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Swindon Town FC announces more bank holiday live music for 2025
Swindon Town has announced another weekend of live music will be held at the County Ground in 2025, as it confirmed the profitability of the 2024 event. The bank holiday weekend in May 2025 will see the dance brand Clubland taking over the stadium
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Wrestler to face match with heavyweight champion in Swindon
A Swindon wrestler is set to face off against a heavyweight champion. ‘Silverback’ Saime Sahin will challenge ‘Stallion’ Chris Bronson for the British Kingdom Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship at a match held at the Deanery Theatre in Wichelstowe
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Man, 60, allegedly indecently exposed himself in front of children
A man has been charged after an alleged indecent exposure in front of children in Swindon. Peter Melville, 60, of Highland Road, Portsmouth, was arrested following the incident in Covingham at around 2pm on Tuesday, September 3. He has been
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'Long walk home' Police give marching orders to illegal driver
A vehicle, which had male occupants inside believed to be from Swindon, was seized in an Oxfordshire village after police found the driver had no insurance or licence. The Thames Valley Police Rural Taskforce Team stopped the VW Golf on White
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Third person pleads guilty to stabbing teenager in back
A Swindon teenager has pleaded guilty to stabbing another teenager in Royal Wootton Basset in June. The 17-year-old left a 16-year-old needing seven stitches after stabbing him in the back when a fight broke out. The teen, who cannot be named
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Swindon midfielder made available for loan
Nnamdi Ofoborh has been made available for loan from Swindon Town in an attempt to get him more regular football. Despite starting all of the first four games of Swindon’s season across all competitions, Ofoborh was dropped to the bench for the
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Swindon reacts to new AI traffic camera roll out across the county
The recent installation of AI-powered cameras in Wiltshire to monitor driving offences has ignited a broad spectrum of reactions, reflecting the ongoing debate between public safety and personal privacy. This trial, launched on September 3 until
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Man ordered dog to 'kill officers' during arrest in 'self-defence'
A Swindon man accused of assaulting two police officers has said he was acting in self-defence. Daniel Lamb, 34, of Rodbourne Road, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on September 3 and pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault by beating
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County Ground development planned to make planning application early next year
Anthony Hall said that Swindon Town are looking to make a planning application for the Nigel Eady County Ground redevelopment by early next year. The Joint Venture projects between the club and the Swindon Town Supporters Trust have been working
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Over 2,000 employees in Swindon set to receive pay rise
Over 2,000 employees in Swindon are set to receive a pay rise after a significant investment in staff. Amazon has announced that it will increase its minimum starting pay to over £28,000 per year for frontline operations employees across the UK
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Pensioners urged to apply for new benefit that could be worth thousands
HUNDREDS of thousands of pensioners are being urged to apply for a benefit that could be worth on average £3,900 per year as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a campaign to increase Pension Credit take-up on Monday 2 September
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LIVE: 'Severe' delays on M4 with overturned vehicle in yellow weather warning
3:13pm Traffic free moving National Highways is no longer reporting traffic.
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New MP blasts train service on Swindon line
A NEW MP said the service was not good enough after he missed his train to Westminster today. Due to a fault with the signalling system between Swindon and Didcot Parkway trains had to run at reduced speed this morning (Tuesday, September 3).
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Mark Kennedy on Barrow, style of play, and Uwakwe: as it happened
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Kittens seek new homes as one rescued from lamppost
A four-week-old kitten which was rescued from inside a lamppost on the M4 weighing just 500 grams has now been named. On Tuesday, August 13, engineers at plumbing and drains service Dyno-Rod received a call from Teddies Friends Cat Rescue about
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New vape store owner 'understands concerns' over the industry
Another vape store has just opened in Swindon town centre but insists it will be different. Tidal Vape shop opened on Regent Street at the end of August, replacing a former phone shop, and the owners say they are delighted the response from locals
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Met Office predicts 'heat-spike' in Wiltshire amid confusing weather
The weather in Wiltshire is set to take a confusing turn as experts predict a mini 'heat-spike' directly after a yellow rain warning. English weather is known for being unpredictable at the best of times, but that is particularly proving true this
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Double medal winning weekend for Swindon Harriers rising star
Laila-Jae Belgrave wound up a great season with two medals in the UK School Games at Loughborough University. Representing Team Paris – all eight teams were named after Olympic Games cities – the 16-year-old won bronze in the 80-metre hurdles clocking
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Swindon young players 'need to be playing games' - Kennedy
Swindon Town are looking to get more experience for some of their younger players by sending them out on loan. Following a busy final week of the transfer window, Swindon have a first-team squad of 28 players, with more competition for places than
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Teenager in court after 'seriously injuring' police officer on motorbike
A teenager has appeared in court for reportedly injuring a police officer while driving dangerously on an electric motorcycle on a roundabout in Swindon. Thierry Holness, 18, of Morris Street, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on September
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Developer submits new plan for Swindon estate by hospital
A housing developer is looking to ditch its commitment to building affordable homes on the estate its constructing. Members of Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee will debate and decide on a planner’s bid to be freed of an obligation to
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Group earlier this week. OLD TOWN: Harry Andrews, of Evelyn Street, has been sentenced for drink driving. The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a Ford Focus along Turnpike Road on July
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Mental health expert welcomes changes to NHS helpline
A mental health expert has welcomed changes to the NHS 111's 24-hour helpline to support people experiencing a mental health crisis, but warned additional funding will be needed to ensure it is a success. NHS England announced adults and children
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The Swindon business helping Netflix's next movie starring Tom Hanks
A man from Swindon will be supporting stars like Tom Hanks with his unique furniture business popular with movie makers. Cameron Carash, 27, provided items for the cast of Forrest Gump in an upcoming movie, Here, to be released in November.
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When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen
Delivering the fastest upload speed and second fastest download speeds amongst the major national providers. Zen wins Customer Service Brand of the Year at annual Which? awards. According to the latest data from Think Broadband as analysed
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Wiltshire gardens opening this Sunday to support charity
Two gardens near Warminster will be open to the public this weekend as part of a scheme to raise money for nursing and health charities. Corsley House, in Corsley, and Gasper Cottage, in Gasper Stourton, will both be welcoming visitors on Sunday
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Parish councils unsure about taking on jobs tidying neighbourhoods
Parish councils in Swindon have reacted with caution to the suggestion from the borough council that they take over more duties, in order to save the higher-level authority money. A private and confidential paper seen by the Local Democracy reporter
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Wiltshire Council increases fly-posting fine more than six-fold
The fine for people caught illegally advertising in Wiltshire has been increased more than six-fold. Wiltshire Council has raised the fixed penalty notice people will pay if they are caught from £75 to £500. It comes following feedback from
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What the law says on the height of garden trees in the UK
Fences, hedges and even trees can be a point of contention between neighbours, leaving many wondering what legal avenues there are to complain. Whether you're concerned about the legality of your own tree or want to issue a complaint, here is the