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Moped passenger in flip-flops tried to run from armed police on A419
A passenger of a stopped moped tried to run from police on the A419. The vehicle was spotted travelling with a driver and a passenger, who was wearing shorts and flip-flops, by an armed response vehicle. Wiltshire Specialist Operations say
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Swindon have done good business but still need that spark
The League Two season is just over two weeks away and Swindon Town need to build on their early transfer momentum to keep the excitement going. Swindon have looked strong across their five pre-season matches so far, winning four and only being
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Crew from BBC show loved by millions seen filming in Swindon today
Crews from a BBC hit show were spotted filming at a country park in Swindon on Wednesday afternoon. A van with The Repair Shop logo was spotted just before 1pm at Coate Water Country Park, driven by star of the show and expert craftsman Dominic
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Swindon showing 'renewed urgency' since Open Letter - TrustSTFC
The Swindon Town Supporters Trust feel like there has been a “renewed focus” at the club as changes have been made since their open letter. The Trust penned an open letter to owner Clem Morfuni in May setting out changes they felt the club had
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Popular Swindon restaurant serving famous steaks reopening in new location
A popular Old Town restaurant is set to reopen in a new location. Kenzo 72 closed its doors at at Godwin Court in June this year, telling customers that it was the 'end of an era'. But owners have recently announced that due to 'high demand
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Market returning to Swindon shopping park this weekend
The owners of an independent café are bringing their market event back to a Swindon shopping centre this weekend. Sugar Shack, owned by husband and wife Dean and Elly Ireland, has gone from strength to strength since opening their first bakery
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Child watched on as dad 'possessed with rage' assaulted mum and grandma
A Swindon dad with 27 convictions under his belt assaulted his former partner and her mum in front of his child. Craig Townsend, of Lulworth Road in Swindon, appeared in Swindon Magistrates' Court on July 23 and pleaded guilty to two counts of
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Coate Water golf courses to reopen for first time since pandemic
Coate Water's crazy golf and pitch and putt courses are set to open for the first time since the pandemic. Swindon Borough Council confirmed that the 18-hole facilities at the country park will be available for players again from Thursday, July
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The Good Food Guide top 100 restaurants within an hour of Wiltshire
The Good Food Guide has published its list of 100 Best Local Restaurants for 2024. But none of those based in Wiltshire and Swindon have made the list. The closest of the top recommended eateries to have made the cut is Sam and Jak in Cirencester
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Street art festival returning to Swindon for third year - here's when
Swindon Paint Fest is set to make a 'massive' return for its third consecutive year this summer. Founded in 2022, Swindon Paint Fest is a free and inclusive, community-led event that celebrates the arts and raises Swindon’s community spirit by
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Uninsured driver tried to dodge police while high on cocaine
Police have arrested an uninsured driver with a provisional licence who was high on cocaine. The road policing team were looking for an unrelated vehicle when they “stumbled across” another driver. The driver tried to evade the police but failed
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Former Swindon coach lands role with Champions League club
Former Swindon Town analyst Liam McCartan has joined FC Midtjylland in Denmark after leaving the club earlier this summer. McCartan spent two seasons with Swindon, initially joining as a Lead Performance Analyst under Scott Lindsey before becoming
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Passengers stranded over UK 'will never fly with TUI again’
Holidaymakers have been left furious after they were stranded across UK airports when TUI redirected flights from Bournemouth. Delays to the airline and restricted opening hours of Bournemouth Airport meant multiple flights have been redirected
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Two silvers for Swindon Harriers at England Athletics Championships
Swindon Harriers athletes showed their skill against the nation’s best as they won two medals at the England Athletics U23/20 Championships in Birmingham. Delleah Belgrave and Harry Ricketts are both celebrating silver medals as they put in excellent
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Swindon trialist signs with National League club
Swindon Town trialist Jai Rowe has opted to re-join National League club Boston United after spending the last week in Wiltshire. After being one of a number of League Two clubs linked with Rowe earlier this summer, Swindon decided to take a closer
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Council lambasted over 'risky' bench facing wall
A new bench installed next to the Carriage Works has been labelled 'risky' and 'a waste of money'. Swindon Borough Council is behind the project which aims to improve the experience for people visiting one of the town's most historic areas.
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Construction work begins on £20m mental health unit
Work to build a £20 million mental health unit which will serve patients from Swindon and Wiltshire began last week. Located in Bristol, the new facility will offer care and support to people with a learning disability or autism from the northern
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Drop in knife crime offences places Wiltshire among national leaders
Wiltshire has one of the lowest numbers of knife crime offences in the country, despite national reports of a "knife crime epidemic" rising faster in market towns, new figures show. Wiltshire Police recorded an eight per cent decrease, representing
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Old Town favourite relocates to a new home
An Old Town 'favourite' has reopened after relocating from its former home. The Core has been serving smoothies, fresh juices, acai bowls and healthy brunch dishes to locals since it launched in 2013 from its former home in the same building as
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Tributes after 'beautiful and bright' mum of two, 29, dies unexpectedly
Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful and bright" mum of two died who suddenly at the age of 29. Laura House, from Cricklade, died unexpectedly on July 11 after collapsing with brain trauma. Shocked members of the community have since donated
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Parking on central Swindon road is 'like the Wild West'
A road in central Swindon has been described as ‘the Wild West’ for the nature and extent of the pavement parking seen there every day, And it continues to see cars and motorcycles parked either half or entirely on the pavement along its length
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Latest on future of abandoned town centre building 'with development potential'
There are hopes that a recognisable town centre building that has sat empty for some time could still be redeveloped. The former Burton store on Fleet Street has been a fixture of the town centre since 1931, but in recent years has been left abandoned
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Grassroots football club's goals damaged by youths 'swinging off them'
A football club in Swindon has been frustrated to find their goal posts destroyed by youths. Penhill United FC train three times a week at Seven Fields and leave their plastic goals in the field to ensure they can get on with training sessions
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Knifeman told police 'one of you is going to die' after row with parents
A 35-year-old man from Swindon has been charged with multiple offences after an argument about his parents giving him a lift led to him pulling a knife on police officers. Craig Day, of Briarswood Court in Liden, has pleaded guilty to common assault
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R.E.M tribute band set to perform in Swindon
An R.E.M tribute band is set to perform at a concert in Swindon later this year. R.E.M by Stipe will appear at Christ Church on Cricklade Street on September 21 from 8pm to 11pm. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Swindon Old
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Cash boost helps keep Swindon Shopmobility scooters running
An organisation that helps disabled people in Swindon visit and enjoy the town centre has been given a huge boost. Colas, a leading infrastructure solutions provider, has contributed £3,000 to Swindon Shopmobility service, to ensure the operation
