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Three men arrested following disorder on housing estate

Three men have been arrested following an incident in Swindon.

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One hospitalised as fire leaves 60 homes without power

Around 60 homes are without power after dozens of firefighters were called to a blaze in Swindon.

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LIVE: Crash causes traffic on busy roundabout

A crash has been reported near JD Gym on Ocotal Way.

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Traffic light to be added to junction after safety concerns

A traffic light is being added to a Swindon junction in Old Town.

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Residents fight to save greenspace from 'infill' house plan

A second attempt to build a house on an empty plot in Matley Moor has failed,

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Worries over possible cuts to SEND school transport

Jake Chandler SEND transport cuts January 2025

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Comedian Russell Hicks performing in Swindon this month

Award-winning comic Russell Hicks is coming to Swindon this month to restart his UK tour.

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Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze in residential street

Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at a house in Swindon.

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LIVE: Traffic builds on busy A-road after 'crash' blocks route

There are delays on a key Wiltshire A-road after a "crash" blocked the route.

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Body found in search for missing man as police cordon off woodland

A body has been found in a Wiltshire woodland following a search for a missing person.

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Live: Huge emergency response to house fire in terraced street

Emergency crews are at the scene of a house fire in a terraced Swindon street.

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LIVE: Police cordon off woodland near busy road

Police have cordoned off a woodland near an A-road in Wiltshire.

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Cyclist allegedly grabbed by driver during 'altercation'

A cyclist was allegedly grabbed by a driver during an “altercation” in Wiltshire.

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Police hunt for wanted man after 'disturbance'

Police are hunting for a wanted Swindon man following an alleged disturbance.

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'Big cats' spotted in the wild as expert reveals possible origin

A big cat expert believes reported sightings in Wiltshire could be genuine.

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Search and rescue teams deployed in bid to find 'high risk' missing person

Wiltshire Search and Rescue teams have been deployed to search for a “high risk” missing person.

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Town's major roads gridlocked as roadworks to start

A town's main roads are gridlocked this morning with roadworks set to start.

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Another 'crash' hits one of area's most notorious blackspots

Another incident has hit one of Wiltshire’s most notorious crash blackspots.

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Royal Mint releases new design for £2 coin celebrating 1984 author George Orwell

George Orwell, author of 1984 and Animal Farm, is being celebrated on the new design of a £2 coin released by the Royal Mint.

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Adult gaming centre moving in to empty Swindon town centre unit

A new gambling outlet is set to replace the empty former Betfred store in Swindon town centre.