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Khan remains part of Swindon's plans for new season
Marcus Bignot said that Saidou Khan remains a part of Swindon Town’s first-team plans despite rumours of a potential departure for the midfielder. Khan is the longest-serving player in the current Swindon squad as the midfielder enters his third
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Cineworld closure will 'rip out heart' of Swindon town centre
The proposed closure of Cineworld has “ripped out the heart” of a struggling town centre, Swindonians say. The Adver went out to gauge people’s reaction Cineworld’s plan to close its Regent Circus site as part of a wider restructuring plan which
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100mph drink driver caught on M4 'rushing to see injured child'
A drink driver who sped away from police at 100mph has been banned from driving. When eventually caught by police officers on the M4 near Swindon, Reading man Joel Stephen, 31, was seen to have eyes that were red and bloodshot and failed a roadside
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All Swindon councillors will be checked for criminal record
Elected members of Swindon Borough Council will soon be asked to provide details to allow checks into their background and whether they have a criminal record. Earlier this year members of the authority’s standards committee were provided with
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Plans for unisex changing rooms at revamped Health Hydro scrapped
The changing rooms in a refurbished Health Hydro in Milton Road will be separated if a new planning application is approved. Swindon Borough Council is refurnishing the Grade II*-listed late Victorian Building, and it has applied to its own planning
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Shoppers complain about cash machines at Designer Outlet
Shoppers visiting Swindon's McArthurGlen Designer Outlet have complained about the cash machines being broken for weeks. There are three cashpoints on the approach to the Rodbourne retail destination's north entrance, but none of them are currently
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Swindon council answers whether Abbey Stadium homes development is legal
Homes being built around Swindon's speedway and greyhound stadium do not break planning rules, an investigation has found. Earlier this year officers from Swindon Borough Council started a probe into whether the latest tranche of housing being
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Overturned van close to hitting deadly gas cannisters in town centre crash
A van flipped onto its side near deadly gas canisters in a dramatic town centre crash. Shortly after 9am on Thursday, a car pulling out of the Milton Road junction struck a white van that witnesses claim had run a red light while driving along
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When thunderstorms could hit Swindon and Wiltshire today as heatwave ends
Thunderstorms are expected across Wiltshire today following the heatwave. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising people to expect heavy rain showers and thunderstorms, which may lead to some disruption. A spokesperson said
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Pressing, diamonds, and width - how Swindon will play under Kennedy
Mark Kennedy has gone about implementing his own style on Swindon Town this summer, so what can fans expect from his team this season? When the 48-year-old was first appointed back in May, we looked at his Lincoln City side to see what he might
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'Football had changed for me during last 18 months' - Austin
Former Swindon Town striker Charlie Austin said that his enjoyment of football changed during his second stint with the club. Austin just joined AFC Totton in the Southern League Premier South, moving into part-time football for the first time
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Broken traffic lights cause long queues at roadworks
Broken traffic lights near temporary roadworks are causing long queues of congestion in Swindon. Traffic heading to and from the busy junction of Cheney Manor Road and Moredon Road, near the Farm Foods supermarket, was at a standstill on Thursday
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29-medal haul for Swindon Harriers at South West championships
Swindon Harriers’ talented young athletes plundered a total of 29 medals at the 2024 South West Inter-Counties Track & Field Championships at the Exeter Arena. Seven of those saw them end on the top step with a gold, 12 were silvers, and there
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Van overturned in crash blocks town centre road
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Swindon 'close' to adding goalkeeper to rival Bycroft
Marcus Bignot said that Swindon Town are close to adding a new goalkeeper to help push Jack Bycroft ahead of the start of the new League Two season. At present Bycroft and Redman Evans are Swindon’s only goalkeepers in the first-team squad and
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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today
We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this week. FRESHBROOK: Chanel Baker, of Cottington Close, has been sentenced for criminal damage and causing actual bodily harm. The 20-year-old pleaded guilty to damaging
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Revenge porn victim speaks out after ex-partner's sentencing
The victim of a Swindon man who shared an explicit image of her without her consent after they broke up has spoken out following his sentencing. The woman, who has the right to anonymity, wanted to raise awareness of the offence because she struggled
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The most unhelpful GP receptionists in Swindon revealed
Swindon patients have had their say on which GPs have the most and least helpful receptionists. The latest results of NHS England's extensive annual independent survey of more than two million patients' experiences around the UK indicate which
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Controversial plan to knock down bungalow for five houses refused
A hugely controversial plan to knock down a large bungalow on sizeable grounds and build five houses on the site has been turned down. Mrs E Hall’s plan, lodged in late 2019, was to knock down the bungalow at 276 Ermin Street in Stratton St Margaret
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Striking images show progress made on new £460m link road
Striking new images show the new A417 Missing Link upgrade in Gloucestershire entering its second year of construction. These pictures, released by National Highways, provide an aerial view of the development between Brockworth and Cowley which
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Man denies sex assault during Swindon church service
A man accused of committing sexual assault at a church service in Swindon will face a trial. Michael Tekle, 43, loudly insisted he was innocent throughout a court hearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court on July 30 after formally entering a not guilty
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Details revealed on 616 more homes for Swindon development
More details have been revealed about the next phase of the Wichelstowe housing development. Work is set to start on the next phase of the new estate following Swindon Borough Council's Cabinet decision to transfer the next phase of land to developers
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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain
The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having
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People 'do not feel safe' as Swindon bus station incidents rise
The people of Swindon "do not feel safe" at the town's crumbling bus station. Police officers were in the town centre on Wednesday to hear the concerns of passengers and visitors to the town centre in the wake of a series of incidents. The
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Dog receives life-saving surgery after being hit by car
“It has restored my faith in humanity”, the organiser of a donation page for a dog’s vital surgery has said after it nearly reached its target in days. Hundreds of pounds were donated to the GoFundMe page of Marley the mini dachshund who was hit
