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Swindon to face league rivals in FA Cup first round
Swindon Town will take on Colchester United in the FA Cup First Round looking to end their poor recent record in the competition. Town will host Danny and Nicky Cowley's Colchester in the first round of the competition. The Essex outfit are
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Urgent warning from Great Western Hospital A&E department
Great Western Hospital has issued an urgent warning that its Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is very busy leading to delays in being seen. The hospital urged people to “think really carefully” about whether they need to attend the facility this afternoon
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'We have goals all over the pitch' - Kennedy excited by Town's options
Mark Kennedy believes that Swindon Town have displayed that they have players from all over the pitch who can score goals for them this season. Three defenders chipped in during Saturday’s 3-2 win over Cheltenham Town, with wing-backs George Cox
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Feeling spooky? Here are the best local places for pumpkin picking
Halloween is approaching and with that comes the chance for families to get involved in fun-filled activities, including pumpkin picking. Summer is long gone, just admit it, so the only thing we can do now is embrace the autumnal delights.
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How to bag one of 15,000 free meals at Swindon fast food restaurant
A Swindon fast food restaurant is giving away free meals to customers. Slim Chickens has partnered with Coca-Cola to offer 15,000 vouchers for meals that include six chicken wings, and sides such as fries. A spokesperson for the chain said:
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New gritting trucks bought as council prepares for winter
New gritting vehicles will spread thousands of tonnes of salt over Swindon’s roads during the winter. The borough council is making its final preparations for the upcoming months of wet and frosty weather and has replaced the old fleet of lorries
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Billy and Louie join all Wiltshire and Oxfordshire team in semi-final of The Voice
Swindon twins Billy and Louie have progressed to the semi-finals of The Voice as part of a new team made up of people from Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Not only did singing legend Sir Tom Jones and guest judge Hannah Waddingham choose to take the
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Family's tribute to 'wonderful' Swindon sci-fi author and grandfather
The family of a Swindon sci-fi author and grandfather have paid tribute to a "wonderful man who got on with everybody". Barry Woodham died earlier this month at the age of 81 and made a name for himself locally as a writer with a big imagination
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Police hunt man in relation to Orbital Shopping Park incident
Police are hunting a man related to an incident at the Orbital Shopping Park. The incident took place at the shopping complex on Thamesdown Drive on September 20, according to Wiltshire Police. The police have appealed for the help of the public
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Police investigate after woman abused by two suspects outside Iceland store
Police are investigating an incident of abuse against a woman outside an Iceland in Swindon. A witness appeal has been launched following the public order offence on October 4, around 2.30pm. At that time, the victim, a woman in her 20s was
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‘Swindon Disease’ memorial garden closed because it was 'too dangerous' reopens
A garden for families to remember loved ones killed by 'The Swindon Disease' has reopened almost one year after it closed. The Mesothelioma Garden in Queen's Park first opened in 2003 as a place for residents to remember their loved ones affected
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Iraq call-up has pushed Ameen to be even better - Wood
Botan Ameen’s experience playing for Iraq Under-19s over the summer has accelerated his development at Swindon Town this season, according to Sean Wood. The last 12 months have been very exciting for Ameen, having joined Town’s under-18s from Queens
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RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback
'Giant' spiders thought to previously be extinct are making a huge comeback in the UK. But don't despair, the huge growth in numbers of the Fen Raft Spider is actually a conservation success story. The spider was on the verge of extinction
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Kennedy explains Bycroft and Drinan absences
Jack Bycroft and Aaron Drinan were both surprise absentees from the Swindon Town line-up as they beat Cheltenham Town 3-2 on Saturday. At 2 pm on Saturday, there was a surprise on the team sheet as Bycroft was not included in the matchday 18, with
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Man dies as minibus 'crashes into bus shelter' outside train station
A man has died after emergency services were called to reports of a minibus crash outside Swindon Railway Station. Emergency services rushed to Station Road after a minibus reportedly crashed into a bus shelter at around 7.30am on Monday, October
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Inquest launched as identity of man who died on train tracks is confirmed
A young man who was struck by a train in Shrivenham has been named by a coroner. Cameron Osborn, 25, died after being struck by a train in Shrivenham on the line between Swindon and Didcot on September 26 this year. A police officer confirmed
