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Honda annouced closure of its plant in 3 years time..Pic - gv.Date 18/2/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

HONDA CLOSURE: 'Fanciful' to think Brexit didn't play a part, says former Japan ambassador

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HONDA: Firm branded a 'disgrace' by worker who found out closure plan on TV

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Honda: Business secretary Greg Clark to chair urgent taskforce meeting in Swindon today

Crash on Whitehill Way by Fiveways Roundabout

Unite and TUC unions pledge to leave 'no stone unturned' following Honda announcement

HONDA: Tweeters turn to billionaire Elon Musk to save the day

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PICTURE GALLERY: Honda through the years in Swindon

Nationwide put in plans for 239 homes at Oakfield campus site in Walcot

Guard of honour for ex-firefighter Mick, who once helped the Rolling Stones to a gig

Charity haircut is family affair for young Erin and Joanne

From CSI to running the best-rated pub in the Swindon area

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Skilled Honda workers will be in demand says engineering firm chairman

Don't share video of schoolchildren fighting, warn police

Dad entering London Marathon took up running to cope with loss of baby daughter

Hand over your old handbags at pop-up shop in Designer Outlet to raise money for Brighter Futures

Mead Way to close to prepare for widening work (commuters, get the date in your diary)

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Vegan dinner to help raise awareness about animal testing

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"Unkempt" man approached 12-year-old girl outside Tesco

'DEVASTATING': Politicians react to reports Honda to axe 3,500 jobs at Swindon plant

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HONDA: Company statement on Swindon plant closure in full

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IT'S OFFICIAL: Honda confirms Swindon plant will close in 2021 - full statement

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HONDA CLOSURE: 'It could have a silver lining' claims accountancy firm

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'Child sex doll' pervert's community work sentence is axed

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HONDA: Decision comes only weeks after assurances

Council to debate urgent cross-party motion on Honda closure on Thursday

Reading Labrador helps pupils find a good book and improves attendance

Honda workers encounter media frenzy as news breaks of closure without them knowing

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IN THE DOCK: Thief jailed for shoplifting spree and other cases before the courts

FOOD REVIEW: The Cricklade Club

REVEALED: 1,200 domestic abuse reports to Wiltshire Police during 2018 World Cup

HONDA REACTION: TUC boss blames Prime Minister and Brexit uncertainty for plant closure

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HONDA REACTION: Commerce execs and business boss highlight major impact of closure

Swindon council leader "disappointed" by Honda announcement

Honda boss "deeply regrets" impact closure will have on Swindon

Business Secretary responds to Honda closure

'Fast and furious' cyclists putting some off visiting the town centre, councillor claims

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Scammers steal £70 cash after confusing Topps Tiles cashier

Swindon mayor "saddened" by news of Honda plant closure

Man arrested after cannabis factory found in Liden house

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FULL STORY: Swindon Labour councillor quits party due to "culture of toxicity"

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Pals' heartache drives Amy to take on epic challenges for charity

Swindon MPs react to Labour defectors forming new Independent Group

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We had a little breakfast club - I brought banana cookies

Catching that animal magic on film

No surprise that children dream of a slide instead of stairs

First reservoir runs out of fish, now Thames Water wants to sell it

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Swindon firm unveils first production of electric classic Mini

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'It was like the matriarch was leaving,' Haines Watts accountants say farewell to employee after 25 years

Wiltshire Council creates 1,000 extra school places for army families

Borough council to send engineers to inspect easily-flooded pedestrian crossing

Car salesman so impressed at rival showroom he applied for job there

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Healthwatch Wiltshire launches grants scheme for health and wellbeing projects

Letters to the Editor: "Our government is suppressing freedom of information"

Fight between shires and urban areas for fairer government funding

Schools nearly ready for army children

A&E PERFORMANCE: January was of the busiest on record for GWH

£2k donation as Swindon Women's Aid celebrates with alternative Valentine's Day event

REVIEW: Antony and Cleopatra - a glamorous tale of passion and politics

HONDA REACTION: Union boss pledges to "leave no stone unturned" in discussions to keep plant open

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Union: Honda closure would be a body blow to UK manufacturing

Honda expected to close Swindon factory in 2022

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LABOUR SPLIT: Swindon councillor reacts to MPs resigning

Lydiard and Freshbrook councillor quits Labour Party

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Family disgusted after painter leaves heroin and cocaine for 15-year-old daughter to find

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VIEW FROM THE STREET ON HONDA: 'It's bad for the town and the economy'

HONDA CLOSURE: Civic rolls off the production line every 69 seconds

HONDA: 30 years of car making in Swindon

HONDA CLOSURE: 'I'm outraged our members heard the news via the media'

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'We expect government support if Honda leave' says business leader of SWLEP

Honda refuses to reveal more details of plant closure

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HONDA REACTION: Kate Linnegar say workers lives 'plunged into jeopardy'

BREAKING: Seven Labour MPs quit the party over anti-Semitism and Brexit

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HONDA REACTION: Factory in Turkey will also close, MPs say

First RunFestRun brings running legends to Bowood

HONDA REACTION: Senior Labour MPs wade into jobs axe row

HONDA REACTION: MP calls jobs axe a 'major jolt' for Swindon

North Wiltshire Mp's views on Brexit

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REVIEW: Antony and Cleopatra - a glamorous tale of passion and politics

A419 accident cleared as rush hour begins

A419 crash caused six-mile tailbacks

Man taken to hospital with serious head injuries

Men punch and kick teenager before stealing his bike

Extinction Rebellion protest causes long tailbacks on highly-polluted road

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Sport

McCourt buoyed by Wellens' January recruitment

Doyle to be Robins captain in 2019

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RUGBY: Swindon's win at Witney is unlikely to prevent relegation

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BASKETBALL: Shock slain by dominant Bristol

HMS Racing partner with Vehicle Repair and Recovery Centre for 2019

HORSE RACING: He who D'Airs wins,

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SWINDON & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Seventh heaven for Redhouse

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Pewsey deliver valiant win in Knockout Cup.

SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: Greyhound hare back into title race

Swindon Town announce freeze in season ticket prices for 2019/20 season

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'Town supporters have big part to play' - Wellens

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Wildcats wrap up weekend double over Bison to strengthen grip on top spot

Hoddle's "heart stopped for 60 seconds" during collapse

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McCourt not getting carried away by Town's play-off hopes

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GALLERY: Swindon Wildcats 4 Basingstoke Bison 2; Saturday, February 16, 2019

LEAGUE TWO ROUND-UP: Leaders Lincoln slip to late Stevenage draw

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Width adds a fresh dimension to Chippenham's game in Hungerford win

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Spalding calls for Dorchester focus following narrow Gosport defeat

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Clean sheet delights Bassett boss Collier

Inspired middle period performance sees Wildcats record 11th successive league win

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National sport

Hagler calls for one world champion per weight division

Andrew Robertson confident Liverpool can score in Munich

Guardiola urges players to impose themselves on Schalke

Klopp says Liverpool’s tie against Bayern not yet decided after 0-0 draw

AFC Fylde thrash Havant & Waterlooville

Liverpool draw a blank against Bayern Munich at Anfield

De Bruyne thinks opponents have wised up to Manchester City more this season

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