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Doing what no Town team has done before could transform season
Mark Kennedy and his team could turn the mood music into something far more pleasant if they can do something no Swindon Town team has – win at Cheltenham Town. Parkin, Cox, Caddis, Luongo, Doughty, Doyle – some of the finest names in the club’
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Picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond together surfaces after Swindon joke
Fans of The Grand Tour have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral. The trio presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with van
A motorcyclist was hospitalised after a crash with a van in Swindon. Emergency services were called to the collision between a Ford Transit van and Honda Deauville motorbike on Cricklade Road around 2:30pm on Thursday, October 10. The biker
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Rave for children planned in town centre venue in Swindon
A rave for children will be coming to Swindon town centre this month. While many parents may disapprove of their kids at raves, the event by Raver Tots in the MECA will see kids and their parents partying together. Organisers say the events
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60mph speed limit on busy routes could half as part of huge housing development
Two 60mph Swindon roads could be cut to 30 as part of huge housing development plans. Old Vicarage Lane and Thornhill Road in South Marston in east Swindon are the site of the 8,000-home New Eastern Villages, one of the largest greenfield developments
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New emergency department has already seen more than 2,000 patients
A new hospital emergency department in Swindon has treated more than 2,000 patients since it opened. The £33.5 million expansion of the urgent and emergency care area at Great Western Hospital officially opened in July but could not admit patients
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When and where to next watch Swindon's singing twins on TV
Swindon's very own singing twins, Billy and Louie Hughes, are set to return to our screens for round two of ITV's The Voice UK. Billy and Louie first appeared on The Voice UK on Saturday, September 14, when they won over all four judges - Mcfly
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'No recruitment, no overtime, no training' in council's bid to slash costs
Swindon Borough Council has implemented a series of drastic cost-cutting measures in a bid to shore up its financial situation. This includes a freeze on recruitment and a ban on overtime, travel and accommodation expenses outside of the borough
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How Swindon could set up against Cheltenham on Saturday
Swindon will be targeting a second successive win as they travel to Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Town have never won at the EV Charger Points Stadium and will be wanting to discard that torrid record on the weekend. Just the two points separate
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'I wouldn't have minded the budget they have now' - Flynn on time at Town
Michael Flynn spoke about the issues he faced during his time at Swindon Town as he prepares to face his former club this weekend. Swindon take on their former manager and his new club Cheltenham Town in a West Country clash towards the bottom
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Man banned from 'abhorrently loud' preaching in town centre after complaints
A man claiming to be a local Christian preacher has been banned from loud preaching in Swindon's town centre after reportedly being arrested several times. Shaun O'Sullivan may be a familiar face to Swindon residents, as he has regularly preached
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Morfuni, The Trust, and the fans - what happens now?
This has been another in an increasingly long list of dramatic weeks at Swindon Town both on and off the pitch, but where has it left us? From TrustSTFC again reiterating their frustration with the ownership, to boos for the players after a drab
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Newly opened multi-million pound visitor attraction 'is feather in cap for town'
The opening of a new multi-million pound Science Museum in Wroughton has been praised by the leader of Swindon Borough Council. The world-class museum collection opened to the public on Friday, October 11, following a £65 million project to move
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Bycroft has raised his standards since losing number one spot - Kennedy
Jack Bycroft has stepped up his levels since losing his place in the Swindon Town line-up to Dan Barden, according to Mark Kennedy. The former Southampton goalkeeper started each of Town’s first eight games of the League Two season before being
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Tshimanga has 'really good news' on hamstring injury
Kabongo Tshimanga looks set to avoid a lengthy injury absence despite sustaining a hamstring tear against Harrogate Town. The striker had to be substituted off during last weekend’s 0-0 draw with The Sulphurites as he tore his hamstring and was
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Asda recall issued as the FSA warns customers 'do not eat'
Asda is recalling one of its chicken products due to a mix up which means the ready meal actually contains beef and undeclared allergens. The supermarket is recalling its Asda Chicken Dinners because the product contains milk, egg and barley not
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Ex-Town forward still 'has a big move in him' despite mistakes
Former Swindon forward Nile Ranger believes he still has one big move left in his despite having "messed up" his career. The London-born striker joined the Robins in the summer of 2013 on a one-year deal following his contract at Newcastle being
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Grieving dog lover's stark warning after puppy dies from contagious virus
A grieving dog lover has warned pet owners to be on their guard after a highly contagious virus killed her weeks-old puppy. Rachael Styles, was over the moon when she brought Mini the golden Labrador home but did not realise their time together
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The King Charles III coin in circulation selling for nearly 400 times its value
A copy of the Royal Mint's rarest coin in circulation has sold for nearly 400 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 22 bids were
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Will Northern Lights be visible in the UK again tonight?
