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Man dies and driver arrested after ‘tragic incident’ on Swindon road
A pedestrian has died and a man has been arrested following a collision on a Swindon road. At around 5.40pm on Monday, police responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Upham Road at the junction with South View
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Flooded road could be closed for ‘days’ for repairs says Thames Water
A road that was closed by a Thames Water pipe bursting could remain shut for “days”. Thames Water have said that repair work following the burst water main on Banbridge Close, Swindon, will keep the B4534 closed. Swindon Borough Council announced
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Two car crash closes M4 lane for emergency repairs
7:41pm National Highways statement National highways have confirmed that a two-car crash damaged 30 metres of the
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Swindon street reopens after pedestrian killed
10:25am The latest update on the situation can be found here. 9:37am
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BMW driver who demolished bus stop 'could have killed someone'
An uninsured driver who caused more than £13,000 worth of damage to a Swindon bus stop in a crash pleaded with magistrates not to send him to jail. Jacob Wyness, 23, from Markenfield, Toothill, had previously pleaded guilty to driving without due
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Theft at popular Swindon pub sparks police appeal
A theft outside a Swindon pub has sparked a police appeal. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, May 15 when outdoor furniture was stolen from the Blunsdon Arms pub off Thamesdown Drive. Swindon Police would like anyone with
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Land Rover windscreen smashed in busy Aldi car park
The windscreen of a Land Rover was smashed leaving a hole in a busy Aldi car park. The damage to the grey vehicle was done on Sunday June 2, at around 1.05pm in the Aldi car park in Coped Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett. The damage was done by
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Competition launched to find Swindon's best aspiring DJ
A competition to find Swindon's best aspiring DJs has been launched with the winner being invited to perform at a newly opened nightclub. Levels Nightclub, next to The Rolleston Arms in Swindon, was reopened in June 2024 by new owners Charlotte
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High profile artist's new Swindon exhibition is 'landmark event'
A highly acclaimed artist who has toured Paris, Berlin and New York with his immersive art exhibition will be coming to Swindon for one month only. Andrew J. Millar is renowned for pushing the limits of art with his Polaroid film work, and most
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Transformed Swindon tennis courts finally open to the public
A £140,000 public tennis court refurbishment has been completed after flooding issues caused delays. Work started to bring the Quarry Road Tennis Courts back into use almost a year ago but South Swindon Parish Council, which had commissioned the
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Swindon promised 'wealth creation, stability and growth' under Labour government
“The people of Swindon will, in a very real way, decide this election.” The borough’s reputation as a bellwether and for picking the winning party in general elections saw Labour shadow business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds visit Moredon
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Can a neighbour claim my land? The important legal rules you need to know
The topic of boundaries and land can be a tricky subject when it comes to neighbours. From putting up a new fence and making sure it doesn't overstep the boundary mark to a neighbour putting in planning permission for a new outbuilding or extension
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Meet the Wiltshire wakeboard sensation who will represent GB
A Malmesbury wakeboard rider has been selected to be in the GB team after reaching the podium in last year's UK nationals. Callum Smith will be representing Wakeboard UK at the European Championships in August, then later in the year the World
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Girls praised for 'working hard' and helping football club in area to grow
Girls at Malmesbury Youth Football Club were praised for ''working hard' and 'doing their absolute best' at a recent presentation evening. Last season Malmesbury Youth Football Club launched dedicated girls' training sessions as a chance for young
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How do I register for a postal vote ahead of the 2024 General Election?
With a General Election only three weeks away, many across the UK will be looking to make sure they have everything they need before heading to the polls. With the election taking place in July, a lot of voters will have summer holidays booked
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When is EastEnders on TV this week? BBC confirms schedule and channel changes
This week EastEnders will face major disruption to its usual schedule on the BBC due to Euro 2024, which won’t be a shock for some. The tournament kicked off last Friday but over the next few days, the soap won’t be airing on its regular BBC channel
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Burst water main causes road closures near Swindon roundabout
8:13pm Thames Water statement Thames Water have said the closure will remain in place while repairs are completed
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British Airways flight attendant reveals which foods to avoid before flying
Whether you’re a seasoned multi-centre trip flyer or a lover of the short-haul holiday, one thing you might struggle to escape is the post-flight bloat. A British Airways cabin crew member has now revealed why flying can cause bloating, alongside
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Can I be fined for driving too slowly? The important rules to know
Motorists know how severe the penalty can be for speeding, but some might not know what the punishment could be for driving too slowly. Minimum speed limits do exist on some roads in the UK, but they are very rare, so most of the time there won't
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Top 10 best and worst English foods ranked by online travel guide (Do you agree?)
A ranking by users of an online travel guide has revealed the top 10 best and worst-rated foods from England. There's often much debate about what the best and worst parts of English cuisine are, with there being plenty of strong opinions held.
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'Rags to riches' £25m Swindon firm shut down as administrators called in
A Swindon logistics firm has been forced to call in administrators after seven years of operation. OPX Logistics was a rags-to-riches story for the town, with founder Lee Hallett going from sleeping rough to heading up three multi-million pound
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New 20mph speed limits in Swindon welcomed by residents
Residents on streets with new 20mph speed limits have given their reaction to the changes. The limits were introduced with signs and road markings in many residential streets - mainly in north Swindon - this month. The council hopes the limits
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Boy, 16, who kept machete, drugs and thousands of pounds in mum’s garage sentenced
A 16-year-old boy who hid thousands of pounds and hard drugs in his mum’s garage has been sentenced. The Swindon teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also had a black machete, hand-axe, large knife in a sheath and a BB gun seized. He
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Swindon bakery with famous doughnuts makes 'biggest announcement ever'
A popular Swindon bakery has announced what it has called 'our biggest news ever'. Pipp and Co has been delighting the people of Swindon with its artisan doughnuts and other goods for years. But, after teasing the upcoming announcement on
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Road with 'deteriorating surface' to close for several nights
Roadworks will soon be starting on a busy road in the north of the town. Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that Tadpole Lane will be resurfaced at the end of the month. As part of this work, road closures will be put in place for a number
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Former Swindon shop moves into nearby town
A craft store has opened in Royal Wootton Bassett. Tanya Hill had a store in Bizspace in Swindon but decided to relocate her family-friendly business, Crafting Treasures after an adult store moved in nearby. She recently opened the new store
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‘Really very drunk’ man drives to McDonald’s while disqualified
A man disqualified from driving was caught driving from McDonald’s in Swindon “really very drunk”. Matthew Morris, 48, of Rodney Road, Bristol, pleaded guilty to four driving offences at Swindon Magistrates' Court on June 13. These were driving
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier this month. SWINDON: Tomas Mrocek, of Radstock Avenue, has been jailed for harassment without violence. The 46-year-old pleaded guilty to pursuing a code of conduct that amounted
