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Swindon Town has released a video of Basshunter to promote the upcoming Chris Moyles 90s Hangover gig at the County Ground

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Basshunter forgets where he's going ahead of Swindon Town concert

Trespassers on the roof of the closed Oasis leisure centre has prompted a councillor to write to the administration

Trespassers on the roof of the closed Oasis leisure centre has prompted a councillor to write to the administration

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Action demanded after Oasis trespassers scale roof

The UK's Olly Alexander finished in 18th place at Eurovision

The UK's Olly Alexander finished in 18th place at Eurovision

Eurovision 2024

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How did the UK public vote at the Eurovision Song Contest?

In 2021, bad luck struck twice with James Newman's song 'Embers' also failing to win a single point.

In 2021, bad luck struck twice with James Newman's song 'Embers' also failing to win a single point.

Eurovision 2024

How many times has the UK scored no points at Eurovision?

Olly Alexander is representing the UK at Eurovision 2024

Olly Alexander is representing the UK at Eurovision 2024

Eurovision 2024

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Olly Alexander urged to pull out of Eurovision just hours before final

The Eurovision Song contest is being held in Malmö, Sweden in 2024.

The Eurovision Song contest is being held in Malmö, Sweden in 2024.

Eurovision 2024

The ultimate quiz to prove to everyone that you're a Eurovision superfan

There will be seven new music hubs in the South West

There will be seven new music hubs in the South West

New generation of music hubs to include seven in South West

15-year-old Tildy is getting ready to take the music industry by storm

15-year-old Tildy is getting ready to take the music industry by storm

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Swindon singer-songwriter speaks out against beauty standards in debut single

Swindon choir enjoys strong success at Bangor festival

'Come What May' is heading for Swindon's Wyvern Theatre with several celebrity faces in tow.

'Come What May' is heading for Swindon's Wyvern Theatre with several celebrity faces in tow.

Strictly stars heading for Swindon with new dazzling show

How the new splash park might look

How the new splash park might look

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Look and opening date for revamped Swindon splash park revealed by council

Sam Olidiende as Aaron Burr in Hamilton

Sam Olidiende as Aaron Burr in Hamilton

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Hamilton is one of the best things I've ever seen on stage

Constellations at The Barn Theatre, Cirencester

Constellations at The Barn Theatre, Cirencester

Constellations is a high-concept romance with a profound message

Marlborough Market and Town Hall

Marlborough Market and Town Hall

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Ownership debate leaves uncertain future for town market

A music festival is returning to Swindon this summer in Levels and The Rolleston Arms

A music festival is returning to Swindon this summer in Levels and The Rolleston Arms

Swindon music festival returning to reopening pub and club

Swindon star Steve Grimmett performed with the likes of Bon Jovi and Judas Priest

Swindon star Steve Grimmett performed with the likes of Bon Jovi and Judas Priest

Festival to celebrate life of Swindon's greatest heavy metal star

A previous event at the Town Gardens Bowl

A previous event at the Town Gardens Bowl

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Much anticipated Swindon music festival cancelled

The event will be held at Crofton Beam Engines

The event will be held at Crofton Beam Engines

Family Days Out

People invited to enjoy family fun event this weekend - including duck racing

Bouncers: Tom Whittaker as Ralph, George Reid as Les, Frazer Hammill as Lucky Eric and Nick Figgis as Judd.

Bouncers: Tom Whittaker as Ralph, George Reid as Les, Frazer Hammill as Lucky Eric and Nick Figgis as Judd.

Bath Theatre Royal review: Bouncers a bad trip down memory lane

RWB Auctions is set to make its first TV appearance since opening in January 2024

RWB Auctions is set to make its first TV appearance since opening in January 2024

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Popular TV show set to film new episode on Wiltshire High Street

Iconic Tour de France commentator Ned Boulting is heading for Swindon

Iconic Tour de France commentator Ned Boulting is heading for Swindon

Tour de France commentator Ned Boulting coming to Swindon

Swindon Arts Fringe Festival 'Illustrated Women in History' exhibition

Swindon Arts Fringe Festival 'Illustrated Women in History' exhibition

Callout to Swindon artists ahead of new event launching this summer

The Parade Cinema in Marlborough has been voted as a finalist in the Muddy Stiletto's awards

The Parade Cinema in Marlborough has been voted as a finalist in the Muddy Stiletto's awards

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Town cinema 'at the heart of community' in finals for award

Charlie Ross, Christina Trevanion and Philip Serrell (left to right).

Charlie Ross, Christina Trevanion and Philip Serrell (left to right).

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Bargain Hunt and Flog It! stars to reveal all in Swindon show

Forest Live is back this year and two more big name acts round-out the Westonbirt line-up

Forest Live is back this year and two more big name acts round-out the Westonbirt line-up

Household names added to line-up for Westonbirt gigs this summer

The Big Feastival main stage

The Big Feastival main stage

Snow Patrol and Becky Hill headlining festival an hour from Swindon

Louise Norbury, BFI Film Project Lead, and a Sofa Screening

Louise Norbury, BFI Film Project Lead, and a Sofa Screening

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The little-known Swindon cinema offering cheap sofa screenings

Pupils at the new Thomford Academy performing arts school in Swindon

Pupils at the new Thomford Academy performing arts school in Swindon

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New theatre school officially launches in Swindon

The signs which do not say 'Oasis'

The signs which do not say 'Oasis'

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Confusion as iconic leisure centre 'airbrushed from Swindon map'

The County Ground will host a two-day music festival in May 2024

The County Ground will host a two-day music festival in May 2024

Swindon Town FC

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County Ground 'can be more than just a football stadium'

Blood Brothers: Sean Jones as Mickey and Joe Sleight as Eddie .

