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Police very concerned for welfare of missing Wiltshire man

Police are very concerned for the welfare of a man from Wiltshire reported missing. Joshua, 28, is from Trowbridge with links to Warminster. He was last seen on Friday, October 4 but only reported missing on Thursday, October 10. He is described

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'That is something I will never forget' - Kennedy praises Swindon fans after win

Mark Kennedy said that he will "never forget" the response of the fans as Swindon Town won 3-2 at Cheltenham Town. Swindon finally got their first win in Cheltenham but were made to work hard for it during a made game of football at The EV Charging

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LIVE: Major M4 infrastructure issue hits busy Swindon junction

9:31pm Lights fixed A National Highways spokesperson said: “Around 12.30pm we were notified of an issue with traffic

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Defenders are doing it for themselves - Trio end Town's Cheltenham hoodoo

Three goals from defenders managed to end Swindon Town’s curse at Cheltenham Town as they ran out 3-2 winners in League Two. A pair of defenders had Swindon in a commanding position at the break as George Cox scored his first goal in English football

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Defenders are doing it for themselves - Trio end Town's Cheltenham hoodoo

Three goals from defenders managed to end Swindon Town’s curse at Cheltenham Town as they ran out 3-2 winners in League Two. A pair of defenders had Swindon in a commanding position at the break as George Cox scored his first goal in English football

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Best friend organises memorial game for ‘lively character who enjoyed life’

A Swindon memorial hockey game has been organised by the best friend of a man who died of cancer. The Darren Taylor Memorial Game is in its fourth year having already raised tens of thousands in the name of a “lively character who loved life”.

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Pictures show progress with Health Hydro refurbishment work

The first phase of a major refurbishment of the historic Health Hydro in Milton Road continues, And Swindon Borough Council has given a sneak peek as to what’s going on. The council has released pictures showing the inside of the building,

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Medical cause of death of young footballer confirmed

The medical cause of death of a young footballer has been confirmed during an inquest opening. Jack Badger, a 24-year-old who used to play football for Abingdon United and before that Shrivenham, died on September 17. The former carpenter and

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IN MEMORIAM: Death notices placed in the Swindon Advertiser this week

The Swindon Advertiser has published 9 death notices this week. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death

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Wildlife rescue that fought for its animals closes down

A Wiltshire wildlife rescue which fought for the best care for its animals has closed down after facing issues with a relocation attempt. Wiltshire Reptile Rescue was set up by Steve Todman of Marlborough in 2021, who had 72 reptiles living in

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Swindon Town 3 Cheltenham Town 2: as it happened

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Florence Pugh’s dad sells café after £900k losses

The father of Hollywood actress Florence Pugh has revealed he has sold his café after more than 30 years. Clinton Pugh is a renowned business owner having run several famous names over the years including The Lemon Tree and Kazbar.  But he

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Top police chief suspended over misconduct allegation

THE chief constable of Gloucestershire police has been suspended after it was revealed he was being investigated over an allegation of gross misconduct. The probe relates to Gloucestershire Constabulary Chief Constable Rod Hansen’s handling of

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Big cats 'nearer than you think' as 'panther' sightings mapped

THIS map shows the high volume of big cat sightings for the first time and suggests the powerful predators may be nearer than you think. The scientific case for 'panthers' on the prowl continues to gather momentum as DNA evidence confirms big cats

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Man's £5k Rolex stolen straight from wrist in astonishing theft

POLICE are appealing for information after a man reported having his Rolex watch stolen during a distraction theft. It was reported that the victim's watch, which is valued at £5000, had been stolen by a woman who claimed to be taking signatures

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Major Swindon road closes for weekend as essential repairs continue

A major Swindon road is closed this weekend as essential repair work started over a week ago continues. The A419 is closed in both directions at the bridges over the White Hart roundabout junction with the A420, between Swindon and South Marston

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UK households due £170 BBC TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be

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Police urge community to look out for sexual predators before it's 'too late'

Sexual predators on the prowl in Wiltshire have been warned that members of the public are now on the prowl for them.  This is because Wiltshire Police have rolled out 'Vigilant Communities' which is a new scheme introduced to get the public working

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Native pine marten caught on camera at Longleat

A native pine marten has been captured on camera on the Longleat estate in Wiltshire. The announcement was made on Tuesday, October 9, marking a significant milestone for the animal. The pine marten, once widespread throughout Britain, nearly

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Drivers warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

Drivers filling up at UK petrol stations and garages have been warned over petrol and diesel contamination. Dozens of motorists reported problems after buying unleaded at a Morrisons in Kent last week. One unhappy customer said their car broke

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Fresh calls for 'inventive thinking' over Regent Circus as cinema closes

'Inventive thinking' is needed to help revive Swindon's Regent Circus again following the closure of Cineworld there, a local businessman has said.  Speaking to the BBC, Kris Talikowski, chairman of the Old Town Business Association, has addressed

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Restaurant made ‘big changes’ to improve one-star food hygiene rating

A restaurant has said it made “big changes” to improve its food hygiene rating from one star to four. Gulshan Brasserie said they are now “back on track” with the new higher score following a reinspection on October 2. In its previous inspection

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Number of fires, false alarms and response times for fire service revealed

Latest figures have revealed the average response time for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service, as almost half of incidents are false alarms. In 2023, the fire service attended a total of 14,751 incidents in Wiltshire and Dorset. That works out

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Public invited to share Longleat photos for new Channel 5 programme

The makers of a hit Channel 5 documentary based at Longleat are looking for visitors to the safari park to help them with their next project as they return to celebrate 75 years since the site opened. The production team behind Christmas at Longleat

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Deadly Victorian illness rising in the UK as hundreds of cases reported

NHS data has indicated a rise in an old Victorian disease - scabies - in parts of the UK, a rash triggered by tiny mites burrowing into the skin. While typically not serious and treatable with creams or lotions, scabies can cause severe itching

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Historic Swindon railway 'desperate for more volunteers'

The historic Swindon & Cricklade Railway is on the hunt for volunteers and is opening up its doors for a special recruitment event. Wiltshire’s only standard gauge heritage railway relies entirely on the support of volunteers and the team are desperately

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Swindon's MPs reflect on theirs and Labours' first 100 days in Government

Keir Starmer’s Labour government reached its hundredth day on Saturday, October 12. And while one of the two Labour MPs elected in Swindon as part of the tidal wave that swept Mr Starmer to power said he thought the “honeymoon would last a bit