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Specialist firefighters join 'missing person search' at lake

UPDATE: Specialist firefighters join 'missing person search' at lake

Swindon Crown Court

Tougher sentences loom for knife crime

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Rural Crime Operation with Police Officers from Wiltshire, HMRC and Wiltshire Council at Bay Bridge Near Marlborough..Pics by Diane Vose DV2722/09.

Residents urged to have their say about countryside crime

Police near Kennedy Drive, Eldene.

Police race to Eldene in apparent suspect hunt

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999 crew at scene of overturned car in Eldene

999 crew at scene of overturned car in Eldene

What you missed. What were police called to last night?

What you missed. What BIZARRE calls were police sent to last night?

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Thunderstorm warning still in place for Swindon

Thunderstorm warning still in place for Swindon

Angela Jordan, chief executive of Prospect Hospice, pictured at the Wroughton HQ yesterday. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

Prospect chief speaks out after allegations

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An artist's impression of the proposed museum and art gallery.

Museum bid team told not to reapply for £12m funding

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Woman has 10-hour brain surgery while fully conscious

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Sister Sam with brother Adam when they were younger

Heartbroken sister searches for missing brother Adam Wilmott

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The Walk About Festival at Lydiard Park. Pictures: CLARE GREEN

PICTURES: Ramblers tackle Lydiard Park Walk About Festival

25 Croft Road. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

Family home bid for former Old Town nursing home

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Balaclava boy, 16, dropped machete after Swindon fight

Balaclava boy, 16, dropped machete after Swindon fight

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Emergency crews at the crop sprayer fire near Lyneham. Picture: RWB POLICE/TWITTER

Crop sprayer catches fire after overheating

A crew from Swindon fire station outside George Hall Court, Park South.

Burning food brings firefighters to Park South

Orchid Care home.

Elderly care home residents turn memories into priceless keepsakes

Wanborough Beer Race. Pictured mid race drinking..29/05/17 Thomas Kelsey.

Like beer and running? Then this event's for you!

Major disruption on the railway this weekend

Major disruption on the railway this weekend

Service of Remembrance at the Swindon Cenotaph at Regent Circus on Monday. Pictured service of remembrance.31/07/17 Thomas Kelsey..

Council commits to helping Swidon's veterans

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Swindon & Cricklade railway real ale and cider festival..Pic - gv.Date 27/5/17.Pic by Dave Cox.

Steam is up for ale and cider festival

Stuart cock running for charity

Cancer survivor takes on 43 fundraising challenges

Swindon Magistrates' Court

Saturday's magistrates' court round-up

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Elmer the elephant

Swindon libraries celebrate children's favourite Elmer

warren shute new.

Lydiard financial planner to tackle everyday money troubles

Trip to Calais for Refugee kitchen. Pictured Will Davies, Hannah Parry and Kathryn Hay..25/05/18 Thomas Kelsey.

Friends call for food donations to help struggling refugees in Calais

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'Fostering's challenging but there are so many positives'

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Yellow weather alert for thunder storms in Swindon

Yellow weather alert for thunder storms in Swindon

Clifton Street School during the demolition work. Picture: DAVE COX

Anger over historic school demolition plans

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Hope for Swindon mesothelioma sufferers

Hope for Swindon mesothelioma sufferers

If you see Jack Young, don't approach him, call 999.

DO NOT APPROACH: Man wanted by police for GBH

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Councillors have expressed frustration over the loss of an Eastcott Road crossing patrolman.

Anger as council policy sees loss of Old Town lollipop man

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Katie Whitfield from Oak and Furrows with one of the tarred pigeons which have been found in Gorse Hill. Picture: Thomas Kelsey.

Tarred pigeons found with wings stuck together in Gorse Hill

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Swindon Magistrates' Court

Jail for driver found at double the alcohol limit

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Stratton Against Road Changes Secretary Ron Fox addressing the packed audience at the SARC meeting held at Grange Leisure, Stratton, Swindon, Sunday 21st January.

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Call for park-and-ride at New Eastern Villages development

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Swindon Crown Court

Bullied teen found in school with knife

Fraudster who pawned ring and others before Swindon magistrates

Fraudster who pawned ring and others before Swindon magistrates

CCG bosses have waiting times at GWH in their sights. Picture: DAVE EVANS

Doctor drafted in after eye surgery delays

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NSPCC criticises council's 'slow progress' following damning Ofsted report

NSPCC criticises council's 'slow progress' following damning Ofsted report

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A Swindon Foodbank van in Swindon town centre earlier today.

Update on Swindon Foodbank access after May 31

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Diabetes awareness campaign. Pictured Luisa Moccia and Sandy Johnsson..22/05/18 Thomas Kelsey.

Meet up day for young diabetes patients

Councillor Jim Robbins

Labour councillor adds tackling inequality to his shadow portfolio

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Fraud police visit Wiltshire for insurance scam probe

Fraud police visit Wiltshire for insurance scam probe

A driver stops on the hard shoulder of a motorway.

