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Two teenagers in custody after police raid another home in town
Two teenagers have been charged after being arrested during a police raid in Wiltshire.
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Stamp prices to hit £1.80 next month despite Royal Mail missed targets
Royal Mail have announced that the price of a second-class stamp will go up by 4p to 91p and first-class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.80
Refurbishing of travellers facility means 'no excuse for illegal encampments'
A newly refurbished Swindon facility specifically for the travelling community is ready to open.
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Plan to drop bus fares to £1 for key Swindon group emerges
Young people in Swindon might be able to catch a bus in the borough for no more than £1 per journey.
Police issue warning after 'distressed' child approached by man
Police have issued a warning after a “distressed” child was approached by a stranger.
Man sacked from job of 24 years for mercy killing deer on shift
A man was wrongfully sacked from his job of 24 years for mercy killing a deer while on shift in Enstone, Oxfordshire.
Investigators issue update after woman dies in 'tragic' explosion
Investigators have issued an update after a woman was killed in a “tragic” explosion in Wiltshire.
Private school near Wiltshire could be sold in the summer
A private school near Wiltshire could be sold this summer, it is understood. Our Lady's Abingdon closed suddenly in 2025
Van left parked on street for weeks seized by council after complaints
A van left parked on a narrow Wiltshire road for weeks was removed after complaints.
Specialist police officers storm home in raid on residential street
A man is in custody after police stormed a Wiltshire home during a raid.
Urgent search for missing woman as police fear for safety
Police are urgently searching for a missing woman in Wiltshire.
Business owner in court charged with dangerous driving
The owner of a business just outside of Swindon has been charged with dangerous driving and breaching court orders.
More details emerge after major police operation in Swindon
More details have been revealed after a major intelligence operation carried out in Swindon has seen multiple people arrested.
Rough sleeping soars in Wiltshire - as what is driving this crisis is revealed
The number of people sleeping rough in Wiltshire soared over the winter.
Mum of murdered teen reveals harrowing details from day of stabbing
The mother of murdered Swindon teenager Owen Dunn has told how she discovered her son has been stabbed after seeing rumours on Facebook.
Four more drone manufacturers to open sites in Swindon
Another four drone manufacturing companies are planning on setting up factories in Swindon, senior councillors were told.
Man who 'threatened to smash up popular shop and kill woman' back in court
A man who allegedly threatened to smash a shop and kill a woman claims he didn't do it.
Anger as 'dangerous' Swindon flats 'should have been sorted years ago'
Angry and frustrated councillors say something should have been done about six high-rise residential blocks of flats in Swindon left in "poor quality" and "dangerous" conditions years ago.
Heartbreaking news as cat abandoned outside vet
A cat was left outside a vets in Devizes.
Angry man storms out of Josh Widdicombe's Swindon comedy show
Josh Widdicombe has revealed that one of the most memorable moments of his latest tour came courtesy of a furious fan in Swindon who stormed out demanding “more jokes”.