Last night, the UK was treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights, from north Wales to Kent. Stunning pictures captured the aurora borealis across the UK, filling the sky with pink and green hues. The northern lights are a series
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IN PHOTOS: Northern Lights turn skies purple overnight
Photographers and astronomy lovers all gazed at the skies last night as a rare sighting of the Northern Lights turned Wiltshire's skies purple. The Aurora Borealis, known to many as the Northern Lights, is a phenomenon usually reserved for more
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Carers celebrated at special event held by NHS trust
People who care for others with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or autism have been celebrated at a special event. Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) NHS Trust organised the event to recognise the contributions
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Popular restaurant now up for sale after permanent closure
A closed Swindon town centre restaurant remains up for sale as the former tenant speaks out. The former home of Johnny's Grill, a Romanian restaurant on Bridge Street, was put up for sale on April 5 due to the owner wanting to move on to other
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Vygon UK supports community groups with donations
A Swindon-based medical manufacturer has helped community groups with sponsorship support. Vygon UK, based in the Pierre Simonet Building in Gateway North, Swindon, has donated to two organisations. This is part of the company's effort to create
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Number of female firefighters revealed amid 'misogyny' concerns
The number of female and ethnically diverse firefighters in Wiltshire has been revealed after concerns about 'misogyny, sexism and racism' in the fire service workplace. Concerns about Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service's workplace culture were
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Funeral home staff complete death defying challenge
Four staff members from a Wiltshire funeral home have completed a skydive. The team from Co-op Funeralcare Royal Wootton Bassett—Neil Turnbull, 61, Martin Woods, 61, Rachel Pahlavan, 40, and Rebecca Rixon, 35—did the jump to raise funds for children's
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Terminally ill music teacher's death ruled as 'suicide’ after investigation
A coroner has ruled that there was ‘no criminal involvement’ in the death of a music teacher from Swindon following a police investigation. Victoria Swinyard, known as Vicki to her family and friends, was a former music teacher who died in her
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First birthday celebrations for charity café
A charity café in Swindon has celebrated its first birthday. Kell's Kitchen, at Pinetrees Community Centre, Pinehurst, marked the occasion with live music, a raffle, and free cupcakes for the community. The café is part of The Kelly Foundation
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Police can’t believe luck after catching wanted man on bus
A man who was wanted by police has been caught by officers on a bus in Swindon. Officers issued an appeal for information to find Lee Staples earlier this month, who was wanted in connection with theft, assault and threats to kill. They received
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Officers find drug canister during patrol in anti-social behaviour hotspot
Police have found a large Nitrous Oxide canister in an anti-social behaviour hotspot in Swindon. Officers from the Stratton, Central Swindon North and West Swindon Policing team were conducting patrols around Toothill when they found the canister
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DWP issues tax credits Universal Credit migration reminder
Tax credits will be closed by April 5, 2025, with customers needing to move to Universal Credit. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging tax credit customers to respond to their Universal Credit migration notices. This is to ensure
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Huge world class visitor attraction on Swindon's doorstep now open
A world-class museum collection has opened to the public following a £65 million project to move 300,000 objects to Wiltshire. Daleks, self-heating soup and the first vehicle to complete a motorised crossing of Antarctica are among the things you
