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Swindon Town allegedly eying up another return of a popular former player
It seems that Swindon Town are trying to pull off another transfer coup by bringing a popular former player back into the fold. In recent years fans have already seen Charlie Austin and Harry McKirdy make sensational returns in respective seasons
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Multiple fire engines rush to GWH as patients evacuated
Multiple fire engines from across Swindon rushed to the Great Western Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service were called to the Swindon hospital just after 2.30pm on Wednesday, June 26, and a number
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Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners
Cat and dog owners across the UK have been told for keep an eye out for signs their pets may have fleas. A vet has warned pet owners that flea infestations at this time of year are “more common than many people realise”. PDSA statistics show
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Phil Foden leaves England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany over family matter
England star and Manchester City ace Phil Foden has temporarily left England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany due to a "pressing family matter". The Manchester City star played in the side's 0-0 draw with Slovenia last night. An FA spokesperson
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Swindon Fire Station opens to public this weekend
Swindon Fire Station is preparing to open up its doors and welcome visitors for a day of fun, games, demonstrations and more. The open day, which will take place on Saturday, June 29, will see firefighters from Swindon give live demonstrations
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How to apply for polling station or election count work and how much you get paid
Members of the public are gearing up to help out when Swindon goes to the polls for the General Election on July 4. Whether local or national, elections in Swindon are run by the borough council. The authority has enough people on the books
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Noughties stars to perform in Swindon as Pride 2024 line-up revealed
The Cheeky Girls will perform at this year's Swindon and Wiltshire Pride. The Romanian double act, famous for their time on Popstars: The Rivals and their debut single 'Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)', is one of many acts that have been announced for
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Uninsured driver 'ends up in ditch’ at notorious Swindon junction
An uninsured driver left a sign hanging from its fixings a crashed into a ditch at a known dangerous junction to Swindon. The driver crashed on Cricklade Road near The Freke Arms around 7.50am on Wednesday (June 26). The crash partially blocked
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Lib Dem candidate standing in Swindon says voters are 'angry'
The feeling that is most apparent to the Liberal Democrat candidate in Swindon South Matt McCabe as he canvasses voters in the constituency is anger. He said: “There are a lot of people who are angry with the Conservatives. A lot on the progressive
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Swindon's oldest netball club celebrates 80th birthday in style
The oldest netball club in Swindon has just celebrated a milestone anniversary by hosting a special party which brought together past and current players. Pinehurst Netball Club was founded by Doreen Wilcox, 95, and her school friend Jean Neville
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7 speed camera myths debunked from the 10% rule to alerting other drivers
Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system and avoid being caught. avoid being caught. Welsh transport minister, Ken Skates, revealed on in April that the government would
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Drink driver 'in no fit state' took BMW without consent
A man has been jailed for taking a BMW without consent and drink driving around Swindon. Harpreet Singh, of Beechcroft Road in Swindon, was caught and arrested on Fleming Way in Swindon just before midnight on June 19. Police officers on patrol
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Flash sale: Big discount on Swindon Advertiser digital subscription
Readers who want to subscribe to the Swindon Advertiser can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. During the final days of the general election, a digital
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Cars being targeted at night in Swindon area
Police are investigating a series of car break-ins in an area of Swindon. The crimes happened on the night of Saturday, June 22, in Cowleaze and Purton. They appealed for any victims who have not yet come forward to do so, as well as witnesses
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Why CarShop in Swindon is no more after big change at dealership
The CarShop in Swindon is no more, with all branding removed new signage put up recently. Staff at the used car chain were told a month ago that The CarShop branding would be removed at the business in Penny Lane, off Drakes Way. In its place
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All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s
Brits who have reached the state pension age can claim under various schemes from companies and the UK government. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you. From
