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Harrison Minturn commits future to Swindon Town after previous contract extension
Just months after signing a one-year contract extension, popular homegrown talent Harrison Minturn has signed a new deal committing his future to Swindon Town. Harrison has now extended his stay at the County Ground, keeping him at the club until
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Goalkeeping prospect Redman Evans latest player to turn professional at Swindon
A string of impressive Academy performances have earned goalkeeper Redman Evans a professional contract at Swindon Town. Evans was pivotal in the 2023-24 season side that went eight games unbeaten in the Youth Alliance League and which was unfortunate
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17-year-old midfielder Jaxon Brown turns professional at Swindon Town
Promising midfield player Jaxon Brown has been promoted from the Swindon Town Academy with a professional contract. Joining the club in 2022 from Tottenham Hotspur's academy, 17-year-old midfielder Jaxon Brown became a pivotal part of Swindon's
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Sonny Hart handed first-ever professional contract with Swindon Town
Swindon Town has secured the future of promising youngster Sonny Hart at the club. Sonny Hart has agreed his first-ever professional deal with Swindon Town. Joining Swindon in 2021 from Essex-based side, Southend United, Sonny has been a
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Swindon Town makes a number of player contract announcements
1:30pm We have been told no news on the potential signing today either.
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Police search for pair pictured on bike after incident in Swindon
Police are searching for two people in connection with an incident of criminal damage in Swindon. Officers are investigating reports of criminal damage which allegedly took place at Cassini Drive in Oakhurst on June 15. The force’s enquiries
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Call for banking hub in Swindon following Lloyds closure
Calls are being made for a banking hub in Swindon after Lloyds announced that it will close one of its Swindon branches. The Swindon Old Town Lloyds is one of 28 branches across the UK which will be closing permanently after the company claims
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Major changes to improve key roundabout starts
A KEY ROUNDABOUT in Cirencester will undergo a major overhaul next month to improve traffic flow. The roundabout on the dual carriageway in Cirencester, closest to the Fire Station, along with the mini-roundabout at the junction of Love Lane and
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Can you still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II's head on? Royal Mail explains
Have you recently found some Royal Mail first or second-class stamps with Queen Elizabeth II’s head on? If so, you might wonder if you can still use them to post your letters or parcels at the Post Office. It comes as in April this year, Royal
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Jeremy Clarkson buys Cotswold pub near former dogging hotspot
Jeremy Clarkson has purchased a pub in the Cotswolds on a former dogging hotspot. The former Top Gear star has reportedly paid “less than £1 million” for The Windmill which is nestled in five acres of countryside near Burford. Formerly a wedding
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Road shut and arrest made after man dies in two-vehicle crash
A MAN has died in a two-vehicle collision on the B4070 in Birdlip this morning, Tuesday 2 July. Police remain at the scene of the incident which happened shortly after 5.30am and involved a grey Nissan Qashqai and a silver Kia Picanto. The
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Reopening date revealed for revamped town centre supermarket
A reopening date has been revealed for a Swindon supermarket that is currently undergoing a revamp. The Aldi on Drove Road has been closed to customers since June 16 as improvements are being made to the layout of the building. Changes include
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How to get Air Tattoo tickets as slots filling up
Tickets for this year's Royal International Air Tattoo are selling fast - and the Friday event has now filled up. General admission tickets for Sunday, July 21, are the only standard tickets remaining, though enclosures are still available for
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'Very sooty' owl rescued from chimney
It's never a dull moment for the nearby wildlife rescue centre as its latest rescue proves. Rescuers from RSPCA Oak and Furrows were called out to a property because an owl had got stuck in a chimney. After a lot of effort, the team were
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Town centre park event showing solidarity with Palestine
An event is being held in a town centre park as a show of solidarity for the people of Palestine. GWR Park will be full of workshops, speakers, cultural experiences, live music, and family-friendly activities on Saturday, July 20, to raise awareness
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Artist invites children to paint mural at Swindon festival
A local artist invited children to help her paint a mural at a festival in Swindon this weekend. Sarah Harris designs and paints both outdoor and indoor murals which have been featured across Swindon, as well as in homes and businesses. But
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Swindon Town youth ace Botan Ameen makes first Iraqi national starting appearance
Swindon Town Academy forward Botan Ameen has made his first International starting appearance during a recent Iraqi U19 The youngster was in the starting line-up for his national side in their group clash against Lebanon as part of the West Asian
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Jack Payne spurns Swindon Town interest to sign for fellow League Two club
Former Swindon Town player Jack Payne has secured his next move elsewhere after the Robins said they were keen on a return Colchester United confirmed that it had secured Payne's signature after his departure from Charlton Athletic in May this
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Police officer faces hearing over 'sexual misconduct' allegations
A Wiltshire Police officer is facing a hearing over multiple allegations of “inappropriate” sexual misconduct. PC James Aubrey is set to appear before a gross misconduct hearing, chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Deb Smith, at Wiltshire Police
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Man caught stealing Ring doorbell on the same camera
A man who “offends almost on a daily basis” was filmed by the ring doorbell he was stealing, and has been jailed for nearly 40 weeks. Beau Houghton, 47, also stole an air fryer, alcohol and chicken, some of which was still on him when he was caught
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Man accused of imprisoning woman in Swindon appears in court
A man has appeared in court accused of imprisoning a woman in Swindon and threatening to burn her house down. As well as false imprisonment and threats to damage property, Dean Baker, 23, is also accused of assault, grievous bodily harm and stealing
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Repairs underway after fire wrecks gym roof in Old Town
Repairs are well underway after a fire wrecked the roof of a gym in Old Town. Smoke billowed from a hole in the top of Anytime Fitness' Hoopers Place building on May 9 as 50 firefighters fought to contain and put out the flames. At around 7.16pm
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Teenager 'hunted' in town centre days before murder
A gang was hunting Swindon teen Owen Dunn days before he was murdered. The 18-year-old died from a single stab wound to his heart caused by a machete on December 4 2022. Two other teenagers, 18-year-old Tyler Hunt and an unnamed 15-year-old
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New 'drive-thru coffee shop' proposed for retail park
A new drive-through coffee shop could be coming to a retail park in Swindon. But details of who might operate it, and even what else it might sell are scarce. M&G UK Property, which owns the Greenbridge retail and entertainment park off
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Music festival near Swindon offering free tickets this weekend
A festival happening in the Swindon area this weekend is offering free tickets to guests. The WrdeUp event returns to Highworth’s Lower Rec in a few days’ time under new management by Fandangos Productions Ltd. Along with two days of live music
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Council experts object to plans for hundreds of new Swindon homes
Changes to plans for a major housing estate near the railway line in Swindon’s town centre were welcomed – but some problems persist. One Swindon hopes to build up to 262 residential dwellings and 142 square metres of other uses such as a possible
