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Swindon Town sign promotion-winning Crawley defender
Swindon Town have snapped up towering defender Will Wright in the wake of Udoka Godwin-Malife's departure. Just half an hour after announcing popular Godwin-Malife was joining Burton Albion, the club had confirmed that Crawley Town's Wright would
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Swindon Town player of the year leaves for League One club
One of Swindon Town's more popular players in recent times will be leaving. The club has confirmed that Udoka Godwin-Malife has departed the club and joined League One side Burton Albion for an undisclosed fee, subject to EFL approval. The
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Pupils at Swindon secondary schools allowed to not wear uniform this week
Schools have given advice to students attending on days when temperatures have been forecast to be the hottest of the year so far. Pupils in Swindon have been told they do not need to wear all or part of their uniform. A heat health alert for
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Audi driver hogging lanes on empty motorway stopped by police
An Audi driver has been rapped by police for hogging the middle and outside lanes of an empty M4. The driver was told to move out of lane two by police, but instead moved to lane three of the motorway. The white car was spotted by a road policing
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Burst water main causes problems on Swindon estate
Households on a Swindon estate were left without water after a Thames Water main burst on Monday night (June 24). The burst pipe in Minety Road, Penhill, was reported around at 6.30pm by residents who reported being without water an hour later.
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Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses
Motorists have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for driving while wearing sunglasses this summer. With the sun shining and the hotter weather arriving, many of us will be reaching for the shades as we head out every day. However
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Family pay tribute to husband ‘loved by so many’ killed in Swindon street
The family of a pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle in Upham Road have paid tribute to him. Jonathan Neilan, 59, was killed in the incident which happened on the 20mph residential street on Monday, June 17 shortly before 5.40pm.
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Speeder jailed after giving relative’s name to police
A man has been jailed for perverting the course of justice after lying to officers about his identity after being pulled over for speeding. On June 19, 2022, Jahad Hussain, 25, of Capel Crescent, Newport, was stopped on the M4 after being suspected
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Police spotted lying in wait for speeders on 30mph Swindon road
Police were seen carrying out speed checks on vehicles on a Swindon road. An officer stood at the side of Marlborough Road at the junction with Sandringham Road. They were measuring cars travelling towards Coate roundabout with a speed gun
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Much-loved BBC presenter stepping down from role after 22 years
A much-loved BBC presenter has announced they are stepping down after 22 years. BBC World presenter Aaron Henslehurst is departing from his role after over two decades. The veteran presenter, who is originally from Australia, took to Twitter
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Last chance to get free voter authority certificate before election
Anyone wishing to vote in person at a polling station in this year’s general election will have to present one of an agreed list of types of photo identification to get their ballot paper. If they don’t have any of those forms they can apply for
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Reform UK candidate in Wiltshire booed for telling crowd Putin 'seemed very good'
THE man standing for Reform UK in Salisbury has come under fire after he said Vladimir Putin "seemed very good". Julian Malins KC told a hustings audience that the Russian president "is not the Austrian gentleman with a moustache come alive again
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This is the 5-minute passport check everyone should do before travelling
When booking a holiday, there’s plenty of things to remember like your passport and travel insurance but there’s one thing you should do that might need bumping up your priority list. While you’ll probably remember to pack your passport in your
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Multiculturalism to be celebrated at event this weekend
A celebration of diverse multicultural and international backgrounds will take place in Swindon this weekend. Themed 'Praise the Lord all you nations!', the Redeemed Christian Church of God Overcomers House Swindon is set to host the event on Saturday
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Thunderstorms 'risk' in Swindon and Wiltshire this week say forecasters
Weather forecasters have predicted that thunderstorms could hit Swindon and Wiltshire this week. It comes as the Met Office says temperatures around “the majority” of the UK are set to be the hottest so far this year. This will peak on Wednesday
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Swindon bus company offering free travel to some passengers this weekend
Swindon’s Bus Company is offering free travel for current and veteran military personnel mark Armed Forces Day. Past and present members of the army, air force, navy, and any other branch of the armed forces will not have to pay to be passengers
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Changes to be made to Swindon petrol station
It will be as easy for drivers of electric cars and vans to ‘fill up’ with fuel as it is for those driving petrol or diesel-powered vehicles at a garage in Swindon. That's because Motor Fuel Group has been given permission to build what is essentially
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Swindon pub drawing 500-strong Euros crowds has its own 'Wembley arch'
A pub that has had queues out the door for its “fan zone” is preparing for another busy evening. Staff at The Steam Railway on Newport Street say up to 500 people have come for previous England matches in the 2024 Euros. The pub recently redid
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Figures reveal number of traveller caravans pitched around Swindon
New figures reveal the amount of traveller caravans pitched in the Swindon area. Statistics from the government's Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that there were 36 traveller caravans recorded as being parked up around
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Swindon couple first to wed at brewery after making special request
A Swindon couple married in a nearby brewery after making a special request to the management team. Robert Sawyer, 50, and Joanne Lees. 56. first met 10 years ago and wanted to wed in a small ceremony and searched high and low for a suitable venue
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Calls to reopen closed public toilets at town centre park
Park users in Swindon have urged a parish council to consider reinstating the public toilets ahead of the busy summer period. Commenters on Facebook have complained about about the lack of facilities at GWR Park near the town centre, especially
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Swindon firm sells in-house technology to co-founder's new business
A Swindon-based cybersecurity business has sold its in-house technology to a newly launched company established by its co-founder. Foregenix has sold its ThreatView technology to Turaco Labs, a firm which has been launched by Benjamin Hosack.
