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Swindon man wanted in connection with over £1,000 of shoplifting offences
Police are searching for a Swindon man wanted in connection with over £1,000 worth of shoplifting offences.
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Officers praised for saving 'woman who set herself on fire at Swindon supermarket'
Three police officers have been praised for their bravery after a woman set herself on fire at Asda at the Orbital Shopping Park.
Swindon man jailed over being risk to sex workers
A Swindon man who poses a risk to sex workers in the community has been jailed.
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Dramatic footage shows moment drone hits tank in Wiltshire
Dramatic live footage shows drones being tested on a Wiltshire plain.
Charity shop worker reveals the best time you need to visit to grab a bargain
Amy Lorenz, manager of a charity shop, has revealed the best time to visit for a bargain.
Couple who walked to Brussels to deliver EU message set for march in London
A couple who walked from Westminster to Brussels to deliver messages of friendship will soon take centre stage in another show of unity
'High staff turnover' blamed for huge rise in children's services complaints
The amount of complaints about Swindon Borough Council's children's services has doubled in the last year.
Swindon high street store put up for rent as more than 100 shops set to shut
A popular high street shop has been put up for rent in Swindon after fears that hundreds of shops could close.
New film launched to raise awareness of children's hospice care
Julia's House has launched a new film to raise awareness of children's hospice care
Piles of rubbish collect as no bin collections reported for a month
Residents of a road in Swindon are angry as bins reportedly sat uncollected for over a month.
Employers warned over probation periods ahead of major rule changes
Employers are being urged to review probation periods for new staff
Popular town centre shop with faith in Swindon high street expands
An popular store in Swindon town centre has expanded.
Park-goers enjoyed free big band performance on Sunday
A 20-piece band performed at Town Gardens Bandstand
Craft group creates floral designs from recycled materials
A council-run craft group has been creating intricate floral designs from recycled materials
Crematorium to host open day for families and friends of loved ones
Families are invited to explore a peaceful setting and learn more about end-of-life care at a forthcoming community event
Swindon parish council steps in at overgrown junction over 'urgent' safety concern
The overgrowth at the junction of Sams Lane and High Street has been cut back again
Popular Wetherspoon burger returns to Swindon for limited time
A popular burger is making a limited-time return to Swindon's Wetherspoon menu
Councillors flag issues including overgrown brambles and trip hazard
Two councillors have reported a series of issues following a ward walk
Nominations open for community awards with two new categories
Nominations have now opened to celebrate the unsung heroes and organisations making a difference in their communities
Man running 115km inspired by brother who 'never lets cerebral palsy win'
A man has taken on an epic 115km fundraising run in support of his younger brother