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Cher Smith of Swindon Foodbank. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

Children are going hungry in Swindon

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Inset: Kevin McGarvey. Picture: WILTSHIRE POLICE

Victim of motorcycle crash named

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File photo dated 12/8/2016 of examples of 'zombie knives' at a secure police location in Birmingham as an amended law means that from next Thursday, anyone who manufactures, sells, hires, imports or lends a 'zombie knife' is committing a c

Old Town residents tell of drugs and knife fears

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Ambulances at the Great Western Hospital. Picture: Alex Skennerton

REVEALED: Just one person jailed for assaulting south west paramedic last year

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Swindon Magistrates' Court

Three men to face Penhill kidnap trial

Group from Squeeky Cleaners..Arrivals Wiltshire Business of The Year Awards 2018. Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com.

GALLERY: Glamorous arrival for Wiltshire Business Awards 2018

ELECTIONS: 'I'm eager to bring change'

ELECTIONS: 'I'm eager to bring change'

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Bill Reid, pictured in 1992 by which time the Bruel Rooms had embraced the rave scene

Brunel Rooms founder's life celebrated

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Swindon Magistrates' Court

Man accused of Subway robberies to face trial

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ELECTIONS: 'The environment in which you live is important to people'

ELECTIONS: 'The environment in which you live is important to people'

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ELECTIONS: Mental health campaigner Drusilla looks to set Eastcott agenda

ELECTIONS: Mental health campaigner Drusilla looks to set Eastcott agenda

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Jordan Taylor.

Detectives warn of dangers of a single punch after teen jailed for GBH

Marathon veteran Mike Affleck. Photo: Parkinson's UK

Seventy-one-year old completes 15th London Marathon for charity

Karoliina and Lauren with model

Salon reaches finals of L’Oreal hairdressing contest

OUTLINE OF HOW THE BUILDING WILL LOOK

New flats bid for Albert St building

Rachel Tucker for Swindon Footprints

Son's homelessness battle inspires new charity

Paramedic Craig Wilkins, Sarah Naldi, Kevin Parks, Adam Summers, Jenny Goward and Garry Myatt (all from Fabrinet), pilot Matt Wilcock, paramedic James Hubbard, Su Diccox and Linda Jennings from Fabrinet, Valerie Whistler and paramedic Paul Rock

Firm smashes its £10k target for airbase appeal

Undated Handout Photo of personal trainer Fontaine Gordon demonstrating the bicep curl. See PA Feature TOPICAL Wellbeing Meghan Arms. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Fontaine Gordon. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature TOP

FAMILY HEALTH: Bearing royal arms

Dreadzone

Dreadzone bring the dub and reggae sunshine

Kentwood

Kentwood singers raise cash for Hearing Dogs

Don't miss letters in the Swindon Advertiser each day

Letters: Wednesday, April 25, 2018

TSB chief executive Paul Pester

BUSINESS: Bank boss says sorry for IT issues

Ultra Cyclist Ian To is preparing for his World Record attempt. Picture by THOMAS KELSEY

TRUE LIFE: I'm good at enduring - that's what it's all about

Wiltshire landscape inspires Simone Dawood

TRUE LIFE: Wiltshire landscape inspires artist

Oliver Cromwell was born on this day in 1599

ON THIS DAY: Wednesday, April 25, 2018

ROBERT BUCKLAND'S COLUMN: Hosting Loneliness Summit highlighted the problems

ROBERT BUCKLAND'S COLUMN: Hosting Loneliness Summit highlighted the problems

Jenny Groves

JENNY GROVES COLUMN: We all so hip in Swindon

Natasha Mason with son Alfie. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

Ban on controversial epilepsy drug welcomed

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Beth Reeks wrote a book when she was 15. Itâ��s now been turned into a Netflix series. Pictured Beth Reeks..24/04/18 Thomas Kelsey.

Netflix snaps up Swindon author's novel she wrote aged 15

An artist's impression

Result of bid for new museum and art gallery delayed until after election

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Town Gardens. Picture: DAVE COX

Town Gardens toilets to get deep clean

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Police at Eldene Primary School.

