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Critics concerned as Nationwide Virgin Money takeover approved by regulators
Nationwide’s £2.9 billion takeover of Virgin Money has been given the go-ahead by financial regulators but critics are worried about The acquisition has been approved by both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority
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Weather warning extended with possible weekend thunderstorms
A yellow weather warning has been extended into the weekend with Possible thunderstorms predicted. While the Met Office predicts that the day’s rain will clear in the evening, it will return on Saturday with possible thunder on Saturday and Sunday
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City keeper gunning for number one jersey in Robins' loan move
Dan Barden is desperate to make up for lost time after his Swindon Town debut, following a deadline day season long loan move from Norwich City. The young keeper was diagnosed with cancer after his breakthrough spell in the Canaries’
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Planned memorial car meet rejected by teen crash victim's parents
The parents of a teenager, Toya Jefferies, who died in a car crash last month have condemned a planned car meet in her memory. Toya, from Royal Wooton Bassett, died when the Renault Clio she was a passenger in crashed on an unnamed road near Bushton
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Kirkman makes National League South loan switch until January
Swindon Town summer signing Billy Kirkman has made a loan switch to National League South outfit Weston-super-Mare on a deal until January. The young defender who arrived this summer having impressed Swindon for his performances in the Cymru Premier
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Questions raised over ‘progress’ on abandoned house as deadline passes
The council says repairs have begun on a long-abandoned house on Victoria Road - but a neighbouring homeowner says it is not enough. The owner of Oxford House was given until the end of August to begin repairs, and the council says it has since
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Kennedy not feeling any additional pressure to get first win
Mark Kennedy is not feeling any additional pressure of the looming spectre of a first win as Swindon Town head to Barrow this weekend. After failing to win any of the first six matches across all competitions to start the season, Town head to one
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Old Town street receives makeover after six months of work
Residents on a street in Old Town are celebrating the competition of a six month project. Those living on Kent Road say they've been keen to brighten up the street for a while now, so six months ago resident Rachel Rance set out to work with parish
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Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed
Brits have the chance to get their hands on a rare and valuable commemorative Winnie the Pooh coin. The officially licensed 65mm Pooh Sticks Commemorative celebrating the game of Poohsticks and comes complete with a definitive history of the game
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Dead fish float in town lake after 'sudden drop in oxygen levels'
Residents near Swindon are 'horrified' after fish in the town lake were spotted floating dead on the water. The dead fish at Jubilee Lake were seen by multiple residents in Royal Wootton Bassett on Thursday, September 5. Those visiting the
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Swindon to launch fan zone later this year
Swindon Town plan to open their new fan zone in November to give fans more options for pre-match entertainment at the Nigel Eady County Ground. In July, Swindon’s revised plans for a fan zone outside The Don Rogers Stand were approved by Swindon
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Update on crash victim after two hours of queues on A419
Police have given more information on the A419 crash in Swindon which created over two hours of queues. The crash, which took place on Friday morning, September 6, saw a car came off the A419 southbound just before the Stratton turn off and hit
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Every pub offering £2 pints in the south west
HERE'S some good news for pubgoers - you can get pints for just £2 for the next two weeks! Pub chain Greene King has slashes prices to celebrate the end of summer - and you can take advantage of the offer in our area at the watering holes listed
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Uwakwe training away from first team as Town look for departure
Tariq Uwakwe is currently training away from the Swindon Town first team as a destination away from the club is sought. Mark Kennedy told two players upon his arrival at the club that they did not fit into his plans, Uwakwe and Saidou Khan, and
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More famous faces to appear at new Cirencester festival
MORE famous faces have been revealed at the new Cirencester History Festival. A live audience recording of the smash hit podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives with national treasure Reverend Richard Coles, bestselling archaeologist Dr. Cat Jarman
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An evening at the Swindon fans' forum
At the end of another busy week in the world of Swindon Town, the club’s leadership hosted a fans' forum for supporters to raise issues and ask questions. From Handforth Parish Council to a school assembly. The brouhaha and hubbub that had characterised
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Famous singer plays secret Cirencester gig in memory of friend
MUSIC tour de force Tom Walker stopped off in Cirencester on Saturday night ahead of his international tour to stage a secret charity performance for a much-loved friend. The hugely popular platinum-selling singer and Brit Award winner who shot
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Power cut on Swindon outskirts hits schools and over 100 homes
A network fault has wiped out electricity for over 100 homes and several schools on Swindon's outskirts. On Friday, September 6, more than 100 homes in Highworth woke up in darkness after a fault on the overhead network line. The power cut
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LIVE: A-road into Swindon blocked after rush-hour crash
1:36pm Car hit tree Wiltshire Police has confirmed that the crash which took place on the A419 this morning was the
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Check your change as rare £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot
We are all being urged check our change and keep an eye out for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has fetched more than £500 at auction, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes
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'Build on Oasis gigs by rebuilding hall that inspired band'
The reunion of rock band Oasis, and the huge interest and controversy about getting tickets for their 2025 shows has driven a major increase in attention to Swindon’s Oasis leisure centre, according to campaigners. The centre, which has been closed
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Swindon fast food restaurant hoping to make big changes
A Swindon fast food restaurant has asked for permission to change the way it operates. Swindon Borough Council has received a licensing application from the Burger King branch on Queens Drive, near the Magic Roundabout. The application requests
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'Drunk' apprentice plumber slapped girlfriend outside petrol station
A man who slapped his girlfriend outside a petrol station in Swindon has been fined. James Keye, 21, of Barcote Close, pleaded guilty to assault by beating at Swindon Magistrates Court on September 5. Ms Prince, prosecuting, told the court
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Vibrant autumn display expected in forests after wet year
Higher-than-average rainfall this year could lead to a vibrant autumn display in the nation's forests. Forestry England said the rainfall, particularly in spring, has resulted in a 'lush growth' in trees. However, the extent of the autumn colours
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Pop-up dining experience for dysphagia sufferers a success
A Wiltshire company has helped to create the first fine-dining experience in the UK for people with eating, swallowing, and drinking difficulties (known as dysphagia). Wiltshire Farm Foods, based in Trowbridge, joined forces with the Royal College
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South West's private education costs rank third highest in the UK
Private education costs in the South West are the third highest in the UK, and are expected to rise by almost £4,000 on average when a VAT increase comes into force in January, new research has found. According to data from Pepper Money, the average
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Swindon Music Festival brought 'joy and unity' to residents
Swindon Music Festival brought "joy and unity" to Swindon residents, one of the festival's partners has said. Private hire firm Veezu backed the festival for the second time this August Bank holiday weekend. The festival featured performances
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Travis Perkins opens new branch in Swindon
Travis Perkins has announced the opening of a new branch in Swindon. The Swindon West branch is a relocation of the Swindon Caen View to Pagoda Park on Westmead Drive. The store also includes a Benchmarx for kitchen and joinery products.
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Couple giving out free cupcakes and coffee to families as school starts
A Swindon family is giving out cupcakes and coffee to families in need as part of a back-to-school pick-me-up. Josie Reeve and partner Kurt Giddings have arranged for GlamoRose Cakes to bake a batch of sweet treats that will be given away around
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Months of 'uncollected rubbish' leads to rat invasion
Piles of uncollected rubbish are making life miserable for elderly residents in Old Town. Dozens of pensioners living in Goddard Court on Cricklade Street have put up with months of mess, attracting birds and rats on the path that leads to the