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Remix Nightclub in Fleet Street could become a church if a new plan is approved

Former Cheekies nightclub to get new use after plans approved

Swindon town centre's Wilko

More details revealed as Poundland prepares to reopen Swindon Wilko store

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Buzz Gym, Swindon town centre

Swindon town centre gym commits to staying in Brunel after £150k investment

Swindon death notices and funeral announcements from the Swindon Advertiser

All the Swindon death notices published in the Adver this week

Work is being done at the former Hindu Temple site.

Work starts on buildings at site of former Hindu temple

A laundry under construction near Great Western Way in the 1980s, which later became flats on Brunel Crescent. Picture: Swindon Libraries Local Studies

14 photos showing construction of one of Swindon's busiest roads

Stock image of a takeaway food van

Takeaway food van wants longer opening hours in latest planning applications

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Swindon Town's Jake Young leads Erling Haaland in the league goalscoring charts this season

League's top scorer on Swindon move that helped him outgun Haaland

Matt and Emma Groom and their family

£150k project leaves family in living 'nightmare' after building firm folds

The 2007 film Stardust is beloved by people at Christmas - fancy visiting?

Visit the Wiltshire village used in one of the best Christmas films

Thousands in Wiltshire have been caught speeding this year.

REVEALED: The people caught speeding in Wiltshire in 2023

According to the latest figures from CSEW, approximately 1 in 5 adults had experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16 years.

Spot the signs of domestic abuse victims this Christmas

See what to expect from the Radford household on 22 Kids and Counting at Christmas, airing this December on Channel 5

22 Kids and Counting returns to Channel 5 for Christmas special - when is it on?

Supermarkets, including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, were compared by Which? to find out which one was the best option for your Christmas shop

This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop

27% of 2000 drivers surveyed said they'd failed to act on warnings following the mandatory safety check and have waited 'months’ to replace their tyres.

Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says

Mars Wrigley UK says you can return these Revels products by contacting their customer service team

Revels chocolate recalled by Mars Wrigley UK as products may be 'unsafe to eat'

Audi closed after fire

Car dealership closed after fire at Swindon business park

A weather warning has been issued for parts of Wiltshire on Sunday

Met Office issues new yellow weather warning for Swindon

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Ian Attwood and Richard Battaglia at Twigs Community Garden in 2017 Picture Nicola Salt

Extraordinary value of volunteers in Swindon is set out in report

File photograph of a man lighting a cigarette

Council leader to write to PM to ask for more money to eradicate smoking

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Eve the Great Dane had her eyesight restored by staff at a Swindon animal hospital

Adorable puppy can see properly again after vets conduct 'intricate' operation

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Pulhams has brought back a cancelled route that locals fought to bring back

Axed bus route makes a return SEVEN years later following campaign

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Police want to speak to this man about the phone theft

Scammer conned eBay mobile phone seller out of £800

Leon Wilson wanted by police

Police reveal first face in Wanted this Winter campaign

Jake Young scored four against Crawley early in the season

Bradford boss discusses potential return for Jake Young

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

Many sides will be hoping to face Premier League opposition in the 3rd Round

How to watch the FA Cup 3rd Round draw and when is it on TV?

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Millions sign up to MOT service as DVSA announce new changes

A woman was killed in a crash on the A350 near Chippenham

Woman, 50s, dies in multi-vehicle crash on busy Wiltshire road

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

Rare 50p coins selling for £2,500 - what to look out for

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Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating

Martin Lewis reveals why you should never leave the heating on low all day

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The Barford Inn in Wiltshire has a rich history.

Pub of the Week Inside award-winning Wiltshire village pub dating back to 16th century

Missed bin collections on Penhill Drive

Anger over missed bin collections in first week of new scheme

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Two Swindon pensioners face a difficult Christmas after a loan company they relied on suddenly went into adminstration

Collapse of doorstep loans firm ruins Christmas for grandparents

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Swindon Magistrates Court

IN THE DOCK: This week's results from Swindon Magistrates' Court

Where best to enjoy a white Christmas? A quaint, rustic town

Cosy market town an hour from Swindon voted one of the UK's best Christmas towns

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CCTV image of woman released following theft and abuse at Poundland

CCTV appeal after ‘woman verbally abuses Poundland staff’

Kartheek Naraharisetty outside his Indian Fusion Pizza restaurant in Havelock Street.

Brand new curry pizza restaurant gets first food hygiene rating

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Veteran Ron Johnson has died aged 102.

World War Two veteran who ‘cheated death twice in a day’ has died aged 102

A viral TikTok clip reveals the military technique that helps you fall asleep within two minutes

Fitness expert reveals technique to fall asleep in just two minutes

See who is replacing Claudia Winkleman on the BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning slot next year

Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC show

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This is why a Christmas episode of University Challenge has been pulled by the BBC

BBC axe Christmas University Challenge episode after disabled contestants complain

What score can you get? Try this pub quiz to find out

What score can you get - Take this pub quiz to find out

GP, Dr Bhavini Shah (GMC: 7090158) from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor has urged Brits that their common cold symptoms could actually be allergies and what many call 'Christmas Tree syndrome'.

GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations

ITV's I'm A Celebrity has apologised for

I’m A Celebrity apologises after accidentally liking 'offensive' Instagram comment

Nigel Harman has appeared on other shows like Casualty and EastEnders on the BBC.

EastEnders star Nigel Harman leaves Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury

The North West of England has been told to brace for an amber snow warning.

Amber weather alert issued for heavy snow showers in parts of the UK

Are you hoping Fairytale of New York is this year's Christmas number one?

Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York gets UK Christmas number one

Would you love to see a Shaun of the Dead 2, 3 or even 4 in the future?

'Well, wasn’t it enough?’ - Simon Pegg addresses Shaun of the Dead 2 future

Crash along the M4 causing heavy traffic following temporary closure

Crash along the M4 causing heavy traffic following temporary closure

Major Wiltshire road closed in both directions after 'serious' crash

Air ambulance attends as 'serious crash' closes major road

Michael Flynn gives his verdict on the season so far

'Excellent at times, frustrating at others': Flynn appraises the season so far

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A man has died in a crash on the A303

Mini driver, 40s, killed in lorry crash that closed road for hours

I'm A Celebrity is set to end in just a couple of weeks.

I’m A Celebrity to end soon as date of the final revealed