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Tributes pour in for 'shining star' killed in major A-road crash

Tributes have poured in for a teenager described as a “shining star” killed in a crash on a busy Wiltshire road.

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Person rushed to hospital after crash on outskirts of town

One person had to be taken to hospital following a crash on the outskirts of Swindon this weekend.

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WATCH: Shocking manoeuvres made by drivers caught on dashcam

A number of drivers have been prosecuted after other road users submitted footage to the police, footage published by the police shows.

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Why restaurant and bar have closed in Cirencester town centre

A RESTAURANT and bar have closed in the centre of Cirencester.

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Kourtney Kardashian goes on tour of Cotswolds

Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kourtney Kardashian has been spotted in a cosy Cotswolds village in Oxfordshire.

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Clarkson’s Farm staff reveal what it’s like to work with Jeremy Clarkson

Clarkson’s Farm staff in the Cotswolds. Oxfordshire have revealed what it is like to work with Jeremy Clarkson.

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IN THE DOCK: Machete wielder, Porsche driver caused serious injury and more offences

The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrate Court earlier this month.

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First look at huge record-breaking building under construction

New images show the first look at a record-breaking new building under construction at Panattoni Park.

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Bid to overturn Wiltshire's net zero targets fails

A bid by Reform UK to overturn Wiltshire Council's net zero targets has failed - but the vote was closer than anticipated.

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Here's why leaving a key under a doormat could invalidate your home insurance

A landlord insurance expert has revealed that leaving a key under a doormat could invalidate your home insurance

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Swindonians react to self-driving Tesla on the Magic Roundabout

Swindonians gave their verdict on Tesla’s fully self-driving car attempting to navigate the Magic Roundabout.

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Frustrated businesses hit out at three-month road closure

Frustrated business owners have hit out a three-month road closure in Swindon's Old Town, describing the area as 'a ghost town' causing a dramatic drop in footfall.

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Thug stabbed man in bum and stole his Playstation

A man has admitted stabbing another man in the bum with a flick knife and stealing his PlayStation in a fit of rage over cannabis.

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BBC's Alex Jones breaks silence over Jermaine Jenas sacking amid complaints

BBC The One Show's Alex Jones said she had “no idea” about complaints made against former co-presenter Jermaine Jenas.

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WATCH: Hidden camera catches couple dumping rotting waste

New footage from hidden cameras shows the moment a Swindon couple were caught dumping a business's rotting waste in Royal Wootton Bassett.

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Swindon's recognisable high street brand name replaced

A shop in Swindon's town centre has been renamed as part of a national rebrand of a much-loved chain.

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Wiltshire sex offender banned from women's toilets

A Wiltshire man has admitted recording a private act without the other person's consent in a McDonald's toilet.

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Baked goods thrown in violent incident at Greggs

A violent incident which broke out in a Swindon Greggs store saw baked goods thrown around the store.

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Concern for young seagull spotted hanging around near Swindon shop

Concern has been raised about a "juvenile" seagull that has been spotted for multiple days hanging around a Premier Inn in Swindon.

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Heroin smuggler importing drugs into Swindon jailed after going on the run

A drug trafficker who imported drugs across the UK, including Swindon, has been jailed after going on the run.