Man, 18, arrested in Eldene Primary School stabbing probe

Amy Wilkins with campaigners. Picture by Dave Cox

Residents hope to break out of 'HM Prison Rodbourne'

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Ford SUV destroyed in suspected Gorse Hill arson attack

Ford SUV destroyed in suspected Gorse Hill arson attack

Campaigners will be meeting in Swindon Town Centre to raise awareness about cuts to school funding in the town at Wharf Green..Pic - Protest.Date 22/4/18.Pic by Dave Cox.

Teachers protest £3 million cuts to Swindon school budgets

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Roger Smith (left) Barrie Jennings (right)

ELECTIONS: 'Project Fear isn't going to work in Stratton'

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The snakes discovered on Pinehurst Road. The RSPCA is appealing for information. Picture: RSPCA

REVEALED: RSPCA receives FIVE animal cruelty calls a day in Wiltshire

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Group from Squeeky Cleaners..Arrivals Wiltshire Business of The Year Awards 2018. Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com.

GALLERY: Glamorous arrival for Wiltshire Business Awards 2018

Bassett mums raising cash for Prospect with rock painting event

Bassett mums raising cash for Prospect with rock painting event

Wiltshire Police experiencing 'problems' with 999 and 101 services

Wiltshire Police experience 'problems' with 999 and 101 services

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Colin Harvey and Tanya Moody

VIDEO: Swindon runner pops the question at London Marathon

Swindon Eco Fest - celebration of nature, well being, at Savernake Street social hall..Pic -gv.Date 22/4/18.Pic By Daave Cox.

Swindon Eco Fest returns for its best year yet

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Ridgeway School is one of the first schools to give students access to audiobooks. Pictured students using headphones to listen to audiobooks in the gym..20/04/18 Thomas Kelsey.

Listening and learning

Black and White Cat show at Cricklade town hall Pictured Jean Boyes with Henry21/04/18Pictures Clare Green/ www.claregreenphotography.com

Feline fun and games at purrfect Cricklade cat show

Laurence Shahlaei(4th worldâ��s strongest man) is demonstrating his strength at Abbey Park School by pulling a bus. Pictured Laurence Shahlaei pulling the bus..19/04/18 Thomas Kelsey..

UK's strongest man wows pupils with bus pull

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Jess John and Carol Barreto Urrutia

Swindon teacher hopefuls head to Africa

Performers out to sell tickets in Bassett. Picture: Rylee Blake

Bassett theatre society prepares for Producers show

The National Bullying Helpline praised Jeremy Hunt's work but stressed that more needs to be done to tackle cyber-bullying

Swindon-based helpline praises Jeremy Hunt's work against cyber-bullying

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Scouts Â£10k grant win . Pictured scouts with their cheque..19/04/18 Thomas Kelsey.

Dorcan Scouts get £10,000 lotto boost

Region backs giving BLOOD for national DNA database - do you agree?

Region backs giving BLOOD for national DNA database - do you agree?

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Michaela Gainey’s stunning picture of the Cherhill White Horse

SWINDON CAMERA CLUB: Good mix of pictures

Art Gallery

OBJECT OF THE WEEK: Laurence McGowan pot

Graham Carter

GRAHAM CARTER'S COLUMN: Shed Nirvana is achieved by actually tidying up

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Martin Wicks, pictured here during an earlier community campaign, is a strong social housing advocate

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Martin Wicks on employment and housing

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Stagecoach performing arts school success. Pictured Sheryll Fox, principal of stagecoach with pupils..18/04/18 Thomas Kelsey.

Performing arts school ranks among best

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby

TASTE TALK: It's just normal food

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BUSINESS: Wiltshire 'the most vibrant place to live and work'

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Business was affected by this winter’s severe conditions

BUSINESS: Beast from the East to blame for economy hit

Don't miss letters in the Swindon Advertiser each day

Letters: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Tasty dishes at VegFest Bristol.

THE GREEN VEGAN: Sarah Singleton on the latest trends

Auntie Caroline's Pickles. Picture by Thomas Kelsey.

