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Police close Wiltshire road after 'serious crash'
10:17pm AA statement The AA is still reporting that the B4696 remains closed in Wiltshire this evening. Police
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Town centre and Old Town pubs learn food hygiene ratings after inspection
Two Swindon pubs are among a raft of businesses that have been handed new food hygiene ratings following inspections. Both The Waiting Room on Fleet Street and The Steam Railway Co in Old Town were visited by inspectors on August 12 and August
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Latest on plans for new 20mph speed limits on dozens of Swindon roads
Plans to introduce new 20mph speed limits on a host of roads around Swindon are currently progressing. In June, Swindon Borough Council began enforcing 20mph speed restrictions on dozens of streets in the Abbey View Road, Old Shaw Lane, Cheney
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Swindon players rated after disappointing goalless draw at Crewe
Swindon Town were again unable to offer a significant attacking threat as they drew 0-0 away against Crewe Alexandra. There were big chances for Ollie Clarke, Paul Glatzel, and Will Wright during the game but neither side looked especially convincing
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Chance to meet Daleks and Stormtroopers at Swindon family fun day
Stormtroopers and Daleks will be 'providing extra protection' as artists and craftspeople come together for a special event at the Carriage Works. Swindon Open Studios is hosting a family fun day on Saturday, September 21 with Mark and Anna Enright
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New toilets could be built at Swindon's County Ground
New toilets could be built on the County Ground sports complex near the town centre for those doing Community Payback. The applicant to build the lavatory block on land to the north of the cricket ground in the sports complex is The Ministry of
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Thousands sign up to get cheaper solar panels in Swindon and Wiltshire
Thousands of people in Swindon and Wiltshire have signed to get a better deal on solar panels for their roof and the deadline has now been extended. Swindon Borough Council is inviting people to sign up for its Solar Together scheme run in conjunction
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Snail farm connected with tax avoidance operating in Swindon
A snail farm company connected with tax avoidance is operating in Swindon. According to latest records, Snai1 Primary Products Ltd is paying hundreds of thousands in business rates at Kembrey Wiring, Garrard Way, Stratton. Snai1 has been connected
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MAPPED: Traffic hotspots revealed as UK braces for bank holiday chaos on roads
With another bank holiday this weekend, many Brits will be travelling to meet family and friends or enjoy a short holiday. Since lots will be taking to the road to get there, traffic is expected to build up on the most popular routes. A number
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What do major retailers charge for postal returns? ASOS, Boohoo, Asda and more
Buying clothes online comes with the risk that the item you bought might not fit, and as a result, some people will want to know what the cost of a postal return would be ahead of time. Free returns used to be regular practice in this scenario
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I'm a vet: This 'simple' but 'overlooked' at-home routine could save you £700
A vet has urged pet owners to adopt a 'simple' but often overlooked hygiene routine that can be done entirely at home. Looking after a pet is such a special experience but we mustn't forget that it's also an important responsibility. Owners
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I'm heading to Norway to raise money for the fight against suicide - here's why
Next month I will be hiking and kayaking through the Norwegian Fjords with a group of incredible individuals. Why? To try and raise as much money as possible in the fight against one of the biggest killers among men, suicide. Someone in the
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Fly-tipper fined £1,000 for dumping rubbish while 'tidying their car'
A Swindon resident has been fined £1,000 for fly-tipping a box full of domestic waste on the side of the road. The offender, who cannot be named as they admitted to the incident and paid a fixed penalty notice, dumped the rubbish on a verge between
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Police wait for speeding drivers on busy Swindon route
Police have been waiting for speeding drivers on a busy road in Swindon. Officers were sent to Akers Way, near St Mary’s Church, on Saturday, August 24, to conduct speed checks. During their time on the route, which passes Nova Hreod Academy
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Swindon must improve final third decision making after goal-shy start - Hall
Grant Hall said that Swindon Town will need to improve their decision making in the final third after dropping points on the road at Crewe Alexandra. Swindon have scored just one goal in their opening three League Two matches and are yet to amass
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Martin Lewis: DWP has £1million unclaimed benefits still to give out
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that 1 million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could claim it
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'Holy Grail' rare 20p coin sells for 250 times face value
CHECK under the bed and underneath your couch cushions - a rare error 20p coin has sold for more than 250x its face value. The rare undated 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton
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Huge public reaction to closure of eatery leads to planned reopening
The owners of the soon-to-be-reopened Kenzo 72 have said huge public reaction to its closure has led to a planned reopening. Business partners Kamil Singh and Sukman Limbu, who also run Kaizen Burger in Regent Street, had purchased Kenzo 72 from
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Used car dealer must pay more than £1k for failing to give driver’s details
A Swindon used car dealership must pay more than £1,000 in total after failing to give a BMW driver's details following police instruction. Greenacre Cars, in River Ray Estate, Barnfield Road, pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Friday
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Plan to build house on cherished green space among latest council applications
A failed proposal to build a house on green space in Liden returns, while Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has paused its plan to create better habitats for fish and aquatic animals in Mouldon Hill Country Park LIDEN: A development company has returned
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All the death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published 10 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in
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Work continues to repair historic bridge a year after drink driver smashed into it
The Grade II listed Halfpenny Bridge is still being repaired more than a year after it was smashed into by a drink driver. On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the Lechlade bridge was struck by a vehicle, causing significant damage to the Eastern parapet
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The top 10 best dog-friendly walks in Wiltshire according to AllTrails
Wiltshire has an abundance of incredible walks that promise to transport you away from the foibles of life for an afternoon. But surely you'd agree that if your dog can't come, then what is the point? Luckily, Wiltshire caters for all, especially
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Inside £4.5m mansion with pool and golf course 30 minutes from Swindon
If you venture half an hour from Swindon, you will find a multi-million-pound house with a big history, and an even bigger pool. Kingsdown House, in Upper Lambourn was built in the 1930s by a horse racing fanatic Earl. It retains many horse training
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Trip down memory lane: Swindon town centre in the 80s
A lot can change in 40 years as these recently unearthed photos of 80s Swindon prove. Pictures taken by Roger Earle around 1983 show a very different-looking town from what we know today. From the fashions ( a lot more shirts and ties) to the
