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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” over his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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Mark Kennedy confirms Harry Smith is back in training
Swindon striker Harry Smith is back in training after being out with a ‘serious illness’, Mark Kennedy has confirmed. The manager mentioned on Thursday last week that he was back and had been in the building for the first time since being ill.
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Key A-road closed as emergency crews rush to crash
6:36pm Traffic maps show road has reopened Traffic maps are indicating that the road has now reopened and that traffic
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Petrol station still not selling unleaded fuel as problems continue
A petrol station is currently still not selling unleaded fuel after residents first reported problems at the end of September. As previously reported by the Wiltshire Times, the Texaco filling station, in Trowbridge Road, has put yellow notices
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Petrol station not selling unleaded fuel as drivers report issues
A Texaco petrol station is currently not selling unleaded fuel. The Texaco filling station, in Trowbridge Road, has put yellow notices over the unleaded fuel pumps on its forecourt to indicate they are unavailable. Yellow plastic cards on the
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Mark Kennedy recognises McCann's work at Doncaster
Town manager Mark Kennedy admitted Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann has done ‘an amazing job’ at the League Two club. The South Yorkshire club had a tough first half of the campaign last season but turned things around in 2024, losing just once
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Sonic boom heard after 'bomb threat' on plane
Loud bangs were heard as a passenger plane declared an emergency following a "bomb threat". The AI129 Air India flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow issued the alert while flying over the UK. RAF Eurofighter Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby
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M&S to close another store after shutting Swindon town centre
Marks and Spencer has officially announced when it will be closing one of its stores. Retailer M&S had outlined plans to shut its Crawley branch in March, which prompted concerns for the future of the area. This follows the decision to
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WH Smith confirms a branch will be closing
WH Smith has announced it will be closing a branch, putting a Post Office inside it at risk. The firm is headquartered in Swindon and is preparing to open several more Toys R Us stores within branches across the UK. But in Basingstoke, it
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James May involved in car crash with bollard
James May has crashed a car into a bollard north of Oxfordshire. The legendary TV presenter called time on his professional work with co-hosts Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond last month. After working together on Top Gear and The Grand
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Comedian Miranda Hart secretly marries at village church
Comedian Miranda Hart secretly got married at a 1,000-year-old church in a Hampshire village, the Daily Mail has reported. The 51-year-old recently revealed through her new book that she married a mystery man. However, details of the wedding
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Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba announces split from wife
Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba has announced his separation from his wife Portia. The 38-year-old former Newsround presenter said the couple separated earlier this year in a post on Instagram. In his post, Oduba said he was “
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Sergei Skripal saved after paramedic accidentally gave drug for nerve-agent poisoning
Sergei Skripal's life was potentially saved after a paramedic accidentally administered a drug intended for nerve-agent poisoning, the inquiry has heard. The inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess entered its fourth day on Thursday, October 17
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Man to stand trial after 'racially aggravated' town centre incident
A Swindon man will stand trial for an alleged incident of racially aggravated harassment in the town centre. Shaun O'Sullivan, of Whitbourne Avenue in Park North, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October 16, accused of racially
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Children could win family free £250 Aldi voucher in challenge
Your kids could make a big contribution to your family shop by taking part in a new challenge where they could win a £250 Aldi voucher. An ongoing competition offers children from Wiltshire and Swindon to show their arty side to design a poster
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Ex MP Buckland hits out at Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch
Former Conservative cabinet member and MP for South Swindon, Sir Robert Buckland, has criticised what Tory leadership candidate has said about autism and anxiety. Ms Badenoch, who is one of the two candidates to be put before the Conservative membership
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Organisers 'super excited' about bringing market to town
A market event in Swindon promoting independent local businesses is back for a Christmas instalment. Swindie Makers Market, founded by illustrator Lora O'Callaghan in 2021, is returning to Christ Church in Old Town with a handpicked selection of
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Man with £100,000 of cannabis jailed for two years
A man with £100,000 worth of weed and a large amount of cash has been jailed for two years. Kurtis Knee, 23, of Keswick Road, Park South was sentenced on October 14 at Swindon Crown Court after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent
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Huge fast food chain trials six new burgers in Swindon
A fast food chain is trialling six new burgers in Swindon stores from today, it has been announced. The ‘Gourmet Kings’ will be available only for delivery on Deliveroo from Burger King and include options like Double Angus Bacon Cheese, Chilli
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Two dads jailed after 'slashing' woman in knife point burglary at her home
Two fathers from Swindon have been jailed for a combined total of over 20 years after burgling a woman at knifepoint. Martin Coombs, 25, of Somerville Road, and Jay Stokes, 32, of Hallam Moor, both appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Wednesday,
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Former police officer in court over alleged child sex offences
A former police officer has appeared in court charged with multiple sex attacks on a girl under 14 in Wiltshire. Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick appeared in Westminster Crown Court on Thursday, October 17. The 49-year-old is
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Police patrol closed properties after 'drug dealing' operation
Police have been patrolling Swindon town centre and properties that were closed due to “drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.” Officers have been conducting anti-social behaviour patrols targeting the centre of town. They have also carried
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Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with car
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after his motorbike and a car crashed during yesterday’s evening rush hour. The vehicles crashed around 6pm on October 16 on the B4042 Brinkworth Road, near Royal Wootton Bassett. Police and ambulance responded
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Opposition Report: A look into Grant McCann's high-flying Doncaster Rovers
Swindon are back in League Two action this weekend as they host high-flying Doncaster Rovers at the County Ground. Grant McCann’s side sit in second place, just one point behind Port Vale and are coming into this tie after a 1-1 draw against Crewe
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LIVE: Emergency services descend on town centre 'fire incident'
12:05pm Property fire Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has said it responded to reports of a property
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60-year-old man punched in face at random bus stop attack
A man in his 60s was randomly punched in the face at a bus stop, leaving him with facial injuries. The man was near a bus stop on Westfield Way in Swindon at 1.45pm on October 7 when the “unprovoked attack” left him with a cut under his eye.
