Early Watch
Verified public information from official and established sources, detected and published transparently.
Swindon Together is not a news organisation. Early Watch surfaces and timestamps information already published by official sources. It is not faster than, and is not a substitute for, local media. Every item links to its original source.
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Swindon drivers warned of diversion as road shuts near pub due to Thames Water works
Closures and diversions are set to be in place on a road in Swindon.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Care home artists unite for Swindon’s giant 96-piece jigsaw artwork
A giant jigsaw artwork is celebrating creativity, community, and connection
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Fury as plans unveiled to turn town pub near Swindon into flats
Residents and councillors have reacted with anger over proposals to turn an pub and hotel near Swindon into flats.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Wiltshire home care owner Jack Miller wins national franchise award
The owner of a Wiltshire home care provider has received a national award.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
MP hears concerns from more than 100 HCRG staff, patients and families
Liberal Democrat MP Brian Mathew visited Melksham Hospital to hear directly from staff
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Council axes Swindon becoming 'sanctuary' for newly-arrived asylum seekers
The council has axed a bid for Swindon to become a "sanctuary" for asylum seekers.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Vantage Group seeks approval for four goods vehicles at Swindon industrial estate
A company has applied to use an industrial estate unit as an operating centre for their goods vehicles.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 10:03
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 10:03
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Woman caught lying down on the A419 AGAIN avoids prison
A Swindon woman has avoided prison after lying down in the middle of the busy A419 and running under a bridge on the A-road.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Swindon event highlights links between food insecurity, climate change and justice
A day of action aimed to highlight the deep links between food insecurity, environmental change, and social justice
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Wiltshire roads and footpaths to close for utility and highway works
Wiltshire Council has announced temporary road and footpath closures across the county for utility and highway works
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Major tax change to hand 400,000 people an extra £380 – are you eligible?
People making extra money through side hustles will be able to earn significantly more before having to report their income to HMRC
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
More changes planned for historical Swindon building 'all boarded-up'
Plans have been submitted to the council for changes to a former Swindon museum.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Concern rises over homelessness in Swindon this winter as council announces support
Support is being rolled out across Swindon to protect rough sleepers and the most vulnerable residents.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Transport
Recap: Heavy traffic on A419 and lane blocked after crash
A lane is partially blocked and heavy traffic is being reported due to an incident on the A419 Blunsdon Bypass Southbound.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 08:24
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 08:24
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Missing bricks on Oakhurst footbridge prompt safety concerns and repair request
Missing bricks on a footbridge have raised safety concerns after being reported to Swindon Borough Council
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
'Hidden' speed camera on busy Swindon street set to be switched on today
A speed camera on Grange Drive will be activated on November 2.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 11:42
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 11:42
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Swindon teenager wins three gold medals at World Biathlete Championships
A teenager has won three gold medals at the World Biathlete Championships.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
'Longstanding' Swindon business wants to expand after 'investment' into community
A "longstanding" Swindon business wants to expand further on Manchester Road.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Wessex region prepares for new ‘ruler’ after 1,100 years
It has been almost 1,100 years since Athelstan ruled Wessex, but the ancient kingdom is preparing to choose a leader again.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills
Households could receive extra financial help this winter as the DWP prepares to make Cold Weather Payments worth £25 during periods of freezing temperatures.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
I went out with Swindon's Street Pastors and got offered drugs twice
I went out with the Street Pastors on Halloween weekend and I was shocked at how many people were openly using drugs.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 1 — Official source
Council News / Planning / Roads / Consultations
New chapter for Lydiard House as sixth form transformation gets underway
Work is underway to give historic Lydiard House a new lease of life, creating high-quality teaching and learning spaces for around 120 sixth-form students and staff.
Official source: Swindon Borough Council
Published by source
16 Oct 2026, 14:25
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
16 Oct 2026, 14:25
Source: Swindon Borough Council
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began
Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
↓
Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Haydon Wick memory café recalls Swindon’s history over questions and smiles
A memory café session was held in Haydon Wick
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
↓
Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Residents urged to act over HGVs thundering through historic town
Residents are being urged to photograph and film HGVs thundering through the heart of a Wiltshire town.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
↓
Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Marlborough Players’ comedy Sheila’s Island to be performed later this month
A comedy about friendship and survival is set to take the stage this November
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
↓
Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Swindon church hands out 350 ‘bags of hope’ alongside free hot drinks
A Swindon church handed out more than 300 'bags of hope' to the community
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
↓
Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
↓
Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
↓
Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Pavement parking ban takes effect across Redhouse streets after campaign
A campaign to tackle pavement parking has led to a pavement parking ban
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Planning & Council
HGV trailer 'full of rubbish' abandoned on side of A419 as frustration boils over
A trailer full of fly-tipped waste has been left abandoned on the side of a busy A-road in Swindon.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Level 1 — Official source
Council News / Planning / Roads / Consultations
New road linking Wichelstowe to the M4 now open
A new road which provides an additional route into and out of Wichelstowe has this morning (26 Oct) opened to motorists after developers completed the final section of the scheme.
