-back Rosaire Longelo as the club continue to build for next season. The 24-year-old defender came through the ranks at both West Ham United and Newcastle United before moving to
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Swindon host meeting with supporter groups to discuss improvement
Swindon Town hosted a meeting with key supporter groups to discuss concerns about the running of the football club. Owner Clem Morfuni returned to the country in response to the Open Letter written by Trust STFC in which they said they had lost
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Meet the Green party candidate standing in Swindon South
Climate change is, of course, a major concern for the Green party going into the general elections. But Rod Hebden - the party’s candidate for Swindon South - is as interested in economic matters. Indeed, he says it's impossible to fix climate
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All you need to know as Great Western Tattoo Show returns to Swindon
After a successful first year, The Great Western Tattoo Show will return to Swindon's Steam Museum once again. The introduction of Swindon's first-ever tattoo show in 2023 was a momentous event after organiser Gary Watts had to lobby for a change
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Revamped Swindon play park begins to take shape
Work at East Wichel play area is progressing. South Swindon Parish Council, which is responsible for the work, says the new stepped entrance off of Fernacre Road are taking shape and should be finished soon. It added that new drains will be
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Swindon coach company announces major change
A Swindon-based coach operator has teamed up with other transport companies to form a national group. Barnes Coaches and six other firms - Alpine Travel, Barnes Coaches, Coatham Coaches, JH Coaches, Johnsons Coaches, Swans Travel and The Ready
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Morfuni discusses changes Town are making after worst-ever season
Swindon Town owner Clem Morfuni spoke about the lessons that had been learned by the club after the club’s worst-ever league finish. Swindon came 19th in League Two last season and a survey of supporters by Trust STFC displayed that there was a
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Red Arrows to fly over Wiltshire again TODAY - here's when to see them
The Red Arrows will again appear in the Wiltshire skies for residents hoping to catch a glimpse. Many locals were thrilled to spot the aircrafts soaring above the county on Saturday, June 8, on their way to the Portsmouth Armed Forces Day display
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The 16 simple changes that Michael Mosley said would make or break your summer
Since the news broke that Dr Michael Mosley, famed for his Just One Thing podcast, numerous books and the Fast-800 diet, passed away last week, his everlasting life lessons have been making headlines. Affectionately known as a 'health guru', the
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Martin Lewis asks experts if landlords are responsible for 'severe damp' and mould
One of the many frustrations of living in a rented property is having your home invaded by black mould and damp, as it can be difficult to deal with. Not only can it be harmful to your health, but it can also damage your belongings. Various
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Urgent health warning to everyone drinking from reusable water bottles
A health warning has been issued to everyone who drinks from reusable water bottles throughout the day. Bugs can grow in reusable bottles, causing health issues including diarrhoea, pneumonia and vomiting, as well as moulds that can cause allergies
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Tesco shoppers warned to act now or lose out on triple point Clubcard vouchers
Tesco shoppers have been told they have just days left to act in order to cash in their Reward Clubcard vouchers before they expire this week. The supermarket giant issued a warning to customers that almost £20m Reward Partner codes were due to
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Taylor Swift 'books £3.3m Cotswolds cottage' for UK leg of tour
Taylor Swift has reportedly secured a £3.3million cottage in the Cotswolds to use as a base during the UK stint on her Eras tour. It's understood the 34-year-old superstar will enjoy a slice of the Oxfordshire countryside in a £3,250-a-night farmhouse
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot
Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it
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Swindon Harriers send strong contingent to South West Championships
Swindon Harriers will have 31 athletes representing their counties this weekend at the South West School Track & Field Championships. Jonathan Dumbutshena, Lucy Bull, and Holly Scott will be spearheading the Harriers’ challenge as they will be
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Call 999 if you see wanted Swindon man Finley Rose
Police are urgently appealing for information to find a wanted Swindon man. Finley Rose is wanted in connection with an assault. Anyone who sees the 24-year-old should contact Wiltshire Police on the emergency number immediately. The county
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'No special ingredient' to earning League Two promotion - Clarke
New Swindon Town signing Ollie Clarke said that there is no secret formula to earning promotion from League Two. The 31-year-old became Town’s first signing of the summer as he arrived for an undisclosed fee from Mansfield Town, where he earned
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Russell discusses his transfer strategy
Swindon Town Head of Football Jamie Russell explained the approach that he had put in place for signing new players. The summer transfer window is already in full swing with more than 30 moves in League Two already, and Swindon have added two new
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Searches for stashed knives and other weapons continue
The search for hidden weapons in Swindon continues. Police have been searching for weapons, such as knives, that may have been stashed in public places within residential areas of Swindon after reports of anti-social behaviour. On Monday,
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Roads closed unexpectedly after works uncover 'significant area of failure'
Roadworks have uncovered a failure in a stretch of Swindon road forcing the council to unexpectedly shut it to motorists. Bristol Street, Sheppard Street and London Street will remain closed until Thursday afternoon. The dangerous fault was
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Swindon hair salon offerring ‘silent appointments’ for anxious customers
A hairdresser in Swindon has launched her own ‘silent appointments’ for socially awkward customers who would rather skip the chit-chat. Not only are hairdressers trained in hair, but many of them are also the masters of small talk, having to repeat
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What are the HUGE buildings going up near Swindon's Mini plant?
Drive along Gipsy Lane at the end of Bridge End Road, or Cirencester Way and you can’t help but notice that some significantly large buildings are going up. The cleared site in the south east corner of the junction of the two roads is seeing the
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Wiltshire Police holds first ever Rural Crime Forum
Wiltshire's first ever Rural Crime Forum took place in Tidworth. It aimed to address rural crime's links to organised crime groups (OCGs), security within agricultural settings, and the concerns of the county's rural communities. The forum
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Coate Water cafe among latest places visited by food hygiene inspectors
New food hygiene ratings have been published for five establishments in Swindon. Restaurants, pubs and cafes are among the venues that were visited by the council's food hygiene inspectors. This includes the Coate Water Cafe at Coate Water
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Swindon's drug users warned over dangers of synthetic opioids
Residents in Swindon are being warned about the dangers of synthetic opioids. Swindon Borough Council's director of Public Health is cautioning heroin and crack cocaine users not linked to support services to exercise caution due to a country-wide
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Swindon supermarket to close this month
A supermarket in Swindon is set to close this month. Farmfoods on Cheney Manor Road will be shutting its doors to customers at the end of June but is scheduled to reopen in July after a full refurbishment. It is set to be closed for three weeks
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Swindon Magistrates Court in June. TOWN CENTRE: Kayleigh Nicholls, of Henry Street, has been sentenced for several assaults by beating of emergency workers. The 28-year-old indicated pleas of guilty to
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Drink driver sentenced after leaving scene of Swindon crash
A drink driver who fled the scene of a crash while being nearly four times the drink-drive limit has been sentenced. Vincent Hicko-Nicko, of Zakopane Road in Haydon Wick, returned to Swindon Magistrates' Court in early June to bring criminal proceedings
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Arkell's beers win hat-trick of regional awards
Local brewers Arkell's is celebrating after scooping a trio of awards. Haze Pale Ale and Malthouse Craft Lager were awarded gold and bronze respectively at the SIBA South West Independent Beer Awards, and Kingsdown Ale bottled beer received gold
