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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK TONIGHT - how to see

One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are

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Freckleton has 'saved' Swindon multiple times this season

Mark Kennedy praised on-loan defender Miguel Freckleton, claiming he has 'saved' Swindon on multiple occasions this season. The young defender joined the Robins from Sheffield United on a season-long loan to help bolster options in defence.

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Warning as stranger 'tried to kiss woman twice' at bus stop

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports that a man tried to kiss a woman without consent at a bus stop in Swindon. The incident happened on Saturday, October 12 at around 6:45pm when a woman was approached by an unknown man on Eldene

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Meet the person now in charge of Great Western Hospital

A Joint Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to oversee Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Royal United Hospitals Bath Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. Cara Charles-Barks was appointed to the role following

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Katie Hopkins bringing 'unapologetically bold' tour back to Swindon

The controversial media personality Katie Hopkins is returning to Swindon next year with a brand new tour. Hopkins' will be touring around the UK from May until July 2025 with her comedy show Batsh*t Bonkers Britain, including one night at MECA

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Swindon Town Salford City press conference: As it happened

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Family feel forced to leave home after ‘social care nightmare’

A Swindon couple who feel they were forced to leave their Swindon home after being 'abandoned' during a brain tumour diagnosis have spoken out. David Price, known to his friends and family as Budge, and his wife Gina have lived in a council home

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Crime victims urged to share thoughts on police support

Victims of crime in Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to share their experiences of reporting to police and accessing victim support services. Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson is also keen to hear from those who did not report

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New system for buying carers' support after troubles earlier this year

A new system where Swindon Borough Council buys services for carers in the borough is being set up after the abandonment of the previous process, councillors learned. Members of the council’s adults’ and children’s services overview & scrutiny

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Masked gang attack man in Swindon estate

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports that a man was racially assaulted in Swindon. On Tuesday, August 27 at around 10:30pm, a man was approached by four other men, who were thought to be in their late teens near to Eastmere and

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Tariq Uwakwe returns to the Robins

Swindon Town defender Tariq Uwakwe has returned to the club following the conclusion of his loan spell at Maidenhead United. The 24-year-old joined the Magpies on the 20th of September and made one appearance in the National League. It was

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Opposition report: A look into Karl Robinson's slow-starting Salford City

Just days after a late defeat to Doncaster, Swindon are back in League Two action against Salford City. Karl Robinson’s team sit in 18th place, with just one win in their last six and are coming into the tie after a 1-1 draw in Crewe. It’s

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Doncaster's patience with McCann praised by Kennedy

Mark Kennedy praised the patience of Doncaster Rovers with their boss Grant McCann following their late play-off surge last season. The South Yorkshire side were struggling in League Two for a long period last year, being in the bottom four for

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Thames Water issued 'do not drink warning' as burst pipe repair completes

Thames Water issued a 'do not drink' warning after residents were left without water over the majority of the weekend.  At around 4.30pm on Saturday, Thames Water was made aware of an issue in the SN5 postcode that stopped the water supply to homes

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Speeding motorists caught going more than 90mph

Several speeding motorists were caught driving at more than 90mph around Wiltshire. The Roads Policing Unit shared photos of four speed checks and one dash cam camera image that showed drivers going at dangerous speeds on Sunday. The highest

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Renewed police appeal to find missing Wiltshire teenager

Police have reissued their appeal to find a missing Wiltshire teenager. On Saturday, the Wiltshire force urgently asked for the public's help to locate 15-year-old Ritika. They have since released a new CCTV image of the girl and clarified

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Dead body found by police in Oxfordshire river

A dead body has been found in an Oxford river. Thames Valley Police recovered the body from the River Cherwell today (Sunday, October 20). Officers believe the body to be that of 67-year-old missing woman Zhihui who the police have published

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Residents 'furious' as swarms of maggots cover bins at flats

Maggots have been left to breed and multiply in bins at flats in Swindon. Joanne O'Connell, resident at the Redhouse Way estate in North Swindon, contacted the Advertiser after she saw a swarm of maggots crawling around on the overflowing rubbish

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"I'm giving blood to give back the amount that saved my wife's life"

After reaching the age of 31 having never given blood at all, I have now done it three times.  I wrote extensively about my experience of doing it for the first time in an article for the Adver in January last year, and I'm writing again in the

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"I'm not a violent person" says man who punched ex in the face

A man who assaulted his ex-partner in front of their child has been spared jail. Liam Willis, 39, of Ridge Nether Moor, Liden, pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage at Swindon Magistrates Court on October 18. The court heard how Willis

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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court

The following cases have been heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court recently.  TOOTHILL: Cameron Blair, of Affleck Close, has been sentenced for assault by beating. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to hitting a man in Swindon on July 13, 2024.

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Crash victim mum says life will 'never be the same' in emotional statement

A Wiltshire mother who was airlifted to hospital after being knocked off her bicycle last year has spoken out about the devastating impact of the crash. Klaire Alexander had been cycling to work after dropping her children off at school on Thursday

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12-year-old global Poet of the Year reveals inspiration behind winning poem

A Swindon school pupil who has beaten over 6,000 poets worldwide to become 'Young Poet of the Year' has revealed the inspiration behind her winning poem. 12-year-old Evie Lockwood attends Lydiard Park Academy in Swindon and has been selected as