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Why there are fewer taxi drivers in Swindon
Street trading in Swindon is approaching pre-pandemic levels while the number of taxi-drivers is dropping. Swindon Borough Council’s head of regulatory services presented a report into the work of the authority’s licensing team. And the number
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Girl's 'unexplained' death prompts police investigation
An investigation has been launched after a girl died at in a village near Swindon this week this week. South Western Ambulance Service and Thames Valley Police attended a house in Cleyfields, Bourton, on Wednesday, July 31 after receiving a report
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Two lanes closed and half-hour delays after crash on M4
4:11pm All three lanes are back open following the crash on the M4 eastbound and the traffic has now cleared. Traffic
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Swindon looking at Wycombe as dress rehearsal for Chesterfield
Swindon Town are preparing to use the final game of pre-season against Wycombe Wanderers as something of a dress rehearsal ahead of the start of the League Two season. The real football gets underway next Friday live on Sky Sports+ as Town take
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Four motorcyclists die as soaring number of fatalities on our roads revealed
A worrying rise in the number of fatalities on the county's roads has sparked a new police warning to motorists. In the last 10 days alone, four motorcyclists - three from Swindon and one from Melksham - died in collisions while travelling through
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Shocking video shows moment drink driver crashed into oncoming traffic
A drink driver who had children in the back of a car he lost control of resulting in him crashing into another vehicle has been given a driving ban. Simon Wright, 43, of Parklands, Malmesbury, appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday, July 26
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Town issue update on season ticket sales ahead of new season
Swindon Town have said that their season ticket sales have at a similar level to last season despite fears of a potential drop after a disappointing campaign. At the end of last season, in which Swindon recorded their worst league finish since
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Fewer than one in five people can pass the shortest IQ test
Fewer than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
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Police probing sex attack on man rule out town centre nightclub
Police have launched an investigation after allegations that a man was sexually assaulted in Swindon town centre. The incident is believed to have taken place during Wednesday evening (July 31) into the early hours of Thursday (August 1). As
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Man, 50s, fighting for life after moped crash near Swindon town centre
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash involving a moped near Swindon town centre. Wiltshire Police responded to a report of a collision between a dark-coloured moped and a parked car at around 12:30am on Thursday, August 1 in
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What Swindon fans can expect from The Adver this season
Dear Reader, with the league season one week away, this felt like a good juncture to discuss the plans for the coming season and some of the content that you can expect. All of the usual matchday and day-to-day news coverage will remain free and
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Young Wiltshire talent shines at Ramsbury Tennis Club finals day
15-year-old Anya Holdsworth was the surprise ladies’ singles victor on an exhilarating day of tennis at the Ramsbury Tennis Club finals day. Last year’s ladies' singles champion Annabel Mackay squared off again against 15-year-old Anya Holdsworth
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Swindon college with a difference celebrates 10th anniversary
A Swindon school and sixth form has celebrated its 10th anniversary. UTC Swindon has been supporting students focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics for the last decade at its Bristol Street campus in the Railway Village.
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Joel Cotterill - a star in the making but with some growing to do
Swindon Town are hoping to add more creativity to their team through the loan signing of Joel Cotterill from Swansea City – can he be the fulcrum? Marcus Bignot echoed the comments of Swindon Town fans across pre-season after the defeat to Eastleigh
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Police give message to anybody thinking of rioting in Swindon and Wiltshire
Wiltshire Police has taken steps to reassure communities and help keep them safe following outbreaks of mob violence around the country. A few days ago, far right protestors attacked a mosque and injured 53 police officers in Southport during a
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Swindon canal being extended as part of major housing development
Britain’s 18th and 19th century network of canals was dug out, by hand, by labourers, often Irish immigrants, who became known as navigators and then navvies. Their modern-day equivalents, who are digging an extension to the Wichelstowe Canal in
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Landlord brings Swindon pub back from the brink - but for how long?
A Swindon pub has been brought back from the brink of closure with help from its regulars and Arkell’s Brewery. The New Inn, in Stratton St Margaret, was looking at shutting, is staying open with new Sky Sports and fittings - but landlord Adam
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New Covid variant spreading as cases rise in Swindon
Covid cases are on the rise again around Swindon as a summer spread scuppers plans for holidays. Since May 19, 2023, when the World Health Organisation declared that Covid-19 was no longer a “global health emergency” but remained a significant
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Disgust as shop freezers dumped on much-loved Swindon walking route
Fly-tipping on one of Swindon's most popular walking routes has been labelled "disgusting". Ice cream freezers and other bulky shop items have been dumped in hedgerows on the Ridgeway this week. Ward councillor for Ridgeway Gary Sumner was
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Alleged stalker facing trial is remanded in custody
An alleged stalker has been remanded in custody after allegedly breaching his bail conditions. George Durbin, 37, faced charges of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour and criminal damage and
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Bricklayer smashed up ex's car with an axe after row
A bricklayer who smashed his ex-partner's car up with an axe in anger could be facing jail. Jason Hughes of Eric Long Court, Kennedy Drive, Eldene, appeared before Swindon Magistrates Court on July 31 charged with possession of a bladed article
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Mum-of-four takes portable bar around the country as business booms
A mum-of-four from Swindon who set up the UK’s first portable grazing bar says her business is going from strength to strength. And Hannah Webb is excited about showcasing The Little Grazey at upcoming summer market events. Hannah grew up in
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Delivery firm leading the way for greater reliability
A delivery company is bucking the trend when it comes to a reported lack of reliability that has plagued the freight delivery sector. Swindon-based Dash Couriers is leading the charge for greater reliability in the freight delivery sector.
