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Boy, 13, injured during 'assault' in Swindon underpass
A 13-year-old boy has been injured during an assault in a Swindon underpass. The incident took place in the subway beneath Whitehill Way, between Godolphin Close and Windmill Hill Business Park, at around 5.15pm on Tuesday, August 13. Officers
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Drivers warned to avoid road covered in 'wet concrete'
Drivers have been warned to avoid a road near Swindon after wet concrete was dumped on the route. Two lorries were spotted navigating the steep Callas Hill, on the edge of Wanborough, shortly after 4pm on Wednesday, August 14. Wet concrete
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Swindon car park cordoned off after teenager injured in large disorder
A teenager has suffered a facial injury after a large disorder broke out outside a Swindon car park. Police believe a large number of people were involved in an altercation outside The Bell Hotel car park, between Old Town High Street and Hoopers
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John Lewis cutting 153 jobs as part of shake-up across its UK stores
John Lewis wants to cut 153 jobs for a staff shake-up across its stores, per reports. The high street giant claims the proposals are designed to improve customer service, ensuring workers are "in the right place, doing the right tasks at the right
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Man arrested after spate of burglaries targeting Swindon businesses
A man has been arrested after a spate of alleged burglaries in Swindon town centre and Old Town. Police were called to break-ins at Dotty’s Cafe and Expressions on Friday, August 9, after a suspect reportedly used a beer keg to smash in the doors
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Kennedy looking at long term vision with Swindon team
Mark Kennedy said that his Swindon Town team remain a project despite being pleased with how they have played in their opening two matches. Town drew their opening game at Chesterfield on Friday night before contesting a topsy-turvy match at Crawley
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Police swoop to arrest man after 'concern' at Swindon petrol station
Police swooped to arrest a man at a Swindon petrol station after calls from concerned bystanders. Shortly after midnight, on the morning of Wednesday, August 14, members of the public allegedly spotted a driver “stumbling around” at the Texaco
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Hefty bill for middle-aged man who headbutted ‘petrified’ teen on bus
A middle-aged man who headbutted a teenager on a bus in Swindon for a “bizarre” reason must pay hundreds of pounds. Wayne Hobbs, 50, of Welcombe Avenue, Swindon attacked the 17-year-old stranger after he refused to let him use his internet hotspot
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Landlord of suspected Swindon HMO must pay thousands after investigation
The landlord of a suspected HMO in Swindon has been fined following an investigation. Daria Smith, who at the time was the co-owner of 44 Northbourne Road, pleaded guilty to not complying with a Section 235 Notice, which is a breach of Section
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Everything you need to know as UK’s top bluegrass festival heads to Wiltshire
Situated right on Wiltshire’s doorstep, the UK’s top bluegrass festival is back with an impressive lineup of award-winning and sellout acts. Bluegrass music is slowly becoming more popular with a wider audience, due to the rise of folk and mandolin
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Why Oasis landlords want to take a HAMMER to its iconic dome
Permission is being sought to hit the legally protected walls of the dome of the Oasis leisure centre with a hammer to see if the plaster and concrete falls off. An application has been submitted by planning consultant Carney Sweeney, on the instruction
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The Wiltshire policeman inspired by traffic officer who saved his dad's life
The actions of a traffic officer who saved the life of Rich Hatch's father were the inspiration behind his career in policing. Now at Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit, he has shared the story of what happened. In the early 90s Sgt Hatch's
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Wiltshire taxpayers to pay more than ever to fund local policing
Taxpayers in Wiltshire are facing higher costs than ever before to fund local policing, according to new figures. Home Office figures show council taxpayers will have to pay £73 million to fund Wiltshire Police in 2024-25, a rise of 5 per cent
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Swindon 'in talks' over loan move for Championship midfielder
Swindon Town are reportedly interested in making a move for Coventry City midfielder Ryan Howley to bolster their options in the middle of the park. As Swindon continue to look to add to their squad, with a midfielder remaining high on the priorities
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Police hunt for wanted man believed to be in Swindon
Police are hunting a wanted man believed to be in the Swindon area. 44-year-old Gary Johnson is wanted in connection with assault offences and officers believe he may be in the town. Anyone who sees him or has information that could help police
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Swindon must add 'swagger' to their play - Ofoborh
Nnamdi Ofoborh said that Swindon Town need to add a “swagger” to their play to take strides under new head coach Mark Kennedy. The midfielder scored his first goal for Swindon and first anywhere since netting for Wycombe Wanderers against Fleetwood
