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Elderly woman taken to hospital after A419 crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A419. Wiltshire Police responded to reports of a road traffic collision which involved one vehicle on the A419 near the Calcutt services at around 4.40pm on Thursday afternoon. Paramedics
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Stolen and cloned cards used to buy laptops in Swindon
Thieves used stolen or cloned credit cards to buy laptops from a Swindon business. Police have released CCTV images as part of an appeal for information about the fraudulent purchase, which happened more than a month ago. A Wiltshire Police
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Swindon's opening day opponents suffering with injury issues
Swindon Town’s League Two opening day opponents Chesterfield could be without several key players when the sides meet in two weeks. Town will visit The SMH Group Stadium on Friday, August 9 to open the season, with the game being among the first
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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle
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Swindon bench dubbed ‘Britain’s worst’ gets the town talking
A bench in Swindon has been labelled Britain’s worst, while others have leapt to its defence. The seat on a bend in London Road is an accident waiting to happen according to some, facing away from oncoming traffic. It has been called “risky
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Panicked young drink driver called police on himself after crash
A young driver who crashed his car in Wiltshire after two pints has appeared in court after calling the police on himself. Bleue Griffin, of Hoggs Lane in Purton, had been out drinking with his friends on June 8 and told officers that he had only
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Police probe after people seen running from burning car
Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were spotted running from a car fire. The fire, reported by the Adver on Thursday, took place around 6pm on July 24 on William Morris Way, Swindon. Police say that two people were reported
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Trust STFC discuss progress on County Ground redevelopment
The Swindon Town Supporters Trust offered an update on the progress of the Joint Venture redevelopment of The County Ground. Using money from the Nigel Eady Trust, the club and Trust STFC were able to purchase the stadium as part of a joint venture
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Two Swindon cinemas at risk of closure as Cineworld prepares cuts
Swindon's Cineworlds are at risk of closure as the struggling chain prepares to make big cutbacks in a bid to secure its financial future. The international chain has 751 sites across the UK, Ireland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
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Swindon's Bristol Street Motors Trophy fixtures set
Swindon Town have had their Bristol Street Motors Trophy fixtures confirmed for the 2024/25 season. The fixtures for the competition have been set after Swindon found out in June that they would be facing the League One duo of Exeter City and Bristol
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Pensioner, 70, hospitalised after row with youths
An elderly man was hospitalised with head injuries after being attacked by a group of young people in Swindon. The 70-year-old was involved in an argument with the group around 9.20pm on July 22 on Greenhill Road, Moredon. In the altercation
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Arrest after woman suffers neck and chest injuries in Swindon
A man has been arrested after a woman suffered injuries to her neck and chest. The woman was assaulted by a man in the Stubsmead area of Eldene on July 10 between 4.15pm and 5.30pm. The police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of common
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Swindon Paralympian looking to create history in Paris
Swindon-based Paralympian Chris Hunt Skelley MBE is aiming to create history as he heads to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Skelley will be competing in the new +90 kilogram weight category in Judo, having won gold in Tokyo three years ago in
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'Massive' crash at Swindon roundabout leaves car on its side
Eyewitnesses described a “massive accident” with a car on its side attended by emergency services on Wednesday evening. A car was seen by one person on its side on Tewkesbury Roundabout and a Nissan Micra by another with the “driver side caved
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Swindon Town's late payments to police and ambulance service revealed
Police and ambulance services have informed the Swindon Advertiser that they have outstanding invoices and were paid late by Swindon Town last season. Responding to Freedom of Information requests, Wiltshire Police and the South West Ambulance
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‘Popping’ car fire breaks out close to Swindon secondary school
A car fire in Swindon was “starting to go up” when attended by the fire service. Firefighters on William Morris Way yesterday evening were surrounded by smoke as they tackled the fire. One crew from Stratton attended at 6.07pm on July 24 with
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Swindon pub fenced off after being sold by brewery
A Swindon pub has been sold by its brewery. The Check Inn on Woodland View was managed and owned by Fuller's until its closure in April 2023. After the Wroughton pub, which was described as 'increasingly hard to keep open', finally shut its
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Swing concert in Swindon raises thousands for domestic abuse support
Thousands of pounds have been raised for a domestic abuse support service by a swing concert in Swindon. Swindon's swing lovers raised £8,500 for the Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (SDASS) during the annual High Sheriff's Concert. The
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New campaign to educate people on kitchen fire prevention
A campaign educating people on the dangers in their kitchens has been launched by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Cook with Care campaign has been introduced following concerns over a significant number of kitchen fires in 2023
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Dog owner continues fight against disease that killed his precious pet
A dog owner has organised a charity event to raise money for the fight against a deadly disease that claimed one of his pet's lives. Shaun Reynolds recently lost his dog Willow to Alabama Rot which currently has no known cure. In the aftermath
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The Arkell's pub rated 'best in the world for one weekend a year'
A lucky pubgoer has recorded footage of the 'best pub in the world for one weekend a year' - and it's not far from Swindon. The Royal International Air Tattoo is the world's largest military air show, held annually in July. The show typically
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Swindon council admits error in using 'spy powers'
Swindon Borough Council has been given a slap on the wrist by the government office overseeing the use of laws designed to protect national security. Members of the authority’s Audit Committee heard about the council’s use of, and procedures for
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Crime commissioner says national effort needed to restore trust in police
Wiltshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said public trust and confidence in the police will not be rebuilt unless it is tackled across the nation. Philip Wilkinson's remarks were made following the publication of the State of Policing
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Seven-year-old with limited mobility takes part in national event
A seven-year-old from Swindon who was born with a condition that limits her speech, balance and motor skills has taken part in a national event. Ada, who suffers from Leukodystrophy and uses a wheelchair, took part in Parallel Windsor earlier this
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Sex offender 'misled police' a year after being released from prison
A sex offender who spent four years in prison has pleaded guilty to 'misleading police' one year after being let out. Stephen Thorpe, of no fixed address, introduced himself to Swindon Magistrates' Court on July 23 as his new alias Herbert Hudson
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Frustration over parking permit limits for town centre households
Residents living around Swindon town centre have expressed frustration about parking permits in restricted areas being limited to two per household. Those trying to park their cars in restricted zones, like Manchester Road, Commercial Road and
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‘Poorly-parked car’ on pavement was dumped stolen vehicle
A poorly-parked car in Swindon was found by police to have been stolen. The car, a black Vauxhall Insignia, was parked with one wheel on the kerb, pointing into the road at an angle. “Nosey” police officers made enquiries and discovered the
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Swindon's most and least expensive streets over the last five years
A study of average house sale prices has shown the most and least expensive Swindon streets. The study, by sales company Property Solvers, tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019. Mill Lane and The Quarries have some
