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Shocking footage as huge fire breaks out on Swindon street
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (245+ words) Shocking footage has shown smoke billowing from a house fire that sparked a significant emergency response in Swindon. Firefighters from across Swindon and Cricklade were called to Callington Road, just off Thamesdown Drive, shortly after midday on Wednesday, July 1. Eyewitnesses…...
Comedy Club 4 Kids set to entertain families in Swindon
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (115+ words) The Comedy Club 4 Kids is set to entertain families in Swindon Swindon. The show, which has been running since 2005, will be at the Town Gardens Bowl on July 23 at 2pm. The family-friendly event features the best stand-ups, sketch acts, and cabaret…...
Latin music and dance night coming to town
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (160+ words) A lively Latin music and dance night is set to take place in Swindon. The Rockin Bean Coffee House on Wood Street will host the Latino SBK Night on Thursday, July 16. The event, which is open to both beginners and…...
How Swindon is at the heart of PM's "5bn drone drive in new defence plan
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (183+ words) Swindon Advertiser How Swindon is at the forefront of the PM's new defence plan How Swindon is at the heart of PM's "5bn drone drive in new defence plan Swindon's Unmanned Systems Centre and new drone manufacturing facilities play a key…...
Warning issued as tick-borne Lyme disease cases rise in South West
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (433+ words) People are being urged to protect themselves from tick bites as cases of Lyme disease continue to rise in the South West. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the warning as new data reveals 281 laboratory-confirmed cases of acute…...
Tributes pour in for beloved pet shop owner named as victim in fatal crash
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (606+ words) A beloved pet shop owner described as the "heart of the community" has been named as the victim of a fatal crash. Barbara Mullaney, who ran Animal Fayre in Cricklade, has been described as the "heart and soul of Cricklade…...
Major high street retail chain to close 150 UK stores as part of 'restructuring' plan
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (603+ words) A major high street retail chain is set to close around 150 stores after securing court approval for a major restructuring plan. TG Jones, previously known as WH Smith before its rebranding last year, currently operates more than 450 stores with 4, 700 staff…...
Residents left "scared" after teen stabbed at Swindon community centre
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (374+ words) Residents say they have been left "scared" after a stabbing at a Swindon community centre led to a teenager being hospitalised. The incident took place on Friday, June 26 at around 11pm. It was sparked by a "serious disorder" at Redhouse Community…...
ITV set to 'cancel' major show after 25 years as fans of series left 'raging"
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (544+ words) Hugely popular ITV show Celebrity Big Brother is reportedly facing the axe, 25 years after it first aired. The reality show, a celebrity spin-off from the regular version, saw celebrities enter the Big Brother House and live with one another for…...
Man 'controlled what woman could eat and when she could wash"
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (216+ words) A man has been accused of behaving in a controlling manner towards a woman by reportedly dictating what she could eat, how she could dress and when she could wash. Codey Bassett, of Kilda Road, Highworth, has been charged with…...