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Nobody at Swindon panicking after tough start - Kennedy
Mark Kennedy said that there has been no panic within the Swindon Town squad despite their disappointing defeat to Walsall last weekend. In their first home game of the season, Town were met with some muted boos as they were trounced 4-0 by the
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New route to take off from Southampton Airport this winter
An airline is set to launch a new route from Southampton Airport this winter. Passengers can explore Amsterdam in two months’ time when easyJet launches the new route. Flights to the “incredible city” will run every Monday and Friday from the
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Areas with the most violent crime in Swindon and Wiltshire revealed by police
Violent crime is increasing in Wiltshire and Swindon. But while it makes up four in every 10 crimes committed in the county, the rate of increase is also lower than average across England and Wales. Wiltshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner Philip
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Drink-driving dad 'slurring his words' arrested in Swindon car park
A drink-driving dad was caught by police in a Swindon town centre car park. Kirushenmoorthy Kajavathanan, of Graham Street, pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Swindon Magistrates' Court on August 21. Officers received reports of an intoxicated
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Great Western Hospital could be hit by strikes in pay row
Great Western Hospital could be hit by strikes after a vote in favour of action by Swindon health workers. Staff employed by Serco at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust unanimously backed strike action on Thursday, August 22, over a pay
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Woman accused of causing Harry Parker's death bids to have case dismissed
The family of Harry Parker have learned that the court case of the woman accused of causing his death could be dismissed. Ivy Mwangi, from Redhouse, appeared at Swindon Magistrates earlier this year, charged with causing death by careless driving
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Couple wait FOUR HOURS to get into Jeremy Clarkson's new pub
A couple queued for four hours on the opening day of Jeremy Clarkson's new Oxfordshire pub. The former Top Gear host bought The Windmill pub in Asthill, near Burford for around £1,000,000. He has since renamed it as The Farmer's Dog and opened
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Crowds rush to opening of Jeremy Clarkson's pub just 20 miles from Swindon
Hundreds of people joined queues to be the first to try a pint at Jeremy Clarkson's new pub - just 20 miles down the road from Swindon. The pub in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire, reopened to the public at midday after being renamed The Farmer
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Man wanted after CCTV cameras graffitied in Oasis underpass
Wiltshire Police have released an image of a man they want to speak with in connection to criminal damage in Swindon. According to officers, four council-owned CCTV cameras were spray painted in the Oasis underpass on Station Road on Wednesday,
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What business Swindon fans want in transfer window's final week
Swindon Town fans have had their say on what the club need to get done in the transfer market before the window slams shut next Friday. It has been yet another busy summer at the Nigel Eady County Ground, with 12 players arriving to help Mark Kennedy
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Drink driver caught after falling asleep at Swindon Kwik Fit
A drink driver was caught when he stumbled into a wall and fell asleep at Kwik Fit in Swindon. Sanjay Dhari, of Cypress Grove, was found to be more than four times the legal limit at the time. The 46-year-old pleaded guilty to drink driving
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Jeremy Clarkson dismisses ‘traffic chaos’ as new Cotswolds pub opens
Jeremy Clarkson has rubbished claims of “traffic chaos” on the opening day of his new pub in the Cotswolds. The former Top Gear presenter revealed earlier this year that he had purchased The Windmill in Asthall, near Burford for around £1,000,000
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Kennedy doesn't rule out potential outgoings before deadline
Mark Kennedy has not ruled out the possibility of further departures from Swindon Town before the end of the transfer window. There is one week remaining in the summer transfer window and Swindon will be hoping for a busy week as they look to bring
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Man, 30s, fighting for his life after attack at major Swindon event
A man has been left fighting for his life after a serious attack at a major motocross event in Swindon. At around 9.15pm on Thursday (August 22), police received a call from the ambulance service at the Foxhill in Upper Wanborough reporting that
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Town facing competition from Scotland for Peterborough striker
Swindon Town are facing competition from Scottish Championship outfit Partick Thistle for the signing of Peterborough United striker Kabongo Tshimanga. According to a report from Scott Burns in the Daily Record, the Glasgow club are keen on Tshimanga
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Foreign Office issues warning as Brits face 'exit bans' and having passport seized
The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning to those travelling to Vietnam after reports of holidaymakers being left unable to leave the country and having their passports confiscated. The foreign office updated its travel advice for Vietnam this
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Mysterious McGurk injury struggles persist ahead of Crewe
