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Swindon mum sets up support group for children with feeding tubes
A mum from Swindon whose daughter uses a feeding tube has set up a support group for other parents to share advice and information. Claire Wilcox was inspired to set up Beautiful Tubies after her daughter, Hope, was born prematurely and relied
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Swindon man wanted in connection with assault
Police are appealing for information to find a wanted man from Swindon. Alistair Gordon, 36, of York Road, is wanted in connection with an assault. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference
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Swindon man wanted in connection with multiple counts of theft
Police in Swindon are appealing for the public's help to locate a man who is wanted in connection with multiple counts of theft. Gareth Fanning, 38, from Park North, is wanted in connection with four counts of theft and a warrant. They are
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Arrest made for attempted murder in connection with Wiltshire town centre stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in a Wiltshire town centre. Officers were called to the Estcourt Street area in Devizes just after 12:30pm today (Saturday, June 29) following reports of a disorder.
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Primary school on outskirts of Swindon celebrates 300th birthday
A Primary School on the outskirts of Swindon has celebrated its 300th birthday with a look back through time. Ashbury with Compton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School may have a long name, but it's got an even longer history having been
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Man, 19, dies as police descend on beauty spot outside Swindon
A man has died in Oxford after being in the water in a popular beauty spot near Swindon. The incident occurred on Friday, June 21 at Port Meadow as emergency services arrived at the are following reports of someone drowning. Thames Valley Police
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Live: Wiltshire road closure due to overturned lorry
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Jeremy Clarkson runs into new problem at Diddly Squat Farm
Jeremy Clarkson has run into another problem at his Oxfordshire farm this week. The former Top Gear presenter purchased Chadlington’s Diddly Squat Farm in 2008 and took the reins in the past few years Day-to-day life on the farm has been documented
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Former Swindon player sued for 'deliberately injuring teammate'
Recently released Swindon Town player Tom Brewitt is being sued for £200,000 by a former teammate. Brewitt began his career as a youth player at Liverpool before eventually finding his way to the County Ground last season where he made 44 appearances
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Top five barbecue spots around Swindon: from beaches to 'bring your own'
This week was the hottest so far this year with temperatures hitting 28 degrees with bright sunshine. When the weather is hot, Brits want to be outside as much as possible, even making chores into a fun activity. When summer hits, cooking is an
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Arrests, astronauts and auctions - 7 things you didn’t know about Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain that attracts thousands of tourists annually. It is arguably one of the most culturally significant and mysterious landmarks in the world, a real head-scratcher for all who visit. Archaeologists
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'Disgrace' The house derelict for 20 years on 'premier' Swindon street
A derelict house on Victoria Road is a disgrace, says the owner of the neighbouring property. Chris Evans, 67, says the shuttered, graffitied and burnt Oxford House on one of Swindon’s “premier streets” is a damning indictment on the town.
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£4,500 recovered stolen goods includes champagne and worming tablets
A wide variety of stolen items worth thousands of pounds have been recovered by police. The haul of goods valued at £4,500 included Moët and Chandon champagne, dog food supplements and worming tablets. It followed the arrest of four suspected
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Take our driving theory quiz as 88 per cent fail these 5 basic test questions
88% of drivers could not answer these five basic theory questions correctly and more than 50% would have failed their tests if they retook it today, according to new research. 2010 drivers were surveyed and only one in 10 could answer all the
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Sue Ryder seeks volunteers for new bereavement support initiative
A national healthcare and bereavement charity is looking for volunteers in Swindon to help set up an initiative offering support to residents who are struggling with the death of a loved one. Sue Ryder is opening a series of Grief Kind Spaces across
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Rats spotted in Swindon estate as bins left to overflow
A community in north Swindon has been shocked to see rats running around in their gardens, which they believe have been attracted by overflowing nearby bins. Residents in Tadpole Garden Village, which is made up of 1,855 homes, have also spotted
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Jail again for prison escapee after string of sex offences
A man who sent vile online messages to four different young girls has been jailed after previously escaping prison for a previous conviction. Benjamin Jones, 26, currently of HMP Bullingdon, had previously been convicted of a child sex offence
