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Environment Agency carrying out checks at river

Man jailed after 70,000 images of child porn found on his PC

Swindon Advertiser: Christopher Booth was handed a suspended sentence at Swindon Crown Court

Updated 2:31pm Friday 1st August 2014

A MAN from Gorse Hill has been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to possessing thousands of indecent images of children.

Averies Recycling claim Environment Agency is to blame for delays in dealing with fire

2:14pm Friday 1st August 2014

AVERIES Recycling claim the fire at their Marshgate site could be out by now if the Environment Agency didn’t disrupt the firefighters who are dealing with the incident.

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Police seek witnesses after man is robbed in Shaw Village Centre

Updated 1:35pm Friday 1st August 2014

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a robbery that occurred in the Shaw Village Centre on Wednesday night.

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Man accused of sexually touching 13-year-old-boy to face trial

Updated 2:57pm Friday 1st August 2014

A MAN accused of sexually touching a 13-year-old boy will face trial by judge and jury next year.

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Batchelor targets a repeat display

3:18pm Friday 1st August 2014

ROBINS number one Troy Batchelor wants his Australia side to put in a repeat performance at Bydgoszcz tomorrow night as they target their first World Cup victory since 2012.

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Turnbull deal close

5:30am Friday 1st August 2014

SWINDON Town are hoping to have Jordan Turnbull amongst their ranks for the weekend friendly clash with Aston Villa, even if the paperwork for a loan deal is not quite complete.

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Rail passengers facing chaos this weekend

11:48am Friday 1st August 2014

FIRST Great Western is encouraging customers travelling this weekend to check journey times and routes prior to travelling as improvements works take place across the Great Western Main Line.

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THE LIST: 10 things to do around Swindon this weekend

Updated 11:35am Friday 1st August 2014

STRUGGLING to find something to do this weekend? Need to keep the kids (or spouse) quiet? Welcome to the first of our new Friday features listing 10 things to do in and around the town at the weekend.

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4:34pm

There's a foodie revolution in Bassett, plus the woman who started her own business after appearing on Masterchef. That and plenty more in this week's MENU.

2:44pm

Old Town antiques shop closes for last time after death of Ann Farthing http://t.co/g2OEpv7BQt @swindonadver
— @EAMackley 01 August 2014

2:18pm

Just received a statement from Averies Recycling claiming that the Environment Agency is slowing the process of putting the 11 day blaze out
— @CJJournalist 01 August 2014

1:43pm

The Prospect Hospice Lottery draw was held today and the winner of the £1,000 prize is number 59299.

1:38pm

It's FILM ON FRIDAY with Steve Webb, including reviews for Step Up 5, Guardians Of The Galaxy and The Nut Job.

1:32pm

Rosco likens his GB captain to Tony Rickardsson http://t.co/UaFFQSCHa7
— @AndyWarren_ 01 August 2014

1:00pm

Unions will escalate pay dispute in autumn http://t.co/SoaozgRlRz @swindonadver
— @EAMackley 01 August 2014

12:42pm

Boy who lied about fighting off three attackers in fake robbery gets verbal warning from police. http://t.co/TML1DGTZzI
— @SwindonAdverWeb 01 August 2014

11:57am

Here's a LIST of 10 things to do in and around Swindon this weekend - http://t.co/y6gWxoTjdO
— @SwindonAdver007 01 August 2014

11:14am

The sentencing of Luke O'Brien, who was due at Swindon Crown Court this morning, charged with four robberies in five days, has been adjourned until September 2.

10:58am

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery that occurred in the Shaw Village Centre, at approximately 9pm on Wednesday, July 31. More to follow.

10:58am

The westbound exit sliproad on the M4 at J16 Swindon West will be closed on Thursday, August 7, between 8pm and 6am. The diversion will be clearly signposted.

10:54am

Firefighters have announced a further eight days of strike action. Have your say here - http://t.co/qkN2D9oQ8S
— @SwindonAdver007 01 August 2014

10:44am

Phew! Let's all breathe a silent sigh of relief: the quiet carriage is staying on @FGW services says @swindonadver http://t.co/xLiUqUXhRy
— @mrbenmccormack 01 August 2014

10:17am

Luke O'Brien, 24, of no fixed abode, will be sentenced today for four counts of robbery in the town in the space of five days. He is also charged with the robbery of 65-year-old Jennifer Legg on May 13.

9:20am

Today's @swindonadver front page. Concerns that the Averies Recycling fire could contaminate the River Cole. http://t.co/OjUA6AI6e6
— @CJJournalist 01 August 2014

9:03am

North Swindon teen admits lying to police about crutches stolen in Redhouse mugging http://t.co/6fwU9fEqCo @swindonadver @DominicGilbert
— @EAMackley 01 August 2014