TASTE TALK: Auntie Caroline knows her onions

Thai Orchid on Victoria Road

DINING OUT: Eastern promise fulfilled at Thai Orchid

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The Town Hall, Swindon during the 1950s

ON THIS DAY: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

BARRIE HUDSON COLUMN: Can you see the benefits of CCTV?

BARRIE HUDSON COLUMN: Can you see the benefits of CCTV?

Auntie Caroline’s Pickles. Picture by Thomas Kelsey.

TASTE TALK: Auntie Caroline knows her onions

A delivery from Pasta Evangelists.

LITTLE BITES: A delivery from Pasta Evangelists

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Colin and Tanya Picture: BHF

It's love on the run for Colin and Tanya!

RAIL: Delays of up to 60 minutes through Swindon Railway Station

RAIL: Delays of up to 60 minutes through Swindon Railway Station

Sarah Yates is frustrated because her son Tyler Ellis was put into isolation at Nova Hreod Academy yesterday for having a diamond stud in his gold ear piercing. Pictured Sarah Yates and Tyler Ellis..20/04/18 Thomas kelsey.

Mum angry about school punishing son for ear piercing

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Custody shot of Jordan Taylor Picture: Wiltshire Police

Teen jailed after leaving man seriously brain damaged

FATAL: Police probe after Swindon woman involved in motorbike crash

FATAL: Police probe after Swindon woman involved in motorbike crash

PC Simon Goodwin with police dog Fozzy. Picture: DIANE VOSE

Could your office host a POLICE DOG training session?

23 Apr 2018 This Country stars win bafta This Country

Stars of This Country win Bafta

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Lesley Keen takes on the opposition at Parkinson's UK's football clash. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

PICTURES: Parkinson's patients take on their nurses in football clash

Lloyds bank to close Cricklade branch

Lloyds bank to close Cricklade branch

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Man arrested on suspicion of dealing Class A drugs

Man arrested on suspicion of dealing Class A drugs

Chippenham Local Election Count at the Olympiad Chippenham. Baroness Jane Scott. May 2017. Pictures by Diane Vose DV5595/022.

Jane Scott to stay at helm of Wiltshire Tories 'for another year'

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A police officer stands outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday A

Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy

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Ken Titcombe presents John Burn with the Jason Titcombe Memorial Trophy.

Golf day held in memory of Jason Titcombe raises £960 for MIND

Road closed after vehicle collision on Dorcan Way

Road closed after vehicle collision on Dorcan Way

Police gave the owner of this car a fixed penalty notice.

Police issue fine to motorist blocking footpath

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Kingsmead Care Home celebrate a Good CQC rating. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

Old Town care home celebrates Good CQC rating

GWH - which was not caught up in the WannaCry hacker attack.

Swindon NHS chiefs respond to MP hacker claims

Sport

Cambridge United v STFC Pic Dave Evans 17.03.18.Timi Elsnik on the attack..

Elsnik pleased with Town stint

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Exeter v STFC Pic Dave Evans 24.03.18 .Phil Brown conducts a pre-match warm up..

Brown to axe Swindon Town's under-performers

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Royal Wotton Bassett v Centralians.21/04/18.Pictures Clare Green/ www.claregreenphotography.com.

College earn confidence boosting win against league strugglers Blandford

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Sport

A Robins team get-together. Leicester Lions 44 Swindon Robins 46. Monday, April 24, 2018. Picture: LES AUBREY.

Tory Batchelor sees Robins through

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Luke Watkins

Watkins secures Okolie fight

Football - Westbury Town (Blue) v Melksham Town 'A' (Yellow) held at Leighton Sports Centre, Westbury..Pictured: (LEFT TO RIGHT) Rhys Talmarsh and Rory Urnie..Pic by Vicky Scipio (VS1056).

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Melksham take 10-point lead

Supermarine youngsters embark on Twickenham dream

Supermarine youngsters embark on Twickenham dream

The victorious Robins team. Leicester Lions 44 Swindon Robins 46. Monday, April 24, 2018. Picture: LES AUBREY.

