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Crime map reveals the most crime-prone areas in Swindon

Map reveals the most crime-prone areas in Swindon with reports on the rise
Police has revealed data on all crimes reported in April 2022, and they show exactly where the crimes took place.

Nina Austin, inset, stole wine from the Co-Op near Moonrakers roundabout. Main photo: Google Maps.

Serial offender with 'terrible record' stole wine from Co-op

Swindon Asda to make improvements after family's 'hellish' experience is revealed

Swindon Asda to make improvements after family's 'hellish' experience is revealed

Jonathan David Berry has been banned from every Co-op in the country

Knifeman banned from every Co-op in the country

The crash happened on Fleming Way last night

Suspected drink driver charged after town centre crash

Woman injured in Swindon town centre fight

Woman injured in Swindon town centre fight

Photos showing tyre marks and footprints left on the 'melting' West Swindon roads

Council launch investigation after newly resurfaced West Swindon roads start 'melting'

NHS staff at GWH are now paying £1.50 a day for parking. Pics Dave Cox.

'Underpaid, undervalued, underprivileged': GWH worker's fury as hospital brings back car parking charges

File photo: GETTY IMAGES

Dangerous driver spared jail after Boxing Day crash

File photo of protestors pushing for the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery to reopen.

Closed museum and art gallery building up for sale

Police presence on Globe Street in Swindon (Photo: David Garwood)

Latest update as woman injured and man arrested in Old Town

Council fines CityFibre for work which is not 'up to standard'

Swindon Council fines CityFibre for work which is not 'up to standard'

Drug-using alcoholic convicted of several charges of assault and threats

Swindon man banned from drinking alcohol after smashing up cars and threatening woman on social media

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Photo: Rod Minchin/PA

Barristers begin strike action as they protest 'most serious threat to the British legal system in decades'

Hungry Swindonians gathered for the International Food Market (Photo: Dave Cox)

Tasty dishes wow crowds at International Food Fair

Cirencester man in court after stealing purse from shopper

Town centre purse thief in the dock

Cow rescued by Swindon fire service in 'high steaks' operation

Cow rescued by Swindon fire service in 'high steaks' operation

Appeal for information after man 'masturbates in public'

Appeal for information after man 'masturbates in public'

Peter Manning has volunteered at Walcot Community Shop for the past 15 years

Community shop sells all clothes for £1 to help with cost of living crisis

Photo: kazuend/Unsplash

Where's your favourite watering hole in South Swindon? Help needed to determine best pub

Sheldon students performed well at the county athletics championships

Athletes put on remarkable performance for school at championships

Dangerous UK drivers could face life in prison under new laws coming into effect tomorrow. (PA)

Drivers could face life in prison under new laws

Sainsbury’s is recalling one of its products over fears it is “unsafe to eat”. (PA)

Sainsbury's recall over health fears and 'do not eat' warning issued

The batch is being sold at Sainsbury’s and has the incorrect lid of Salted Caramel Brownie ice cream. (PA)

Ben & Jerry's recall & 'do not eat' warning over ice cream sold at Sainsbury's

Travelodge room. Credit: Travelodge Media Centre

Stay at a Travelodge for £32 or less from now until May 2023 - Find out how

Sport

Former Swindon Town forward Scott Twine left Milton Keynes Dons after just 12 months and signed for Burnley on Sunday Photo: Andy Ford

Di Michele warns Town fans to temper expectations after Twine's Burnley move
SWINDON Town technical director Sandro Di Michele says those hoping to see Swindon Town splash the cash in the transfer market following Scott Twine’s summer switch will have to check expectations.

Former Town striker Twine completes Championship move

Former Town striker Twine completes Championship move

ICE HOCKEY

Oli Endicott Photo: Kat Medcroft

ICE HOCKEY Wildcats confirm Endicott to leave for Finnish U20 side

Sheldon students performed well at the county athletics championships

Athletes put on remarkable performance for school at championships

'We will bring in more experience' - Lindsey on Town transfer plans

'We will bring in more experience' - Lindsey on Town transfer plans

SPEEDWAY

Swindon Robins' Abbey Stadium with part of the renovation work completed Photo: Jonny Whitworth

SPEEDWAY Robins fans bid to secure answers on lack of Abbey building work

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Swindon Town head coach Scott Lindsey Photo: Rob Grady

Exclusive Paddle tennis, the congestion charge, and Classic FM - Get to know Scott Lindsey

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National Sport

Wimbledon day one: Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray thrill Centre Court with wins

Wimbledon day one: Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray thrill Centre Court with wins

Kevin Pietersen celebrated his birthday

KP makes birthday wish and Raducanu wins at Wimbledon – Monday’s sporting social

England captain Ben Stokes celebrates the series win over New Zealand

Style not stats key to breaking into rejuvenated England team, says Ben Stokes

Surrey’s Sam Curran

Sam Curran’s century puts Surrey in complete control against Kent

Emma Raducanu celebrates victory over Alison Van Uytvanck

Emma Raducanu soaks in ‘amazing’ first Centre Court experience

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Senior Tory warns Truss against ‘impugning patriotism’ of Protocol Bill critics

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, centre (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Boris Johnson condemns Putin’s ‘barbarism’ after shopping centre missile strike

Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood

Delay recess to pass buffer zone legislation, says Labour MSP

Boris Johnson tells Argentina Falklands’ sovereignty is not in question

Belfast Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections – Lord Trimble

Belfast Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections – Lord Trimble

Downing Street partygate

Theresa May: NI Protocol Bill is not legal and risks UK’s global reputation

A broadband hub

Telecoms giants agree to improve low-cost offers amid rising cost of living

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