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The cost of fuel has shot up in recent weeks with the average price of petrol now 168.24 p and diesel now costing an average 181p. This combined with the cost of the living crisis has meant that motorists have struggled to fill their cars up with

A WOMAN who tried to illegally enter the country used a fake identity card to attempt to get access to NHS treatment. Stelina Resuli used a fake Italian passport to try to enter the UK in 2019, but after she was found out by Border Force, she applied

David Dickinson and his team will be filming for the popular ITV show Dickinson's Real Deal in Swindon next month. Collectors might be able to bag some extra cash on June 11 when the Duke and his dealers come to Steam Museum for the latest series

Ben Garner’s time at Swindon Town may have been cut short but it was a rollercoaster season that defied all of the odds. Garner arrived at Swindon on 21st July 2021 as the head coach appointed alongside Director of Football Ben Chorley to replace

Students at Kingsdown School put their artistic skills to the test by taking part in a Jubilee drip mat competition with the brewery next door. Arkell's wants to celebrate in style and will be sending a barrel of its new Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

MORE than £1,000 has been raised as a reward for anyone who can help a football club catch the vandals who ruined their defibrillator. Highworth Town Juniors volunteer Neil Tustin was left devastated when he found the lifesaving kit the club had

Swindon Town are set to be on the search for their next manager, so who do the bookmakers think is in line to take over? Ben Garner is set to depart Swindon to become the new manager of Charlton Athletic after just one year in charge at the County

A MAN has been fined after driving without due care and attention in Cricklade.  Stuart Harris, of Churchill Avenue, Blunsdon, drove a BMW on the B4533 Broadleaze Farm crossroads on November 21.  The 57-year-old pleaded guilty on April 5 and

Millions of brits claiming Universal Credit and other benefits are set to receive a £600 one-off payment to help with the cost-of-living crisis. Rishi Sunak announced plans to help struggling UK families as the government faced calls to help cash-starved

Numerous drivers were caught breaking the law on Swindon's roads as police launched a crackdown. The day of action by the road policing unit targeting the 'Fatal Four' of speeding, drinking or drug driving, driving while using a phone and not wearing

Rishi Sunak has outlined government plans to help struggling UK families cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Chancellor made the announcement the day after the publication of the embarrassing Sue Gray report on the partygate scandal

Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike as they dispute jobs, pay and conditions This strike will threaten a massive disruption to the network in the coming weeks. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network

The office of Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is locking down its Twitter account after it retweeted comments from a Conservative MP defending the Prime Minister over the partygate scandal. The account, run by employees of Wiltshire and

As confirmed cases of monkeypox are on the rise in the UK, many parents may be fearing the virus for their children. While health officials have said the outbreak is “significant and concerning”, the risk to the UK population still remains low

Martin Lewis as issued a warning to UK homeowners amid the financial expert’s concerns over mortgage payments. The Money Saving Expert founder issued the warning on his ITV show, The Martin Lewis Money Show last night. Martin Lewis issues warning

POLICE have stepped up their presence in Penhill after a disorder that saw three men arrested - one of whom is suspected to have been carrying a weapon. Officers raced to Downton Road in Penhill at around 4.30pm and arrested three men at the scene

A PRE-PAID debit card and pocket money app for children is now available through NatWest. Ahead of the half term holiday, the bank has integrated Rooster Money into its family of youth products. The NatWest Rooster card will be available for free

Ben Garner is set to depart Swindon Town for Charlton Athletic, but unlike the previous times this has happened, it does not feel like the sky is about to fall in. South London Press have reported that the deal is done to take Garner to the Valley

Peter Kay is reportedly set to reveal plans for a major return to the stage with an arena comeback tour. It’s been five years since the 48-year-old comic disappeared from the limelight due to personal reasons, but it seems the Phoenix Nights and

POLICE are appealing for the public's help in locating a teenage girl who has gone missing in Swindon. Amy Louise Bull, who is 14, is described as white, around 5ft 4ins tall and of slim build. She is wearing her school uniform - a blue

Ben Garner is set to depart Swindon Town to join Charlton Athletic and there has been a mixed reaction among Swindon fans. South London Press reported on Tuesday evening that Swindon's head coach was leaving for the Addicks, catching many in Wiltshire

The rising cost of living is causing a strain on many people and we know that things are likely to get worse before they get better. Inflation is set to increase to the highest level we have seen in years and the energy regulator Ofgem warned this

All UK household will get an energy bill discount of up to £400 and won't have to pay it back, according to reports. Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a new package of support likely to include a discount on energy bills funded by a windfall

A day of action targeting rule-breaking drivers in Wiltshire has been hailed as a success. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit dealt with more than 140 offences on Wiltshire’s road network in just 12 hours on Wednesday. Around 20 officers

Drivers in and around Swindon will have seven road closures to watch out for this week. Two of the road closures are expected to cause moderate delays with motorists facing holdups of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list

A BUSINESSMAN “didn’t realise” downloading abusive images which involved children in “pain and distress” was illegal, a court has been told. Sascha Hunsinger amassed a vast cache of over 13,000 pictures and movies over six years – including almost

One of the glories of Swindon’s Victorian architecture is being stored at the recycling centre at Waterside Park. And some are trying to find ways of getting it put back up. The story of the Swindon Baptist Tabernacle portico goes back to the

A man who assaulted a woman and committed £400 worth of criminal damage in a popular Swindon lap dancing and gentlemen's club has been fined. Sukinder Mann, 32 of Oaklands Avenue, Isleworth appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on Friday, May 20

SWINDON is the "value for money" choice for the government when it comes to selecting the home of Britain's railways. That is the view of Sir Robert Buckland, who made the case for his town in Westminster this week. The South Swindon MP was

Thanks for amazing memories of season An Open Letter to the playing staff of Swindon Town: First, commiserations on the play-off loss but big congratulations on an amazing season that has surpassed all expectations, you are all a credit to this

HILL Audrey Mildred Passed away peacefully at Lansdowne Hill Care Home on 14th May 2022, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of Gordon (deceased). Much loved mother of Andrea and Caroline, mother-in-law to Mel and Andrew, and grandmother to Tom and James. Funeral

SHEPPARD Henry Joseph (Harry) Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on Thursday 12th May 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved Husband of the late Maura, beloved Father of James and Victoria, Father-in-Law of Andrew, much loved Grampy of Sarah,

MASI Umberto 23.01.1927 - 11.05.2022 Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Peacefully passed away on 11th May 2022 at the Great Western Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be held on Friday 17th June 2022 at

KINCH Mervyn Thomas Passed away on Sunday 8th May 2022, aged 83 years. Mervyn will be sadly missed by his loving wife Janet, three daughters Clare, Emma, Julie and their families. Mervyn's funeral service will take place at St John the Baptist, Inglesham

WAKELEY Sylvia Georgina Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 14th May 2022, aged 97 years. Now reunited with her beloved Husband Norman. A devoted Mum to Graham and Gill, Mother in law to Lyn and Dave. A loving Sister, Nan and Great-Nan

FRENCH Leslie Frederick Passed away peacefully at home on the 14th May 2022, aged 96 years. A beloved husband to Beryl. A much loved dad to Lesley and Marea. Leslie will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. A service for Leslie will be held