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'Two minutes doesn't change my opinion' - Kennedy pleased despite cup defeat

Mark Kennedy said that he saw plenty of positives in the way Swindon Town played despite exiting the cup 4-2 at Crawley Town. Swindon engaged in a Carabao Cup classic at the Broadfield Stadium, trailing at the break courtesy of a Ade Adeyemo goal

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Roles Royce sees Town crash out of League Cup first round again

Jack Roles scored two screamers to see Swindon Town crash out of Carabao Cup first round for the tenth straight time 4-2 at Crawley Town. The match was very evenly matched in the first half with both sides suffocating each other with the press

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Crawley Town 4 Swindon Town 2: as it happened

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Here's when new Coate Water splash park will open after £475k transformation

The revamped splash park at Coate Water is ready to open.  As the hot weather continues locals are eagerly anticipating the opening of the £475,000 facility - and they will not have to wait much longer because it is opening on Wednesday, August

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Businessman praised after cleaning up Swindon's grubbiest road signs

A Swindon businessman fed up with the state of the road signs in the community has taken matters into his own hands. Nick Cato has lived in Wroughton for 12 years and says he has never seen the road signs cleaned, but instead of complaining about

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Man arrested after 'mobility scooter' spotted on A419

A man was arrested following reports of a mobility scooter being driven along the A419. Police were called to the northbound carriageway of the busy A-road, between Blunsdon and Calcutt, shortly before 3pm on Monday, August 12. Shortly afterwards

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Popular Swindon market returns for 'amazing' summer event

A family-run market has returned to Swindon for the summer instalment of their popular event. Sisters Emily and Beth Hughes and their friend Savannah Ward held their first Eclectic Market event in April, bringing together their small businesses

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Armed police stop driver 'carrying £11,000 worth of fake money'

A driver suspected of having fake money worth thousands was arrested by armed police in Wiltshire. The officers recognised the vehicle while awaiting recovery for an uninsured vehicle.   In a post on X, police said the driver was found with

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Hundreds more houses to be built in Swindon as government raises target

Hundreds more new homes a year will be built in Swindon under new government plans. Housing secretary Angela Rayner will make local housing targets mandatory again, after she unveiled an overhaul of England's planning rules to help deliver Labour's

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Shoppers say town's High Street is 'decreasing in quality'

Shoppers in Royal Wootton Bassett say they are concerned their High Street is ‘decreasing in quality’ despite receiving a large financial boost. The Swindon Advertiser spoke to residents in the town about how they thought the main shopping area

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Town centre pub in Swindon forced to close after fire

A town centre pub in Swindon was forced to close “until further notice” after a fire broke out in the cellar. Three fire crews were called to The Savoy in Regent Street shortly after 1.30pm on Tuesday, August 13. The fire alarm was sounding

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Here's when Northern Lights could be visible above Wiltshire TONIGHT

The Aurora Borealis has been seen lighting up the sky in Swindon for the second night in a row.  Resident Andy Crook snapped several pictures in Purton, where the sky appeared to have purple, green and pink glows.  AuroraWatch UK issued a red

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Celebrity with recent Swindon link joins Strictly 2024 line-up

A famous face who supported a Swindon community project has joined this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up. DIY SOS star Nick Knowles supported the Hayfield Homes development in Blunsdon which gifted part of its 70-home Sams Lane site to the

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Stunning pictures as Northern Lights dazzle Wiltshire's skies

Wiltshire stargazers stayed up late for the chance to catch a rare glimpse of the Aurora Borealis shimmering in the night sky. The stunning display of purple-blue hues first appeared above the county on Sunday evening and AuroraWatch UK then issued

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Council responds to 'devastating' Swindon Carers Centre announcement

News of the Swindon Carers Centre’s impending closure has shocked and saddened politicians and community groups around the town. The charity blamed difficulties in renewing an annual carer services contract which provides its main source of funding

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Kennedy hoping to end Town's rotten cup record at Crawley

Mark Kennedy is hoping to put a stop to Swindon Town’s disastrous League Cup record as they face Crawley Town on Tuesday night. Swindon have not won a cup match in any competitions since the 2-1 win at Walsall in the FA Cup in 2021 and are without

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Kennedy confirms Town interest in Peterborough striker

Mark Kennedy admitted that Swindon Town have made an attempt to sign Peterborough United striker Kabongo Tshimanga. The 27-year-old has not had the best time since making his move to London Road 18 months ago, failing to score in 13 appearances

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First look inside the new Designer Outlet store getting a big reaction from shoppers

The latest addition to the Swindon Designer Outlet stocks many favourites from children's TV and films - and has elicited a big reaction from our readers. The fittingly named Character.com has merchandise for fans of Disney, Paw Patrol, Bluey,

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Floral tributes to young woman found dead in GWR Park

Flowers have been left at a Swindon park where a woman was found dead.  Police were called to Swindon's GWR Park on Faringdon Road on August 4 and later confirmed that an investigation had been launched after the body of a young woman had been

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£100k donation pledged for care leavers in Swindon and Wiltshire

A £100,000 donation has been pledged to go towards supporting young people in or leaving care in Swindon and Wiltshire. The Lovett Foundation, set up by motor dealership Dick Lovett in 2019, is making the contribution to the Wiltshire Community

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IN THE DOCK: Latest results from Swindon Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court this month. SWINDON: Three men have been sentenced for stealing food worth £1,196.48 from a Swindon Lidl on July 25, 2024. 49-year-old Claudiu Balog and 34-year-old Costel Nedlecu

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Former paratrooper, 88, set for final parachute jump

An ex-paratrooper who has lost his sight is set to make one final parachute jump at the age of 88. Danny Gibbon, from Swindon, is making the leap in support of Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-service men and women

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Swindon pickleball player features at English Open

A Swindon pickleball player featured at the English Open during an historic week for the sport. Mark Titchener, 53, featured at the largest pickleball event taking place outside of North America, held at the Telford International Centre from August

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Tesco celebrates donation of 220m meals with thank you to volunteers

Swindon residents who have helped to alleviate food poverty have been thanked by Tesco after the supermarket reached the milestone of donating 220 million meals to those in need. Tesco paid tribute to volunteers, community groups and their colleagues

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New fight launched to keep speedway at Abbey Stadium

A new fight is being launched to keep Swindon's speedway team at its spiritual home. Swindon have not competed in the sport since 2019 due to a mixture of the Covid-19 pandemic and the redevelopment of the Abbey Stadium. Five years on, the

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'Intoxicated' reveller punched nightclub bouncer after being refused entry

An 'intoxicated' man punched a nightclub bouncer in Swindon town centre after being refused entry. Jake Morgan, of Somerville Road, appeared in the dock at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 8. The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to

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1970s Marvel comic sells for hundreds at Cotswold auction

A 1970s Marvel comic has sold for hundreds of pounds at a Cotswold auction. The comic, 'Werewolf by Night' from 1975 featuring the first appearance of the character Moon Knight, fetched £370 in an online sale of comics and horror collectables.

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Swindon haulage firm makes £4m investment in 50th year

A Swindon transport firm has invested £4 million to meet an increase in demand for its services. Les Smith Haulage, marking its 50th year in business, has put the money towards upgrading and renewing 10 of the company's fleet. This includes

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Swindon residents hit by leaking water main amid sudden road closure

A water main leak is affecting properties in Swindon and has sparked a 10-day road closure. On Monday, August 12, the B4289 Cricklade Street in Old Town was closed in both directions to allow Thames Water engineers to work at the scene. The