Sean McGurk’s difficult summer is continuing as his mysterious injury struggles continue to hamper his recovery and return to the Swindon Town team. Following a very exciting start to his Swindon career with goals and top performances against Gillingham
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Aldi confirms bank holiday opening hours in Swindon and Wiltshire
Aldi has confirmed its opening times for stores in Wiltshire ahead of the upcoming late August Bank Holiday. Standard opening hours will remain in place on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, and stores will then be open until 8pm on Monday
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Pair sought after theft at Swindon steak restaurant
Images of two people wanted in connection with a theft from a Swindon restaurant have been released. The theft was reported by Miller and Carter steakhouse on Drove Road, Swindon on July 21. The pictures show one man in a black jacket and another
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Specsavers staff offer advice at summer extravaganza
Specsavers staff were on hand to talk to the public about eye and hearing tests at a community event last weekend. Staff from three stores attended the grand finale of Haydon Wick Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, August 17. The 20 day event
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GWR running carnival train to Notting Hill Carnival
Great Western Railway (GWR) is joining in with the Notting Hill Carnival celebrations by running a carnival train. The train will be stopping off at Swindon at 10.42am on Sunday, August 25, as it makes its way from Bristol Temple Meads to London
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Students urged to get childhood vaccines before university
Ahead of the new academic year, university students are being urged to check they have their childhood and adolescent vaccines for meningitis, measles and HPV. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West is encouraging students, including
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Hospice to host second hand clothes sale to support end-of-life care
A hospice will host a second hand clothes sale this weekend to support the end-of-life care it provides. Prospect Hospice in Wroughton will host a Kilo Sale, allowing shoppers to buy pre-loved clothing at £7.50 per kilogram. The sale will take
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Former Swindon Town player Chris Kamara launches education campaign
Former footballer turned TV presenter Chris Kamara has helped to launch a new campaign to get children around the world back into education. The former Swindon Town player is an ambassador of Street Child, an international education charity committed
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Distinctive office block could be turned into flats
One of three very distinctive office buildings in a trading estate in Swindon could become flats if a new application is approved. Timeless Land Ltd is the company behind a proposal to return one of the buildings – Unit B – of the three blocks
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Last chance to claim special offer tickets to Circus Vegas!
Don’t miss the sensational Circus Vegas, visiting Swindon, Westcott Recreation Ground, September 5 to 15, 2024! An awe-inspiring show bringing a plethora of jaw-dropping moments that defy gravity, question logic and will leave you wide-eyed in
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Travelodge sees rise in revenue in first six months of 2024
Travelodge recorded an increase in revenue to £486.7 million for the first six months of 2024. The hotel brand, which has two hotels in Swindon and six in Wiltshire, said the 1.7 per cent rise reflected a resilient customer demand from its range
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Starbucks given green light for drive-thru at Swindon retail park
Starbucks has been given permission for a new drive-thru coffee shop at Greenbridge Retail Park. But it will come at the cost of more than 60 parking spaces – which has caused some concern for Swindon Borough Council. The council’s planners
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Nearly 500 dog cruelty reports made to RSPCA in Wiltshire in 2023
Almost 500 reports of cruelty to dogs in Wiltshire were received by the RSPCA last year. The animal charity received 491 dog cruelty reports in the county in 2023. Nationally, in 2023, the RSPCA received 52,662 reports of cruelty to dogs, compared
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Wardens to patrol anti-social behaviour 'hotspots' in Swindon
Anti-social behaviour hotspots identified by the police and the borough council, will see new wardens patrolling at least once every day. Swindon Borough Council has been given the use of five community safety wardens funded by Wiltshire’s Police
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Swindon charity issues 'desperate plea' for help ahead of eviction
A charity based in Swindon which strives to celebrate diversity and bring communities together has been hit by the sudden news that they will have to relocate. Connecting Communities is run by volunteers with the aim of empowering vulnerable people
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Terminally ill pensioner uses app to catch burglar who stole her things
An 81-year-old lady helped track down her burglar using the ‘Find My Phone’ app on her iPad. Deborah, who has terminal cancer, had her handbag containing her mobile, bank cards and sentimental items stolen from inside her house in January 2024.
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'We need to protect public from you' - court slams Swindon driver
A man from Swindon with a history of driving offences has been caught driving while disqualified, without insurance and in possession of cannabis. Liam Phillips, 24, of Ruskin Avenue, pleaded guilty to all matters at Swindon Magistrates Court on
