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Left, Burton leaving Bristol Crown Court, and right, a still from CCTV footage shows the moment a man was sent flying.

Shocking video shows moment dangerous driver sends victim flying through the air in car park
SHOCKING video footage shows the moment a dangerous driver sent one of his pursuers flying through the air as he tried to make his escape.

One man arrested as driver sustains injuries in three-car crash

One man arrested as driver sustains injuries in three-vehicle crash

Nicky Millard was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court

'Jealous' man smashed pregnant girlfriend's iPhone and stopped her leaving

Manchester teen with links to Wiltshire still missing

Manchester teen with links to Wiltshire still missing

The play park at the Honda 'legacy' garden in South Marston

Honda says farewell with new 'legacy' garden as final workers leave Swindon factory

Picture: GETTY IMAGES

New food hygiene ratings for Swindon include popular cafes and Indian restaurant

Seven Swindon businesses winners of award

Swindon's best shops, pubs and salons for 2022 revealed in lifestyle awards - see the full list

Hotspots of lungworm in Swindon revealed

Map reveals hotspots of deadly lungworm in Swindon as dog owners are warned

Hilliers Funeral Services celebrates 99 years of serving Swindon families

Funeral home run by the same family for four generations celebrates 99th anniversary

Village dog and classic car show to set tails wagging and motors revving

Dog show meets classic cars as village set to get tails wagging and motors revving

Workers as they begin to repair the damage caused by a collapsed

Work finally begins on collapsed Malmesbury wall after 18 months

Photo: Dave Cox

Swindon train station quieter than normal as picketers gather outside in third day of strikes

Kai (left) and Jude (right) were last seen on the A420 between Shrivenham and Watchfield

Puppies snatched from right under owner's nose last spotted near Swindon

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UK Drivers warned they face fines for commonly used 'friendly warning' on roads. (PA)

Drivers warned they face fines for 'friendly warning' commonly used on UK roads

Swindon Town head coach Scott Lindsey Photo: Rob Grady

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

Aaron Morris was jailed after being found with £18,000 of cocaine.

Drug dealer dad jailed after police seize £18k of cocaine at caravan park

Premature babies 22 per cent less likely to die thanks to GWH project

Premature babies given a lifeline thanks to GWH project

Protestors outside Swindon train station earlier this week.

Disruption expected across Wiltshire as third day of train strike action begins

Pewsey company chosen to frame new portrait of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Pewsey company chosen to frame new portrait of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

A number of road closures are set to be in force across Swindon

Diversions, speed limit changes and planning applications - this week's public notices

The shuttered-up Oasis leisure centre

Cost of reopening Oasis could be higher than £16m

The M4 in Wiltshire

Five road closures for Swindon motorists to avoid this week

'An RMT victory will be a magnificent boost to all workers and a blow to the fat cats'

LETTERS 'An RMT victory will be a magnificent boost to all workers and a blow to the fat cats'

Sir Paul McCartney will perform at Glastonbury 2022. Picture: PA

Glastonbury 2022: When you watch Sir Paul McCartney on TV

The Old Mill at Reybridge Pictures: NGS

DAYS OUT Old Mill garden is haven for wildlife

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Swindon Town head coach Scott Lindsey Photo: Rob Grady

Paddle tennis, the congestion charge, and Classic FM - Get to know Scott Lindsey
DAYS after being appointed Swindon Town head coach, Scott Lindsey spoke to Adver Sport and shared some interesting non-football facts about himself, including his hypothetical alternative sporting career, what he would do if he was Prime Minister for a day, and his surprising choice of favourite radio station.

Town look for Devine intervention as left-back arrives

Town look for Devine intervention as left-back arrives

Wollacott becomes second player to snub Town in favour of Charlton

Wollacott becomes second player to snub Town in favour of Charlton

Marshall departs Swindon to take up Addicks assistant role

Marshall departs Swindon to take up Addicks assistant role

Swindon Town beat Bristol Rovers 3-1 in the fixture at the Memorial Stadium.

Bristol Rovers fan jailed after kicking Swindon supporter lying on ground

Lindsey's men bring in young Boro' goalkeeper on loan

Lindsey's men bring in young Middlesbrough goalkeeper on loan

Made in the Shade - Swindon sign ex-Leicester winger

Made in the Shade - Swindon sign ex-Leicester winger

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Daryll Neita celebrates winning the 100m in Manchester

Daryll Neita stuns Dina Asher-Smith in Manchester and targets world stage

Jamie Overton salutes the crowd after his 97

England’s Jamie Overton happy to entertain on rollercoaster Test debut

Petra Kvitova insists Wimbledon is a different challenge after Eastbourne title

Ivan Lendl (left) watches Andy Murray practise at Wimbledon

Andy Murray hoping Ivan Lendl link-up can inspire another Wimbledon fairytale

The Real deal – what pedigree will Gareth Bale bring to Los Angeles FC?

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Children rescued by RNLI lifeboat after kayak blown out to sea

Dorries to urge sports leaders not to let trans athletes compete against women

Derbyshire man charged with firearm offences by counter terrorism police

Russia Ukraine War

Russia pushes to block second city in eastern Ukraine

Rail and Tube strikes

Abbott and McDonnell urge Starmer to ‘come off the fence’ over strikes

A photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

Seven accusers write to Ghislaine Maxwell’s sentencing judge

Strikers on picket line

Further strike action possible as latest walkout cripples rail services again

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