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No arrests made after crash sees garden wall destroyed

Police have confirmed they made no arrests and no injuries were reported after a car careered through a garden wall on a Swindon junction.

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Wiltshire Premium Bonds winner scoops £100k - check if you have won

Premium Bonds winners for Wiltshire have been announced for April 2025 - with one lucky winner scooping £100,000.

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'Disaster movie road' to reopen years after being destroyed in landslip

A “disaster movie” Wiltshire road destroyed in a major landslip is set to reopen three years later.

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Council 'teases' new Magic Roundabout design with extra dose of magic

Hundreds of residents have reacted to Swindon Borough Council's 'new plan' for an 'extra magical' Magic Roundabout.

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Two arrested after man injured in Swindon shop incident

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident that closed a Swindon shop.

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Man charged with attempted murder inside prison

A Swindon man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged attack inside a prison.

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Police issue update on forensic search after shop smashed up by vandals

Wiltshire Police has issued an update on the forensic investigation underway after a Swindon shop was smashed up by vandals.

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Hit BBC series starring Alan Carr confirmed for two more series

The BBC has confirmed that series Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr is returning for two more series.

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WATCH: Increased sightings of humpback whales seen around UK coast in 2025

Humpback whales tend to be seen around the UK between January and March but there has been an increased number of sightings in 2025

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GP surgeries issue appointment warning amid 'difficult' staff shortages

Two Wiltshire GP surgeries have warned they have a lack of appointments available due to a national staff shortage.

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The former community café now available to rent following 'devastation'

The former home of Olive Tree Café at Manor Garden Centre is now available to let.

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HMRC offering thousands of Brits who work from home free £140 payment

Thousands of workers who work from home can claim £140 back from HMRC through tax relief.

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Latest plans submitted for station overhaul as construction continues

New plans have been submitted to Wiltshire Council in a scheme to overhaul a railway station.

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The severely obese people who had to be rescued by firefighters

Swindon and Wiltshire's fire service has revealed the number of cases where firefighters have been called to support people who are suffering with obesity in Swindon.

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Latest on man accused of making bomb hoax call to Swindon primary school

The man charged with making a hoax bomb call to Badbury Park Primary School has appeared in court.

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How much it will cost to park in Swindon as charges rise TODAY

New SBC parkling charges  March 2025

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'First-of-its-kind' restaurant opens its doors in Swindon

A new traditional Punjabi restaurant has officially opened its doors in Swindon town centre.

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LIVE: Police swarm residential street in Swindon

There is a heavy police presence on Pinnock’s Place in Swindon.

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Man arrested in connection with incident in Wiltshire town shop

A man has been arrested and charged with ‘fear or provocation of violence’ following an incident in a Wiltshire town centre.

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Reason for closure of town centre bar revealed

Questions remain over the future of one of Swindon's largest bars after it closed suddenly - as the reason for the sudden shutdown is revealed.