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New Lidl store set for Greenbridge

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Drivers damaging verges and kerbs in Swindon should be made to pay for repairs

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Swindon in danger of becoming 'dormitory town’ without more land for work

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CORONAVIRUS: Plane from Japan carrying British cruise ship passengers to land in Wiltshire

Fury as pond designed to reduce flooding FLOODS neighbours' gardens

Construction worker John gets the perfect send off as coffin is carried on JCB

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Teenager arrested on suspicion of GBH after Haydon Wick stabbing

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Firefighters called to rescue child from locked bedroom

Burglars steal TV and sentimental jewellery from elderly victim in South Marston

BRAIN UNIT TRIAL: Jurors told colleague heard warning buzzer sound

PICTURED: Teen brandished 'lethal' crossbow at traffic warden

Stolen bikes seized after attempted vehicle theft

Calls for action after Coate Water underpass is flooded with sewage again

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Fallen tree blocks railway line between Swindon and Chippenham

Burglary suspect wanted by police

Thief spat at B&M staff after stealing chocolates

Sisters' year of acts of kindness warm the hearts of care home staff

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MP Robert Buckland mocked on cover of Private Eye

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Wroughton road still closed after Storm Dennis

Swindon 'stalker' had Valentine's Day date in the cells

Memories of family life in a Pinehurst prefab in Central Library collection

Celebrate International Women's Day at Swindon's parkruns

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South west's favourite chocolate bar REVEALED

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READER RECOMMENDS: Things to do for children during February half-term

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New £20 notes are here: 8 ways to tell a real one from a fake

APPEAL: Welly wearing suspect 'stole booze from Tesco'

Awards glory for beautician after a challenging first year as her own boss

WHAT YOU SAID: Mirror-less workstation at vegan hair salon

The questions we want to ask our pets (and how to treat them on Love Your Pet day)

Cans of sardines recalled over 'bacterial contamination' fears

Parish teams up with Foundation for more community programmes

DJ ready to rock Swindon with Sounds of the 70s tour

Stormzy gets Greggs 'black card' promising free pasties 'anytime, anywhere''

RUSSELL HOLLAND: Council tax rise will look after those most in need

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GIG GUIDE: All the shows in Swindon this weekend

Male Voice Choir's centenary continues with Steam concert

Darts competition in memory of brother hits the bullseye

CLUB OF THE WEEK: 633 Squadron Air Cadets in West Swindon

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Explorer to take audiences on a real adventure

Rockers The Quireboys returning to Swindon

REVIEW: Sonic the Hedgehog fails to cross the finish line ★★☆☆☆

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ELO Experience set to wow fans at Wyvern

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How to drive in heavy rain and floods (and tips for demisting your windscreen quickly)

Funding boost for violence refuges

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Boy stabbed outside primary school in Haydon Wick, police say

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Police cordon off footpath after incident near primary school in Haydon Wick

Swindon clubber attacked barman after 'waiting too long for vodka lemonades'

HONDA CLOSURE ONE YEAR ON: Workers staying positive in the face of an uncertain future

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Town rallies to find lost pup

Part of M4 closing in both directions for bridge demolition this weekend

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"Aggressive" dogwalker's German Shepherds growled and lunged at other man's pet

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Thief stole wallet from gym locker - then used credit card to buy PS4 games

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RE-OPENED: Bridge End Road and Gipsy Lane gas pipe upgrade complete

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M4 lanes closed after crash

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Stratton man held in Filipino jails for a decade says: 'I've done my time. I don't feel bitter'

This is why fire engines were on junction 15 of the M4 last night

Drunk who kicked his mate in the head tells police 'he called me nonce so I bashed him'

Rogue biker, 16, found by police dog after going wrong way across roundabout

Call for council to end fuel poverty in next decade

Air pollution death figures labelled 'absolute disgrace'

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WANTED: Warrant out for man who had stun gun made to look like a torch

What it's like to live next door to Honda - "They've been a good neighbour"

SPECIAL REPORT: Crossing success for Brunel Centre

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Volunteers needed to help get Penhill Carnival 2020 up and running

Pancake Day 2020: What is Shrove Tuesday and when is it?

WHAT YOU SAID: More parents fined for taking children on term-time holidays

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Eastcott all set for an illuminating experience (and it's not too late to get involved)

IN THE DOCK: Recent cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court

HONDA CLOSURE: A timeline of the last 12 months

RESULTS: Students showcase talents in bid to win Swindon Young Musician Competition

ONE YEAR ON: Workshed could help ex-Honda workers set up new businesses

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Your chance to plant a greener future for Penhill

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Morrisons to become first supermarket to sell ONLY free-range eggs

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Under-threat contact centre for families is thrown a lifeline

ROBERT BUCKLAND: I'm ready to continue my work at Ministry of Justice helm

HONDA ONE YEAR ON: 380-acre site could drive diverse economy, says expert

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Students put college tutors at the top of the class

Build your own sparrow home with Penhill Naturehood

Town centre cafe workers go on strike

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PAYING THE PRICE: More parents fined for taking pupils on holiday during term time

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Storm Dennis: Photos show extent of flooding in Malmesbury

Knife seized as teen arrested in town centre car park

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DELAYS: Trains not stopping at Swindon station after 9.30pm tonight as engineers fix power lines

Sport

Romanski turned down improved loan offers to stay at Melksham

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SKELETON: Thompson explains 'surreal' feeling in moments after learning about GB call-up

RACING: Champion Chase king out to equal history

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RUGBY: Swindon only two wins away from Twickenham dream - but old rivals Witney can spoil the party

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Cook keen to get the right players in for relegation scrap

HOCKEY: Firebrands register a shock result at home

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Bassett chief puts faith in striker Libby

Town not at their best since turn of the month, insists Fryers

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BOXING: Commonwealth eliminator a 'massive' opportunity for Fitzpatrick's talent Martin

HORSE RACING: Stiff task awaits Champion Chase king Altior

RUGBY: Returning trio help Bassett breeze past Wimborne

NON-LEAGUE: Marine and Bassett both disappointingly beaten on the road

SPEEDWAY: Season ticket sales soar - plus Leszno update

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CONFIRMED: Scunthorpe game rearranged for Tuesday, March 3

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SPEEDWAY: Crump comes out of retirement to join Ipswich

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Former Adver sports editor remembers the late Harry Gregg

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Lowly Yate pose a genuine threat to Marine

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Fully-fit Bassett are up for mid-week Windsor task

TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Fixtures heavily affected by storm Dennis

WOMENS FOOTBALL: Town trip up against slick Saints

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National sport

Hunter happy to return to home comforts ahead of Ireland clash

Hamilton puts Mercedes contract talks on back burner to focus on F1 season

Pivac wants Wales to make record-breaking experience count against France

Eddie Jones apologises after making ‘half-Asian’ joke in press conference

Learmonth hoping laid back approach can fuel Olympic dream

How Erling Haaland compares to the Champions League’s pace-setters

England facing issues at prop as Beno Obano returns to training squad

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Prince Harry ‘livin’ on a prayer’ in mocked-up text exchange with Jon Bon Jovi

McDonnell condemned for comparing Assange case to Dreyfus wrongful conviction

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Defence lawyers to seek asylum in France for Assange

Man arrested over London mosque stabbing during prayers

Man arrested for attempted murder after Regent’s Park mosque stabbing

Banksy says he is ‘kind of glad’ his latest Bristol piece was vandalised

MH17 families to travel to trial of suspects even if defendants stay away

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