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All the best photos from this year's Swindon and Wiltshire Pride parade
The streets and park in central Swindon were filled with eventgoers attending this year's Pride event. The Swindon and Wiltshire Pride 2024 took place on Saturday, August 10 and many there agreed that the colourful and noisy procession and event
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‘Possible thunderstorms’ in Wiltshire as temperatures set to rise
The Met Office has warned that warmer weather could also bring thunderstorms. According to the Met Office Sunday, August 11 should see warmer weather coming, despite an unpromising morning. It predicts: “A murky start with cloud gradually breaking
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Debate sparked over works at 'brutalist' Debenhams' redevelopment
Visitors to Swindon’s town centre have been debating one of its latest developments. Work continues to transform the look of Falcon House, found above the long-vacant Debenhams which is itself set to be turned into a self-storage store. The
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Cotswold Water Park name change approved after 'confusion'
A stunning and vast wetlands area is due to be renamed after years of confusion. Cotswold Water Park will now be known as Cotswold Lakes. Councillors passed a motion to officially support the name change at a full council meeting on Cotswold
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Nearly a third of Swindon criminals reoffend within a year, data reveals
Nearly a third of criminals in Swindon reoffended within a year of their conviction or release from prison, new figures show. This is above the national figure, and represents an increase on last year in Swindon. A charity has blamed the challenges
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Woman suffers ‘serious’ injuries after e-scooter crash as CCTV released
Police are looking for a young boy in connection with an e-scooter crash outside a KFC in Swindon. A woman suffered serious injuries and police are now looking for a young boy pictured riding an e-scooter. The crash took place at around 12.45pm
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Investigation into 'possible unregistered grave' found in Swindon
A police cordon was erected after reports of a possible unregistered grave. Wiltshire Police responded to reports of a possible unregistered grave near Broome Manor Lane on Friday, August 9. They have since confirmed that investigations showed
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Swindon players rated after opening night draw at Chesterfield
Swindon Town came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against title favourites Chesterfield to kick off the League Two season. Armando Dobra poked the hosts into the lead before the break after a mistake from Jack Bycroft before Will Wright wrapped
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The 'little-known' petrol trick you should really know (you could save £500)
Drivers are being urged to follow this 'little-known' petrol pump trick that could save them up to £500 on fuel. Motorists across the country often level off their petrol purchase to nice round pound (it's quite satisfying, isn't it?) However
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Wright 'had a feeling' he might do something special at Chesterfield
Will Wright said that he had a feeling that he might do something special ahead of Swindon Town’s 1-1 opening night draw with Chesterfield. The defender marked his Swindon debut with a memorable strike following a driving run through the Spireite
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LIVE: Swindon and Wiltshire Pride 2024 brings celebrations to the streets
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REVIEW: The music festival where you can enjoy a hot tub or join a band
It's really hard to explain what it is about WOMAD that makes the whole thing so special, but it really is unlike any other festival out there. I have attended most of the UK's major festivals over the years, and the annual event at Malmesbury's
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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers
Millions of Netflix viewers in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not have a TV licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what
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How much your state pension could increase by next year
Millions of pensioners could be set for a £655 increase in 2025. Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest – pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked
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HGV driver caught on M4 sending WhatsApp messages labeled as 'frightening'
The driver of a HGV has been 'dealt with' by police after being caught sending messages while driving. Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit (RPU) were patrolling the M4 on Wednesday morning when they noticed that the driver of a Mercedes truck
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Restoration of historic pub in Railway Village continues
An update has been provided on the restoration of a historic Swindon pub. For some time now, The Swindon Heritage Preservation Group has been working hard to bring the Railway Village venue The Cricketers Arms back into public use. Member
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Man at centre of co-ordinated gang attack also found carrying gun
A youth who took part in a gang-related attack outside a Stratton shop went on to own a pistol with live rounds. Ryan Molloy, of Edington Close in Toothill, appeared at Swindon Crown Court via video link from HMP Winchester to be sentenced for
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Shocking photos show devastation of town centre nightclub fire
The devastating consequences of a fire at a Swindon nightclub have been captured for the first time. Since being completely destroyed by a fire the already-derelict Broadwalk on Bridge Street has been boarded up, preventing anyone from entering
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Beauty firms leave Swindon shopping park as owner shares new plans
A nail technician and hairdresser are looking for a new home after their retail park base is under new ownership. Sylvester King, of Route 8 Barbers at the North Swindon Orbital Shopping Park has announced he has taken over adjacent unit 89, which
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How you can start your car when it has a dead battery according to motoring expert
One of the most common - and frustrating - problems that motorists can face is a dead car battery. As drivers, we try to plan for every eventuality including planning our route ahead of time and keeping all our vehicle documents in one handy place
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Charity tin stolen from town centre Greggs after windows smashed
Police have confirmed that a charity tin was stolen from inside a Greggs store in Swindon town centre. A report was received just after 5am on Friday, August 9 that a window of the Greggs in Canal Walk had been smashed and the tin stolen. The
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Police explain what middle lane hogging is as driver arrested
A man has been arrested after getting caught hogging the middle lane of the M4. Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit (RPU) were patrolling on the busy motorway when they came across a Volvo driver who was staying in lane two when he could have
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Angling club member speaks out on how fishing 'saved his life'
An angling club is holding an event for a local mental health charity as a member says fishing saved his life. Peatmoor Angling Club has teamed up with local mental health charity Ipsum to hold a fishing competition at Peatmoor Lagoon which will