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Missing woman from Swindon sparks urgent police appeal
Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to find a woman who is missing from the Swindon area. Suzanne, 35, has been missing since the morning of Thursday, August 8 and police have said they are concerned for her welfare. She has
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Swindon players rated after cup exit at Crawley
Swindon Town crashed out of the Carabao Cup first round for the tenth consecutive year following a 4-2 loss away against Crawley Town. Ade Adeyemo and a stunner from Jack Roles seemed to have Crawley out of sight before Nnamdi Ofoborh and Harry
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Kennedy has 'no concerns' about Bycroft amid fan pressure
Mark Kennedy said that he retains total confidence in Jack Bycroft despite the goalkeeper’s early errors against Chesterfield and Crawley Town. The 22-year-old would again have been disappointed by some of the goals Swindon conceded during their
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Jeremy Clarkson's pub in Cotswolds prompts parking fears
Jeremy Clarkson's upcoming Cotswolds pub has sparked concerns over parking and traffic. Issues with cars clogging up the area have been well documented at the the former Top Gear star's Diddly Squat Farm is based in Chadlington. Consequently
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HGV driver caught 'texting' on the motorway faces ban
A HGV driver who already had points on his licence for speeding offences was spotted by police using his phone on the motorway. While travelling along the M4, the driver appeared to be distracted by his phone and officers pulled him over when they
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New convenience store next door to Tesco has 'bright future'
The owners of a new Highworth convenience store say they are happy with how things are going. Highworth Liquor and Wine opened recently in Newburgh Place - right next door to a Tesco. It is the second store owned by business partners Sukhvinder
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Church announces it will be closing after decades in Swindon community
A church that has been part of the West Swindon community for decades has announced it will be shutting down. Westlea Church, which meets every weekend at Westlea School, has written to parishioners to let them know that it will cease to operate
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Suspected drink driver arrested after car flips onto roof
A suspected drink driver has been arrested after a car involved in a crash overturned, closing a Swindon A-road in the process. The car was spotted “on its roof and in a hedge” by drivers on the A361 to Highworth on Sunday, August 11 around 3.30pm
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Outrage as 'piles of rubbish' left by travellers still not cleaned up
Mountains of rubbish are polluting a beauty spot in West Swindon a week after the council told residents they were cleaning it up. Shaw Forest Park was formerly a landfill site but it is now a woodland where dogwalkers and families go to enjoy
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Update given on dilapidated Swindon pub's £1m transformation
The restoration of a disused Swindon pub remains ongoing after contractors working on the building were removed from the job. National Lottery money totalling £1 million was gifted to the Toothill community in 2019, with Community Interest Company
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Former Paralympian from Wroughton to commentate on Paris Games
A former British wheelchair tennis player from Wroughton said she is "very excited" as she prepares to commentate at this year's Paralympic Games. Louise Hunt-Skelley is set to bring her experience to the commentary booth at the Games taking place
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Post Office inside Swindon Costcutter to close for good
A Post Office is set to close in Swindon. The branch in Hobley Parade on Hobley Drive has been confirmed as closing for good on August 30 following the resignation of the postmaster running it, and the withdrawal of the premises, a Costcutter,
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Police being abused by motorists at scene of fatal crashes
Officers attending some of the most serious on Wiltshire's roads say they are receiving abuse from impatient motorists. Sgt Rich Hatch of the Roads Policing Unit and his team of nine officers investigate the majority of fatal and life-debilitating
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Plans revealed for disused offices in town centre
Part of the office building last used by a firm of solicitors in central Swindon could be turned into four flats. Developer Craig Eccleston has applied for permission to convert 54 Commercial Road, which is on the corner with Morse Street, back
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Bath mother urges pregnant women to take vaccine after daughter's illness
A mother from Bath has urged pregnant woman to take a vaccine which could prevent 5,000 infant hospitalisations a year, according to new research. The UK Health Security Agency and Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation has highlighted
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Swindon drivers warned of delays as month of closures to hit A419
National Highways has warned drivers in and around Swindon to expect delays during a month of A419 closures. Both the A419 and the A417 will be hit by closures over five consecutive weekends, between the end of August and the end of September.
