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If you know where Jaroslaw is, please call police on 101.

Fears for safety of missing Swindon man

Badbury Park under construction. Picture: DAVE COX

300 homes bid near J15

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SwindonPicture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Swindon named UK's property hotspot

ELECTIONS: Spotlight on regeneration in Swindon

ELECTIONS: Spotlight on regeneration in Swindon

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Volunteers will be having a big clean up event in Old Town. .Pic - Team.Date 22/4/18.Pic By Dave Cox.

250 bags of litter collected in Old Town clean-up

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Swindon Magistrates' Court.

Driver may quit job after racist attack

The former Sunnymede care home, pictured this week. Picture: THOMAS KELSEY

Sale of former Old Town nursing home raises HMO fears

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Swindon Magistrates' Court

A420 driver was twice alcohol limit

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Swindon Borough Council elections. Picture: Thomas Kelsey

Swindon candidates to be grilled on education

Recycling more is something we can all do to help the environment.

Dozens of organisations join pact to reduce plastic waste

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Nathanael Parker wins the Best of Swindon Talent Competition.

Singer's joy at winning Best of Swindon talent show

Swindon Magistrates' Court.

Magistrate: drink drive defendant 'let down' by law firm

Swindon Magistrates' Court.

Woman admits driving away from collision

The Mesothelioma Garden in Queen's Park where unions will remember workers in Swindon who have lost their lives to industrial disease or injury

Remembering workers on memorial day

File photo dated 09/03/15 of the TSB banking app. The mobile app and online service are "up and running", the bank's boss has said after more than two days of delays that saw customers unable to access their accounts. PRESS A

TSB boss apologises for internet banking issues

Karoliina Saunders

Salon reaches finals of L’Oreal hairdressing contest

Highworth May Day celebrations .Pictured Zoe Hurst, Vicky Packford, Richard Marsden and Aga Gabrysiak.29/04/17.Pictures Clare Green/ www.claregreenphotography.com.

Pirates coming to Highworth for May Day celebrations

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Council leader David Renard

Council's ethical codes are sufficient, says leader following calls to adopt Principles

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A defibrillator

Council gets life-saving defibrillator

Ben Curtis of Bluebird

BUSINESS: £250 up for grabs to Swindon community groups

David Wright

ADVER CHAT: Joe McElderry on ski-ing, X Factor and musicals

Jeremy Hardy

ADVER CHAT: Jeremy Hardy on power of radio

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christians

ALL ABOUT: The Christians

A computer generated image of how the National Aquarium’s Dolphin Sanctuary could look. And right, Spirit, one of the seven dolphins being rehabilitated at the aquarium

TRAVEL: Dolphins will have their day

Handout photo for Blossoms album Cool Like You. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews. Picture credit should read: Virgin EMI. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews.

New album releases this week

Undated Handout Photo of Han's 1997 Mazda RX-7 from Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift. See PA Feature TOPICAL Travel Furious. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout/Joe Nerssessian. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature TOPI

TRAVEL: Fast and Furious new ride

Dreadzone are at The Victoria tomorrow

SOUNDS AROUND TOWN: with Dave Franklin

The Accrington Pals

SPOTLIGHT: Top shows onstage this week

Argos is hiring 150 tech specialists

BUSINESS: Argos gets set for battle stations

Hazel O'Connor at Swindon Arts Centre

New songs from Breaking Glass singer

A spoonful of Sherman

ON STAGE: Century of Sherman family music in Swindon

Don't miss letters in the Swindon Advertiser each day

Letters: Thursday, April 26, 2018

30th anniversary of Stage Struck. L-r are Ken Jell and Geoff MarshPicture by Siobhan Boyle 29/04/13Ref SMB29041302/2

ON STAGE: Geoff and Ken's double act returns to Swindon

Barclays

BUSINESS: Barclays Bank takes lead on cyber crime crackdown

Oscar Wilde went on trial for homosexuality on this day in 1895

ON THIS DAY: Thursday April 26

Seven Drunken Nights: The story of the Dubliners

Seven Drunken Nights sing Irish in Swindon

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: Mental health campaigner Drusilla looks to set Eastcott agenda

ELECTIONS: Mental health campaigner Drusilla looks to set Eastcott agenda

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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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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

A generic photo of a woman looking sad and lonely at home. See PA Feature ADVICE Ask Fiona. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature ADVICE Ask Fiona

AGONY AUNT: Fiona Caine helps solve your problems

ON THE GRAPEVINE: Fine English wines

ON THE GRAPEVINE: Fine English wines

Undated Handout Photo of a pregnant woman on a running track. See PA Feature FAMILY Expert Running. Picture credit should read: Thinkstock/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FAMILY Expert Running.

