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How to prevent car sickness and help ease nausea, vomiting and more
Motion sickness is feeling dizzy or sick when travelling by car, boat, plane or train. Worried about a long journey coming up? Well, you can do things to prevent it or relieve the symptoms. Car sickness is caused by repeated movements when
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Police issue update on investigation at Swindon house
Wiltshire Police have issued a statement following an incident in Swindon overnight. Police officers and forensic investigation teams cordoned off a house on Overbrook near Eldene Drive, while a person in white protective clothing and a mask was
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Can speed cameras catch you speeding on the other side of the road?
UK speed cameras are an effective way to reduce the number of vehicle accidents and road deaths each year. The Department for Transport revealed that all speed cameras were to be painted yellow by October 2016. This should make most of them
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Relegated sides getting serious - League Two transfer round-up
The relegated sides from League One have stepped up their preparations as it has been another busy fortnight of League Two transfers. A further 31 signings have happened in the last two weeks as sides in the fourth tier ready themselves for the
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Police appeal for help tracing missing man with links to Wiltshire
Police in Wiltshire are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man following concerns for his welfare. Daniel, 32, visited the Royal United Hospital in Bath on Thursday, June 20 and Southmead Hospital in Bristol on Friday, June 21, but he
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Portugal's Consul General visits as staff help Swindon's Goan community
The Goan population of Swindon, many of whom are Portuguese citizens, were able to express their gratitude to that country’s Consul General to the UK. Luis Leandro da Silva made a visit to Swindon, his first, and the civic offices in Euclid Street
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Swindon Town sell off remaining Puma stock in charity clearance sale
The last of Swindon Town Football Club's Puma stock was sold off at bargain prices to raise money for a local charity. Following Town's announcement of the end of their partnership with Puma, The club's kitmen Steve Hooper, and Jonah Isaacs hosted
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Swindon choir hosting concert to celebrate 60th anniversary
A Swindon choir is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special concert. Sheila Harrod founded the Kentwood Show Choir six decades ago and is bringing together past and present members and an array of special guests at the Wyvern Theatre on
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Rise in romance fraud cases prompts police warning
Wiltshire Police have issued a warning about a rise in romance fraud and urged people not to send money to someone they have never met in person. Romance fraud occurs when criminals gain a victim’s trust to convince them they are in a genuine relationship
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New creative arts festival launching in Swindon to help inspire town's youth
Swindon is preparing to welcome a brand youth arts festival this summer inspired by young people's dismal views of the town. Signal Festival aims to 'cultivate art, support artists and enrich audiences during an exciting fortnight of performances
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Swindon features in Harry Kane's Euro 2024 goal celebration
Swindon made a cameo appearance for Harry Kane’s opening goal in their Euro 2024 game against Denmark. Fans have travelled from far and wide to Germany to see the tournament and everyone wants to represent their home with their own flag. This
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DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits
Universal Credit claimants, as well as those on other benefits, have been warned they could face fines of up to £50 this summer. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose fines on benefit claimants
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Forensic investigation teams cordon off Swindon home
4:56pm A spokesperson from Wiltshire Police said: "A man in his 70s was taken to hospital in the early hours this morning
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Swindon teaching assistant who preyed on young boys jailed for 16 years
A former Swindon teaching assistant who preyed on young boys will spend the next 16 years behind bars. Sam Powers, 28, used his position at a school in Swindon, to gain access to and groom young boys, paid some for sexual images, and posed as female
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How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?
