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World of Water is closing down

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Studley Grange store confirms shock closure after over 30 years

Residents have been left without water due to a burst main

Residents have been left without water due to a burst main

Emergency bottled water being handed out to residents amid burst pipe drama

A Chinese restaurant in Swindon is completing its move to a new home

A Chinese restaurant in Swindon is completing its move to a new home

All-you-can-eat restaurant moves to new bigger venue

A paedophile has been fined after breaching his sexual harm prevention order again

A paedophile has been fined after breaching his sexual harm prevention order again

Paedophile with 'sexual preoccupation' of teen girls breaches order again

The new crossing has faced criticism as many hoped it would be moved

The new crossing has faced criticism as many hoped it would be moved

Magic Roundabout

Fears that 'dangerous' pedestrian crossing is ‘accident waiting to happen’

LIVE: Homes left without water after 'suspected burst pipe'

LIVE: Homes left without water after 'suspected burst pipe'

LIVE: Homes left without water after 'suspected burst pipe'

Robina Puffett outside Swindon Crown Court in 2020

Robina Puffett outside Swindon Crown Court in 2020

Prolific Tesco shoplifter to pay just £20 compensation after huge haul

A 55-year-old man has died after a medical episode

A 55-year-old man has died after a medical episode

Man dies after 'medical episode' outside supermarket

A penalty charge notice placed on a white van's windshield.

A penalty charge notice placed on a white van's windshield.

Motorists spending millions on parking in town figures reveal

The Swindon Designer Outlet.

The Swindon Designer Outlet.

First look at new shop opening at Swindon Designer Outlet

Wallace and Gromit lanterns are among this year's spectacular display at Longleat's Festival of Light

Wallace and Gromit lanterns are among this year's spectacular display at Longleat's Festival of Light

Longleat House and Safari Park

Wallace and Gromit lanterns to feature at Longleat Festival of Light

Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court

Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court

In the Dock: Woman steals over £2,000 of makeup from Designer Outlet

Swindon Needs Speedway needs more support as it aims to represent fans during the discussions over a Studley Grange venue and Abbey Stadium's future.

Swindon Needs Speedway needs more support as it aims to represent fans during the discussions over a Studley Grange venue and Abbey Stadium's future.

Planning and development

Speedway fan group's urgent plea for donations

Cllr Jake Chandler with his 94-year-old Grampy, who both worry that council-owned allotments could be sold off.

Cllr Jake Chandler with his 94-year-old Grampy, who both worry that council-owned allotments could be sold off.

Fears raised over possible sale of council-owned allotments

Parkrunner Wayne Wheatley grabbed a selfie with Joe Wilkinson

Parkrunner Wayne Wheatley grabbed a selfie with Joe Wilkinson

Latest as another famous face spotted at weekly Swindon event

The Telegraph has named the 21 most appealing places to eat in the Cotswolds. Library image

The Telegraph has named the 21 most appealing places to eat in the Cotswolds. Library image

Two restaurants near Swindon named among best

The tech could help your mobile phone signal inside buildings

The tech could help your mobile phone signal inside buildings

Swindon tech firm launches new product to improve 5G

A man caused a road traffic collision injuring two people and fled the scene

A man caused a road traffic collision injuring two people and fled the scene

Man fined after injuring two people in crash and fleeing

A burglar who targeted a family's home in Swindon has been jailed

A burglar who targeted a family's home in Swindon has been jailed

Burglar came to Swindon on train, stole from family's home and fled

News

Devizes is in the top 10

Devizes is in the top 10

Top 10 places to live in Wiltshire revealed by new ranking

Ross and Robin filming at Foodies Festival, Oxford - the first video to appear on their channel. Photo: thecotswoldexplorer.co.uk

Ross and Robin filming at Foodies Festival, Oxford - the first video to appear on their channel. Photo: thecotswoldexplorer.co.uk