FAMILY HEALTH: Mums-to-be safe to run

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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

Sport

Craig Maskell scores the second goal for Swindon Town in the 4-3 win over Leicester City in the Division One play-off final at Wembley on May 31, 1993

Send us your memories of Wembley '93

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PFA chairman Ben Purkiss on stage during the 2018 PFA Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday April 22, 2018. See PA story SOCCER PFA. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA Wire

Town's Purkiss has spoken to Kane after PFA comments

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THE BELFAST BOY PROMOTION, SSE ARENA, BELFAST.PIC;LAWRENCE LUSTIG.Vacant Irish Cruiserweight Championship.IAN TIMS v LUKE WATKINS..

Okolie will be nothing new for me, says Watkins

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Sport

Vote for your player of the year

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

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Veteran D-man Neil Liddiard will return for the Swindon Wildcats in the 2018-19 campaign Picture: RYAN AINSCOW

Wildcats put Lidd back on next season

Keith Curle

Curle to leave Carlisle at end of season

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Zach Wajtknecht column artwork

ABBEY DAYS: Enjoying being put out to grass

Bec Connolly in action at the Back to the Future Show Picture: Naomi Youd.

BOXING: Bec ready for York Hall challenge

Swindon Half Marathon 2017. Pictured Catie O'Donoghue..03/09/17 Thomas Kelsey.

ATHLETICS: Catie's red hot run

Phoenix Martial Arts students at black belt grading in Derby

MARTIAL ARTS: Phoenix rising at Open

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

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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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

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National sport

Hue Jackson, pictured, will be Baker Mayfield’s head coach (Simon Cooper/PA)

Cleveland Browns select Baker Mayfield as first pick in NFL draft

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger took charge of his final European home game (Nick Potts/PA)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger bemoans late equaliser

Mohamed Salah failed to make a name for himself at Chelsea (Martin Rickett/PA)

Salah not ready mentally or physically during time at Chelsea, says Mourinho

Michael Smith is in the top four (Steven Paston/PA)

Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith secure play-off spots in Manchester

Anthony Joshua has been offered 50 million dollars for a unification bout with Deontay Wilder (Nick Potts/PA)

Eddie Hearn and David Haye question legitimacy of Deontay Wilder’s offer

Mesut Ozil and Arsenal were hit by a late equaliser (Nick Potts/PA)

Arsenal v Atletico Madrid – story of the match

Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game during the UEFA Europa League semi final, first leg match at the Emirates Stadium, London.

Griezmann’s late leveller leaves Arsenal with tough ask in Madrid

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A Variety set which costs £60 and a large Robot kit priced at £70 are the first to go on sale in the UK (Nintendo)

Nintendo’s cardboard Labo gaming kits launch in the UK

Nintendo Labo is a range of cardboard accessories designed to work with its Switch console (Martyn Landi/PA)

Q&A: What is Nintendo Labo?

Robert Brown’s Ford Focus was found abandoned a short time after the crash (Aaron Chown/PA)

Serial criminal to be sentenced for mowing down two young brothers

Snow in March is expected to have dented Britain’s faltering economy (PA)

Official figures to show British economy chilled by wintry weather

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with South Korean president Moon Jae-in as Mr Kim crossed the border into South Korea for their historic face-to-face talks (Korea Broadcasting System/AP)

Kim Jong Un makes history as North Korea leader crosses border to meet rival

What the papers say – April 27

What the papers say – April 27

The results were above analyst predictions (Nick Ansell/PA)

Amazon sales up 43% as it reports bumper growth

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