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'Influencer' found guilty of posting 'grossly offensive' TikTok videos
An 'influencer' has been found guilty of four charges relating to "offensive" TikTok videos. Fiona Ryan, 40, of Laverstock Road, pleaded not guilty to four charges relating to videos she posted on TikTok. The videos, which were found to be "grossly
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Flood warning as three-day weather warning starts today in Swindon and Wiltshire
Heavy rain and possible flooding could hit Swindon and Wiltshire as a yellow weather warning is due to activate this evening. The weather warning lasts from 9pm today, September 4, until midnight of Friday, September 6. The Met Office warns
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Family say teen daughter who died in crash was ‘little firecracker’
The family of a 16-year-old girl who died in a crash near Bushton last week have said she “was loved by everyone she met”. Toya Jefferies, from Royal Wootton Bassett, was a passenger when a car crashed on an unnamed road between Bushton and Hilmarton
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Swindon looking to improve Nigel Eady County Ground matchday experience
Swindon Town are looking to improve the matchday experience at the Nigel Eady County Ground to help boost falling attendances at the start of the season. Following a historically poor 2023/24 season, Town have begun this season with crowds in the
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Crash near petrol station closes lane of Swindon A-road
5:14pm The traffic has cleared, and AA is no longer reporting the incident. (Image: AA)
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Forgotten 300-year old walled garden returning to former glory
An almost-forgotten walled garden in the grounds of one of the grandest houses in Swindon dating back close to 300 years is being brought back to life. The Grade II*-listed Burderop House on the southern boundary of the town came complete with
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'Millions' needed to save Swindon's council housing
A huge rescue package of more than £600m, plus a raft of other reforms is needed to ‘save council housing’ according to Swindon Borough Council, which has written to the government to tell it so. The administration at Euclid Street has joined more
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Plans submitted to build house for '35 Nile crocodiles'
Fresh plans have been lodged to introduce a crocodile house to an Oxfordshire town as a group seeks to cater for the "growing in size" of their animals. Applicant Crocodiles of the World (COTW), of Burford Road near Carterton, has submitted a proposal
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Developer eyeing up field on edge of Swindon for more houses
A developer looking at making an application to build new houses on the rural edge of Swindon is looking for feedback from people living nearby. No formal application for planning permission has yet been lodged, but Hannick Homes is looking at
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Longelo injury not as bad as first feared but set for spell out
Rosaire Longelo is set for a month on the sidelines at Swindon Town after picking up an injury during the game at Crewe Alexandra. Having started each of Swindon’s first three league matches, Longelo had to be substituted at the Mornflake Stadium
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Late budget increase to help Town go for promotion - Morfuni
Clem Morfuni said that his late increase to Swindon Town’s transfer budget should put the club in a position to challenge for promotion. Following a busy final week of the transfer window which saw five players arrive at the Nigel Eady County Ground
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'Extremely rare' 50p Brexit coin being sold for £1,000
A RARE 50p coin is being sold for £1,000 by a Warrington resident. The item is listed on eBay for 2,000 times its face value. It is a Brexit EU Withdrawal Peace Prosperity and Friendship coin. The item was circulated in 2020. Postage
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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition hits major milestone
A petition calling for Labour to axe their changes to Winter Fuel Payments has been signed by more than 450,000 people. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957 to help cover their heating
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Swindon players assessed after late Exeter defeat
Swindon Town were again caught out by a late wonder strike as they were defeated 2-1 by Exeter City in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Joel Cotterill’s low, rasping drive did have Town on level terms following Ed Francis’ opener but Jack Aitchison
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Major changes coming to these Swindon Costa Coffee shops
Nine Costa Coffee stores in Swindon will take part in a new interactive trial. In collaboration with Podback, a UK-wide coffee pod recycling service, customers will now be able to pick up free Podback recycling bags in-store and return them once
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Swindon drug dealer caught with machete weeks after release from jail
A Swindon drug dealer has been caught riding the streets with a large machete just two weeks after he was released from prison. Leonard Howard, 20, of Harding Street in Swindon, was arrested on June 10, after he was seen wearing a black balaclava
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Cotterill confident results will arrive soon after strong displays
Joel Cotterill is confident that the quality of Swindon Town’s performances will get them the win they are searching for following a 2-1 defeat to Exeter City. The Welsh youth international scored his first Swindon goal with a thunderbolt from
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How much will your state pension increase by next year?
Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the
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When Peter Andre and other famous faces visited HMV Swindon
HMV's Swindon store has hosted several events which attracted crowds of shoppers over the years. In October 1990, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (as the Ninja Turtles were once known in the UK due to the British government's violence concerns
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Police give more insight into death at 'busy' Motocross event
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died after being assaulted at a Foxhill motocross event. Lee Starr, in his 30s, sustained heavy injuries after being assaulted at around 9.15pm on August 22 in the Stubble Field, near Wanborough.
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Man threatens to 'put screwdriver through neighbour's head'
A man from Swindon has appeared in court on suspicion of carrying a screwdriver which he claims was for self-defence. Stephen Porter, 48, of Sommerville Road pleaded not guilty to having an offensive weapon at Swindon Magistrates Court on September
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Anti-racism group calls for support and 'unity, not division'
An anti-racism group has made a call for "unity" as it looks to build support in Swindon ahead of future demonstrations. Swindon Stand Up To Racism has made the call in light of recent riots seen across the country. In response to the disorder
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Town centre business up for sale months after its opening
A town centre café that serves up sweet treats and hot drinks is looking for a new owner. Seli’s Crêperie on Havelock Street opened in March and stood out from other eateries by offering a range of homemade French pancakes, coffees and sandwiches
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Pre-school praised for making 'positive difference' by Ofsted
A pre-school has been rated 'good' following an inspection from Ofsted earlier this summer. Inquisitive Minds Pre-school, based in Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, was inspected on July 12 and each aspect of its service was rated
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Special school praised for reading education by Ofsted
A special school rated 'good' by Ofsted has received an ungraded inspection. Crowdys Hill School in Swindon underwent the inspection on May 8 and 9, and while there has been no change in its overall judgement, Ofsted's evidence suggests the school's
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Parish councils set to take on jobs of keeping your neighbourhood tidy
Swindon Borough Council might ask parish councils across the borough to take on extra responsibilities; especially maintaining road verges, roundabouts and gateways, and cleaning the town centre, in order to save the higher authority money. And
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Swindon woman reveals anger as cancer drug not available on the NHS
A Swindon woman has criticised the lack of groundbreaking new treatments available on the NHS. The letter writer, who asked to not publish her name or address published, wrote to the Adver to ask what the point of donating to charities is if the
