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Chinese takeaway announces closure 'until further notice' after ceiling collapse
A popular Chinese takeaway has been forced to close its doors 'until further notice' after a water leak caused the ceiling in the kitchen to collapse. Sammy's Chinese Takeaway in Highworth shared the bad news in a couple of posts on its Facebook
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Designer Outlet store closes after company plunged into administration
The Ted Baker at Swindon's Designer Outlet has closed. The local branch of the big fashion chain is among 31 stores that will be shut by Tuesday August 20 across the UK and Northern Ireland. This will see Ted Baker disappear from the high
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The number of people without ID turned away at Swindon count
After two previous elections to get used to it, and lots of communications from both the national government and Swindon Borough Council, it looks like Swindon voters got the message about needing photo ID to cast their vote in person. There were
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Swindon and Wiltshire councils in discussions about merging
Councils in Swindon and Wiltshire are talking to each other about where they might work together. But it’s fair to say both authorities are less than enthusiastic about merging. Shortly after the general election, the new secretary of state
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'No point worrying about Amazon Drones over your heads'
People are predicting the death of the High Street. To be fair people have been predicting that since the turn of the millennium and we still have one even though it’s mainly coffee shops and betting shops. The latest death knell has been inspired
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Ex-Town midfielder and trialist transfer listed by League Two rivals
Former Swindon Town midfielder Liam Kinsella and trialist Max Harris have been made available for transfer by Cheltenham Town. Kinsella, who was allowed to leave Swindon on a free in January for family reasons, seems to be looking for a new club
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Drivers told to be prepared as busiest August bank holiday since 2015 expected
Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest August bank holiday weekend on the roads since at least 2015. The RAC estimated that 19.2 million leisure trips by car will be made between Friday and Monday. The figure, based on a survey of 2,128
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Reading Festival 2024: Travel, timings and all you need to know
Thousands of festival-goers are set to descend on Reading this weekend for one of the UK's biggest music festivals of the year - so here's everything you need to know. Ranked as one of the best festivals in the UK, Reading Festival 2024 will run
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Sergeant slams high street brawl as man arrested
A police sergeant has slammed the late-night violence that broke out in a town's high street at the weekend. Officers were called to reports of a disorder on the main market town road shortly before midnight on Saturday, August 17. During
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Faringdon rider wins on debut at Longines Global Champions Tour
Oliver Fletcher enjoyed a dream outing on his home leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour. The 21-year-old from Faringdon near Swindon opened the London event with CSI5* 1.45-metre victory on inexperienced gelding Cajus 42. It was the start
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Criminal jailed after Old Town incident
A Swindon criminal has been jailed for threatening a woman with a knife. Stuart Randall, 43, of High Street, Swindon, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court after pleading guilty at a hearing in June. Officers responded to reports of a knifepoint
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'Prolific' shoplifter jailed after targeting Swindon businesses
A “prolific” shoplifter has been jailed for multiple offences targeting stores in Swindon. Mark Stiggers, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to nine counts of shoplifting from various businesses in the town at Swindon Magistrates Court. The
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'You can't let that affect you' - Clarke wants to use Walsall as catalyst
Ollie Clarke is hoping that Swindon Town use their 4-0 battering by Walsall as a catalyst to get the squad to raise their standards. In their first home game of the season, Swindon were comfortably beaten on home turf by Walsall in a game that
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Former leisure boss welcomes Splash Park opening
The opening of the new Splash Park at Coate Water has been welcomed by the Conservative councillor who took the initial decision to kick the project off. Councillor Matthy Courtliff was the cabinet member responsible for leisure in the Conservative
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Walsall boss says win more impressive considering Town's quality
Walsall boss Matt Sadler said that his side’s 4-0 victory over Swindon Town was all the more impressive due to the quality of Town’s players. The Saddlers made it three wins from three to start their season as they tore Swindon apart at the Nigel