Read the lame excuses used by drivers who stopped on the hard shoulder when it wasn't an emergency

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RWE Npower employees taking part in a previous 10k

Setting the pace for major fundraising drive

Cliff Boddy and Gary Hillerby hike through the Scottish Highlands for Threshold.

Hikers traverse Scottish highlands for Threshold

Laila and Dexter Nicholls with decorated duck: Picture: Alec Nicholls

Bishopstone to hold quacking trail!

The Boaty McBoatface unmanned miniature submarine. Picture: NERC/PA

Swindon's Boaty McBoatface returns from Antarctic

The Stratton Parish Council is unveiling a new pirate ship play area for toddlers. Pictured Finn Loxton..24/05/18 Thomas Kelsey.

Ahoy! Pirate ship docks in Stratton play park

Wiltshire Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson with Chief Constable Kier Pritchard

Police want extra legal protection in road chases

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Frontman Harry Roke with Finn Wilkinson and Mitch Dodson. Picture: PIRATE

Swindon rockers triumph in band competition

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An annual grow-your-own allotment contest is being held in Swindon

On your marks, get set, grow for allotment contest!

Rachel Sinetta

Kate Bush tribute is cancelled

T Rex

10 Things To Do With The Family

Paul Weller is 60 today. He is pictured on stage during his concert at the Oasis in Swindon in 2015

ON THIS DAY: Friday, May 25, 2018

Folk music from Talis Kimberley

Talis Kimberley sings folk

Play that goes wrong

Jonathan Sayer chats about his new play

Quentin Crisp in Naked Hope

Drama on the life and times of Quentin Crisp

Justin Tomlinson

JUSTIN TOMLINSON: We will not tolerate the poaching of elephants for ivory

Fields of gold by Claire Pumfrey

SWINDON CAMERA CLUB: The glory of nature

Shriekback 1

Former XTC keyboardist on the road again with Shriekback

Don't miss letters in the Swindon Advertiser each day

Letters: Friday, May 25, 2018

Nichola McAuliffe as Miss Havisham. Picture by Matt Austin

Olivier Award-winning Nichola McAuliffe stars in Great Expectations at Bath Theatre Royal

Disney carriage

Tesco shoppers in Swindon could win trip to Disneyland

The former Swindon Advertiser offices. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

'It's development by the back door'

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E-fit of Freshbrook sex attacker. Picture: WILTSHIRE POLICE

SEX ATTACK: Police want to talk to this man

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Pupils at Lethbridge beside the controversial pillars. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

Row between Swindon school and council over brick pillars

Nationwide House, head office in Swindon.Credit: Pixmedia.www.pixmedia.co.uk.

Profits fall at Swindon's biggest employer

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Swindon Magistrates' Court

Boy, 17, stole £3,000 in Blunsdon burglary

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Swindon Crown Court

Jail for driver who did dangerous U-turn on dual-carriageway in a bid to evade police

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The MFor Festival has been cancelled

Daughter of troubled MFor festival organiser says: 'Thank you to everyone who offered help and support'

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Ben Adams talking to local residents about road plans at public consultation. Picture: Thomas Kelsey

End in sight for shaking homes in Old Walcot

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Parents and councillors protest outside the Civic Offices in 2014 at plans to close children’s centres in Swindon

OFSTED: 'Damning' report puts children's centres back on agenda

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Swindon Foodbank's Westlea warehouse.

FOODBANK: Long-term solution still to be found

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The distinctive measles rash. Picture: PHE

Measles jab bid after rash of cases

Charity Ball at the Marriott Hotel..Pic - Committee.Date 13/5/18.Pic by Dave Cox.

Charity Ball expected to raise over £100,000 for Brighter Futures

Alan Dawson

Swindon cyclists pedal for prostate cancer charity

Leon Johnson with his Future Tech Superstar award . Picture: Anita Jaynes.

Swindon College student voted 'Future Tech Superstar'

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Event organiser Trudie Clarkson in period dress

Edwardians are back for charity singalong

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Shaynee Davis gets busy at the bricklaying competition. Pictures: THOMAS KELSEY

College students impress judges at bricklaying competition

Uphams Road plans on show. Pictured Ben Adams talking to local residents..16/05/18 Thomas Kelsey.

"Short-term pain for long-term gain" - residents welcome Upham Road plans

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Artist Mary Parsons in her element. Picture: Thomas Kelsey

Getting creative for Brighter Futures

Hilary Walker with GWH nurses earlier this month. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

'Nursing at GWH punches above its weight'

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Sport

Jason Doyle riding in Swindon colours

Swindon asset Doyle off the pace in Prague

Swindon Robins v Wolves Pic Dave Evans 17.5.18.New recruit Jack Smith.

