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Police lie in wait for speeding drivers during rush hour
Over a dozen speeding drivers have been snared by police in Wiltshire with one allegedly clocked at nearly double the speed limit. Officers from the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade neighbourhood teams were deployed to the B4040, at the junction
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Kate Middleton to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis this weekend
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton will make her first public appearance this weekend at the Trooping the Colour parade. In March, Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer sharing in an emotional video message, the Princess said
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Long delays on the A419 after crash blocks road
8:27pm Incident cleared The vehicles involved in the earlier collision on the #A419 south #B4696 - #B4040 near
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Swindon looking for playstyle inspired by Hoddle
Swindon Town Head of Football Jamie Russell said that he is looking at a playing vision for the club that is inspired by Glenn Hoddle. Mark Kennedy arrived as Swindon’s new head coach this summer at a time in which Swindon have looked to move away
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Former mayor to be laid to rest after decades of service to Swindon
A well-respected councillor who served Swindon for nearly 40 years will be laid to rest next week. Wroughton councillor Brian Ford died suddenly at his home on May 30, aged 75. After the news broke of his death, tributes poured in for the
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Suspected drink driver seen swerving across lanes appears in court
A driver seen dangerously swerving across lanes and nearly crashing into oncoming cars has been banned from driving. Manuel Sousa, 44, of Silverton Road, Park North, was sentenced at Swindon Magistrates' Court and given a 17-month disqualification
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New boss for trust with schools across Swindon and Wiltshire
A Swindon based trust with dozens of schools across Wiltshire has announced its new CEO. The board of trustees for the White Horse Federation, a multi-academy trust of both primary and secondary schools, has selected Dr Dan Nicholls as its latest
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£50m made available to help with cost of living in Swindon last year
More than £50m has been made available by Swindon Borough Council in the last financial year to help those struggling with the cost of living. And by far the largest amount was in housing benefit and council tax support, reducing the rent of tenants
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Town 'considering a move' for Notts County defender
Swindon Town are reportedly pursuing a deal for former Notts County defender Richard Brindley as part of their summer rebuild. According to Pete O’Rourke, transfer correspondent for Football Insider, Swindon are looking to add the 31-year-old to
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Double-winning Topcats 'can achieve great things' in future
Swindon Topcats have won the WNIHL Division One double and a young, talented group are raring to gain more success. In a fabulous season in which the Topcats lost just twice, one of those being the promotion decider, but they made up for that by
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'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed
Brits have been told to check their change, as they could be sitting on a fortune they didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971,
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Swindon have supplied 'all of the tools' to gain promotion this season
Swindon Town owner Clem Morfuni said that he was looking to give Mark Kennedy all of the tools he needed to get the club promoted. Kennedy arrived this summer to take over from Michael Flynn as the club’s head coach and has stated that he came
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Swindon confirm County Ground friendly with League One side
Swindon Town have confirmed their fifth pre-season friendly for this summer as Wycombe Wanderers will visit the County Ground in August. As Mark Kennedy and his side gear up for the 2024/25 League Two season, they will welcome the League One outfit
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Class A drugs found hidden in public after search for weapons
Members of the public have been thanked after information led to class-A drugs being found hidden in a public place. Officers from the Stratton, Central Swindon North and West Swindon Police Neighbourhood Policing Team were out at the Cheney Manor
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BBC to broadcast final interview with Dr Michael Mosley today
Two TV specials remembering beloved TV doctor Michael Mosley will air on the BBC tonight, following his death on holiday in Greece, the BBC has confirmed. The broadcaster and columnist died of natural causes last week after he went missing on the
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The rare banknote expected to fetch £20,000 at auction this month
An extremely rare banknote is going under the hammer later this month and is expected to fetch more than £20,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and is one of the key lots in an auction
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Tesco store in Swindon announces closure this month
Shoppers have been served notice that a Swindon Tesco will be out of use for several weeks. A poster has been put in the doorway of the Abbey Meads Tesco informing members of the public of an upcoming closure. The sign says that the store
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'Trailblazing' Swindon school ranked among best in the world
A school in Swindon is one of only five in the UK to be named on the shortlist for a global prize. Lydiard Park Academy, a state school on Grange Park Way, has been shortlisted in the T4 Education World's Best School prizes, for 'contributing to
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Hugely popular Designer Outlet shop reopens with new look
A shop in the Swindon Designer Outlet has reopened with a new look following a major revamp. One of the big name brands that has been part of the Rodbourne retail destination for years has been given a bit of a sprucing up with fresh redecoration
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Sick Swindon hospital patients advised to go to other towns to get urgent care
NHS patients in Swindon are being advised to travel elsewhere to avoid long wait times in Great Western Hospital's urgent care centre. That was exactly the situation that GWH patient Meg Rexworthy found herself in when she travelled 30 miles with
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Art exhibition featuring work of disabled adults to be held at Wyvern Theatre
An arts charity is set to hold an exhibition showcasing work created by adults with disabilities through two of its main projects. Reach Inclusive Arts will host ‘In Reach', an exhibit at the Wyvern Theatre from June 22 to August 31. A preview
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Free home security measures available for vulnerable Wiltshire residents
Free home security measures are available for people living in 10 areas of Wiltshire and Swindon identified as being at a high risk of crime. People over 60 or those with a disability who are over 18 can apply for a home visit as part of the Safer
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Swindon HMO plan approved a decade after it happened
The conversion of a former dentist surgery into a seven-bedroom shared house of multiple occupation has been given the go ahead - 10 years after it took place And that will come a relief to the owner real estate company SCH UK Ltd, of Royal Wootton
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Swindon bus passengers facing hike in ticket prices
A bus company that provides transport around Swindon and Wiltshire is increasing some of its ticket prices. Stagecoach West blamed rising running and operational costs across the industry for its decision to raise certain fares from June 23.
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Three peaks challenge raises more than £15k for youth charity
A walking challenge across Wiltshire has smashed its fundraising target by more than £3,000. The Youth Adventure Trust’s second annual Wiltshire Three Peaks Challenge set an initial goal of £12,000, but raised a total of £15,679. More than
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Angling club buys new equipment after grant from parish council
A fishing club has received a funding boost from West Swindon Parish Council as it looks to promote the benefits of the activity. The council has awarded Peatmoor Angling Club a grant of £633, which will allow the club to buy new equipment and
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Bid to save condemned Swindon community centre
The saga of an abandoned community centre in Swindon continues. Nythe Community Centre has sat unused for several years but its fate appeared to have been sealed when Swindon Borough Council earmarked it for demolition. This move was recently
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All the Swindon shops celebrating World Refill Day with reusable offers
Shops and businesses across Swindon are embracing all things sustainable to mark this year's World Refill Day. Held on Sunday, June 16, World Refill Day is a global movement where businesses and community groups encourage shoppers to be sustainable
