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National Trust responds to 'woke' claims they've 'dropped Father Christmas'
The National Trust has responded to "dropping Father Christmas for Mrs Claus at Santa’s Grottos".
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One arrest after crash on dual carriageway causes 'significant damage'
A man in his 20s is now in custody after crashing his vehicle on the A419.
Police search for woman verbally abusive towards child
Police have appealed for witnesses after a woman verbally abused a child at a Swindon bus stop.
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DWP announces sufferers of bad backs to benefit from huge benefit boost
People with back, joint, and muscle issues living in areas with the worst waiting lists for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions will benefit.
Check your change as 20p coin sells for 330 times its face value on eBay
The Royal Mint 20p coin is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date
Marketing company launches regular 'net-walking' events
Swindon marketing company launches "net-walking" events to encourage people to meet in person in the great outdoors
Swindon hospital trust is hailed as a model for sustainability practices
A Swindon hospital trust has been hailed as a leading model for its sustainable practices.
Police chiefs meet with Wiltshire youngsters to tackle community issues
Wiltshire and Swindon's Youth Commission met with police officers and police and crime commissioner for first time.
Wiltshire Council's £2.7m plan to help residents through winter months
Wiltshire Council has announced a range of support measures to help residents through difficult winter months.
Family pay tribute to fatal crash victim Ethan Goddard after sentencing
The family of one of the three teenagers killed in a fatal crash caused by a Shrivenham driver have paid tribute to him after his sentencing.
Surge in vaccine appointments amid 'tidal wave' of flu
Thousands more winter vaccine appointments have been booked in the region following a surge in flu cases
Loved ones of Elliot Pullen pay tribute after fatal crash driver's sentencing
The family of one of the three teenagers killed in a fatal crash caused by a driver from Shrivenham has described him as 'hugely adored'.
Swindon's annual Festival of Trees is officially launched by cast of Cinderella
The cast of Cinderella helped to launch the NSPCC's annual Festival of Trees in Swindon.
Swindon business joins forces with Scottish firm to boost events offering
A speakers' platform and an events business have joined forces to work on corporate events across UK.
Daniel Hancock's family pay tribute after driver who killed him is sentenced
“Please don’t be that driver who shows such disregard for their friends’ lives.” Was the plea from Daniel Hancock's family after the sentencing of the driver who killed him.
Escape room finally reopens after year-long big move
An escape room has reopened in a new town centre location after moving out of its old home.
When replacement homeware shop at former town centre M&S will open
A new homeware, furniture and gift shop is set to open soon in Swindon town centre.
All details and timings as over 150 tractors to flood towns
Details and timings have been released ahead of more than 150 tractors flooding Wiltshire towns.
Drivers fined for using pedestrianised street as police ramp up patrols
Multiple drivers have been fined after police patrolled a pedestrianised town centre street.
GWR apologises and explains why it keeps cancelling journeys
Great Western Railway has warned passengers not to travel by train on the Sunday before Christmas.