Exploring the Cotswolds with Robin and Ross of The Cotswold Explorer

Aldi launches Recycle Week poster competition for children in Wiltshire

Aldi launches Recycle Week poster competition for children in Wiltshire

Aldi launches poster design competition to mark Recycle Week

The cadets were celebrated at the ceremony

The cadets were celebrated at the ceremony

Police cadets recognised for dedication to community

Asda has announced a major expansion of its Supported Internship Programme

Asda has announced a major expansion of its Supported Internship Programme

Asda announces major expansion of internship scheme

Haydon Wick Council has provided a parks maintenance update

Haydon Wick Council has provided a parks maintenance update

Local government

Haydon Wick Council provides update on maintenance of parks and open spaces

BikeSafe observed ride on A4361 Swindon

BikeSafe observed ride on A4361 Swindon

Police urge bikers to sign up for safety course

Swindon council has confirmed their commitment to children's services

Swindon council has confirmed their commitment to children's services

Local government

Council says it will continue improving children’s services

A stock image of a petrol station

A stock image of a petrol station

Cheapest petrol stations in Swindon to fill up at

David Beckham at Swindon Town v Salford City

David Beckham at Swindon Town v Salford City

Swindon Town FC

David Beckham spotted at Swindon Town match

Scaffolding and fencing on The Parade.

Scaffolding and fencing on The Parade.

Fencing blocks off Swindon town centre shops after plasterboard collapsed

Crowdys Hill School received its latest Ofsted report.

Crowdys Hill School received its latest Ofsted report.

Details as Swindon school for SEN pupils receives latest Ofsted report

Ruth, 54, is missing from Swindon

Ruth, 54, is missing from Swindon

Growing concern for safety of missing woman from Swindon

One of the new bleed kits installed in Swindon

One of the new bleed kits installed in Swindon

'Life-saving' equipment installed in Swindon as part of club's donation

HungrynThirsty has opened its doors in Gorsehill

HungrynThirsty has opened its doors in Gorsehill

Details as Indian restaurant opens bringing authentic experience to town

Blunsdon Parish Council has objected to plans by Rivan Industries (pictured: its site in Wroughton) to build an off-grid synthetic fuel system.

Blunsdon Parish Council has objected to plans by Rivan Industries (pictured: its site in Wroughton) to build an off-grid synthetic fuel system.

Planning and development

Latest as new objections and safety concerns over gas plant plan

A police pursuit resulted in a crash on the A419

A police pursuit resulted in a crash on the A419

Teen in court after failing to stop for police and crashing on busy road

Luke and Scott Jacobs and Justin Britchford are no longer taking over Jacks Café

Luke and Scott Jacobs and Justin Britchford are no longer taking over Jacks Café

Trio 'deeply disappointed' to no longer be taking over popular venue

A major event in the Hindu calendar is being celebrated in Swindon for the first time. Pictured: Guests at the Saraswati Puja in February.

A major event in the Hindu calendar is being celebrated in Swindon for the first time. Pictured: Guests at the Saraswati Puja in February.

Details as religious festival celebrations to be held in Swindon for the first time

Councillor Janine Howarth, Cabinet Member for Housing, with residents at Salzgitter Court.

Councillor Janine Howarth, Cabinet Member for Housing, with residents at Salzgitter Court.

Local government

Latest as refurbished council building helps those at risk of homelessness

Hoardings for the new Greggs in Swindon’s Designer Outlet.

Hoardings for the new Greggs in Swindon’s Designer Outlet.

Designer Outlet provides update on opening of new Greggs

Japanese knotweed is the UK’s most invasive plant and poses a

Japanese knotweed is the UK’s most invasive plant and poses a

Japanese Knotweed

3 simple ways gardeners in Swindon and Wiltshire can prevent Japanese knotweed

The Senior Games Project in Swindon

The Senior Games Project in Swindon

Care home scheme celebrated for reducing fall risk and keeping people active

The lorry in Silverless Street

The lorry in Silverless Street

Calls to banish HGVs from narrow street take step forward after incidents

Sport

Swindon Town Football Club's shop Photo: Swindon Town Football Club

Swindon Town FC

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Club says shop stock issues were caused by 'years of mismanagement'

Munroe prepares to send in a free kick

Munroe prepares to send in a free kick

Swindon Town FC

Who embodied the game and who did not meet their level? Swindon players rated

Parkrunner Wayne Wheatley grabbed a selfie with Joe Wilkinson

Parkrunner Wayne Wheatley grabbed a selfie with Joe Wilkinson

Latest as another famous face spotted at weekly Swindon event

Swindon's winning run came to an end

Swindon's winning run came to an end

Swindon Town FC

'We must understand ourselves' - Holloway frustrated with first half at Salford

Glatzel gets a shot off

Glatzel gets a shot off

Swindon Town FC

Fine Town comeback dashed at the death as Salford take the win

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National Sport

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis runs the ball back for a touchdown after blocking a field goal (Chris Szagola/AP)

