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'Leaking roof' at Designer Outlet sees areas cordoned off

Photos from Swindon’s Designer Outlet have shown that the roof is leaking, with buckets being used to catch the water.

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Man dies after police called to incident at supermarket

A man has died after emergency services were called to a Wiltshire supermarket.

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Live: Busy road closed by police as overturned lorry blocks route

A major Wiltshire A-road has been closed by police after a lorry overturned.

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Set of identical twins secure offers to Oxford

A set of identical twins have secured offers to study at Oxford University

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£6k available for charities through builder's funding scheme

Charities and community groups are being invited to apply for funding from a housebuilder's regional grant scheme

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Swindon woman wins luxury £4.5 million home after 'ignoring husband'

A WOMAN who ignored her husband’s suggestion to stop entering a prize draw has become a multi-millionaire, proclaiming the life-changing win is “precisely why I never listen to my husband”.

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Live: Key A-road through town closed after 'serious' crash

A major Wiltshire A-road has been closed after police were called to a "serious" crash.

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Long delays on major A-road after 'serious crash' near blackspot junction

There is significant traffic on a major A-road through Wiltshire following a “serious crash”.

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UK's smallest bird rescued after suspected window strike

The goldcrest was rescued after being found on the ground with his legs splayed and no obvious injuries by staff at The Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre.

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Emma Watson up for national award after feud with JK Rowling

Harry Potter star and Oxford University student Emma Watson is up for a national award after her comments and feud with JK Rowling.

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Drivers issued warning after car meets banned across Swindon

Police have warned drivers they will be enforcing a new ban on car meets in Swindon.

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Suspect named and charged with murder after human remains found

A suspect has been named and charged with murder after human remains were found in searches for a missing Wiltshire man.

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Update after shoppers horrified by mass brawl on high street

Police have issued an update on the mass brawl which broke out in Swindon town centre on Boxing Day.

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Grand opening date revealed for Swindon's new speciality business

The grand opening date of the business taking over Swindon's former baguette bar has been announced.

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Latest as Lidl breaks silence on rumoured opening date for new store

A major supermarket chain has addressed rumours that it's about to open its newest store near Swindon.

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Warning to drivers 'putting lives at risk' blocking emergency crews

Firefighters are urging Swindon drivers to think before they park, after reports of poor parking blocking ambulances, fire engines and bin lorries.

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Best full English breakfasts in Swindon according to latest online reviews

Looking for a good place to grab breakfast in Swindon?

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Town centre charity shop to close amid financial pressures

A Swindon town centre charity shop is closing down amid financial pressures.

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Decision made on cutting down trees at historic stone circle

A number of trees face the chop in and around the historic village and standing stones of Avebury, after Wiltshire Council gave the National Trust the go-ahead.

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Swindon Railway Station still ranked one of the worst in the country

Swindon Railway Station remains one of the poorest in the country, with its ranking falling even further.