Swindon news

• Army helicopters and human walls used in white horses' glow-ups

  05-06-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  
  They are the chalk creations dotted across the county - but how are they cleaned up?
  
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• Park closed after 'suspected hand grenade' found

  06-06-2026 19:16 via bbc.com
  
  A member of the public who was magnet fishing in the nearby River Avon found the suspect device.
  
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• Bath beat Leicester to secure home semi-final

  06-06-2026 18:45 via bbc.com
  
  Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.
  
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• 'Relentless' stalker who targeted woman jailed

  06-06-2026 12:49 via bbc.com
  
  Josh Clift breached a non-molestation order and a restraining order to contact the woman.
  
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• Meet those working behind the scenes at World Cup

  06-06-2026 08:20 via bbc.com
  
  A match official from Trowbridge and a performance analyst from Stroud will be working at the event.
  
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• Newspapers: DIY safety warning and dead river fish

  06-06-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  
  A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
  
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• Climber breaks record with 20th Everest ascent

  05-06-2026 17:54 via bbc.com
  
  Kenton Cool says his most recent trip to the top of the world was completed in the dark.
  
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• Death after crash between broken down car and van

  05-06-2026 14:36 via bbc.com
  
  Police said the crash happened on the A419 dual carriageway near the White Hart roundabout.
  
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• Six rural fire stations could be saved from cuts

  05-06-2026 14:25 via bbc.com
  
  A final decision on the plans will be made on 30 June.
  
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• Canal trust celebrates milestone with record attempt

  05-06-2026 13:14 via bbc.com
  
  It is hoped that more than 300 passengers will be carried through 29 locks in six hours.
  
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• 'A wonder' nobody hurt by 4ft deep pothole on road

  05-06-2026 12:26 via bbc.com
  
  Villagers say a water company must take responsibility for a leak that has severely damaged a road.
  
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• Wish You Were Here - at Pink Floyd star's £1.2m event

  05-06-2026 09:36 via bbc.com
  
  Nick and Annette Mason have hosted the annual fundraiser at Middlewick House for 14 years.
  
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• How Shearer's Euro 96 goal could help solve woman's murder

  05-06-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  
  Melanie Hall disappeared after a night out in 1996. Her remains were found in 2009 by a motorway.
  
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• Woman who killed mother 'able to think rationally'

  04-06-2026 20:39 via bbc.com
  
  Stefania Glowka strangled her 86-year-old mother before trying to take her own life.
  
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• King 'proud' to see newly formed Gurkha unit

  04-06-2026 20:10 via bbc.com
  
  King Charles addressed the Gurkha unit at a formation parade held at Larkhill Barracks.
  
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• Man who broke jury rules gets suspended sentence

  04-06-2026 18:30 via bbc.com
  
  A court hears Peter Taylor shared information not heard in court with his fellow jurors.
  
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• Ambulance worker rearrested after six people die

  04-06-2026 12:57 via bbc.com
  
  A 35-year-old man, from west Wiltshire, is facing two further counts of wilful neglect by a care worker.
  
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• Stonehenge mystery may be explained by forgotten land

  04-06-2026 12:07 via bbc.com
  
  Researchers made the findings with geological analysis and computer modelling.
  
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• Elderly woman hurt in crash with police car

  03-06-2026 22:28 via bbc.com
  
  The woman in her 70s is taken to hospital after the collision on the A350 near Chippenham.
  
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• Concern over air ambulance access to hospitals

  03-06-2026 18:27 via bbc.com
  
  New research shows that most hospitals in the region do not provide round-the-clock access.
  
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• Family's tribute to 'kindest soul' who died in crash

  03-06-2026 13:59 via bbc.com
  
  David Millard "was the kindest soul you could ever meet" according to his loved ones.
  
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• Homes and care home plan for vacant business park

  03-06-2026 13:29 via bbc.com
  
  The land was previously mooted for commercial use to become an Amazon warehouse.
  
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• Bath great Spurrell dies aged 71

  03-06-2026 11:25 via bbc.com
  
  Former Bath captain and club Hall of Fame player Roger Spurrell dies at the age of 71.
  
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• Spinal Tap guitar played at Wembley up for auction

  03-06-2026 07:30 via bbc.com
  
  The unique instrument, used during the 2007 Live Earth concert, is expected to fetch up to £12,000.
  
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• Marches and music: The Pride events happening this June

  03-06-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  There are a number of Pride events taking place across the West this summer.
  
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• Para-cyclist Unwin gearing up for Glasgow with new pilot

  02-06-2026 18:56 via bbc.com
  
  Double paralympic cycling champion Sophie Unwin reveals how she is preparing for her second Commonwealth Games with a new pilot.
  
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• Neighbour heard screaming months before woman's death

  02-06-2026 17:33 via bbc.com
  
  Stefania Glowka is accused of murdering her mother on Christmas Day.
  
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• Man denies murder of five-week-old baby

  02-06-2026 16:21 via bbc.com
  
  The 26-year-old pleaded not guilty to murder and causing or allowing harm or death to a child.
  
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• Boy admits defacing war memorial with racist word

  02-06-2026 08:52 via bbc.com
  
  The 12-year-old boy from Swindon admitted to scratching a racist word on the Tommy figure.
  
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• New viewing area created in honour of late Queen

  02-06-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  The viewing point will have space for six cars, picnic tables and an information board for visitors.
  
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