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Robert Mobey will be sentenced at Swindon Crown Court in September. File photo: Getty.

Teen cyclist in court after hurting someone while on bike
He hurt another person by 'wanton or furious driving'.

Mental health in Swindon is suffering because of the cost of living

Swindon locals reveal fears over grim reality of cost of living crisis

Letters

Reader's letter

Letters Nurse calls for the NHS to charge for services

UPDATE

The Travellers were spotted on Monday, but they have been on the site since Saturday.

UPDATE Police and council give update on travellers at Swindon car park

An Osprey plane from the RAF Mildenhall base in the UK was spotted flying over Royal Wootton Bassett

Unique US Air Force plane spotted soaring over Wiltshire

The fallen tree in Penhill

Massive tree lands yards away from block of flats as drought hits Swindon

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

Schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise

A second Swindon restaurant has been given the lowest rating possible

Town centre restaurant hit with zero food hygiene rating

Man who twisted partner's arm 'until it snapped' jailed after years of assault (Photo: Wiltshire Police)

Swindon man twisted partner's arm 'until it snapped'

Police find 'Devil's pine' after two-vehicle crash on motorway

Police find 'Devil's pine' drugs after falling top box causes two-car crash

Three crews from Stratton, Westlea and Swindon rushed to the scene and discovered the plane's occupants trapped inside

Pilot and passenger cut out of plane by fire crews after crash

BMW driver crashed into cyclist during rush hour on busy road

APPEAL Cyclist sought after BMW driver rear-ended them at Swindon traffic lights

The bone dry play area near Oliver Tomkins School, by Jo Kimber

Heatwave Images show impact of record breaking heatwave on Wiltshire landscape

News

InSwindon BID reveals facelift to 'modernise' how people think about the town centre

Bid firm reveals facelift and new website to promote town centre

Wiltshire influencer at the airport. Photo: Instagram/ @elleswift

Wiltshire influencer jets off to get married on party island

Council leader calls for more council houses 'urgently'

Swindon council leader wants more social housing built 'urgently'

Outlines of long-lost walls, pathways fountains and parterres dating back to the 1600s have become visible at Longleat. Photo: Longleat Estate

Heatwave reveals ghostly outline of Longleat’s lost gardens

Swindon Crown Court's case backlog has decreased - but is expected to rise again.

Swindon’s trial backlog has begun to fall – but is expected to rise again soon

How old is old enough to leave them at home?

Leaving your kids home alone? These are the ages NSPCC say is old enough

Caravans have parked in the abandoned park and ride

Travellers set up camp in Swindon park and ride

MP calls for 'urgent review' as Wiltshire fuel companies criticised over prices

John Paterson was convicted of breaching his sexual harm prevention order by secretly downloading social media applications including Kik. File photo: Getty.

Sex offender flouted court order by using social media and hiding the evidence

Photo: Alan Hillier

100 tonnes of hay on fire makes three fires in three days

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Man armed with 'sharpened piece of tile' recalled to prison

Sport

PREVIEW

Jonny Williams tries to dribble away from Leyton Orient’s Omar Beckles during last season’s clash at the County Ground Photo: Rob Noyes

Town must match standards of in-form Orient: Lindsey
SWINDON Town must match and ideally surpass Leyton Orient’s intensity levels if they stand a chance of emerging with all three points on Tuesday night, according to head coach Scott Lindsey.

Swindon Town striker Jacob Wakeling has scored the club's only competitive goal this season Photo: Rob Noyes

Lindsey suggests new striker unlikely to arrive in coming days

Press Conference Live: Lindsey previews Swindon Town v Leyton Orient

Lindsey press conference ahead of Swindon Town v Leyton Orient: As it happened

FOOTBALL

Bluebirds postpone Oxford City clash following player collapse

FOOTBALL Bluebirds postpone Oxford City clash following player collapse

SPEEDWAY

Bewley equals Harris feat as Robins man misses British GP due to 'silly mistake'

SPEEDWAY Bewley equals Harris feat as Robins man misses British GP due to 'silly mistake'

FOOTBALL

Swindon Supermarine v Hendon FC in Southern League Premier South Photo: Steve Brennan

FOOTBALL Marine go top after dominant home win

Spine of team was key to gritty draw at Carlisle: Lindsey

Spine of team was key to gritty draw at Carlisle: Lindsey

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National Sport

Jamie Vardy is reportedly wanted by Manchester United

Football rumours: Manchester United add Jamie Vardy to transfer options

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez walks past manager Jurgen Klopp

Darwin Nunez has time to learn from red card in Liverpool draw – Jurgen Klopp

Usain Bolt celebrates his 100 metres victory in Beijing

On this day in 2008: Usain Bolt wins first Olympic gold medal

Andy Murray survived a thrilling encounter with long-time rival Stan Wawrinka to progress to the second round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati

Andy Murray edges past Stan Wawrinka to set up clash with Cameron Norrie

Alvaro Morata (right) in action for Atletico Madrid

Alvaro Morata bags brace as Atletico Madrid begin season with Getafe victory

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National News

Commuters on London Bridge during the morning rush hour

Workers face record pay slump against surging inflation

Conservative leadership bid

Sunak and Truss both promise more scrutiny of Scottish Government

Ukraine Russia Nuclear Plant Explainer

Zelensky accuses Russia of ‘nuclear blackmail’ after shelling at power plant

A collection of British newspapers

What the papers say – August 16

Rudy Giuliani speaking

Rudy Giuliani targeted in criminal probe of 2020 Georgia election

Summer weather Aug 15th 2022

Flash floods and thunderstorms will give way to breezy conditions by end of week

A British Airways plane

Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group

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