Smith keen to better his scores

STFC v Carlisle Pic Dave Evans 7.4.18.Phil Brown.

Brown outlines back-up plan

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Wiltshire seniors county pool team and supporters (from left to right): Phil’s Dad Alan, Jason Godbeer, Nigel Olding, Phil Slinn, Tony Nelson, John Maule and John McMackin

POOL: County seniors land national crown

Swindon's Shane Kearns was runner up

SNOOKER: Baize queen Chloe shines at Jesters

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SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL: Millbrook hosts finals day

Neil Smith.

BOWLS: Wiltshire pass trial in style

Purton's Chris Mitchell is named in the Wiltshire Johns Trophy squad

BOWLS: Wiltshire name Trophy squad

Ladies county fours finalists - Supermarine ladies, from left to right: Ann Andrews, Nicki Kemble-Young, Dawn Edwards (ladies president), Susan Griffiths (skip) and Cheryl Walker

BOWLS: Marine quartet land national place

David Howell in action during the pro-am at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: ANDY CROOK

GOLF: Howell's hopes hang by a thread at BMW PGA Championship

West Brom head coach Darren Moore

Town to face Baggies in July

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David Howell at Wentworth Picture: ANDY CROOK

Howell aiming higher

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Royal Wootton Bassett vs Purton Cricket. Pictured RWB Darren Beasant..24/06/17 Thomas Kelsey.

CRICKET: Bright start buoys Beasant's Bassett

Royal Wootton Bassett hooker Phil Bardwell crashes over to touch down for a try for Dorset & Wilts against Berkshire. Picture: IDRIS MARTIN.

RUGBY: Bardwell leads Twin Counties into final

Broome Manor's Tom Law celebrates after winning the 2018 Wiltshire County Championship

GOLF: Wiltshire name team for South West Week

Anthony Knight of Trowbridge RFC who was presented with the award for Groundsman of the Year by Dorset & Wilts President Stuart Murrow. Picture: IDRIS MARTIN

RUGBY: Wiltshire duo honoured

David Howell in action during the pro-am at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: ANDY CROOK

GOLF: Howell starts with one-over first round at Wentworth

GALLERY: Rye House Rockets 51 (82) Swindon Robins 39 (98); May 23, 2018

GALLERY: Rye House Rockets 51 (82) Swindon Robins 39 (98); May 23, 2018

Colchester v STFC Pic Dave Evans 28.04.18.Ollie Banks salutes the away fans..

Former Town man Banks signs deal with Tranmere

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 16: David Howell of England hits his third shot on the 2nd hole during Day 3 of the Open de Espana held at Real Club de Golf el Prat on May 16, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images).

GOLF: Howell back in the swing

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New Zealander Matt Henry produced an excellent final over to inflict a first defeat on Hampshire (Niall Carson/PA)

Matt Henry denies Hampshire as Kent sneak thrilling win

Lewis Hamilton says Sunday’s race in Monte Carlo was “boring” (Tim Goode/PA)

Hamilton brands Monaco ‘boring’ as Ricciardo holds on for victory

Eddie Jones was not impressed by England’s performance at Twickenham (Paul HArding/PA)

Eddie Jones admits England ‘shocked’ by Barbarians in Twickenham defeat

Toto Wolff was not impressed with the FIA’s actions (Tim Goode/PA)

Mercedes accuse FIA of ‘throwing them under bus’ over Ferrari concerns

Chris Froome is the first British rider to win the Giro d’Italia (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Chris Froome feeling incredible after completing Grand Tour set with Giro win

Lewis Hamilton claimed the Monaco Grand Prix was dull (Tim Goode/PA)

Lewis Hamilton brands Monaco the ‘least interesting race’

Johanna Konta’s French Open bid is over for another year (Andy Couldridge/PA)

Johanna Konta bows out of French Open with parting shot at press

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Premier-designate Giuseppe Conte has failed to form a government (Ettore Ferrari/AP)

Italy’s premier-designate fails to form government

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in shake hands before their meeting (AP)

US officials meet North Koreans at border village to discuss summit

The two festivalgoers were taken to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth (PA)

Pair who died during Mutiny Festival were among 15 admitted to hospital

DUP leader Arlene Foster has said the law covering abortion is a devolved matter for Northern Ireland politicians to deal with. John Stillwell/PA.

Foster: Irish abortion referendum will have no impact upon Northern Ireland law

Maja-Isobel Lawson plays in a field of yellow flowers near Bretton in Yorkshire (Danny/LawsonPA)

In Pictures: Sunshine and lightning proves a mixed forecast for bank holiday

Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty said there had been a dramatic shift in attitudes in Donegal to abortion despite the no vote. (Brian Lawless/PA)

SF’s Pearse Doherty: Donegal in dramatic abortion shift over recent decades

Competitors take part in Edinburgh Marathon (Jane Barlow/PA)

Thousands take part in Scottish capital’s marathon festival

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