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Retired head's 'gift' helps college add sensory rooms for neurodiverse students
A generous fund established by a retired former New College Swindon head is going to help make higher education more accessible for neurodiverse New College Swindon’s former Principal and CEO, Carole Kitching, established a £28,000 fund to help
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Dworzak makes loan switch to Swindon Supermarine
Swindon Town youngster Anton Dworzak has made a one-month loan switch to neighbours Swindon Supermarine. The 19-year-old came through the academy ranks at Town and impressed after making his league debut as a substitute against Barrow AFC in 2022
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Swindon 'frustrated' as Khan transfer saga drags on
Swindon Town are frustrated that the Saidou Khan transfer saga is continuing to drag on after he made it clear he wanted to leave. Khan has not been involved during Town’s opening three games of the season after he made it clear that he saw his
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Monster jailed after night time attacks on women
A monster who raped one woman at knifepoint and tried to rape two others in public attacks has now been put behind bars. In the early hours of May 29, 2022, Woundoson Gabre, 21, targeted the first of his victims, a woman in her 50s, in an alleyway
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In pictures: GCSE results day from across Swindon
Teenagers across the country collected their GCSE results today and many schools in Swindon saw pupils exceed their targets and achieve top grades. Exam papers were marked on a numbered scale, where nine is the highest grade, one is the lowest
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All you need to know as Paint Fest returns to Swindon for third year
The return of Swindon Paint Fest for the third consecutive year is almost upon us. Founded by Artsite, Swindon Paint Fest has a range of inclusive activities planned for its return to the town including large-scale murals, live painting, exhibitions
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Zombie knife surrender scheme launched with compensation paid
Zombie-style knives and machetes can be surrendered to the police in Wiltshire - with compensation offered to those who hand them in before a new law is enforced. From Monday, August 26 to September 23, people can take certain bladed articles to
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Kirkman hopes to emulate players like Will Evans in step up to EFL
Billy Kirkman is hoping to follow in the footsteps of former Cymru Premier talents who have thrived in the EFL after joining Swindon Town. There have been many players making the step from Wales into the English football pyramid who have had success
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'Opportunistic' shoplifter who targeted Swindon supermarkets jailed
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for his most recent offences, including stealing from ASDA and taking a woman’s purse to use her bank cards. Matthew Softley, 52, of Penhill Drive, appeared before Swindon Magistrates' Court on August 20 after
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Lorry driver caught on phone was 'just checking the time'
A motorist told police he was just 'checking the time' on his phone after being pulled over. The professional lorry driver by trade was behind the wheel of his Mercedes car when officers from Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit (RPU) spotted
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'Lives at risk' as Wiltshire's fire service makes cuts across county
Plans to cut Dorset and Wiltshire fire and rescue service will “put homes, communities and public safety at risk" according to the fire union. The Fire Brigades Union has warned that plans published this week threaten to downgrade fire stations
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Do you live next door to a sex offender? How to check and the law explained
Recent data shared by the government shows that there are over 68,000 people on the sex offenders register in England and Wales as of 19 Feb 2024. This is an increase of 6000 from 2021. There were 34,939 offenders alone in 2009/10. Unsurprisingly
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Mark Kennedy on Crewe, Khan, and crossing: as it happened
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Wanted duo who were due in court spark police hunt in Swindon
Two men are wanted in the Swindon area after failing to appear in court. 39-year-old Jared Connors and Gerry Connors, 18, are both being searched for by Wiltshire Police. They had been due to appear in court in connection to two burglaries
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Halfords issues warning to million of drivers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Millions of drivers will be hitting the road for the last taste of summer with the August Bank Holiday weekend. The major motoring and cycling products and services provider has urged motorists to stay safe with the sudden increase of vehicles
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Audi seized after 'cruising the M4 at 108mph' in Wiltshire
An Audi has been seized after the driver was allegedly spotted “cruising the M4 at 108mph”. Police say they caught the driver of the black car speeding down the motorway in Wiltshire, nearly 40mph over the national speed limit. Officers sprung
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Swindon long jumper earns bronze medal on England debut
Delleah Belgrave has talked of her pride at pulling on an England vest for the first time in her career. The 19-year-old made her international debut in a Home Countries Junior International match at Epsom on Saturday finishing third in the long
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Swindon one of the best run clubs in League Two, according to report
Swindon Town have been rated as the fifth most well-run club in League Two last season, according to a new survey from Fair Game. Fair Game, an organisation looking to advocate for more sustainable ownership and governance within football, has
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GCSE 2024 results LIVE: Updates across Swindon
6:10pm Some great news that is tangentially related to results day has also come out. Carole Kitching, retired head
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Strong wind and heavy rain to batter Swindon and Wiltshire
Strong winds of up to 40mph have been forecast across Wiltshire amidst several weather warnings elsewhere in the country. Wind and rain are expected to batter much of Wiltshire during the morning of Thursday, August 22. Gusts may reach up to
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Swindon town centre shop closing ahead of Greggs expansion
A store that helps the victims of domestic abuse and violence will be closing its doors in the town centre in readiness for an expanded Greggs. Swindon Sisters Alliance Community Interest Company (CIC) was set up by Emma King who wanted to do
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Great Western Hospital’s emergency department boosted by £5k donation
A £5,000 donation has been made to Great Western Hospital’s emergency department to fund new equipment. It was made by the charity Rapid Relief Team, which offers practical help to various other charities, emergency services and other supportive
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McDonald's trip lands BMW driver in trouble with police
An uninsured Swindon motorist was left to rue a trip to McDonald's after he was pulled over by police. The BMW driver 'popped out' to get themselves some fast food but quickly found themselves being pulled over in Swindon town centre, in the street
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Man in court over alleged newsagent robbery
A man has been denied bail over his alleged involvement in a robbery at a newsagents in Swindon. Jason Smith, 39, of Thornford Drive, appeared before Swindon Magistrates' Court from custody via video link on August 20. The prosecution presented
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Plan for 250 more new homes north of Swindon 'on the way'
A planning application for permission to build 250 houses on the very northern edge of Highworth may be expected. Although no such proposal has yet been made, The Thomas Freke and Lady Norton Charity, which is based in Hannington, a few miles west
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Shoppers baffled as Swindon Aldi supermarkets axe popular service
Swindon shoppers have been left disappointed by Aldi's decision to stop offering a click-and-collect service. The budget supermarket chain first introduced the service in September 2020 and eventually rolled it out into over 200 stores across
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McDonald's adds nearly £400m to South West's economy each year, report finds
McDonald's contributes just under £400 million to the South West's economy annually, a new report commissioned by the fast food chain has found. The report, commissioned to mark the company's 50th year in the UK, reveals the business and its suppliers
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Swindon teenager attacked ex-partner in Tesco car park
A Swindon teenager who attacked his ex-partner in a Tesco car park spent his birthday weekend behind bars. Oliver Santos, of March Close, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating, sending offensive messages, criminal damage and threatening
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Why the roof has been removed from Swindon train station platform
The reason behind the removal of a roof from one of the platforms at Swindon railway station has been revealed. A picture of the roofless platform was shared on social media, with some quick to use it as another sign of the decline of Swindon's
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Swindon council leader reacts to new speedway arena announcement
Swindon Borough Council's leader has reacted to news that the possible future home of the town's speedway team could be build outside the local authority's boundary. Swindon Motorsports recently updated its website to reveal that Studley Grange
