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Swindon sign League Two winner on loan from Swansea
Swindon Town have signed Welsh youth international Joel Cotterill on a loan deal until the end of the season from Swansea City. Following on from a pre-season display which highlighted some of the creative shortcomings of the squad, which Marcus
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Swindon town centre pub closes suddenly 'until further notice'
One of Swindon town centre's nightlife destinations has confirmed its closure. A notice has been put outside The Wyvern Tavern on Bridge Street letting people know that its doors are closed. The notice suggests that the closure has been caused
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Owner waits to learn fate of XL Bully dogs after guilty plea
Two XL Bullies remain in police kennels as the court case involving their owner continues. Mark Yule, of Dogridge, Purton, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a fighting dog at Swindon Magistrates Court on Tuesday (July 30). The charges
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Armed robbers threaten staff in raid on Swindon corner shop
Balaclava-clad armed robbers raided a convenience store in Swindon and made off with hundreds of pounds from the till. At around 7.55pm on Sunday July, 28, two men entered Delta News in Welton Road, Westlea, and threatened an employee with a weapon
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Motorists warned of half-hour delays ahead of Swindon road closures
Drivers are being warned about four upcoming road closures in Swindon, some of which are expected to cause delays of up half an hour. The first road closure to start this week is on the M4 eastbound between junction 16 and 15, where motorists can
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Lloyds urged to reconsider closing Swindon branch
Lloyds must reconsider closing their Old Town branch, says a local disabled user of the bank. In a letter to the Advertiser and the regional Lloyds boss, the Swindonian said that the branch is easily accessible. The bank is due to close on
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Angela Rayner makes plea to Swindon Borough Council
Angela Rayner has urged Swindon Borough Council to start talking to neighbouring authorities if it wants increased powers The new deputy prime minister and the secretary of state for local government has written two letters to the council, as well
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Refurbished Swindon play park opens for summer holidays
Residents who gathered for an opening of a new play park are said to be delighted by the new facilities. A refurbished Richardson Play Park opened in Blunsdon St Andrew on Saturday, July 27 with a party featuring entertainment. The playground
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Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for getting behind the wheel while wearing sunglasses this summer. The warning comes as the Met Office have forecasted temperatures as high as 30C for parts of the country
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Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated
Since the “yellow paint scheme” was introduced by the government in 2015, speed cameras in the UK should be painted yellow, although this rule isn’t a legal requirement, reports the RAC. The motoring experts explained: “The yellow paint scheme
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Evri plans to hire 9,000 more people to meet parcel delivery boom
Evri plans to hire 9,000 more staff as it prepares to deliver more parcels. This comes after the company agreed to be bought by new owners in a deal worth £2.7 billion. Evri, formerly known as Hermes, said the recruitment drive is an effort
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'New retail park' could be built next to A420 in Swindon
A site close to the White Hart Roundabout could be a new shopping area for Swindon after it was bought for development. The RO Group says a 9.7-acre site could be used for roadside retail, industrial, logistics and storage with jobs promised.
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WATCH: Gas leak which sparked evacuation started by 'third party' in digger
Homes were evacuated after someone punctured a gas main in Wiltshire. Emergency services placed a cordon around Mill Green Road, off Boscombe Road, Amesbury, at around 1pm on Monday, July 29. A gas main in Lyndhurst Road was reportedly damaged
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Rare Cadbury chocolate bar beloved by fans returns to the UK
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is beloved by Brits has returned to the UK after 'disappearing' from shelves. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Pinky’ chocolate bars are sold in stores like Iceland, B&M and Home Bargains. The
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Small acts can add up to a huge impact thanks to micro-volunteering
Wessex Community Action is the council for voluntary services in Wiltshire and provides practical support for community organisations on funding, governance, planning, policy development, recruiting and leadership. This monthly volunteering column
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Three hospitalised with serious injuries after head-on crash
Three people were hospitalised following a head-on crash on a main Wiltshire road. Emergency services, including reports of two air ambulances, rushed to the A30 near Winterslow at around 2.20pm on Monday, July 29. A Volkswagen Polo driver
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Did you know your pet can get sunburnt? Here's how to prevent and treat it
PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about sunburn as the sun can impact our furry friends too. Sunburn can be painful for our pets and the skin damage caused by it can lead to cancer. When the sun is shining, there are ways to protect your
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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200 and £300 if someone
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Crash part blocks major road towards Swindon with traffic
9:07am Crash cleared and traffic easing AA reports: "Road cleared and traffic easing, accident cleared on A419 Southbound
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How do you know if a speed camera caught you? Find out if there's a way to check
Hundreds of thousands of motorists are caught speeding in the UK every year, but is there a way of telling if you are one of them? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances
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Freckleton - a modern defender who could create a selection headache
Swindon Town have added another defensive option with the loan signing of Sheffield United’s Miguel Freckleton, what will they be hoping to get from the defender? Freckleton has become Swindon’s first loan signing of the summer and makes the step
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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points
Drivers in the UK are being warned over an 'important rule' that comes with a £1000 fine and nine penalty points if not properly followed. Whether you prefer sitting behind the wheel or powering the pedals, we all must follow the Highway Code to
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Well-known artist donates painting to hospice as thanks for brother's care
A well-known Swindon artist has donated one of his paintings to Prospect Hospice as a way of thanking them for the care they gave to his brother. Ken White's 83-year-old sibling Michael spent his final days at the Wroughton hospice surrounded by
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Council provides latest update on when £475k splash park will open
The new splash park at Coate Water will be opened for use by children this summer. That is the promise from the cabinet member in charge at Swindon Borough Council, despite the revamped £475,000 facility still not being open now as the school summer
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Corner shop's takeaway plan 'would be a nightmare for residents'
A plan put forward by an Old Town convenience store to become, in part, a hot food takeaway as well has been withdrawn. And that withdrawal follows dozens of objections sent into Swindon Borough Council planners by neighbours and nearby residents