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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded drivers
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Olly Murs leads tributes to Liam Payne following 'devastating' death
Tributes have been pouring in after it was revealed One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Liam was one of five One Direction members, along with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson,
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Goals, playoffs, and special moments: Williams talks Town
Jonny Williams discussed the fine margins that exist in football as he reflects back on his “special” time with Swindon Town. The Welsh international spent two seasons at The Nigel Eady County Ground, becoming a core part of the side that reached
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Frustration as hundreds of nails left scattered in road hazard
Hundreds of nails and rivets left scattered for days at a busy road junction were a hazard, a driver has said. He says he reported the dangerous issue in Gorse Hill to the council on Thursday, which said it would “sort it” - but they were still
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Outdoor company based in Wiltshire made £110m loss with stores to be ‘reviewed’
The Wiltshire-based owner of Cotswold Outdoor faces a loss of £110 million over the last decade, following its latest accounts. Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Ltd is based in Malmesbury and owns high-street names like Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need
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Huge fine and car taken away for driver with no insurance or MOT
A driver has had their car seized and faces a huge fine for driving without insurance or MOT. The black Peugeot Astra was loaded onto the back of a removal lorry yesterday afternoon, October 17, in the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade area.
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Ex-One Direction star Liam Payne's last social media post hours before death
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media. Local police said the 31-year-old fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies aged 31
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Local police said the singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina
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Police investigate 'assault' by restaurant manager on staff member
Police are investigating an allegation of assault against a restaurant manager on one of his staff members. An employee of the eatery, based in Swindon town centre, claims their superior tried to punch her twice and had to be restrained by a colleague
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Nursery gets latest Ofsted inspection result
A nursery's "expertly designed" curriculum received praise from Ofsted during a recent visit which saw it rated 'good'. The Old Station Nursery, located in Filkins, near Lechlade, provides year-round full-time care for children aged two to five
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£12k deposit contribution offered to Wiltshire homebuyers
Wiltshire homebuyers are being offered a deposit contribution of £12,000 when they purchase a new property at a site near Swindon. Bellway's offer, which runs until Thursday, October 31, will see the homebuilder provide up to three per cent of
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Amazon packages fly-tipped in Swindon for fifth time this year
Amazon bags full of rubbish have been fly-tipped in a field in Swindon for the fifth time this year. Locals heading into Wanborough spotted the rubbish on Pack Hill on Sunday afternoon, which included orange, black and blue Amazon-branded containers
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Comedian and Netflix star brings tour to Swindon
An Australian comedian is bringing their show to Swindon as part of their UK tour. Rhys Nicholson, winner of Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2022 and Best Show at the Sydney Comedy Festival 2022, is set to perform
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Pensioner guilty of causing grievous bodily harm - with a mobility scooter
A pensioner is being sent to Crown Court next month after causing grievous bodily harm - with a mobility scooter. 72-year-old Peter Twohey, of Manor Close in Wroughton, pleaded guilty to driving his mobility scooter into another elderly man on
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Hundreds of children take part in Swindon summer camps
More than 750 children took part in holiday camps run by a Swindon-based children’s activity provider over the summer. Just for Fun Holiday Club, established by Sean Harper and Mike Jones in 2018, delivers activities for children during school
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Five-a-side football tournament won by Wiltshire team raises £5k for sick babies
More than £5,000 has been raised for a charity that supports sick babies and children through a five-a-side football tournament. Staff from Gregor Heating, a heating business which operates across Wiltshire, took part in the tournament organised
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New Swindon eye hospital to cut cataract surgery waiting times
A new eye hospital in Swindon is set to significantly reduce waiting times for cataract surgery for Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset residents. SpaMedica, an independent provider of NHS eye health services, has opened its 60th hospital
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Polish school 'proud' to celebrate reaching incredible milestone
Staff and students at a Polish school in Swindon have celebrated their 70-year milestone with exhibitions, photos and films. The Maria Konopnicka Polish School, based at the Holy Cross School on Queens Drive, officially opened in 1954 with eight
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Photographer's touching final act for hospice that cared for him
A Wroughton hospice is set to release a new calendar and range of cards featuring photos taken by one of its former patients. Prospect Hospice's new range will feature images taken by Darren Bradley, who died in 2023 after receiving care from the
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Council prepares for evacuation of residents in case of 'major incident'
Swindon Borough Council has been training to prepare for any “major incident” that would force them to evacuate residents. The council regularly carries out training exercises for staff and local partner organisations to ensure it is “resilient
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Swindon care sector workers to be celebrated at UK awards
Not-for-profit health and care sector workers across Swindon and beyond are set to be celebrated at an awards event. The Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards are now accepting nominations, recognising individuals and organisations making a significant