Rossiter stays cool as last-gasp Robins rock Leicester

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Vote for your player of the year

Vote for your Town Player of the Year and win a season ticket

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GALLERY: Leicester Lions 44 Swindon Robins 46

GALLERY: Leicester Lions 44 Swindon Robins 46

Swindon Sunday League - Bunny Uzzell Shield final: Smart Movers v AFC Mannington .Gerrard Buxton Sports Ground, Bassett..Pic - AFC Mannington winners.Date 22/4/18.Pic By Dave Cox..

SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: Cup joy for Real and Mannington

FC Dorcan v Highworth Town Dev. Pictured Dorcans Luke Murphy shooting..11/11/17 Thomas Kelsey.

SWINDON & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Herbert slams Stratton

Tobiasz Musielak celebrates the heat 15 triumph with Troy Batchelor that secured victory for the Robins at Leicester (Picture: LES AUBREY)

REPORT: Leicester Lions 44 Swindon Robins 46

SPEEDWAY LIVE: Leicester Lions v Swindon Robins

SPEEDWAY LIVE: Leicester Lions v Swindon Robins

Phil Brown, above, was appointed until the end of the season in March by chairman Lee Power, below, after the exit of David Flitcroft to Mansfield

COMMENT: Town left standing in race for the finish

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Swindon Town boss Phil Brown and number two Brian Horton feel the strain on Saturday

Brown keen to stay but calls for changes within Town camp

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Swindon Town goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook is unable to keep out Mitch Rose’s first-half penalty as Grimsby Town earned a 1-0 win at the Energy Check County Ground

THE FULL REPORT: Town pay the ultimate penalty

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Liam Highfield

SNOOKER: Liam sees highs despite Crucible exit

Swindon Robins boss Alun Rossiter

Robins head into the Lions' den

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Development v Kintbury Rangers

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Melksham take 10-point lead

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National sport

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s season has been ended by a knee ligament injury (Martin Rickett/EMPICS Sport).

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ruled out of World Cup by knee ligament injury

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Dylan Hartley will miss the rest of the season (Paul Harding/PA)

Dylan Hartley will be back ‘stronger than ever’ – Alan Dickens

A Liverpool fan was attacked outside the Albert pub ahead of the game with Roma (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool prioritise safety after fan assaulted before Roma Champions League tie

A Liverpool fan was attacked outside the Albert pub ahead of the game with Roma (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool prioritise safety after fan assaulted before Roma Champions League tie

There is a corruption ‘tsunami’ at the lower levels of tennis, according to a report (EMPICS)

Corruption ‘tsunami’ at lower levels of tennis, claims new report

David Gower reckons the ECB may have missed a trick by not introducing its new competition sooner (Simon Cooper/PA)

David Gower says ECB’s new 100-ball competition is ’12 years out of date’

Arsene Wenger has revealed the timing of his departure from Arsenal was not his call (Mark Kerton/PA)

Wenger reveals timing of his Arsenal departure was not his call

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Home Secretary Amber Rudd gave evidence to the Commons Home Affairs Committee (PA)

Home Secretary regrets failing to see scope of Windrush scandal sooner

Bill Cosby arrives at court on the day the jury started deliberating (AP)

Jury in Bill Cosby case begins considering ‘sex assault’ charges

Peter Madsen has been jailed for life (Niels Hougaard/AP)

Inventor given life term for ‘cynical and planned’ murder of woman on submarine

RMT members will go on strike again (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Fresh disruption for rail passengers as more guards strikes called

US media giant Comcast has unveiled a formal £22 billion offer for Sky, setting the stage for a bidding battle with Rupert Murdoch’s 21st First Century Fox and Disney to snap up the pay-TV group (Chris Radburn/PA)

Comcast sparks prospect of bidding war for Sky after gatecrashing Fox deal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark Anzac Day (Eddie Mulholland/Daily Telegraph/PA)

Meghan’s attention turns to wedding after Anzac Day engagement with Harry

Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron share a toast during the State Dinner at the White House (AP)

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