Motoring

A campaign group worked with Sainsbury's in a bid to stop drivers at a petrol station dropping plastic gloves everywhere.

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Drivers blamed as plastic gloves littered around petrol station

Police were called to the A419 following the incident

Police were called to the A419 following the incident

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Driver faces £100 fine after breaking down on Swindon A-road

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

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The costly motoring mistake 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

Police have issued a warning after hearing about a car meet which is being held somewhere in Wiltshire this evening.

Police have issued a warning after hearing about a car meet which is being held somewhere in Wiltshire this evening.

Police issue warning after hearing of planned car meet

Police are searching for these people caught on CCTV after an arson attack

Police are searching for these people caught on CCTV after an arson attack

Motorbike set on fire and destroyed in late night 'arson' attack

The competition aims to raise awareness of pedestrian distraction among young people

The competition aims to raise awareness of pedestrian distraction among young people

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Wiltshire youngsters urged to raise pedestrian distraction awareness

Elaine Pickford and Liam O'Callaghan (second from bottom right and top left) at the House of Lords

Elaine Pickford and Liam O'Callaghan (second from bottom right and top left) at the House of Lords

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Sian O'Callaghan's mum and brother want to stop criminals becoming taxi drivers

The driver was arrested on the Magic Roundabout

The driver was arrested on the Magic Roundabout

Magic Roundabout

Driver arrested on Magic Roundabout after police 'stop and search'

Two cars have been removed from alleyways in Broadgreen

Two cars have been removed from alleyways in Broadgreen

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Police tow away cars from residential area 'without any warning'

Police closed one lane of the Spittleborough Roundabout following the crash

Police closed one lane of the Spittleborough Roundabout following the crash

Police update on three vehicle M4 crash

Wiltshire Police are cracking down on uninsured vehicles in Swindon

Wiltshire Police are cracking down on uninsured vehicles in Swindon

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Police ANPR markers track down illegal cars in Swindon

Wiltshire's roads have been ranked the most haunted in England

Wiltshire's roads have been ranked the most haunted in England

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Wiltshire roads ranked most haunted in England as spooky locations revealed

Photos taken at the scene show a large police presence at Halfords

Photos taken at the scene show a large police presence at Halfords

Wiltshire Police

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Police descend on Swindon car garage following 'serious incident'

LIVE: Motorway closed in both directions due to 'police incident'

LIVE: Motorway closed in both directions due to 'police incident'

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LIVE: Motorway closed in both directions as police deal with 'welfare concerns'

The BMW driver was caught doing 130mph

The BMW driver was caught doing 130mph

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Uninsured M4 driver clocked doing 130mph on motorway in Wiltshire

The remains of the old Honda manufacturing plant in South Marston

The remains of the old Honda manufacturing plant in South Marston

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Photos show last remnants of Honda factory before complete demolition

LIVE: Police incident breaks out at Halfords Autocentre

LIVE: Police incident breaks out at Halfords Autocentre

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LIVE: Police incident breaks out at Halfords Autocentre

Learner drivers in Swindon are waiting an average of 24 weeks to book a test

Learner drivers in Swindon are waiting an average of 24 weeks to book a test

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Swindon learner drivers 'under pressure' amid six month wait for tests

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Customers filling up at Tesco have been warned.

Customers filling up at Tesco have been warned.

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Warning over odd rule when filling up at Tesco petrol station

One driver was caught watching a film on their laptop

One driver was caught watching a film on their laptop

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Unmarked HGV helps police catch dangerous M4 drivers

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

DVLA £1,000 fine warning as drivers aged over 70 risk losing their licence

Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault.

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Car stolen and set alight in violent early morning 'attack'

Police will either fine you or immediately tow your car

Police will either fine you or immediately tow your car

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Drivers to be 'towed without warning' in latest parking clampdown

AI cameras are being trialled by Wiltshire Police to catch drivers on their phone or failing to wear a seatbelt

AI cameras are being trialled by Wiltshire Police to catch drivers on their phone or failing to wear a seatbelt

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Hidden AI cameras rolled out to catch driving offences

New 20mph speed limits could be introduced on several Swindon roads.

New 20mph speed limits could be introduced on several Swindon roads.

Local government

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New 20mph speed limits proposed for several roads

More Swindon visitors have fallen foul of the Designer Outlet bus lane - so why does this keep happening?

More Swindon visitors have fallen foul of the Designer Outlet bus lane - so why does this keep happening?

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Designer Outlet bus lane: Who is at fault, drivers or the signs?

A crash on Queens Drive sparked debate on why these accidents keep happening on Swindon's roads.

A crash on Queens Drive sparked debate on why these accidents keep happening on Swindon's roads.

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Crash sparks debate on dangerous drivers and speed limits

Joe and Beth Edwards' converted Nissan E-NV200

Joe and Beth Edwards' converted Nissan E-NV200

Wiltshire couple recognised at eBay van conversion awards

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

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GoCompare car insurance rule handing drivers back £250 each

A woman who lost her dad unexpectedly has organised a memorial bike ride with Swindon Bikers

A woman who lost her dad unexpectedly has organised a memorial bike ride with Swindon Bikers

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Daughter pays tribute to 'amazing motorbike fanatic' dad after death

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

DVLA £1,000 warning to all 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

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

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Urgent warning to residents as parking scam texts claim to be from council

A motorbike enthusiast is hoping to find the original owner of a classic M125 motorcycle which was purchased in Swindon

A motorbike enthusiast is hoping to find the original owner of a classic M125 motorcycle which was purchased in Swindon

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Search underway for first owner of rare motorbike 50 years on

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

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The DVLA has revealed that hundreds are caught drink-driving at least four times

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

Warning drivers could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service

Police have been lying in wait on key roads near Swindon

Police have been lying in wait on key roads near Swindon

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Police lie in wait and snare speeding drivers near Swindon

Drivers have been urged to consider their phones

Drivers have been urged to consider their phones

Drivers warned about 'little-known' phone rule with £200 fine

The Newbury Show 2024

The Newbury Show 2024

IN PICTURES: Huge success for country show near Swindon as 2025 date confirmed

One of Royal Wootton Bassett's most popular garages will close

One of Royal Wootton Bassett's most popular garages will close

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Popular family garage to close as mechanic retires after 53 years

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

AA warns 'not to fall' for new 'emergency car kit' scam email- what to look for

Police had no idea when they stopped this Citroen that the driver was a 'wanted man'

Police had no idea when they stopped this Citroen that the driver was a 'wanted man'

M4 driver caught by police revealed to be 'wanted person' in Swindon courts

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

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Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

Police are issuing tickets and towing vehicles as part of their latest crackdown

Police are issuing tickets and towing vehicles as part of their latest crackdown

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Police patrol Swindon streets as part of major crackdown on parking

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

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The important reason you need to bang your car bonnet 3 times this winter

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

Warning issued as more than one in five cars failed MOT last year

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

Why thousands fail their driving tests before getting in the car

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

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Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Swindon has been dubbed one of the most frustrating places to drive around in the UK

Swindon has been dubbed one of the most frustrating places to drive around in the UK

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Swindon ranked one of the most frustrating places to drive in

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Police spot 'monster' pothole at M4 junction