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A Wiltshire Police drone. Picture: TREVOR PORTER

Wiltshire Police drone helps Somerset murder detectives

RAIL: If you're travelling to Stroud today you'll have to take the bus

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Here's what Swindon's fire crews have been dealing with this weekend

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PICTURES: Fun despite the drizzle at Broadgreen Street Food Festival

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You missed out on these free organic breakfasts (they were delicious)

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Assault on woman police officer and other cases before Swindon magistrates

It rained...but the Old Town Festival was amazing nonetheless (we were there!)

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CRASH: Park South road closed after crash

VIDEO: Swindon gets its latest heritage plaque...and you'll never guess where!

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The new Poundland opened today and it's proving popular with bargain hunters

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DELAYS: Crash at J15 causes queues

Park South fire: 999 crews defend firefighting actions

MAP: Where are all of Swindon's heritage blue plaques?

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Appeal lodged over 81-home development refusal at Purton

Forensics is in the spotlight at New College for pupils

VIDEO: Drone footage shows moment fire spread

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Forest setting provides the beautiful backdrop

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Homeowner's "two years of hell" over faults with new build house

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RAF centenary takes centre stage at Air Tattoo

'Let's make Swindon the home for digital entrepreneurs of the future'

Matt Fiddes backs Oliver's Smile Campaign

Police warn public over sob story scam

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DOH! German coach breaks down on busy roundabout

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Picture slider shows dramatic before and after shots of fire-hit home

Ever fancied owning a garden centre? Well here's your chance

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CCTV: Were these baby-faced teens responsible for THREE horrific robberies?

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How did this car end up crashing into a PETROL station?

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Drivers beware... new rules on parking in Swindon are coming

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Woman scams kind strangers out of cash

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Well loved newspaper seller dies aged 87

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999 called after Year 11s set fire to BOOKS

REVIEW: 'The Script gave me a night I'll never forget'

CRASH: One lane closed on A419 near Swindon

BREAKING: EastEnders Dirty Den actor Leslie Grantham dies

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Pinehurst arson home's neighbours anger at being made to stay in their damaged home

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Poundland said it was a clothes store (it's not!) but it still opens tomorrow bargain hunters

Game of Thrones star throws his weight behind saving Town Hall Arts

Woman went to GWH for a double mastectomy but left with implants she didn't want and later developed a life-threatening blood clot

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Fire crews tackle house blaze in Park South

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Alcohol thief given drug treatment order and other cases before Swindon magistrates

Refugee Week is back for 2018...and you don't want to miss these events

This former BT exec will help Swindon's most vulnerable residents

Shortage of crime investigators in Swindon

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Swindon firefighters mark Grenfell fire anniversary

Council gets £195,000 to tackle rough sleepers

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Doctors get iPods in digital GWH patient safety boost

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Woman sent offensive Facebook messages, and Swindon Magistrates Court cases

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Swindon libraries may be run by a charity

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Rents rocket in Swindon by 21 per cent

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Children's cycle safety courses will not run this year after provider dropped out

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Sunset hope to rise to stardom

Fly-tipping rockets by a third in five years

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Family Festival works for world peace

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THEN AND NOW: How has Old Town changed over the last 100 years?

England superfan is flying the flag(s) for this World Cup

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‘Few of these women choose this life... they are exploited’

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Developer fails in bid to overturn refusal for 2,800 homes in Swindon

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Razzell murder case re-examined on TV

Police and charity join forces to keep sex workers safe

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Nythe Community Centre tackles loneliness

Plaque to commemorate NHS forerunner

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Soon you might be able to report potholes to the council using your mobile

Avon and Wiltshire NHS Trust wins award

Police deal with overturned car in Purton

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Newsagent salutes fathers for charity

Crash driver was four times alcohol limit

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Five bus drivers will walk 63 miles for charity

Mum's beautiful image of son in the bluebells wins our Camera Club Picture of the Month

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Police cadets raise thousands for homeless charities

Aldi wins fight for store in Highworth

Chiseldon opposes development plan

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Cancer patient to walk 100km for charity

Cricklade Festival returns this weekend

Swindon Council vows to help prevent car park suicides

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Ex-Swindon MP hopeful vows to appeal Brexit court defeat

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Campaign calls for funds to bring back boys smile

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Businesses join forces to help tackle homelessness

Lorra laughs with Cilla and Victoria

Serial killer comedy warms up in Swindon

Swindon playwright takes dark drama to USA

World premiere celebrates Dusty Springfield

Authors join community open day at Corsham Court campus

'There was a ball of flames. I screamed for my daughter'

Sport

Battling Robin Wajtknecht Czechs out

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WHEELCHAIR TENNIS: Louise on form in France

Training facility will only bode well for Swindon Town's future, says manager Phil Brown

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Swindon Wildcats Vs London Raiders, Chris Jones scroes another goal for the Cats Picture Ryan Ainscow, 13.01.18.

