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Prince of Wales spotted celebrating England’s Euro 2024 win over Switzerland

Prince William was among football fans rejoicing as England won their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland on penalties. The game finished 1-1 but England emerged victorious after a tense penalty shootout which saw them beat their

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Expert shares hacks to stop rats and mice getting into your home from £2.09

With rats and mice looking to add to their stockpile of food and make nests ready for the winter, you might spot some trying to settle in your home or garden. Rodent infestations can become a nightmare for homeowners but rats and mice can be kept

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Bignot reflects on 'successful' pre-season opener for Town

Marcus Bignot felt that Swindon Town's 4-1 victory over Swindon Supermarine at The Webbswood Stadium represented a great start to pre-season. Town opened their pre-season account with a comfortable win over neighbours Supermarine, although they

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Police 'urgently' searching for missing Swindon teen

Police in Swindon have issued an 'urgent' appeal after a teenager has gone missing. 16-year-old Ella was last seen in the Drakes Way and Queens Drive area of Swindon at 1.55pm on Saturday (July 6) but police are now concerned about the teenager's

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Wanted men still on the loose as police issue fresh appeal

Wiltshire Police are re-appealing for help as two wanted men from Swindon are still on the loose. 38-year-old Gareth Fanning from Park North in Swindon is currently wanted in connection with four counts of theft and a warrant. Although his

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Two arrested for 'drug offences' after police chase through Swindon

A police chase through the streets of Swindon has led to the arrests of two people and drugs being seized. The incident caused traffic to back up on Drakes Way in Swindon just before noon on Saturday, July 6, as police raced through the streets

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Owners sell village green amid battle to stop it being used for houses

A fight to save a local field enjoyed by families for generations seems to have forced a developer to give up on a plan for houses.  The community has enjoyed the land just off White Edge Moor for years but fears arose when it was sold at auction

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Glatzel double gets Swindon win in pre-season opener

Paul Glatzel struck twice in the second half as Swindon Town came from behind to win 4-1 in their pre-season opener at Swindon Supermarine. Swindon arrived at The Webbswood Stadium looking to get their new era off to a positive start, even if Mark

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Swindon's first business offering permanent jewellery proves popular

A permanent jewellery business which was only started a few months ago has already proved popular at a festival in Swindon. Carly McCarthy and Kimberley Mobey set up Bond & Fuse back in March, which is Swindon’s first permanent jewellery business

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Swindon fans start celebrations hours ahead of big England game

Swindon has football fever as flags are being displayed and pints are being sunk hours before England play in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals later today. Ahead of the big England vs Switzerland game, pubs and bars in Swindon have already begun to

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Paul Hollywood leads tributes for Bake Off star Dawn Hollyoak following death

Great British Bake Off (GBBO) stars have paid tribute to former contestant Dawn Hollyoak following her death. Hollyoak, who competed on the Channel 4 show in 2022, was described as being “joyous” and “talented”. The baker was the sixth contestant

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Two injured in Swindon crash as 'police, fire and ambulance' race to scene

Two people have been injured in a crash near Swindon which sparked a large emergency response and caused severe delays. The crash took place on the A419 southbound near Blunsdon just after 7am on Saturday morning (July 6) after one vehicle is believed

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Heard of the 24-minute rule? The time you should actually arrive at the cinema

We all know the feeling of rushing to the cinema for our ticket time to find only ourselves sweating through 20 minutes of adverts and trailers. Many of us enjoy the build-up - it's a chance to see the other upcoming films and get comfy with our

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Swindon Supermarine 1 Swindon Town 4: as it happened

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If a speed cameras isn't visible can I challenge the fine?

A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system

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Jeremy Clarkson calls out council after dairy farm purchase

Jeremy Clarkson has called out a UK council after it committed to buy and remove a dairy farm as part of nature-recovery efforts. Dorset Council has agreed to buy Middle Farm at Higher Kingcombe which is located alongside a Dorset Wildlife Trust

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Police chase through Swindon causes standstill traffic

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How much Swindon house prices are rising by despite mortgage squeeze

The average house price in Swindon for first-time buyers has risen by a fifth over the past five years, new figures show. It comes as property website Rightmove said the typical mortgage payment for first-time buyers has increased by £400 a month

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Inside multi-million 17th century farmhouse with river in garden

You could say there is something for everyone in this centuries-old house 30 minutes from Swindon. With history for scholars, a river in the garden for cooling off and set among 112 acres of land, Moor Mill Farmhouse is “a warm and welcoming family

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'Stark' warning to elderly drivers as car insurance soars by up to an extra £600

A 'stark' warning has been issued to elderly drivers as car insurance prices rise by an extra £600. New research has revealed that people aged between 65 and 79 have seen a steep increase in premiums at 26%, and those aged 80 experienced a rise

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Farm welcomes new 'chunk' calf after caesarean section

Farmers at nearby Roves Farm had quite a dramatic night and morning after one of their calves needed to be born via caesarean section.  Staff at the popular visitor attraction in Sevenhampton had been attending to its pregnant Sussex cows when

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Wiltshire Wetherspoons has one of UK's worst ratings

A pub in Trowbridge has been named second in a list of UK-wide Wetherspoons with the lowest percentage of 5-star ratings. However, that position may change soon to the top 10 after a significant refurbishment. A team of experts at Q.R. Code

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Man drives three-wheeled BMW home after losing wheel in crash

A man who lost a front wheel after hitting parked cars continued to drive his three-wheeled BMW home. Daniel Gebrigsabhair, 40, of Broad Street, Swindon, crashed into the cars on Gladstone Street on October 21 before getting back in and driving

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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court

The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court recently. PURTON: Scott Ward, of Reids Piece in Purton, has been sentenced for three driving offences. The 35-year-old drove a Lexmoto ISCA motorbike along the B3696 Braydon Road in

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Work starts on new housing development near Swindon

Work has started on a new housing development near Swindon. Cala Homes unveiled The Orchards housing estate in Purton, which is the first site that the homebuilder has launched in the UK. Located off Restrop Road, The Orchards development will

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Gin and whisky distillery celebrates tenth year with birthday event

It has been ten years since Cotswold Distillery first started conjuring up alcoholic drinks.  To celebrate the gin and whisky maker, not too far from Swindon, threw a tenth-anniversary birthday bash, with plenty of drinks, tasty food and live music