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Barclays bank investment scam warning to all customers

The average victim of investment scams last year lost more than £14,000, Barclays warned

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Universal Credit: Claimants face fines over these changes

The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Brits who currently claim benefits.

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What discounts can pensioners and over 60s get in the UK?

These are the discounts pensioners and over 60s can claim from cheaper cinema tickets to discounted hotel stays.

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Age UK opens charity shop on Marlborough High Street

A charity shop hoping to support the elderly in Wiltshire is set to open on Marlborough's High Street.

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The Crown's James Murray joins river pollution protest

Protestors, activists and a famous actor have taken to the streets to combat sewage pouring into Wiltshire's River Kennet.

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A420 Traffic: Obstruction in road causing delays

Motorists are experiencing significant delays on the A420 because of an obstruction - updates will be posted here

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Latest on £1m transformation of distinctive Toothill pub

A community group using £1m of lottery money to bring a disused pub back to life are facing further delays.

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Swindon resident 'ashamed' of rubbish dumped outside home

A Swindon resident has appealed for help with a pile of chemical rubbish dumped outside her house that has been there for two years.

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Pizzacroft in Swindon given another zero food hygiene rating

The owner of a Swindon pizza place says he has made rapid improvements after receiving a fresh zero food hygiene rating.

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New Swindon homes inspired by ruined manor house proposed

Five luxury homes inspired by a ruined manor house nearby could be built in Swindon.

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M4 closures in Swindon could delay journeys by half an hour

Road closures have been announced for the M4 near Swindon.

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Quercus bistro and restaurant opens in Royal Wootton Bassett

An auction house in has opened the doors to its adjoining bistro and restaurant.

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Marlborough Mayor opens refurbished Wye House play park

Parents and children have flocked to a refurbished play park designed specifically for toddlers.

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The Red Bull Inn in Malmesbury could become Italian restaurant

The landlord of a Wiltshire pub has offered the latest on plans to turn the venue into an Italian restaurant.

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Vehicle fire on hard shoulder part closed M4 towards Swindon

A vehicle caught fire on the M4 motorway westbound today, causing a tailbacks on the road.

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Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's announce major changes

Supermarket giants Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons are among those who have introduced new rules or changes

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Work begins inside Swindon's abandoned Tented Market

Work has begun happening on Swindon’s Tented Market after nearly seven years of closure and waiting.

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Great Western Hospital restaurant's new food hygiene rating

Great Western Hospital’s restaurant has received a new food hygiene rating.

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North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson appointed energy minister

 North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has returned to government.

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Former High Street Prezzo up for sale for more than £1million

A High Street shop front which has been empty for years has now been put back on the market for over £1 million.