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Swindon man's Madonna moment with UK's biggest streamer goes viral

A Swindon boxing promoter’s Madonna moment with the UK’s biggest streamer has gone viral with millions of views in less than two days.

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Swindon man 'followed children around town centre while touching himself'

Adults following children in Swindon town centre, threats to kill and possession of an imitation firearm are among the offences officers have been called to.

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Watch huge dog repeatedly break out of home to be with 'girlfriend' next door

A determined dog has repeatedly broken out of his home to visit his best friend next door.

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Nationwide with Swindon HQ cuts fixed mortgage rates

A major lender with a Swindon HQ has announced that it is cutting its fixed mortgage rates.

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The rare UK coin set to sell for £300,000 at auction this month

A rare coin is expected to sell for up to £300,000 will be auctioned by Noonans on May 26.

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The quick 5-minute checks that could add years to your washing machine

There are a few steps households can take that can extend the life of their washing machine by several years

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Child attacked in Swindon shopping centre play park

A child has been attacked inside a busy Swindon shopping centre's play park.

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Why Keir Starmer called defeated Swindon Labour leader

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer might have spent his weekend after some extremely poor local election results fighting for his political future – but he took the time to commiserate with the ousted leader of Swindon Borough Council.

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What happens now there is no overall control of Swindon council?

The votes have been cast and counted, and Swindon has a new set of councillors, with no party able to form a majority.

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More details as casualty cut out of car in M4 smash

Firefighters have given an update after a serious M4 crash brought three lanes of traffic to a halt, as all emergency services attended.

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Update after 'unsafe' tarpaulin causes chaos and closes road

A tarpaulin caused chaos and closed a road on the edge of Swindon.

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Major update to tourist attraction after 'devastating' fire tore through site

A tourist attraction near Swindon has shared a major change after a fire tore through its site and destroyed the visitors' centre.

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LIVE: Huge emergency callout to M4 as crash halts traffic

A serious crash on the M4 has closed all three lanes of the eastbound motorway in Wiltshire

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'Nightmare traffic' as major road is blocked following crash

The A419 is blocked amid a crash at a roundabout in Cirencester, near Swindon, today (Monday, May 11).

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Man in court after crash near Swindon pub breaks traffic lights

A man has appeared in court after a crash on Thamesdown Drive near The Blunsdon Arms pub.

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Five Cotswolds hotels named among UK's best places to stay for 2026

Five Cotswolds hotels, including Oxfordshire, have been named among the UK's best places to stay for 2026.

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UK drivers say this common road sign is unclear and 'not fit for purpose'

Of all those surveyed, 93 per cent said they wanted more information about where road closures are.

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Inside Cotswolds shop used by Jeremy Clarkson and former Prime Minister

Step inside the Cotswolds town shop used by Jeremy Clarkson and former Prime Minister David Cameron.

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If a speed camera is not visible can I challenge the fine? Here's the law

A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible.

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LIVE: Nasty crash causes morning traffic chaos in Swindon estate

Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Covingham, Swindon, on Monday morning.