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Temporary traffic lights cause ‘hour-long delays’ out of Swindon
Temporary traffic lights installed today are reportedly making twenty-minute journeys take an hour and a half. The lights in Highworth’s town centre are located on the A361 Swindon Road, which runs north from Swindon to Highworth. They are
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Swindon rapist planted trackers on women’s cars and followed them
A man already in jail for rape has admitted to tracking and following women’s cars. Carl Wallis, 38, of Brookdene, Swindon, stalked two women with tracking devices on their cars between September 1 and October 8, 2023. He pleaded guilty to
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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Abuse survivor praises 'brilliant' NSPCC PANTS campaign
An abuse survivor has praised an NSPCC campaign that helps keep children safe from harm. Donna-Marie Wright was sexually abused between the ages of seven and 18 by her stepfather, who was later jailed. Now 46, Donna-Marie shares her experiences
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Swindon's domestic abuse support service rated 'gold standard'
A Swindon organisation helping victims of domestic abuse has been rated as 'gold standard' for quality. Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (SDASS) first started as Swindon Women's Aid in 1975 before rebranding in 2019 to better reflect the
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How to keep flying ants out of your home this summer
Flying ants can be an inconvenience in your home and garden especially when you want to enjoy the summer weather outside. If you’ve seen flying ants outside, you might be wondering how to stop them from getting indoors and wreaking havoc. To
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Calls for injured or sick military veterans in Swindon to get full benefits
Military veterans who receive war pensions or compensation for injuries received during their service sometimes get less in means-tested benefits after their service. While the picture varies from council to council, in Swindon the local authority
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Six new summer walking trails for the family launched in Swindon
Families can discover more of Swindon during the summer holidays thanks to six new walking trails across the borough. Swindon Travel Choices will officially launch the six trails, which include taking in the sights of some of the town's best outdoor
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White Jaguar stolen and dumped in overnight Swindon car theft
A Jaguar car was stolen from a Swindon address in the early hours before being dumped nearby. At around 3.30am on July 17, the white car was take from Oliver Road in Abbey Meads. It was found shortly afterwards by police officers and the Roads
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Kennedy hails work Swindon recruitment team have done this summer
Mark Kennedy says that he has been impressed with the coups the Swindon Town recruitment team has managed to pull off so far this summer. In a busy summer at The County Ground, eight players have arrived in permanent deals as Jamie Russell looks
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Free-scoring Swindon under-18s make strong start to 'challenging' pre-season
There were four different scorers as a Swindon Town XI put in a dominant display to defeat Highworth Town 4-2 in a pre-season friendly. Following on from a fabulous year for the academy, Town have begun their preparations for the new season and
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How to watch Surviving The Post Office as Will Mellor explores victims' 'trauma'
A new BBC documentary will see actor Will Mellor find out what happened to the real-life sub-postmasters as the country discovers the full scale of the Post Office scandal. Surviving The Post Office will air on BBC One and will also be available
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RIAT 2025 dates confirmed with tickets now on sale
After selling out at a record pace, this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo proved to be a hit as hundreds of aircraft soared over RAF Fairford in front of thousands of visitors. In total, the aviation showcase welcomed 248 aircraft from 29
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Dementia diagnoses across England at a record high
The number of people in England being diagnosed with dementia is at a record high, according to new figures from the NHS. The latest data shows a record 487,432 people had a diagnosis in June. While diagnosis rates are at their highest since
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Manager claims Kennedy 'devastated' over missing out on midfielder
Bohemian FC boss Alan Reynolds said that Mark Kennedy informed him that he was “devastated” that they missed out on a return for Dawson Devoy. Last week, it was announced that Devoy had returned to his boyhood club Bohemians for an undisclosed
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Town must fix 'naivety' despite 'excellent' Southampton display - Kennedy
Mark Kennedy said that Swindon Town still have a few lessons to learn despite a positive display during their 2-1 victory over Southampton under-21s. Paul Glatzel and Aaron Drinan both netted in the second half after Swindon were trailing at the
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Swindon Advertiser sales team looking for new recruits at event
The sales team behind flagship newspapers the Swindon Advertiser, Gazette and Herald the Wiltshire Times and more are launching a meet and greet session for new job roles. LocaliQ, a leader in digital marketing and advertising, is excited to announce
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Young boy reported missing in Wiltshire
A 15-year-old boy has been reported missing in Wiltshire Jaheim was found to be missing at 8am on Saturday, July 20, and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Jaheim is about 5ft 4in tall with short hair and wears glasses
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POLL: Should all smart devices be banned from being used in schools?
The issue of phones being a distraction in classrooms has been a topic for some time, but some people want official Government legislation to go further. Broadcaster Sarah Beeny is calling for all smart devices to be banned from being used in schools
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WATCH: Moment Wiltshire Air Ambulance takes off after Swindon incident
A crowd of people gathered to watch Wiltshire Air Ambulance's helicopter after it landed near them. The emergency response aircraft landed on John White's field in Gayton Way on Sunday evening at around 7.45pm. The two paramedics were immediately
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Pictures reveal lifelike doll left near Swindon railway line
Pictures have shown the lifelike doll dressed as a child that was thought to be a body on railway tracks in Swindon. On Friday, July 19, emergency services rushed to the line in Greenbridge after a train driver spotted what he thought was a body
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Great Western Hospital staff could strike after pay rise denied
Healthcare workers at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon are considering strike action after their pay rise has been denied. Hundreds of the lowest-paid workers at the Swindon hospital have been denied a pay rise worth at least £1,655, according
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Mass-brawl suspects banned from pub following Euros fight
Everyone involved in a large fight after following England’s Euros semi-final victory have been banned from the pub they attended. Eight people in total were arrested following a disorder outside the Steam Railway Co pub in Old Town after police
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Supermarket rival to Tesco set to open right next door
It appears that an off-licence is set to open right next door to a Tesco. A banner on a previously empty unit in Newburgh Place, Highworth, has stated that a liquor and wine store will be coming soon. The building, which was formerly occupied
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'Disgusting' smelly weeds covering pond a 'serious environmental issue'
“Thick and awful” green weeds covering a once-clear pond can be smelled from resident’s flats. It is a serious and complex environmental problem, says the authority responsible for Queens Park and its duck pond, for which no long-term solution
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Dad who 'threatened to hurt pregnant wife' banned from seeing her
A dad whose children say they saw him attack their mother has been banned from seeing his wife. Muhammad Haris Khan, 31, allegedly choked, threatened and left his pregnant wife bruised in their Manchester Road home. A domestic violence protection
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'Super rare error' 50p sells for more than £4k in Wiltshire
A “super rare” 50p coin has sold for a whopping £4,500 in Wiltshire because of an unusual error. The Britannia Coin Company, based in Royal Wootton Bassett, sold the coin to a private collector after it was authenticated by The Numismatic Guarantee
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Council explains why its staff can park where you cannot
An image of a council vehicle parked on double yellow lines caused anger and accusations of hypocrisy when shared online. The image showed a Swindon Borough Council car parked on a double yellow line near the Cenotaph in town centre. The caption
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Host of Swindon roads to close for £4 million resurfacing scheme
Nearly a dozen Swindon roads will close over the next month as part of a major roadworks scheme. Swindon Borough Council has announced nine locations will benefit from a £4 million maintenance programme being carried out during the summer holidays
