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Swindon bring in defender from Eredivisie on one-year deal
Swindon Town have completed the signing of defender George Cox following his departure from FC Volendam in The Netherlands. With time running out in the summer transfer window, Swindon have completed a late swoop for the full-back who has spent
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Old Town Road blocked by police after crash near traffic lights
8:29pm The cars involved in the collision have been cleared out of the way and Bath Road has now been reopened.
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Swindon announce fans forum to be held next week
Swindon Town have announced that they will be hosting a fans forum in association with the supporters club next week. On Thursday, September 5, Town will allow supporters to come to the Legends Lounge and participate in a discussion with the clubs
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Every signing in League Two on Deadline Day
It has been another busy Transfer Deadline Day in League Two, with many players heading in as club's look to use their last chance to strengthen. Despite having had all summer to get business, as usual it has all come down to the final day as clubs
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Kennedy 'really excited' about competition at Town after triple signing
Mark Kennedy has spoken of his excitement for Swindon Town to bring in a trio of late signings at the end of the transfer window. Swindon made a late swoop for Gavin Kilkenny on a two-year deal from AFC Bournemouth, a permanent move for Danny Butterworth
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Mystery surrounds future of shutdown Indian restaurant
Mystery surrounds the future of an Indian restaurant and takeaway in Swindon town centre. Aby’s Indian Experience on Faringdon Road has not been open since the beginning of May and despite multiple social media posts promising the restaurant will
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Gang members in court for supplying Class A drugs around Wiltshire
Two men who distributed several kilograms of cocaine throughout Swindon and Wiltshire have appeared in court. Shepherd Murombedzi, of Hazel Crescent in Kidlington, and Tre Mitford, of Hamilton Road, Kent, admitted supplying Class A drugs during
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Swindon defender makes loan switch to National League South
Swindon Town defender Pharrell Johnson has completed a loan move to National League South outfit Truro City until the end of the season. Johnson joined Town last January from Nottingham Forest having come through the academy ranks at the City Ground
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The two famous people already banned from Jeremy Clarkson's pub
Jeremy Clarkson has already banned two people from his new Oxfordshire pub. The 64-year-old recently purchased The Windmill in Asthill near Burford for around £1,000. After renovating the Oxfordshire watering hole, he has now opened the doors
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Motorcyclist dies in crash on main road through Wiltshire
A motorcyclist has died in a crash on a main road through Wiltshire. Officers responded to calls from the A4361 near Winterbourne Monkton at around 8am, when a Kawasaki motorcycle travelling northbound collided head-on with a Ford Transit Custom
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Swindon's first ParkPlay event promises 'something special'
An organisation in Swindon which aims to promote health and wellbeing in the South Asian community is overseeing a free, weekly event to encourage people of all ages to be active and socialise. Sisters Bal Kaur and Taj Sandhu of Changing Suits
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Town centre takeaway gives update on future plans
A town centre trader serving up has spoken about his plans for the future and how the first few months of business have been. Bikaschandra Rana opened Alina’s Fish and Wingies in the Brunel Shopping Centre’s Crossing food hub in January after he
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Swindon preparing to send young player out on loan
Swindon Town are close to the departure of an unnamed young player on a loan deal as they look to give young players the chance to develop. Following a wonderful season for the under-18s at Swindon, four players earned professional deals this summer
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Traffic redirected as serious crash closes main road through Wiltshire
A serious crash has closed a main road through Wiltshire. The A361 has been shut in both directions between Broad Hinton and Winterbourne Monkton. The closure was put in place on Friday morning and police advised that it would continue for
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Swindon add Norwich goalkeeper on season-long loan
Swindon Town have completed the signing of Norwich City goalkeeper Dan Barden on a season-long loan to provide competition in the goalkeeper position. The towering 23-year-old came through the ranks at Arsenal before switching to Carrow Road where
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Swindon bring in Carlisle creative midfielder on Deadline Day
Swindon Town have completed the permanent signing of Carlisle United attacker Danny Butterworth on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old arrives with plenty of experience of League One, having played at that level for Fleetwood Town, Port Vale,
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Pictures from scene as police investigate fatal crash
A rural Wiltshire road remains closed while police investigate after a teenager was killed in a serious crash. Officers shut an unnamed road between Bushton and Hilmarton shortly before 10pm on Thursday, August 29, following a single-vehicle crash
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'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 400 times its face value at auction this month. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £210 on eBay after inspiring a mini-bidding war
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Teenage girl, 16, dies in rural road crash as driver arrested
A teenage girl has died, and one man has been arrested, following a serious crash on an unnamed Wiltshire road. The incident took place shortly before 10pm on Thursday, August 29, on a rural road between Bushton and Hilmarton. Emergency services
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See fewer adverts and more stories in big subscription sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Swindon Advertiser site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Swindon
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Road closures to hit busy Swindon route after month of roadworks
Road closures are set to hit a busy route in Swindon before over a month of roadworks are completed. Since July, lane closures have been in place on Barnfield Bridge along Great Western Way as Swindon Borough Council attempts to waterproof the
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Town wantaway Khan moves on loan to Tranmere
Swindon Town’s Saidou Khan has completed a move to Tranmere Rovers on a season-long loan deal after two seasons at the County Ground. Khan is Town’s longest-serving senior player having joined the club in the summer of 2022 when he made the step
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Uwakwe exit in the balance after hold up with transfer
A deal that could see Tariq Uwakwe exit Swindon Town this summer is in the balance following an injury at the buying club. As we enter Deadline Day, Town are looking to get business done in both directions as Jamie Russell and Mark Kennedy attempt
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Emergency crews respond to 'serious crash' in Wiltshire
Police closed a rural road in Wiltshire following a “serious” crash. Officers rushed to the rural road near Bushton, less than 10 miles south of Swindon, at its junction with Withy Bed Crossroads during the early hours of the morning on Friday,
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Swindon Town and League Two Summer Deadline Day 2024: as it happened
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Plan for another Greggs outlet in Swindon hits a snag
A plan to install a branch of Greggs in a Swindon petrol station has hit a bump in the road. The owner of the Cricklade Road filling station, Motor Fuels Ltd, was given permission at the start of the year to extend the shop and payment building
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Former escape room owner on trial for altercation involving hammer
A former Swindon escape room owner who closed his business just one month ago has been charged with assault and possessing a hammer as a weapon. John Tanner, of Lewis Close in Abbey Meads, Swindon, was due in Swindon Magistrates Court on Thursday
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Family fun day to offer painting, treasure hunt, and games
A day of free children's activities will be held this weekend as part of Paint Fest. The family fun day will take place at Central Library on Saturday (August 31), with a range of activities lined up for children aged between three and 11 from
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Man narrowly avoids jail after threatening to 'chop officer's head off'
A Swindon man who threatened to chop off police officers' heads has narrowly avoided jail. Craig Day, of Briarswood Court in Liden, appeared in Swindon Magistrates Court on Thursday, August 29, and pleaded guilty to common assault, threatening
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Look inside Swindon Designer Outlet's new first-of-its-kind shop
The Swindon Designer Outlet's newest shop opened its doors for the first time on Thursday. Kitchenware chain Kilner has transformed the unit between Denby and Next near the Rodbourne retail destination's North entrance into a shiny storefront full
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Upcoming exciting events in Cirencester town centre
A PLETHORA of exciting events will take place in Cirencester over the next few weeks. Bands in the Park concludes this month at the Abbey Grounds bandstand between 2.30pm and 4.30pm each Sunday. Rounding off another great summer season, the