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Aaron Kennett who stole more than £200,000 from his employers to pay drug debts and travel the world

Salesman stole from employers to pay for round the world trip and settle drug debts

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When this racist's victim ignored him he came back...armed with a cricket bat

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Could this policy idea help save the Mechanics' Institution? (The council thinks it might)

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Driver, 29, jailed after fleeing scene of crash

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These football yobs still haven't handed their passports into Wiltshire Police

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REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Nocturne, Blenheim Palace

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Swindon politicians react to '£20bn extra' for NHS

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Our reporter is in Japan...he missed today's deadly earthquake by a 'matter of hours'

PICTURES: Can you spot yourself in our Cricklade Festival gallery?

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Two kids have come forward after CCTV robbery appeal...but one teen is still on the run

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High-flying Anna named Woman of the Year

CAMERA CLUB: Our latest selection of readers' pics are a feast for the eyes

FOREST LIVE REVIEW: George Ezra

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REVEALED: 430k fewer bus journeys taken since 2009

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REVIEW: Have faith in Paloma

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Firefighters were hard at work last night...this is what they had to handle

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A Swindon doctor wants fellow GPs to feel comfortable talking to diabetes patients (would you?)

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Upham Road shuts today on-and-off for 12 weeks...here's what you need to know

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Goalie ace thinks STFC training centre plans will stop the exodus of young players...but others aren't sure

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BIG INTERVIEW: Business can be a funny old world...

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Jay’s beak is bigger than its belly

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

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

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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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Sport

Town tease new kit - and possible new signing

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Player ready to hit ground running, says Town assistant McDonald

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Injured Robins rider Davey set to appear at Abbey

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Arsenal's Academy boss Per Mertesacker

Young Gunners join Checkatrade Trophy

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CRICKET: WEPL clubs warned over player behaviour

Swindon Robins v Rye House Pic Dave Evans 14.06.18.Robins, including debut boy Anders Rowe (left), take to the track..

Young Robin Anders not stalled despite engine drama

Luke Watkins, pictured with trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick and his corner team before his defeat to Lawrence Okolie at Bethnal Green's York Hall earlier this month. Picture: NAOMI YOUD

Swindon support packs a punch for 'Duke'

Jonelle Price & Classic Moet. Gatcombe 2015 Picture: Tim Crisp

EQUESTRIAN: Price to the fore again in Germany

Rye House Rockets 51 Swindon Robins 39, May, 23, 2018. PICTURE: LES AUBREY - Zach Wajtknecht

Battling Robin Wajtknecht Czechs out

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Wanborough wheelchair tennis ace Louise Hunt

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS: Louise on form in France

Crawley v STFC Pic Dave Evans 2.4.18.Phil Brown's pre match team talk.

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

Ryan Martin takes instructtions from trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick. Ryan Martin v Craig Morris. 'All Or Nothing', Leicester Arena, Saturday, December 2, 2017. Picture: NAOMI YOUD.

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

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National sport

Andy Murray will return to competitive action after 340 days against Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios happy to be the man to welcome Murray back

Eoin Morgan

England eye series win but concerns remain: Talking points

Andreas Granqvist fired Sweden to victory over South Korea

Janne Andersson: VAR shouldn’t have been needed to give Sweden penalty

Roy Keane was unhappy with the Republic of Ireland's preparations for the 2002 World Cup

5 players who left the World Cup early

Nikola Kalinic did not play for Croatia on Saturday

Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic sent home from World Cup

Alex Hales

Hales looking for ‘big runs’ to boost England hopes

Andreas Granqvist scores the only goal

Andreas Granqvist penalty gives Sweden win against South Korea

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John Leslie accuser ‘has nothing to gain’ from trial, court hears

The RMT has called for last-ditch talks

More strikes in rail guards’ dispute

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Birmingham congestion charge to be introduced to tackle air pollution

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May: Parliament must not tie Government’s hands in Brexit talks

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The Queen attends the annual Order of the Garter Service

In Pictures: Royal spectacle as Queen and family attend Garter service

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President Trump hits back in row over immigration

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Washington DC

White House aims to reduce satellite clutter in space

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