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Police appeal to find wanted Swindon man Roger Moore
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted man from Swindon. Roger Moore is 54 years old and described as a white male, approximately 5 ft 7 tall, with a number of tattoos on his neck and both ear lobes. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson
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Swindon Town hero Charlie Austin reveals shock diagnosis
Former Swindon Town player Charlie Austin has revealed he has been diagnosed with ADHD. The homegrown player left Swindon at the end of last season and is now playing for AFC Totton in the non-league in what many considered to be a surprising
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Three-vehicle crash on A419 leads to police appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the A419. Officers received reports of a collision involving three vehicles on the southbound slip-road of the dual carriageway coming off at the White Hart roundabout and turning left towards Gablecross
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Swindon shop owner makes impressive appearance on Countdown
The owner of a popular Swindon bookstore has appeared on Countdown. Alex Call of Bert’s Books in Old Town swapped dealing with printed pages to letters and numbers on squares as tried his hand at the popular daytime letters and numbers challenge
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Oreo products recalled and 'do not eat' warning issued due to health risk
Whatever Brands have recalled several Oreo products as they may pose a possible health risk to some consumers? The company has recalled five Oreo products as they may contain peanuts, which are not mentioned on the label. The Food Standards
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New dental clinic opening in Swindon as waiting list set up
A new dental clinic is opening in Swindon soon - and patients can sign up to a waiting list now. The Swindon Dental and Implant Clinic has set up inside a unit of Lancaster House at Edison Park in Swindon. A spokesperson said: "Planning and
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'Hidden' food venue opening soon next to popular takeaway
A 'bar and eatery' is set to open soon in Highworth. Changes to the door of the former wine bar on the High Street tipped members of the public off that something new might be coming to the area. The door has been decorated with a glass sign
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DJ with a million YouTube followers to 'make the party lit' in Swindon this weekend
A British DJ has announced he is bringing a special set to Swindon this weekend along with a line-up of other DJs. Tim Westwood, known professionally as Westwood, will be performing at The Cow nightclub in the town centre on Saturday August 31
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More Swindon renters being evicted through no fault of their own
Last year there was a rise in ‘no fault’ evictions and more people lost their homes in Swindon, according to new figures. A Section 21 notice allows landlords to evict tenants after giving two months notice without a reason and the government aims
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Wiltshire set for final heatwave of the summer this week
The warm weather and final heatwave of the year is set to return to Wiltshire this week with highs of 26C. Following a torrential downpour during Storm Lilian over the bank holiday weekend, weather conditions are expected to improve drastically
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Royal Mint: 'Rarest of all £2 coins' sold for 15 times its value
A RARE coin commemorating the Commonwealth Games and sold by someone from Worcester has fetched almost 15 times its face value. A Commonwealth Games commemorative £2 coin from 2002 has been sold for £29.72 on eBay by a seller from Worcester.
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Jeremy Clarkson makes admission about trio ahead of Grand Tour episode
Jeremy Clarkson has made an admission ahead of his final ever adventure with James May and Richard Hammond. The trio will call time on their 22 years together with the final-ever episode of the Grand Tour which itself has been running for eight
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Blue Zones: Why cup of beans could add years to your life
Dan Buettner has revealed that a cup of this particular food is associated with an additional four years of life expectancy. Buettner, 64, is the founder of Blue Zones and the presenter of the popular Netflix documentary 'How to Live to 100'.
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Aerial shots show ‘dreadful’ aftermath of Reading Festival
Aerial photographs have shed light on the number of abandoned tents, rubbish and camping equipment left at this year’s Reading Festival. The shots show many tents still littering the fields around Little John’s Farm – despite the majority of festivalgoers
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Pub event for victims killed in bike crashes a 'great support' for widow
A widow who lost her husband and a friend to motorbike crashes in the last two years has thanked the organisers of a charity event in their name. Rachel Mary Allen's husband of 21 years, Mike, was killed in a crash on the A419 near Blunsdon on
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Council gives update on missed Swindon bin collections this week
Swindon Borough Council has warned households that the bank holiday had an impact on their waste collection service around the town. The local authority issued a warning ahead of the August 26 bank holiday to let people know there would be reduced
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Armed raid at Swindon Co-op sparks police manhunt
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after three armed males broke into a supermarket near Swindon. The Co-op store on Station Road in Purton was targeted at approximately 3.30am on August 27 and officers were alerted by the alarm and a
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I went to this year's Reading Festival and something wasn't quite right
Reading Festival is one of the most iconic festivals in the UK and priced at over £100 per day ticket, festival goers expect to get their money’s worth. So when this year’s festival, held just 40 miles from Swindon, saw global artists drenched
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Oasis announce reunion tour in 2025 - every date and how to get tickets
Liam and Noel Gallagher confirmed today (Tuesday, August 27) that Oasis are back together. The band split up back in 2009 and saw the brothers speak openly about the breakup and their dislike of each other, but now Oasis is back and is going on
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Audi driver crashes into a field after falling asleep
An Audi driver crashed into a field near Swindon after falling asleep at the wheel. The tired motorist was at junction 16 of the M4 when they drove off the road - but managed to avoid injuring themselves or someone else. Wiltshire Specialist
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What the Oasis looks like now revealed after latest break-in
The state of the Oasis has been revealed in footage shot by the latest urban explorer to get into Swindon's disused leisure centre. Leaseholders SevenCapital said it had beefed up security measures after similar intrusions into the now-listed dome
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'Foolish' learner driver snared by police stinger in Swindon
A learner who was drug-driving a stolen vehicle without insurance or a full licence in Swindon has been banned from the roads. Jordan Kendall, 24, of Old Cobblers Place, Leicestershire, pleaded guilty to drug driving without a valid licence and
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Swindon beauty queen is finalist in global pageant with a difference
A woman from Swindon is in the finals to represent England on the world beauty pageant stage. Emma Trollen, 25, hopes to go to Vietnam for Miss Earth 2024 having started her pageantry career only one year ago. Being one of the largest competitions
