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Swindon name Clarke as club captain

Swindon Town have named Ollie Clarke as the new club captain ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 32-year-old arrived from Mansfield Town this summer having earned promotion with the Stags to League One last season, a feat he has previously accomplished

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Pensioner dies after being crushed by falling tree near Swindon

An elderly man who was crushed by a falling tree near Swindon has died, despite emergency services' best efforts. Wiltshire Police were first called to the incident at Bowds Lane in Tockenham, just outside Lyneham at 11.30am on Tuesday, August

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Locals asked to weigh in on plans to ban lorries from busy road

"Have your say on plans to restrict HGV use of Kingshill Road." That's what Swindon Borough Council is urging residents to do after unveiling plans to ban lorries from the area.  The local authority says that the town's air quality is generally

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Kennedy discusses how far the Swindon squad is away from being complete

Mark Kennedy said that the Swindon Town squad remains far from complete ahead of the start of the League Two season at Chesterfield. Swindon have made 11 signings so far this transfer window, the latest of which Jeff King arrived this week to add

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200 riders ride out in honour of woman who died in crash

A moving tribute has been paid to a member of the Swindon motorbiking community who died in a recent crash.  Hundreds of bikers gathered at Greenbridge Retail Park for a ride out in memory of Alison Perks, who was killed following a single-vehicle

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Moped rider severely injured in crash with parked car dies

A man involved in a collision involving a moped and a parked car has died. At around 12.30am on Thursday, August 1, officers responded to a report of a collision between a dark-coloured moped and a parked car. Paramedics took a man in his 50s

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Mum suffers passport problems over daughter's unique name

Delays in getting a passport for her daughter caused by her Game of Thrones-inspired name have caused a mum's planned holiday costs to skyrocket.  Lucy Holloway, 39, from Swindon, was planning to take her daughter Khaleesi on a dream trip to Disneyland

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Mark Kennedy on Chesterfield, transfers, and style: as it happened

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LISTED: The Swindon businesses closed to the public over 'concerns of violence'

Businesses across Swindon are locking their doors to the public on Wednesday afternoon as speculation around 'violent disorder' in the town grows. The concern comes after organised 'protests' are taking place across the UK today after days of rioting

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Wiltshire Police assures community after 'potential riot' concerns in Swindon

Wiltshire Police has sent a reassuring message to the Swindon public as concerns grow over potential riots. As riots and disorder continue to spread around the UK with several gatherings planned for tonight, online speculation suggests that disorder

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Swindon City of Sanctuary speaks out after "far right violence"

A Swindon charity that supports making the town safe for refugees has spoken out following widespread riots around the country. Swindon City of Sanctuary promotes a culture of welcome, inclusion and support for all, with a particular focus on people

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Protest no-show after Swindon battens down the hatches

7:38pm Despite reports of a 'protest march' and 'windows smashing' on Manchester Road circulating online, The Adver can

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Strong dressing room is '50% of the job done' - Smith

Harry Smith highlighted the importance of having a strong dressing room for Swindon Town to get the most out of a new-look group this season. After a mass exodus this summer which has seen only six players who made more than 15 appearances last

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Town braces itself amid speculation of 'far-right protest' today

Swindon is bracing itself as speculation grows that a protest from the 'far right' will take place in the town today. Similar demonstrations have broken out into violent scenes and the destruction of property in numerous places around the country

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Swindon long jumper receives first England call-up

Young Swindon athlete Delleah Belgrave is celebrating having been selected to represent England for the first time at the long jump. The 19-year-old Swindon Harrier will be donning the England vest for the first time as she has been selected to

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League Two preview: Title contenders

Another exciting League Two season is set to get underway and it looks more open than ever at the top with many teams fancying their chances.  After the promotions of Stockport County, Wrexham, and Mansfield Town last season, many feel this is

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Swindon town high street closed as burst pipe cracks road

The duration of a closure of the High Street of a Swindon town has been confirmed after a burst water pipe caused extensive damage. The water main “erupted” on Cricklade’s High Street, flooding the road and cracking the surface. Cricklade Town

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Closures coming to major Swindon route as bridge works 'progressing well'

Vital work to waterproof a bridge on a busy Swindon through route is 'progressing well' the council says.  Barnfield Bridge along Great Western Way has been the site of construction for several weeks now, with workers toiling away to make it more

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Lawyer claims 'nothing can stop' serial shoplifter

A serial shoplifter has avoided jail after impressing magistrates with her efforts to stay on the straight and narrow. Tracy Manser returned to Swindon Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 6 after pleading guilty to 10 charges. The 34-year-old

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Children “were sold drugs and saw addicts taking crack” at Swindon home

Children were allegedly sold drugs and saw addicts taking crack cocaine while at a Swindon address. Wiltshire Police successfully applied for a partial closure order of the hoe in Holbein Court in order to prevent risk of harm to young people.

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Wiltshire Council's area boards support youth and environment projects

Youth activities, pollinator corridors and health and wellbeing events are some of the projects Wiltshire Council’s area boards have helped to fund and support through grants. Wiltshire Council’s 18 area boards regularly fund projects and events

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MP calls for compensation for women affected by pension age increase

South Cotswolds' MP has backed calls for millions of women affected by changes to the state pension age to be compensated as a matter of urgency. Dr Roz Savage has shown her support for the campaign groups Women Against State Pension Inequality

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Flooring from Spain that delayed splash park opening installed

The opening of a replacement splash park at Swindon's Coate Water Country Park could be just around the corner.  Swindon Borough Council announced the disappointing news that the outdoor facility had been delayed because the soft flooring for it