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Mountain bike theft in town centre sparks police appeal

Police have issued an appeal for the public's help following another bike theft in Swindon.

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Is Sky still down? Users continue to report outages on TV and internet

Sky outages are still being reorted today across the country after a big issues overnight.

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Woman dies and four injured in horror crash in Cotswolds

A woman has died and four people are in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in the Cotswolds this evening.

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Mother of girl found unconscious in park provides update on her condition

The mum of a teenage girl who was found unconscious in a Swindon park has provided an update on her condition. 

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Two firefighters and member of the public dead after fire in neighbouring county

Three people, including two firefighters, died in the fire at Bicester Motion on the Bicester Heritage Site in Oxfordshire on Thursday night.

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Police issue warning as Wiltshire 'crime series' continues

Wiltshire van owners have been warned to protect their vehicles from theft as the county experiences a "crime series".

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Sainsbury's shoppers 'wont use self-checkouts again' as major change rolled out

Sainsbury's customers said they 'won't use self-checkouts again' as supermarket makes major change after 'reviewing' security measures

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Two 'struggling' schools picked for government project to 'improve standards'

Two schools in Swindon have been chosen for a mandatory government programme to target underperforming schools.

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Carnival and funfair to close town roads: Here's everything you need to know

Carnival, funfairs and parades are heading to town this weekend - here's everything you need to know.

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'Beloved' donkey born at popular farm park dies aged 18

A Swindon-born donkey who has spent 18 years greeting visitors at Roves Farm visitor attraction has died.

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Wiltshire care home celebrated VE Day anniversary with 1940s tea party

A care home celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a 1940s style tea party.

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Wiltshire Police win award for use of AI technology

Wiltshire police force has landed an international award for its use of artificial intelligence and robotic automation.

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Swindon artisan bakery launches new vegan doughnut

An artisan bakery in Swindon has launched a new vegan doughnut to cater to the growing number of plant-based food lovers.

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Dead fish in town's canal causes alarm among residents

Swindon residents have expressed their alarm at the number of dead fish in the town's canal.

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Planning applications submitted to Swindon Borough Council this week

Planning applications submitted to Swindon Borough Council for a decision over the last week.

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Pictures show devastation of town centre club gutted by fire

The damage a fire did to a nightclub building in Swindon town centre has become more apparent in photos taken from the David Murray John Tower.

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Hospital launches support group for heart failure patients

A support group has been set up to help people who are living with heart failure at the Bath RUH.

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Five-star show by acclaimed comedian coming to Swindon

Celebrated comedian James Rowland is bringing his acclaimed show Learning to Fly to Swindon.

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Council house issues: ceiling hole, leaking bathroom and wait for new kitchen

With the release of a damning report into the council's management of council housing in Swindon, we look at some of the ongoing issues we have highlighted

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Wildlife park is named best zoo in the UK for second year

A wildlife park has been crowned the best zoo in the UK for the second year running