Jones is a player Wildcats can build around, says player-coach Nell

Fitzpatrick has no doubts in Martin's ability

Supermarine boss Lee Spalding. Didcot Town 0 Swindon Supermarine 0. Saturday, February 3, 2018. Picture: JEFF YOUD.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Stuart happy to join the Fleet at Marine

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Dominic Dale presenting snooker books to Taylor and Jaydon Elliott

SNOOKER: Manning is a real master

Bowls

BOWLS: Wiltshire into Balcomb Trophy regional final

Bowls

BOWLS: Strong start for Wiltshire Ladies in Johns Trophy

Swindon draw rivals Forest Green Rovers at home in the opening round of the Caraboa Cup

Swindon draw rivals Forest Green Rovers at home in the opening round of the Carabao Cup

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GALLERY: Swindon Robins 48 Rye House Rockets 42

GALLERY: Swindon Robins 48 Rye House Rockets 42

Great Britain's Jazz Carlin following the Women's 400m Fresstyle final where she came second claiming a silver medal at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre during the second day of the Rio Olympics Games, Brazil. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date:

SWIMMING: Carlin included in British marathon squad

Luke Watkins v Lawrence Okolie, York Hall, Bethanal Green, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Picture: NAOMI YOUD

BOXING: Duke's belief not dented by Okolie defeat

Royal Wootton Bassett skipper Darren Beasant in batting action during his side's 67-run WEPL Wiltshire win over Corsham 2nd Pictures: claregreenphotography.com

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Bassett bidding to bounce back

GOLF: Too little too late for Wiltshire who slip to Somerset loss

GOLF: Too little too late for Wiltshire who slip to Somerset loss

Potterne's Ed Young helped his side to victory

CRICKET: Wiltshire target T20 flourish

Action from the senior boys' 1500m at the Wiltshire Schools Athletics Championships at Swindon's County Ground. Picture: DAVE COX

ATHLETICS: Joy for Josh at Wiltshire Schools' Championships

Troy Batchelor and David Bellego in heat five action during last night’s 48-42 triumph over Rye House Rockets in the SGB Premiership at the Abbey Stadium
Picture: DAVE EVANS

That should be wake-up call, Rossiter warns Robins

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Swindon Robins v Rye House Pic Dave Evans 14.06.18.Zach Wajtknecht hits the air fence in heat two..

REPORT: Swindon Robins 48 Rye House Rockets 42

SPEEDWAY LIVE: Swindon Robins v Rye House Rockets

SPEEDWAY LIVE: Swindon Robins v Rye House Rockets

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Harry Kane

England captain Harry Kane eyes Tunisia treble after Ronaldo World Cup heroics

Eddie Jones

RFU supports England coach Eddie Jones despite struggles in South Africa

US Open Golf

Tommy Fleetwood moves into US Open contention after strong final round

All eyes are on the Volgograd Arena

The major talking points as England prepare to tackle Tunisia at the World Cup

Harry Kane File Photo

What’s happening at the World Cup on Monday?

Steven Zuber grabbed a point for Switzerland (Themba Hadebe/AP)

Steven Zuber denies Brazil as Switzerland snatch famous draw

Germany v Mexico – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group F – Luzhniki Stadium

Mexico’s Juan Carlos Osorio claims pace, passion and positivity shook Germany

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In Video: Students sail through exams and into cardboard boat race

Russia World Cup 2018

Harry Kane among stars featuring in Volgograd murals

Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate

England players sense grim war history of city they prepare to play in

Hosing down at the historic Mackintosh Building in Glasgow battle the blaze at the Glasgow School of Art building (Andrew Milligan/PA)

School of Art bosses ‘hopeful’ of positive future for gutted Mackintosh Building

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19 dead as suicide bomber targets Afghans celebrating truce

Windrush generation

Government to announce annual Windrush Day

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Cyclists leave Berlin to retrace marathon Kindertransport journey

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