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis runs the ball back for a touchdown after blocking a field goal (Chris Szagola/AP)

NFL round-up: Philadelphia Eagles beat Los Angeles Rams after last-play drama

Ferran Torres celebrates his opening goal for Barcelona against Getafe (Joan Monfort/AP)

Ferran Torres celebrates his opening goal for Barcelona against Getafe (Joan Monfort/AP)

Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona close on leaders Real Madrid

Roy Keane had little sympathy for Pep Guardiola over his comments on Manchester City’s schedule (Mike Egerton/PA)

Roy Keane had little sympathy for Pep Guardiola over his comments on Manchester City’s schedule (Mike Egerton/PA)

Roy Keane tells Pep Guardiola to stop complaining about Man City’s schedule

Pep Guardiola’s side could not hold on for all three points (John Walton/PA)

Pep Guardiola’s side could not hold on for all three points (John Walton/PA)

Pep Guardiola defends Man City’s back-five approach in draw against Arsenal

Jordan Cox shone on his England return (Brian Lawless/PA)

Jordan Cox shone on his England return (Brian Lawless/PA)

Jordan Cox was determined to grasp England T20 chance after Test heartbreak

Sebastian Tounekti got his Celtic goal tally up and running (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sebastian Tounekti got his Celtic goal tally up and running (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Brendan Rodgers: Sebastian Tounekti excites me every time he gets the ball

Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic will take on Rangers at Hampden (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic will take on Rangers at Hampden (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Brendan Rodgers confident Celtic will be in ‘good place’ in semi against Rangers

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Nostalgia

The interior of the Spectrum Building when Renault used it as a distribution centre

The interior of the Spectrum Building when Renault used it as a distribution centre

History of iconic Renault building used in Bond film

Rick Davies from Supertramp.

Rick Davies from Supertramp.

Adver readers share memories and tributes for Supertramp singer

An auction house pram has been spotted moving by itself on CCTV

An auction house pram has been spotted moving by itself on CCTV

Pram caught on CCTV moving by itself and setting off auction house alarm

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Opinion

Claim of Swindon having a safe town centre ridiculed by readers

Danny Kruger MP.

Danny Kruger MP.

Criticism and praise for MP defecting from Tories to Reform

Tekever shows the Secretary of Defence around the Renault building.

Tekever shows the Secretary of Defence around the Renault building.

Fears Swindon 'could become target' as drone firms move to town

Police on Wood Street.

Police on Wood Street.

Women share grim reality of what nights out in Swindon are really like

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National News

President Donald Trump, left, stands with Erika Kirk at the conclusion of a memorial for her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

President Donald Trump, left, stands with Erika Kirk at the conclusion of a memorial for her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘great American hero’ and ‘martyr’ for freedom

The Palestinian flag (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Palestinian flag (Jane Barlow/PA)

UK to push peace plan at UN summit dominated by Palestine recognition

Gatwick Airport’s expansion has been approved by the Government (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Gatwick Airport’s expansion has been approved by the Government (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Gatwick second runway plan given go-ahead by Government

The newest Archbishop of Canterbury is set to be announced soon (Clara Molden/PA)

The newest Archbishop of Canterbury is set to be announced soon (Clara Molden/PA)

Quarter say new archbishop of Canterbury should talk less politics – polling

Train passengers suffering travel disruption in Britain will be able to watch videos explaining what has happened and what they should do next (James Manning/PA)

Train passengers suffering travel disruption in Britain will be able to watch videos explaining what has happened and what they should do next (James Manning/PA)

Videos will explain rail disruption to passengers

A historic railway line will be used by diverted West Coast Main Line (WMCL) trains for the first time in more than a decade (Stuart Walker/Avanti West Coast/PA)

A historic railway line will be used by diverted West Coast Main Line (WMCL) trains for the first time in more than a decade (Stuart Walker/Avanti West Coast/PA)

Diverted West Coast trains to use historic rail line for first time in decade

Dr Zubir Ahmed was speaking before his appointment as a minister (House of Commons/PA)

Dr Zubir Ahmed was speaking before his appointment as a minister (House of Commons/PA)

Members of Israeli government have ‘genocidal intent’, says UK minister

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