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'He's been our best player' - McGregor displays earning rave reviews
Joel McGregor has been Swindon Town’s “best player” since coming into the starting line-up, according to George Cox. In the absence of Jeff King, McGregor has started each of Town’s last four matches across all competitions and has impressed heavily
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Update after kitchen fire at rooftop bar evacuates shopping centre
Oxford's Westgate shopping centre was evacuated after a rooftop fire broke out. The incident occurred at around 3pm on Sunday, October 13 as fire crews raced to the popular retail location amid reports of flames. Customers were evacuated as
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Update given on huge water park set to open an hour away
An update has been given on a huge water park site that is set to open in a neighbouring county. Great Wolf Lodge is set to open in Chesterton near Bicester - an hour's drive from Swindon - after planning was approved in 2021. The resort -
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Parked car seized by police after concerns raised by locals
A parked car has been seized by police after they were alerted that it was allegedly untaxed and uninsured. Officers from the Swindon Neighbourhood Team were called to a road in the town after members of the public reported a parked car that was
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‘Very rare’ Sherlock Holmes 50p coin being sold for £4,500
A ‘very rare’ 50p coin isbeing sold on eBay for a staggering sum. The coin in question is a 50 pence piece commemorating the 160th birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his most famed literary creation – Sherlock Holmes. It was minted
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Dog found in squalor has life transformed
YOU can help transform the lives of dogs like Rocky, pictured. The West Highland Terrier has made fantastic strides since his owner died and he was rescued by animal charity the RSPCA. He is currently based at The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home
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Flynn 'fuming' at how Cheltenham handed Swindon goals
Michael Flynn was disappointed with how disappointed with how his Cheltenham Town team handed Swindon Town their 3-2 victory on Saturday. Swindon got their first-ever win at The EV Charging Points Stadium against their former manager as a trio
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Emergency crews swarm railway station after incident
12:38pm Update: Man dies after medical incident as minibus crashes into bus shelter Police have confirmed a man in
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Strictly Come Dancing viewers make complaints about Chris McCausland
Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens tonight. This week's musical selections included Abba, Shakira, Lizzo and Billie Eilish, as well as a reggaeton favourite and a banger by The Jam. Outfits were positively understated compared to
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Daughter pays tribute to 'amazing motorbike fanatic' dad after death
A woman from Swindon who suddenly lost her dad to an undiagnosed heart disease has organised a motorbike ride out in his memory. Kia McDougal’s dad Duncan was due to move back from Ipswich to Swindon to be closer to his family but sadly passed
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'Disgusted' hotel guest finds 'stained bedding in two different rooms'
A man who was greeted by stained bedding at a Swindon hotel says he is frustrated that he has not received a full refund. When Jayden stayed at the Village Hotel in West Swindon on October 3, he immediately noticed the duvet cover appeared dirty
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Former museum and art gallery building will become shops and restaurant
Plans for the former museum and art gallery in Swindon have been given the go-ahead. Entrepreneur Arthur Dallimer, 29, is working in collaboration with planners at Swindon Borough Council and has been permitted to start work on Apsley House on
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The best-rated secondary schools in the Swindon area according to Ofsted
Many children will be starting secondary school in the BCP area next September (2025) and lots of parents will soon have choices to make about where to send them. If you've not yet made your decision and are worried you are running out of time,
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Rogue builder fined thousands for 'dangerous' work
A rogue builder has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds of compensation after carrying out dangerous work at a property. Sebastian Tomczak, 44, of Watchfield was found guilty of two breaches of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations
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DVLA £1,000 warning to all 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK revealed
The UK is home to many creepy crawlies, from the common daddy long-leg spider, scientifically known as the Pholcidae to the Cave spider and the quick-moving Jumping spider. But away from the harmless and more common spiders that are often found
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'Save our green space' say cul-de-sac residents in response to planned house
The potential loss of a green space used by residents and children in Liden has mobilised opposition to the return of a planning application to use the site for housing. Planners turned down a proposal to build two detached three-bed houses on
