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Swindon hospital entrance to be diverted for overnight roadworks

Swindon’s Great Western Hospital entrance is due to see a temporary diversion as overnight road works begin.

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Royal Mint reveals the 18 rarest coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

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LIVE: Swindon to London trains cancelled this morning

Trains from Swindon into London have been cancelled, with many heading in that direction also affected

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Pensioner reported for driving without 'care and attention' after three-car smash

A pensioner has been reported for driving without due care and attention after a three-car collision on Thamesdown Drive on Tuesday, March 4.

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New convenience shop and 'flexible' Post Office coming to town

A new convenience store and postal service is set to open this March.

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Man denies sexually assaulting eight-year-old child

A man has denied sexually assaulting a child in Swindon but has admitted being drunk while looking after a child.

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Station car park fenced off as work begins to overhaul forecourt

A Wiltshire train station car park has been fenced off for a significant works.

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Changes proposed for 'nationally important' monument

A “nationally important” historic monument in Wiltshire could undergo changes.

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Store to reopen after major refurbishment that sparked protest

A High Street store and Post Office will reopen following major improvement works.

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Wiltshire Crematorium to host Mother's Day remembrance event

North Wiltshire Crematorium will hold a remembrance event ahead of Mother's Day for those who have lost loved ones.

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More than 97 per cent of pupils offered place at preferred secondary schools

More than 97 per cent of pupils in Swindon have been offered a place at one of their three preferred secondary schools for September.

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Wallace and Gromit join families for special trail at Westonbirt

Wallace and Gromit will be joining families for a unique activity this spring at Westonbirt.

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Martin Lewis issues 'lucrative' advice for anyone aged under 73

Martin Lewis on a 10-minute check that can add £10,000 to your State Pension and it might not cost you a penny.

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Swindon cadet wins national award for his fundraising efforts

Swindon cadet Jensen Hayes has been recognised with a national award thanks to his fundraising efforts.

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Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring acclaimed show to Swindon

Paul Merton and Suki Webster are set to bring their acclaimed improv show to Swindon early next year.

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Bigger and better Swindon Open Studios urges artists to register for event

Swindon Open Studios is inviting local artists and craftspeople to register for annual showcase event.

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Swindon MP Will Stone visits school to discuss local issues

Pupils at Abbey Park School met Swindon's new Labour MP Will Stone for visit.

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Swindon residents invited to swim 22 miles to raise money for diabetes research

People in Swindon are being invited to swim 22 miles to raise money for diabetes charity.

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Hundreds turn out to celebrate 15 years of Swindon parkrun

Hundreds took part as Swindon's Lydiard Park celebrated 15 years of parkrun this weekend.

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Police release of image of man as search for burglars continues

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a reported burglary in Swindon.