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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
South Western Railway strike dates confirmed for March
Staff will walk out for two days in March in a long-running dispute over the role of train guards.
Coronavirus: Evacuated Britons arrive at quarantine hospital
UK nationals evacuated from a cruise ship arrive at Arrowe Park, where they will spend the next 14 days.
Salisbury Cathedral is lit up to mark its 800th anniversary
The Wiltshire cathedral was moved 3km (two miles) from Old Sarum to Salisbury 800 years ago.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance aborts landing due to laser attack
The person responsible continued to shine their laser at the emergency helicopter as it departed.
Army training deaths 'will keep happening'
A dead soldier's parents demand action as investigation reveals multiple health and safety breaches.
Derek Fowlds: Basil Brush pays tribute at funeral
The children's TV favourite took to the pulpit to recite a poem to one-time sidekick Derek Fowlds.
Watch presented to Shah by Apollo 11 crew sold by Dorset man
The Omega was given to helicopter pilot Robin White for teaching the Shah's sister to fly.
Stonehenge tunnel petition handed into government
Campaigners say the proposal would have a "catastrophic" impact on the World Heritage site.
Trowbridge multi-storey anti-suicide barrier plea
The daughter of a suicide victim says higher barriers will help protect vulnerable people.
Swindon Museum funding could be spent on M4 junction
The town's borough council wants to divert £4.8m to adding an extra lane at junction 15.
South Western Railway offers compensation after strikes
South Western Railway services were disrupted by industrial action for 27 days in December.
Swindon Honda closure date 'set in stone'
Local authorities met with Honda for clarity on the future of the Swindon site.
Gallantry medal for man who saved woman from car blaze
Tree surgeon Luke Ridley used his axe and handsaw to cut the woman from the burning wreckage.
Swindon Town 3-1 Grimsby Town
Three goals in 11 second-half minutes help Swindon beat Grimsby to keep Richie Wellens' men top of League Two.
Premiership: Ruaridh McConnochie tries help Bath to win over Harlequins
Ruaridh McConnochie scores two tries as Bath beat Harlequins 19-12 to record a third successive Premiership win.
Six Nations 2020: No rivalry with Willi Heinz - Ben Youngs
Ben Youngs says there is no "rivalry" between him and Willi Heinz despite the Gloucester scrum-half replacing him in England's team against Scotland.
Swindon Town P-P Scunthorpe United
Swindon's League Two game against Scunthorpe is postponed "in the interests of supporter safety".
Premiership: Worcester Warriors 21-22 Bath
Bath climb into the top four for the first time this season as they power to victory at a rain-lashed, windswept Worcester.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Swindon v Tranmere
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Swindon and Tranmere in League One.
I deserve to be dropped - Roberts
Swindon Town midfielder Gary Roberts says he deserves to be dropped from the squad after a run of poor performances.
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Patey clarifies Di Canio comments
Swindon chairman Sir William Patey insists boss Paolo Di Canio's negative comments about the club were misinterpreted.
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Shrewsbury flooding: 'Highest ever' peak could be recorded
Main roads in Shrewsbury are closed and a severe flood warning is also in place in Ironbridge.
Tyrell Robinson accused of sexual activity with a child
Former Bradford City player Tyrell Robinson is alleged to have committed the offence in August 2018.
What3words: Thirsk crash driver found after using app
The woman's car could not be seen in the dark by other drivers and she did not know where she was.
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi captured on CCTV days before attack
Salman Abedi's brother Hashem denies murder, attempted murder and conspiring to cause explosions.
Winsford shooting: Woman dead and man in custody
A man is in custody in hospital after the shooting in Winsford, near Minehead, on Saturday.
Love Island winner Finn Tapp expected back by Oxford City
Oxford City said Finn Tapp left without telling them in January to take part in Love Island.
Solo 45 trial: Grime artist says rough sex was consensual
Andy Anokye denies 31 charges, including 22 of rape and five of false imprisonment.
More jail for van-crush fly-tipper for skipping bail
Martin McDonagh, whose van was crushed by authorities, is extradited from the Republic of Ireland.
North East snow: County Durham schools closed and roads chaos
Heavy snow causes the closure of dozens of schools across County Durham, with roads also badly hit.
Ilkeston NatWest Hole: TripAdvisor halts spoof reviews
A spate of spoof reviews saw the hole ranked as one of Ilkeston's top-rated attractions.
Old Bailey protest: Carl Stanbury jailed for jumping into court
Electrician Carl Stanbury leapt from the public gallery after a gang was sentenced for murder.
Two Ronnies 'Four Candles' sketch recreated in 280-year-old shop
Local residents want to "shine a light" on the hardware shop with the "Four Candles" sketch.
Source: BBC News
