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Air pollution deaths 'higher in Swindon than rest of south west', new figures reveal

Plant pot smashed in daughter's row with parents over her desire to change gender

Date set for town council election for North Ward in Wootton Bassett

Dad's 33-inch long mop gets the chop after five years for Little Princess Trust

GALLERY: Fantastic archive shots the capture the changing face of Swindon town centre

Online petition launched calling for by-election after councillor joins Tories

Councillor calls for more welfare checks on racing greyhounds in Swindon

Ethical Clothes Swap at Level 3 for Women's Aid helps raise over £150

Fire services issues warning to be prepared for potential flooding in Swindon

Decade Day sees toddlers dress in the style of the decade of their parents' birth

Drowning fears raised over flooded field fiasco in Merton Fields

Finding puppy abandoned by the A420 inspires Sammy to help mistreated dogs in Romania

A Slimming World success for Dawn (now she's taken on Upper Stratton group)

Pinetrees hosts craft sessions for mental health

Beat the Street helped improve Swindon's fitness - and it's coming back

SPECIAL REPORT: New College students enjoy learning on the job as apprentices

Audit report reveals 'serious weakness’ in getting empty houses back to use in Swindon

Apprenticeships fair and open evening at New College

Motorsports commentator from Swindon is officially the best of the best

New awards will celebrate New College apprentices

Council united in its opposition to anti-Semitism

IN THE DOCK: Thieves, domestic abusers and careless drivers before the courts

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Five Guys opens tomorrow (and you can get it delivered)

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PLANNING: What's been approved, applied for or refused in your area this week

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Wiltshire hip hop dancer makes it to live finals of BBC's Greatest Dancer talent show

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Could this six bedroom property be your dream home for £1.1m?

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The courts' top five cases this week

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week

WALK: The landscaped areas of West Swindon

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‘Banging’ drug gang’s foot soldier is caged

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Online author brands town a 'toilet' (and people aren't happy)

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SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Wiltshire's first CBD oil cafe

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Trapped buzzard prompts warning over discarded fishing lines

Crime rate in Swindon FALLS (despite rise across the country)

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Borough council backs bid to go 'carbon neutral' (but not everyone's happy)

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Extinction Rebellion protest at council's 'lack of ambition'

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These are the top 8 properties for sale across Wiltshire (and you don't have to be a millionaire)

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Traffic delays on A3102 near Royal Wootton Bassett

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Climate emergency declared by Highworth Town Council

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NEW FIGURES: Full beds, Norovirus and delayed ambulance transfers at GWH

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Wroughton Post Office may move before Co-op closes

More children caught with knives in county

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Meeting tomorrow to discuss controversial Pinehurst trees

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Swindon fire crews join big effort to rescue dairy worker from pit

New play tackling dangers of alcohol to perform in Central Library

Kier Pritchard: Be our eyes and ears on County Lines drug dealers

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New crime figures prove force's proactive work is paying off, says PCC

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Cruises and keeping fit are Kathleen's secret to a long life as she hits 107

READER RECOMMENDS: Where is the best place in Swindon for an all-you-can-eat meal?

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WHAT YOU SAID: £3.2m Mannington Roundabout scheme finished

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Arthritis group offers support

‘Abandoned’ house leads to safety fears

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Husband and wife pair in the dock over plot to smuggle £1m of crystal meth - in wrestler dolls

Police arrest 61 people and seize £40k of Class A drugs and £10k in cash during county lines crackdown

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Dangerous dog warning as beloved pug dies six days after vicious attack

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OPENING: River Island plans new Swindon store

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JAILED: Drug driver who killed popular Penhill biker

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Bid to build extra houses on Badbury Park development

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Wetherspoon pubs tell parents with children they can only have two drinks

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Part of M5 to close while bridge is demolished

Four more arrested during Operation Samphire - 50 have been put in handcuffs in one week

Dad of man missing Ibiza 'fears worst' after jacket and ID found at sea

Council to be carbon neutral by 2030 (but not the whole town)

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How to plan a bargain break in 2020 (and where to go)

Prisoner with Wiltshire links on the run

Evel Binievel hopes to go wheelie fast and break records in a modified bin

Odes of joy at refusal of plan for Hammerman Poet's house

Lush launch limited edition koala soap in aid of wildlife in Australia

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Stratton boss in the spotlight after smoking policy attracts global attention

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WHAT YOU SAID: Should town centre 'shrink' for more housing?

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Wetherspoon pubs tell parents with children they can only have two drinks

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This dog food has been urgently recalled over salmonella risk

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Debt help charity reopens its helplines

Swindon PR firm's founder takes action to balance smoke breaks

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Labour leader doubles down on criticism of Swindon's Conservative council administration

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Academy improves leaps and bounds in latest Ofsted report

Have your say on how the council should help our homeless

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Letters to the Editor: "Cash strapped council chooses to endeavour to make savings by penalising the elderly"

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It's the Big Garden Birdwatch weekend (And here are the birds you're most likely to see)

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Want to stop smoking? Here are some top tips

Justin Tomlinson: Support Down's Syndrome group ball

Care service advice and job opportunities at recruitment event

Dyslexic author visiting Red Oaks school

Sport

Wellens wants two strikers in by midnight on Friday

ICE HOCKEY: Wildcats do it in overtime again - but almost throw four-goal lead away

From Carlisle to Beversbrook in 24 hours - Hope explains incredibly quick employment switch

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Sport

GALLERY: Swindon Town 3 Port Vale 0; Saturday, January 25, 2020

LEAGUE TWO ROUND UP: Grecians' unbeaten run extends, but Town pull clear

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Marine's outstanding unbeaten run is ended by clinical Truro

HORSE RACING: Stayers' champ Paisley Park defends Cleeve Hurdle crown

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Officials frustrate Shrivvy boss Davies, whose side cannot end Westfields' unbeaten run

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Worthians' efforts merited a point in Melksham defeat, says co-boss Adams

REACTION: Striker will be through the door by Friday, but it's unlikely to be Doyle

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REPORT: Swindon Town 3 Port Vale 0

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PLAYER RATINGS: Swindon Town 3 Port Vale 0

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LEAGUE TWO MATCHDAY LIVE: Swindon Town v Port Vale

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Isgrove: ‘Support gives players that extra 10 per cent’

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RUGBY: Swindon on the road to Twickenham

Wellens proud of his players after overcoming several big setbacks this season

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ATHLETICS: Burns bags first county triumph

Wellens targets 82 points for place in League One

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Isgrove notes similarities between Town and promotion-winning Barnsley

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Wellens: Commitment, spirit and quality will help us through tough times

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National sport

Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

The sporting weekend in pictures

Pep Guardiola wants a full house at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester United

Jurgen Klopp vows to respect winter break and play youth team in replay with Shrewsbury

England pushing for series win on day four of final Test against South Africa

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets more victories to quell Man Utd fan unrest

Tributes pour in for five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant

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Entertainment, Activities, Clubs and Events

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Camera Club

Readers' photos

Activities

Activities

Activities, clubs and events

Theatre

Curtain up on drama

Music scene

Spotlight on music

National news

What the papers say – January 27

More than 50 UK coronavirus tests negative as Wuhan Britons urged to leave

Funeral mass for former deputy first minister Seamus Mallon

Manchester Arena bomber’s brother faces trial accused of 22 murders

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 80

Stars of politics and entertainment lead tributes to Kobe Bryant

‘More people die from polluted air than car crashes in UK towns and cities’

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