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Swindon Town 2024/25 fixtures revealed as season starts live on Sky
Swindon Town will kick off the 2024/25 season in front of the Sky TV cameras. The League Two opener away to Chesterfield at the SMH Stadium will kick off at 8pm on Friday, August 9. Chesterfield returned to the EFL after a six-year absence
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Samurai sword, guns and over £100k worth of drugs seized in week of raids
A samurai sword, “huge quantities of crack”, and guns are among the finds made by Wiltshire Police in a series of raids. Police found £103,000 worth of drugs, £79,475 in cash and a variety of weapons resulting in 10 arrests between June 10 and
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Crash blocks road and slows traffic towards Swindon
9:21am Traffic cleared AA reports: "Road cleared and traffic returned to normal, accident cleared on B4019 Westbound
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Drink-driver who caused fiancé's death avoids prison sentence
A drunk driver who caused the death of her fiancé in a car crash in Swindon has avoided jail. Paula Rendell lost control of the Audi A3 she was driving along Kingsdown Road at around 9.48pm on June 17, 2023, after speeding over a humpback bridge
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Shock as popular Designer Outlet restaurant closes suddenly
A popular chain has shut its Swindon restaurant less than three years after it launched in the town. Yo! Sushi opened a new branch at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet on August 9, 2021, bringing with it a conveyor belt of dishes, a cocktail bar
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Drunk kicked out of Swindon bar punched doorman in the face
A drunk on a night out in Old Town ended in up in handcuffs after punching security staff at a bar. Joseph Theobald, of Albion Street, pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating when he appeared in the dock at Swindon Magistrates' Court
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Site manager wins prestigious quality award
A senior site manager at a housing development in Malmesbury has been recognised for his work in home construction. Luke Maggs, who works for Persimmon Homes at the company's Backbridge Farm site, has scooped the National House Building Council's
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New business to deliver care services in Swindon and Marlborough
A new home care business will deliver adult social care to people in Swindon and Marlborough. Walfinch Swindon and Marlborough owner Sarah Stanbrook always wanted to start a business that benefitted her community, and was inspired by her mum to
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Animal shelter celebrates community support in new campaign
An animal shelter is thanking the community for their long history of support to mark the RSPCA’s 200th anniversary. Claverton-based Bath Cats and Dogs Home has launched a new campaign, Without You, as a tribute to the community's contributions
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Luxury house plan revealed for site of former cat hotel
A disused cattery could be knocked down and replaced with new houses. Richard James lives at Mill Lane in Westleaze and he has applied for permission to knock down the buildings that were used by Westleaze Cat Hotel, which form an open rectangle
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Stadium owners say 'all operations' will end at former speedway venue
'All operations' could finish for good at Swindon's Abbey Stadium, planning documents. A 'deed of variation' letter - only recently made public by Swindon Borough Council on a planning application filed on behalf of Gaming International - shows
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The 'hidden' question you need to watch out for in your next job interview
You might think you've done everything you can to prepare for a job interview but have you got this 'hidden' question covered? 30% of employees are actively looking for a new role whilst still in their current job at any given time, according to
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Swindon firm helps owners of rubber products business to retire with sale
The owners of a business which supplies rubber products have retired after selling their company with the help of a Swindon firm. Peter and Jane Estwick sold Kopak Industries with the help of specialist corporate finance business Watersheds.
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Swindon company's domestic abuse policy wins national business award
A Swindon-based insurance company's domestic abuse policy has been recognised with a national business award. Zurich won the title of Outstanding Initiative of Support at Cover Magazine’s Women in Protection and Health Awards for its policy which
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TV presenter opens 10 home development in Seend Cleeve
A TV presenter and architectural designer has officially opened a 10 home development in Seend Cleeve. Charlie Luxton lauded White Horse Housing Association’s £2.8 million development and spoke of the importance of such initiatives in the face
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Knife found in Swindon play park
A knife has been found in a Swindon play park. The weapon was discovered at an undisclosed park in West Swindon by a member of the public who immediately raised the alarm and called the police. PC Rush and PC Koka from Wiltshire Police visited
