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I thought my spaghetti vongole was a bit tough
Fresh clams indeed!
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Witness appeal after assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Harcourt Road in Swindon at 12.30am last night. The victim was approached by three men dressed in black who threw a solvent based liquid at him and hit him with a cricket bat. The man
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Car fire alert
Swindon firefighters were called to put out a fire in a car at 8.43pm last night. The blaze started in a vehicle to the rear of Beatrice Street in Gorse Hill and was put out using one hose reel. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Fire crew tackles chimney fire
Firefighters were called to West Kington near Chippenham last night after a chimney caught on fire. The fire started in a wood burning stove just after 9.30pm and was put out using one hose reel. A thermal imaging camera was used to check the rest
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House blaze alert
Firefighters were called to a fire in a terraced house in Morse Street in Swindon. Crews from Swindon and Stratton were called to the blaze which started at 1am. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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Firework yobs start blaze
Fire crews from Swindon were called to a fire in Denham Road in Swindon that started after a firework was posted through the letter box last night. The family was woken by smoke alarms just after midnight and alerted firefighters. The fire was out
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Buy a digital poppy
Supporters of the Poppy Appeal can now donate digitally - with a poppy on their mobile phone. The images, known as My Poppy, are designed to fit on the screen of your phone and are available this year for the first time. They cost £1.50 and can
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Licence fees set to rise
Taxi drivers, boarding kennels and tattooists are facing extra charges as the council considers upping the licence fee. North Wiltshire District Council's Personnel, Licensing and Administration Committee will meet on to decide upon new licence prices
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Business park expands
Businesses looking to expand are being invited along to Marlborough Business Park for a social event to celebrate its first and successful year. It has been a year of growth for what is fast becoming a key addition to Marlborough's local community.
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Why your pet can give away your personality
Pets can provide a good indication of their owners' personalities, a new study has shown. People who have dogs tend to be cheerful, while cat lovers are dependable and emotionally sensitive, and reptile owners independent. But no-one is happier
