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Swindon News January 14, 2026

LIVE: Traffic queuing after crash on M4

Traffic is queuing on the M4 near Swindon following a crash. Emergency services are at the scene. Swindon Advertiser | News …

Swindon News December 30, 2025

Quality Street officially reveals mystery new chocolate added to selection

Quality Street added a new chocolate to its selection for pick and mix tins in John Lewis and Waitrose, which it has finally unveiled as a Pineapple Creme Swindon Advertiser | News …

Swindon News December 15, 2025

Fears as Cotswolds chef Rick Stein ‘almost killed’ while sleeping

Cotswolds chef Rick Stein has shared his fears after almost being “killed” in his sleep. Swindon Advertiser | News …

Swindon News November 30, 2025

Man dies in motorway crash as carriageway shut

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on a busy stretch of motorway in the early hours of this morning (November 30). Swindon Advertiser | News …

Swindon News November 16, 2025

‘Disgust’ forces Tesco to withdraw ‘deeply offensive’ Christmas card

Tesco has withdrawn a ‘deeply offensive’ Christmas card and apologised following a backlash from a Scots charity. Swindon Advertiser | News …

Swindon News November 1, 2025

Army veteran to march at cenotaph in ‘honour’ of fallen

A veteran who spent 24 years in the Army will march at the Cenotaph Parade to honour the fallen. Swindon Advertiser | News …

Swindon News October 17, 2025

LIVE: Firefighters rush to fire at household recycling centre

Firefighters are dealing with a blaze at a household recycling centre in Swindon. Several crews are at the scene this afternoon. Swindon Advertiser | News …

Swindon News October 2, 2025

Free youth activities announced for October in Wroughton

Free youth activities have been announced for October by a parish council Swindon Advertiser | News …

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Teenager missing as police launch search amid welfare concerns
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on January 17, 2026 at 5:31 pm
A search has been launched for a missing teenager, with concerns over her welfare.
'Do not eat': Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco & more UK supermarkets issue recalls
by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on January 17, 2026 at 10:48 am
Items sold at Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco, M&S, B&M and Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
Urgent manhunt for ‘weapons offence’ suspect on the run
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on January 17, 2026 at 10:02 am
A search has been launched for a man in connection with offences including making threats with a weapon.
Pharmacist warns parents not to give these over counter medicines to children
by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on January 17, 2026 at 9:47 am
A leading pharmacist is warning parents about two over-the-counter drugs that should not be given to a child with chickenpox
Government officials now searching Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts
by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright on January 17, 2026 at 9:42 am
Anyone who claims Universal Credit can now have their accounts checked by their bank for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under new government powers.
Scouts floated as way to deal with closing recycling centres
by peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison on January 17, 2026 at 5:00 am
The Scouts and other community organisations could be drafted for waste management duties when two recycling centres in Wiltshire close.
Parish to say final farewell to its Christmas tree
by Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck on January 17, 2026 at 5:00 am
Residents can say a final farewell to a Christmas tree in Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Councillor praises nature scheme for children
by Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck on January 17, 2026 at 5:00 am
A councillor has praised a nature-based children's programme during a recent visit

Welfare concern for missing teenager as police launch search
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on January 18, 2026 at 11:38 am
A search has been launched for a missing teenager amid welfare concerns.
Grade II-listed pub that can be turned into flats up for auction
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on January 18, 2026 at 5:00 am
A long-vacant Grade II-listed pub in Wiltshire that can be turned into flats and houses will go up to auction in the spring.
Wetherspoons hits out at drivers blocking pub deliveries
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on January 18, 2026 at 5:00 am
Wetherspoons has said that illegal parking in its delivery bay is causing “difficulties and expense” as it urges drivers to be more considerate.
Warning of death of local police force in a decade
by peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison on January 18, 2026 at 5:00 am
Residents are being warned that Wiltshire Police will not exist in the decade if the reports are true.
Bar thanks customers for support after 'spiking' report
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on January 18, 2026 at 5:00 am
A Wiltshire bar has explained their response following reports of a spiking incident at their premises.