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Post-match debrief after Swindon's first-ever win at Cheltenham
The Adver's Joe Acklam reflects on Swindon Town tasting victory at Cheltenham Town for the first time in their history with a 3-2 win. Having not won any of their last eight against the Gloucestershire side and having never won at The EV Charger
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Beloved therapy dog Jette retires from Great Western Hospital
A beloved therapy dog has retired from her role at Great Western Hospital. Jette, the first ever ‘Pets as Therapy’ dog at the Swindon hospital, completed her final shift at the local hospital recently. She has been bringing a smile to patients
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates’ Court earlier this week. PINEHURST: Eden Franklin, of Pound Lane, has been sentenced for theft from a shop. The 30-year-old indicated pleas of guilty to taking an £85 speaker from Asda
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Swindon comedian 'destroyed' twice on Weakest Link 15 years apart
A Swindon comedian has shared footage of his two fails on a TV quiz show - over 15 years apart. Ivo Graham from Swindon first appeared on the hit TV show The Weakest Link in 2008 as a floppy-haired 18-year-old with high hopes. Having just left
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Historic pub receiving million-pound makeover
A Grade II-listed pub on Swindon’s outskirts is getting a million-pound makeover. New owners have taken charge of The White Hart in Wroughton and investing a sizeable seven-figure sum into the historic 19th-century landmark. Tim Hinton – who
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LISTEN: Kennedy and Cox on Cheltenham, momentum, and hair
Mark Kennedy and George Cox both felt that this could be a big moment for Swindon Town after their 3-2 victory over Cheltenham Town. Cox got Swindon off an running during the game as he got on the end of Tunmise Sobowale's cross to open the scoring
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Traffic lights on busy M4 Swindon junction fixed after major outage
A busy junction of the M4 in Swindon controlled by traffic lights was hit by a major outage when around half the lights stopped working. The Spittleborough roundabout at junction 16 has five exits merging M4 traffic with that from other B and A
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Swindon players rated after dramatic Cheltenham victory
Swindon Town finally ended their curse at Cheltenham Town after holding off a late fightback to win 3-2 on the road in League Two. A trio of defenders in George Cox, Will Wright, and Joel McGregor had Town in charge before George Miller and Ethon
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Swindon assault leads to police hunt for man
Police are searching for a man in connection with a Swindon assault. Richard Martin, 48, is wanted by Wiltshire Police, who have appealed to the public for help locating him. (Image: Wiltshire Police) The full appeal states: “We are appealing
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Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69
Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69. The former SNP MSP, who was the current leader of the Alba Party, was First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014. It's understood Salmond passed away after giving a speech
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Cox expects this to be the first of many goals for Swindon this season
George Cox said that he expects that to be his first of many goals for Swindon Town as he netted his first in English football against Cheltenham Town. The former FC Volendam man got Swindon off the mark with a fine volley before setting up Will
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Sneak peek inside newly opened 'Indiana Jones treasure trove' science museum
Like Indiana Jones, you can wander among thousands of hidden treasures and ancient objects just outside Swindon recently opened to the public. Daleks, supercars, ancient statues and self-heating soup are all sitting in a huge hangar in Wroughton
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Inside most expensive house in ‘highly sought after’ part of Swindon
The most expensive house recently put up for sale in Swindon is still less than £1 million, despite being in a “highly sought after location”. While there are more pricey houses than this one in Purton (which property sites class as part of Swindon
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Swindon Planning: new lease of life for former cinema and more
In this week's planning roundup for Swindon, second applications after an initial refusal are a minor theme and former cinema gets a new lease of life Rodbourne: A former cinema which has had a variety of commercial uses can now be used as offices
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Concerning rise in FGM victims as numbers near double
Concerning NHS figures show the number of female genital mutilation victims seen in Wiltshire and Somerset last year has almost doubled. Female Genital Mutilation, known as FGM, is where female genitals are deliberately cut, removed or changed
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Finance expert reveals how Premium Bonds users could be losing money
A finance expert has shared how those using NS&I Premium Bonds could actually be losing money in the long run. Premium Bonds have become a popular choice for those looking for a secure way to save while being in with the chance of winning a
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Major road could have speed limit sliced after several concerning crashes
Queens Drive could have its speed limit cut depending on a public consultation by the council. Part of the 40mph road from Whitbourne Road to the Drakes Way roundabout could be reduced to 30mph following serious safety concerns. It comes 18
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Plans to turn rooms in Lydiard House into a bridal suite met with opposition
Plans to turn meeting rooms in Lydiard House into a bridal suite for weddings have been halted by Swindon Borough Council Swindon Borough Council owns and operates the 18th century Palladian mansion of Lydiard House as a wedding and events venue
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Martin Lewis issues apology for 'bad language' on Good Morning Britain
Martin Lewis has apologised for using “slightly bad language” during an interview on Good Morning Britain (GMB). The Money Saving Expert founder was grilling Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy on GMB on Wednesday (October 9) about Winter Fuel Payments