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Swindon played 'academy football' in loss to Walsall - Kennedy
Mark Kennedy said that Swindon Town did not play an “EFL brand of football” during their 4-0 home loss against Walsall. Swindon were embarrassed during their first home game of the season as two goals on either side of half time saw them experience
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Heavy rain forecast in Wiltshire as UK braces for week of storms
Heavy rain is forecast to fall in Swindon and Wiltshire with a week of rainstorms predicted across the country. Yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued in parts of Scotland on Monday, August 19, Wednesday, August 21, and Thursday, August
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Wedding car stopped by police in crackdown on Swindon's roads
Police stopped a wedding car in Swindon and reported the driver in a crackdown on illegal tints. Officers from one of Wiltshire Police’s road safety teams were patrolling Swindon on Saturday, August 17, ensuring that the tints on cars’ windows
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Major Swindon road closed by police during 'welfare issue'
Police closed one of Swindon’s busiest roads while officers responded to a reported welfare issue. Officers from Wiltshire Police were called to Thamesdown Drive, between Penhill and the Orbital Shopping Centre, and were on scene shortly after
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Planning officer gives withering assessment of Abbey Stadium build
More detail has been revealed after the council's announcement that Abbey Stadium development did not breach planning requirements. In a communication to a councillor following the announcement that no planning requirements had been breached at
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Ukraine Fest returns to town park: Dates, times and what to expect
A popular festival celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day with singing, dancing, food and culture will return to Swindon for its second year. Ukraine Fest was first launched by the 'Swindon Welcomes Ukraine' group in 2023 to celebrate Ukraine's
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Trees and flowers line street as part of Railway Village improvements
A row of trees and flowers are among the latest improvements to be added to Sheppard Street as part of Swindon Borough Council's plans. Five new trees, which line the road opposite Swindon Rail Station's West car park, appeared on Sheppard's Street
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Swindon & Wiltshire Pride announces 2025 dates after huge success
Swindon & Wiltshire Pride is preparing to come back bigger and better than ever, as new dates for 2025 are announced. On Saturday, August 10, 2024, crowds of hundreds took to GWR Park in Swindon to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, wearing all the colours
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Met Office warns hurricane will see strong wind and heavy rain in UK this week
The UK’s weather is set to turn this week as the Met Office warns that hot weather and sunny skies could be replaced by heavy rain and strong winds. It comes as local weather will be influenced by hurricane Ernesto which is currently a category
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Expert shares genius simple trick to get rid of lawn moss forever
Lawn moss can be very stubborn and quickly makes your normally perfect lawn turn damp and slippery. Typically attracted to damp and shady spots, lawn moss can invade your outdoor space very easily and fast and takes time to remove and stop it from
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Which blood type is the most rare? How to find out your blood type
While blood constantly pumps around the human body, you might not know much about your blood type and how it works. There are several blood types with some being quite rare and this means that it’s even more important for these people to donate
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Roadworks planned for Swindon traffic hotspot
The busy A420 route from Swindon to Oxford is going to be hit with disruption caused by roadworks soon. The stretch of the busy route at the junction just outside Gablecross Police Station on Shrivenham Road is going to be repaired by Swindon Borough
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Thames Water warned delay threatens massive Swindon estate
The growth of Swindon, something that will be needed for the borough to meet government housing targets, and a long-cherished policy of the borough council is at risk because of a lack of progress by Thames Water. That’s the concern expressed
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Electrician accused of strangulation and controlling behaviour
An electrician has been accused of strangling a woman in Swindon and controlling behaviour. Paul Watson, 44, is accused of intentional strangulation from August 27, 2023 and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards the same woman on
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Two huge developments get approval for same bit of Swindon land
Fresh doubt has been cast over a hugely controversial proposal to build an enormous energy from waste plant in Swindon. Rolton Kilbride was given the green light on appeal in 2019 to build the facility on open land at Key Point - angering neighbours
