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Emergency services called to crash on A4198 in Swindon
8:55pm The road has fully reopened and police officers have left the scene. The road is back open (Image: Newsquest
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Man threatened with 'offensive weapon' on Swindon estate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was threatened with an offensive weapon in Swindon. The incident happened at around 7.30pm on Monday, June 17 when a group of young people approached a male between Durrington Walk and Hilmarton in
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Swindon 'actively working' on training ground for whole club
Swindon Town CEO Anthony Hall said that the club were actively doing work on getting a new training ground for the whole club. At present the Swindon first team train at Beversbrook in Calne, with the women’s team and academy mostly training at
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Drivers using 20mph street as 'a racetrack' the day after pedestrian dies
A 20mph residential street in Swindon where a pedestrian was killed yesterday is still being used as "a racetrack" by speeding drivers. That is the claim of one neighbour who lives 100 yards from the scene of Monday's fatal crash on Upham Road.
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Council issues update on travellers after park and ride site seized
Travellers who set up camp in a disused park and ride in Swindon have been moved on. Caravans appeared in the old Wroughton park and ride facility off Pipers Way on May 29. Swindon Borough Council said at the time that the group had gained
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Thames Water provides date road should fully reopen after burst main
Thames Water has provided a date it hopes to fully reopen a road shut by a burst water main. Grange Park Way was flooded on Monday after a burst pipe but Whitehall Way has since reopened. It is the latest in a series of burst Thames Water pipes
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Best stargazing spots in Swindon as town ranked in England's top 10
Out of all the towns and cities across England, Swindon has been named as one of the top 10 for stargazing. Although stars can be seen from almost anywhere in the UK, keen astronomers usually seek out dark, rural locations away from urban life.
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Plan to transform adult social care is agreed by council
A plan to transform adult social care in Swindon has been approved. The adult service’s strategy, which runs for the next five years until 2029, was introduced to Swindon Borough Council’s ruling Labour cabinet by councillor Ray Ballman. And
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Defendant allowed to keep XL Bully after having 'family dog' seized
A 'family dog' owned by a Swindon man facing drugs charges has been allowed to return home after being seized by police. Alex Day, 28, from Holbein Court, Grange Park, appeared at Swindon Magistrates' court on June 17 accused of possessing thousands
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Meet the Green candidate hoping to spring a surprise in Swindon
Asked if the country can afford spending huge sums on addressing climate change, Andy Bentley is unequivocal. “We can’t afford not to," says the Green Party's candidate for Swindon North at the General Election. He added: “And more than that
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Police launch manhunt for suspected Swindon offender
Police in Swindon are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man wanted in connection with a burglary offence. They would like to speak to anyone with information about the whereabouts of Karl Mercer, 37, from Crombey Street. Anyone who
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We take a look around the Cotswolds town Taylor Swift is staying in during UK tour
Residents and shop owners in a Cotswolds town where Taylor Swift is rumoured to be staying are preparing free gifts for her - and even picking out outfits she could buy. Global superstar Taylor Swift is rumoured to have moved into a £3,000-a-night
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Are Town searching for a goalkeeper this summer?