Garden fences are everywhere in the UK with homeowners using them as a way to mark property lines while providing privacy. However, a number of regulations exist across the UK to control how tall these can be, leaving many in the dark. If you've
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Cheeky holidaymaker reveals 'brilliant' hack to avoid 'stupid' Ryanair charge
A holidaymaker recreated an iconic scene from Friends in order to dodge a “stupid” £50 baggage fine from Ryanair. Connor Kirk was ready to board his flight back from Lanzarote last week when he says he was told his carry-on duffel bag was too large
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Swindon Town legend Andy Rowland dies aged 69
Swindon Town are mourning the loss of club legend Andy Rowland after he died aged 69 last night. The striker made more than 300 appearances for the club across eight seasons at the County Ground. Joining Town from Bury in 1978, he would go
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Supermarket petrol station closes to customers
The petrol station at a Swindon supermarket has temporarily closed. Motorists heading to the Tesco Extra on Ocotal Way were surprised to see the fuel forecourt blocked off by cones and metal fencing on Friday morning. Along with the usual steady
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PICTURES: Thousands flock to Stonehenge to celebrate summer solstice
Thousands of people have greeted the sun with cheers as it rose over Stonehenge for the summer solstice, just days after the ancient monument was sprayed with orange paint. Those who observed the spectacle at the neolithic structure encountered
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Trowbridge football club reviving senior team
Trowbridge Wanderers are reviving their senior football team to provide a place for young players at the club to aim for. Marcus Faint is one of the managers of the team looking to help develop the team having come back to the club through his
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Successful duck race raises thousands for charity
Old Town Rotary Club's Duck Race, which saw huge crowds gather to cheer on their plastic duck to the finish line, is more than just a fun day out. This year's event which was held in Westcott Recreation Park on May 27, has raised a whopping £14,000
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Delaney wants the pressure of keeping clean sheets every week
New Swindon Town signing Ryan Delaney said that the team need to go into games expecting to keep clean sheets. The 27-year-old became Town’s fourth summer signing as he turned down a contract from Newport County to join Swindon and is the first
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Wetherspoons attack victim needed treatment for head injury
The victim of an assault in a Swindon pub needed hospital treatment after suffering a head injury in the attack. Police are appealing for the public's help to identify people on newly-released CCTV images who may be important to the investigation
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Overnight road closures in Swindon mean diversions for drivers
Drivers in Swindon have been warned that diversions will be in place next week as two roads will be closed for improvement work. As part of Swindon Borough Council’s annual major roads maintenance programme, Tadpole Lane will be closed for four
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Long-running Swindon restaurant's farewell message before closure
The team at a Swindon restaurant that has been in business for more than 40 years has said farewell to their customers. Connie's on Devizes Road will close on Saturday after 42 years of serving up tasty Cantonese cuisine, then hand the keys to
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Covid rule-breakers 'should have slate wiped clean'
Fines and convictions handed out to thousands of people during the Covid-19 lockdowns shouldn't count against them when they're trying to find work. That's the view of Sir Robert Buckland, who served as Justice Secretary in Boris Johnson's Conservative
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Hairdressers reach final of national competition
Two young hairdressers have beaten hundreds of entries to be named finalists in a national hairdressing competition. Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy and Lucy Boodell, both of Goldsworthy’s, are among the nominees for The It List, a distinguished industry
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Extra police patrols and weapons searches carried out in Swindon
Police have carried out weapon sweeps and extra patrols around Swindon in response to concerns about drug-related activity. The Stratton, Central Swindon North and West Swindon policing teams spent the last few weeks focusing on preventing antisocial
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Swindon ranked in top 100 worst train stations for delays
Swindon railway station is ranked 100th worst for delays in the UK. Great Western Rail has responded to research that shows only 43 per cent of trains were on time in the last 12 weeks. The rail operator says that the research does not indicate
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Popular Swindon market set to return for summer event
A group of small business owners have joined together to organise a market event in Swindon to show off local artisan projects. Sisters Emily and Elizabeth Hughes are working with their friend Savannah Ward to organise the second Swindon Eclectic
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Police issue update after pedestrian killed in Swindon street
The man arrested after a fatal crash on a residential street in Swindon has been released on bail. A pedestrian - a man in his 50s - was declared dead at the scene after being hit by a vehicle on Upham Road on Monday, June 17 shortly before 5.40pm