Blood Brothers: Sean Jones as Mickey and Joe Sleight as Eddie .

Review: Blood Brothers has an enduring audience appeal

Previous Classic Ibiza crowds

Previous Classic Ibiza crowds

More details released ahead of major summer music event in Wiltshire

I Should Be So Lucky the Stock Aitken Waterman musical

I Should Be So Lucky the Stock Aitken Waterman musical

I Should Be So Lucky musical is an absolute blast of fun

Black Keys performing at South by Southwest in 2010

Black Keys performing at South by Southwest in 2010

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American rockers reveal why Swindon is their favourite place to tour in the UK

Town Gardens Bandstand concerts 2023

Town Gardens Bandstand concerts 2023

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Summer events for Swindon’s parks announced

School pupil Elizabeth Pope has been named as Swindon's Young Musician of the Year

School pupil Elizabeth Pope has been named as Swindon's Young Musician of the Year

Prodigy pianist Elizabeth named Swindon's Young Musician of the Year

Chiseldon Museum has reopened for 2024

Chiseldon Museum has reopened for 2024

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Local museum in Swindon reopens with new exhibits for 20th anniversary

Roll Up Roll Up Festival will takeover the town gardens on April 20

Roll Up Roll Up Festival will takeover the town gardens on April 20

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Line up announced for quirky music festival at Town Gardens

DJ Graham Hill hopes to revive the rock and roll scene in Swindon

DJ Graham Hill hopes to revive the rock and roll scene in Swindon

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Meet the DJ launching new club to revive 'dying' Swindon music scene

The 'Lest We Forget' exhibition explores the Black contribution to the World Wars and the links to Wiltshire

The 'Lest We Forget' exhibition explores the Black contribution to the World Wars and the links to Wiltshire

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New Swindon exhibition tells story of black people in Wiltshire during war

The Full Monty: Bill Ward, Danny Hatchard, Neil Hurst, Nicholas Prasad and Leyon Stolz-Hunter.

The Full Monty: Bill Ward, Danny Hatchard, Neil Hurst, Nicholas Prasad and Leyon Stolz-Hunter.

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The Full Monty review: Show doesn't leave audience disappointed

Rhinos on the lawn with alliums in flower

Rhinos on the lawn with alliums in flower

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Wildlife park near Swindon named best zoo in the UK

Stonehenge is believed to be at least 4,500 years old and is the only surviving stone circle of its kind.

Stonehenge is believed to be at least 4,500 years old and is the only surviving stone circle of its kind.

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Why Stonehenge is one of the most 'disappointing' UK landmarks to visit

The Wilton Windmill near Marlborough is over 200 years old and still turning

The Wilton Windmill near Marlborough is over 200 years old and still turning

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Wiltshire's only working historic windmill reopens to visitors

The African Painted Dogs arrived at Longleat Safari Park on Tuesday, March 26 and are its newest animal attraction.

The African Painted Dogs arrived at Longleat Safari Park on Tuesday, March 26 and are its newest animal attraction.

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Longleat Safari Park launches new animal attraction

Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening! -Stephen Tompkinson (Damien), Robert Duncan (Gus), Jeff Rawle (George), Neil Pearson (Dave), Victoria Wicks (Sally).

Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening! -Stephen Tompkinson (Damien), Robert Duncan (Gus), Jeff Rawle (George), Neil Pearson (Dave), Victoria Wicks (Sally).

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Review: Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening

A stay at Manor House in Castle Come, Wiltshire

A stay at Manor House in Castle Come, Wiltshire

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Wiltshire hotel offers one of best countryside retreats in UK

The Wiltshire village of Imber has been stuck in time after 152 villagers were forced out and never returned

The Wiltshire village of Imber has been stuck in time after 152 villagers were forced out and never returned

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Wiltshire’s ‘lost village’ where residents never returned set to open to the public

Scenes from Swindon Holi 2024

Scenes from Swindon Holi 2024

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Life is seen in all its colour at joyous Swindon Holi 2024 celebrations

The Wychwood Festival main stage with a picturesque backdrop

The Wychwood Festival main stage with a picturesque backdrop

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Huge line-up confirmed for family-friendly festival an hour from Swindon

Find out how you can take a deep dive into your Spotify playlist.

Find out how you can take a deep dive into your Spotify playlist.

What's your music taste? Spotify Playlist Analyzer breaks down your listening

Texas perform at Forest Live

Texas perform at Forest Live

Forest Live: Huge musical headliners booked for unique outdoor venue

The Spice Girls and a young Billie Piper, pictured in 2000

The Spice Girls and a young Billie Piper, pictured in 2000

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Billie Piper reveals the Spice Girls slipped her cigarettes at the age of 15

The WrdeUp music festival returns to Highworth in July with Bez from the Happy Mondays and a FatBoy Slim tribute act

The WrdeUp music festival returns to Highworth in July with Bez from the Happy Mondays and a FatBoy Slim tribute act

Madchester legend among first acts confirmed for music festival

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