With Jack Bycroft as the only goalkeeper currently on Swindon Town’s books – will they be looking to add to that area this summer? We have arrived at the good bit. Theoretical Director of Football Acklam is back, and we will be going through each
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Boy, 13, injured after being robbed by older teens in play park
A teenager has sustained minor injuries after an assault in Swindon and police are appealing for information to identify those responsible. On Monday, May 27 at about 8pm, a 13-year-old boy was approached by two older boys on the footpath linking
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Donkey 'sexually abused' as 'man's belt' found in field
Police are investigating the abuse of a donkey in a village close to Swindon. The animal, named Masie, was found unwell by her owner in Watchfield, near Shrivenham, on Saturday morning (June 15). Her injuries were described on the Shrivenham
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Closed road in Swindon flooded by burst pipe reopens
A flooded Swindon road that closed to traffic for more than 24 hours has reopened. A burst water main made Whitehill Way inaccessible for most of Monday. Police and Swindon Borough Council closed the B4534 at around 6.30am on June 17. By 7pm
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College attended by Swindon students rated 'requires improvement'
A college attended by Swindon students in further education has been downgraded from good to requires improvement. Ofsted inspectors paid a visit to Cirencester College between Tuesday, March 19 and Friday, March 22 this year. After the inspection
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Swindon CC look to continue climb up the table
Swindon Cricket Club First XI are looking to push on and find some momentum following a mixed start to the season. Seven weeks into the WEPL Wiltshire season and Swindon sit seventh in the table, having initially begun the campaign with three defeats
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Three children missing after day out at Thorpe Park
Three children have gone missing after a day out at Thorpe Park in Chertsey. Khandi, 14, Amelia, 9, and Malik, 7, were reported missing just after 7pm yesterday (June 17). Khandi is described as female, black, 160cm tall, and of a slim build
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New terrace bar opens in the Cotswolds
A NEW terrace bar has opened at a popular bakery in Bourton-on-the-Water. Bakery on the Water in Sherborne Street has unveiled a new outdoor drinking area known as the River Shack. The venue offers cocktails, local beers and sharing boards
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Longelo 'knew Swindon was for him' after talk with Kennedy
New Swindon Town signing Rosaire Longelo said that he knew this was the club for him after his talk with new head coach Mark Kennedy. The 24-year-old moved to the County Ground after three seasons with Accrington Stanley, scoring twice in 22 League
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Road reopened after fatal collision and police arrest
The scene of a fatal collision in Swindon has now reopened. Police closed Upham Road between the junctions of Campden Road and Brixham Avenue at around 5.40pm on Monday afternoon after responding to reports of a road traffic collision. Ambulances
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Swindon head to National League side in pre-season
Swindon Town have confirmed their sixth pre-season friendly of the summer as they will be heading to National League outfit Eastleigh. Town will be visiting The Silverlake Stadium for the third consecutive summer as they take on Eastleigh on Sunday
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Former nightclub building goes on the market for £1.8 million
A building which is home to a former Swindon nightclub has been listed for sale in Swindon. Tree nightclub shared the building in Old Town with Subway and Anytime Fitness before it closed six months ago. It has now been put on the market for
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Flasher loses his job at Nationwide after living out 'fantasy'
A flasher who told police he was 'living out a fantasy' by exposing himself at a block of flats in Swindon has been sentenced. Police were called to Hinton Street on April 26 after receiving an anonymous report that a male who lived at the flat
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Huge US planes spotted soaring over Swindon and Wiltshire
Large aircraft were spotted flying over Swindon and Wiltshire for the King’s birthday celebrations. Pictures of the aircraft heading to and from Buckingham Palace for the King’s birthday flypast were shared by members of this newspaper’s Camera
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War memorial destroyed weeks after D-Day celebrations
A war memorial in Wiltshire has been torn apart just weeks after the country came together to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day. The Royal Wootton Bassett memorial in Marlowe Way included two Tommy figures and a flag pole, with hedge plants lining
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Swindon taxpayers fork out nearly £2m for bin collection problems
Problems with the new domestic waste collection system in Swindon cost the council nearly £2m in extra spending. The issues after the new rules were implemented in November saw hundreds of thousands of bins and recycling collections missed.
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Housebuilder extends deposit contribution scheme for RNLI volunteers and staff
A housebuilder has extended its deposit contribution scheme in Wiltshire to include the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) volunteers and staff. Barratt Homes Bristol and Barratt David Wilson Homes South West has widened its scheme, initially
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Swindon's new youth arts festival looks to improve opportunities in town
Swindon is preparing to host a new youth arts festival this summer with the aim of restoring pride in the town. Taking place from July 22 to August 3, Signal Festival will celebrate art across all mediums, offering a fortnight of performances,
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Dog grooming salon 'putting pets first' opens in Swindon
A specialist salon for dogs in Swindon is offering a 'holistic' approach. Daniella Malcome-Stewart, 31, is from Rodbourne and originally started dog grooming in 2018. She trained and graduated as a holistic groomer in 2022 and has refurbished