Official source: Swindon Borough Council
Published by source
26 Oct 2026, 11:05
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
26 Oct 2026, 11:05
Source: Swindon Borough Council
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 1 — Official source
Council News / Planning / Roads / Consultations
Road camera trial to begin across Swindon
A trial to understand driving habits at specific areas across Swindon has begun.
Official source: Swindon Borough Council
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 15:26
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 15:26
Source: Swindon Borough Council
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Snake found in sewer amid haul of unusual blockages
Thames Water engineers uncovered the bizarre haul while clearing blockages across its 100,000km network.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
2 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
02 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Fundraising dinner in Swindon served up political conversation
A fundraising dinner in Swindon served up political conversation alongside a homemade three-course meal for more than 50 guests
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Faringdon Town Council keeps fireworks tradition alive
A town councillor has praised the community for the success of the Faringdon fireworks event
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
3 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Published on platform
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Last verified
3 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source Timeline
Original source published
03 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
03 Nov 2026, 09:43
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Transport
Drivers warned over fuel-saving petrol pump trick experts say won't work
Fuel-saving ‘slow squeeze’ hack debunked by expert, who warns UK motorists it will not cut petrol or diesel costs; repeated topping off can damage vehicles.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
31 Oct 2026, 17:25
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
31 Oct 2026, 17:25
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Transport
Bus stop could be moved after being deemed 'unsafe'
A Swindon bus stop could be moved to improve safety and reduce traffic conflicts.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
31 Oct 2026, 15:00
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
31 Oct 2026, 15:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Planning & Council
Where untreated sewage was discharged by Thames Water after Storm Boelo
The amount of untreated sewage released by Thames Water following Storm Austen and Storm Boelo has been revealed.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
31 Oct 2026, 18:50
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
31 Oct 2026, 18:50
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 6 exit leaked as fans left 'absolutely devastated'
The Week 6 elimination on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has been leaked ahead of the BBC results show on November 1 - who is going home?
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 09:57
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 09:57
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Devizes Road then and now: How Swindon street has changed over 50 years
Pictures from the Adver archives offer a glimpse into Devizes Road's past, with photographs dating from 1976 to 1997.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 04:48
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 04:48
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Morrisons axes high-tech shopping trolleys just 3 months after launching
Morrisons ends its AI-powered Caper Cart trolley trial in Preston after three months, as Instacart winds down its smart shopping trolley operation by June 2027.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 04:53
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 04:53
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Swindon's Billie Piper honoured with major award at film festival
Swindon's own Billie Piper has won a major award at a recent festival.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
'Gem of a village' named one of the best places to live in Wiltshire
Eight towns and villages across Wiltshire have been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Touching tribute planned for RAF veteran killed in Swindon crash
A memorial motorcycle ride is set to take place next week in honour of a much-loved RAF veteran killed in a Swindon crash.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Wiltshire Coronation Street star ‘banned for life' from TV chef’s restaurant
A Coronation Street star and Wiltshire resident was banned for life from a restaurant owned and run by a legendary chef.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
New health facility set to open in Swindon in next two years
A new mental health centre is expected to offer 24/7 crisis support.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Iconic TV star sparkles in darkly comic seaside drama
There are few things more entertaining than watching Jennifer Saunders.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:00
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:00
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Frustrated residents fed up after months of 'horrendous' roadworks
Wroughton residents faced daily gridlock, pollution and HGVs during a summer of roadworks, a parish council has said.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:06
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:06
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
Ombudsman rules on Swindon school transport complaint after 'missed learning'
A complaint over a council's refusal to provide home-to-school transport has been dismissed.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 05:45
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 05:45
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
VERIFIED PUBLIC INFORMATION
Level 4 — Media report
Police & Crime
New rule could mean Ryanair passengers need to get to airport earlier
Ryanair passengers at Norwich Airport will soon need to arrive at the airport even earlier under new luggage check-in rules.
Official source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
Published by source
1 Nov 2026, 06:02
Detected by Early Watch
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Published on platform
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Last verified
1 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source Timeline
Original source published
01 Nov 2026, 06:02
Source: Swindon Advertiser (Newsquest)
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Swindon Early Watch detected
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Early Watch
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Administrator reviewed
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Verified
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
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Published on Swindon Together
01 Nov 2026, 16:53
Source: Swindon Together
