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'Major' maintenance on dual carriageway in Swindon

There is "major", essential maintenance set to happen along a busy dual carriageway in Swindon during July and August.

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Designer Outlet adds new way to help Swindon visitors

Swindon’s Designer Outlet has introduced a way to make visits easier for shoppers.

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Block refurbished to help people back into independent living

Salzgitter Court, in Toothill, has been redesigned and will see 25 homes provided for those who need it.

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Jeremy Clarkson jokes prompt Wyvern to invite Richard Hammond for panto cameo

Swindon's Wyvern Theatre has invited Richard Hammond to make a cameo in its Christmas pantomime, after Jeremy Clarkson's repeated jokes about the panto.

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Drivers say Citroën's 'do not drive order' for their cars is 'scary'

This week, 80,000 Citroën drivers received a letter from Stellantis UK, telling them to stop driving - our readers have reacted to that.

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Closing date revealed for domestic abuse charity's shop

A charity shop offering domestic abuse support has been forced to close a second shop.

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Penhill locals fight back against unfair reputation amid 'gang capital' claims

Penhill has been praised as one of Swindon's 'strongest communities' in town, as residents and push back against claims they live in the UK 'gang capital'.

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New RIAT boss appointed as chief exec set to retire

The Royal International Air Tattoo chief executive has announced that he is set to retire after this year’s show anniversary show.

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Huge reaction to shocking meeting on Oasis Leisure Centre and flats plans

News of the council approving plans to rebuild the Swindon Oasis Leisure Centre and refusing the proposal for 700 nearby flats sparked a lot of discussion.

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LIVE: 'Severe delays' on M4 near Swindon

Delays of 10 minutes are being reported on the M4 westbound between J15 and J16 near Swindon.

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Update after Old Town jewellery shop is smashed up in attack

A jewellery shop in Swindon is open to the public after being cordoned off by police following a window smash.

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NHS issues official safety warning in Wiltshire as temperatures skyrocket

The NHS has issued an official safety warning to residents living in Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Somerset.

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Photos of former teacher charged with string of child sex offences at court

A former Chippenham PE teacher has appeared in court charged with 13 sexual offences relating to three children.

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Body found in Swindon park confirmed as 'man in his 50s'

The person found deceased in Queen's Park in Swindon has been confirmed as a 'man in his 50s', as police work to find his next of kin.

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Former PE teacher appears in court charged with child sex offences

A former Southampton PE teacher has appeared in court charged with 13 sexual offences relating to three children

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Jeremy Clarkson seen with Hollywood actress at Silverstone

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson was spotted with Hollywood actress and Mission: Impossible star Rebecca Ferguson at Silverstone.

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Dramatic footage of nearly fatal 90mph chase involving reckless young driver

A driver who led police on an 'almost fatal' 90mph chase through Swindon could be driving again in 14 months.

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Update after body found in beauty spot

A Swindon park which was closed by forensic investigators after the discovery of a body has now reopened.

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Smiles all round as restaurant receives five-star hygiene rating

A sandwich restaurant in Swindon has received a five-star hygiene rating.

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Dismay as cost cutting plan could close fire station in area

The lives of residents near and around Swindon could be put at huge risk due to changes to the ambulance service.