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Owner of closed pub gives first update after it was suddenly closed and boarded up
The brewery that owns the Patriot’s Arms has issued an update on the recently boarded up and closed pub. Stonegate have said they are looking for the “right” publican for the pub - the only one left in the village apart from a social club.
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Hugely unpopular Newburn Sidings housing scheme set for decision
A hugely controversial proposal for more than 250 houses to be built alongside the railway line in the heart of Swindon will be discussed and decided next week. And the planning officers’ report to members of Swindon Borough Council’s planning
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Swindon headquartered firm gets significant financial boost
Swindon headquartered firm Smiths News has enjoyed “solid” financial growth. The firm, which is based in Kembrey Park, is the leading distributor of newspapers, magazines and ancillary services to retailers across the UK. It has now reported
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Council leader faces complaint over hospitality and gifts
The leader of Swindon Borough Council Councillor Jim Robbins is facing a standards complaint. The Local Democracy Reporter understands that a member of the public has lodged a complaint and concerns Cllr Robbins alleged failure to list hospitality
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Wiltshire based hair salon group named best in the UK
A Swindon and Wiltshire based salon group has been named the best in the country. Goldsworthy’s Hair Salon won the prestigious Salon Group of the Year prize at the inaugural Professional Hairdresser awards. The business, which has branches
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"Missing fire engines led to delay in rescue of woman from burning flat"
The rescue of a woman from a burning flat was delayed by recent cuts to fire stations across Wiltshire, says a union. Removal of fire engines in Wiltshire meant there was only one engine available in Corsham, despite two crews being available,
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'Cheap parking and supermarkets': Swindon reacts to town centre plans
Swindon residents have called for discounted parking and a major supermarket after plans were revealed to improve the town centre. Councillor Jim Robbins and MP Heidi Alexander have both revealed their ambitions to improve the area in recent days
