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Teenagers arrested as 'drugs' thrown from car window in police pursuit

Two teenagers have been arrested following a police pursuit in Swindon.

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LIVE: Emergency services rush to house fire

Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Swindon this afternoon. Several fire crews are in attendance.

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Suspected reason for fire at historic building listed as UK's most at risk

A fire at one of England's most at-risk buildings in Wiltshire is now being treated as ‘arson’ by police.

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'I couldn't believe it': Mini boss builds one-of-a-kind car for customer

The manager of Mini's Swindon plant has created a one-off convertible for a long-serving customer.

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Hospital trust issues statement after approval of new Swindon health centre

Great Western Hospital has reacted to the approval of plans for its new health facility in Swindon.

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Appeal launched to fund Swindon girl's dream Disneyland trip after rare condition

A community is rallying together to help make dreams come true for a young girl from Swindon.

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Police descend on Swindon pub after brawl with 'multiple' people

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 'disorder' at a pub in Swindon.

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Shock' as fire ripped through beloved Swindon site

A Swindon-based organisation that protects and supports historic sites around the country has spoken out after a fire at the Mechanics' Institute.

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14-year-old boy robbed by suspects on e-bike in Swindon

Police are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy was robbed by two suspects on an e-bike in Swindon.

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M4 closed after 'mental health related incident'

Traffic has been stopped on the M4 as police respond to a 'mental health related incident' near Swindon.

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Full list of candidates standing for Swindon's local elections in May

There are 239 candidates standing in 25 newly-created wards for all 57 seats on Swindon Borough Council in this year's local elections.

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REVEALED: Suspected cause of fire at Swindon building as police issue statement

A fire at a historic Swindon building is now being treated as ‘arson’ by police.

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Boy hospitalised after 'horrendous' attack involving two dogs

A “horrendous” dog attack near Devizes has left a teenage boy with serious injuries.

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Ex-BBC presenter jailed for child sexual abuse back behind bars

Ex-BBC and ITV presenter Peter Rowell back behind bars

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Reports of teens entering at-risk building before fire broke out

Swindon’s council leader has reacted to the fire inside the Mechanics’ Institute.

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Firefighters go through windows at 'too unsafe' site after fire burns through floor

Firefighters tackling a blaze inside one of Swindon's most historic buildings have not been able to go inside due to safety risks.

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The rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for more than £160 - how to spot

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009

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LIVE: Fire hits historic Swindon building as firefighters rush to save it

Firefighters have descended on a heritage building in Swindon town centre after reports of smoke.

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Has Swindon been taken over by chicken shops?

As more chicken shops open up in Swindon, are there now too many in the town?

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Should the town's tallest building be saved, torn down or completely transformed?

Readers have been expressing their strong opinions about what should happen to the long-abandoned David Murray John tower in Swindon.