| Swindon |
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| Country | England |
| Official name | Swindon |
| Population | 155,432 |
| Unitary england | Swindon |
| Lieutenancy england | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West England |
| Post town | SWINDON |
| Postcode district | SN1-6, SN25, SN26 |
| Postcode area | SN |
| Dial code | 01793 |
| Os grid reference | SU152842 |
| London distance | 81 mi (130.4 km) |
| Latitude | 51.558333 |
| Longitude | -1.7811111 |
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Swindon is a large town and unitary borough authority in the ceremonial county of Wiltshire in south west England. It is midway between Bristol, 40 mi (64.4 km) west, and Reading, 40 mi (64.4 km) east. London is 81 mi (130.4 km) east.
Swindon railway station is on the line from London, Paddington to Bristol. Swindon Borough Council, is a unitary authority independent of Wiltshire Council since 1997. Residents of Swindon are known as Swindonians. Swindon's motto is "Salubritas et Industria" (health and industry).
Swindon was named an Expanded Town under the Town Development Act 1952 and this led to a major increase in its population. In the 2001 census the population of the Swindon urban area was 155,432, while around 184,000 lived in the borough, which includes the large villages of Highworth and Wroughton.
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Swindon shop assistant stops robber from emptying till - BBC News 
BBC News--A -Swindon- shop assistant suffered a hand injury when she stopped an armed robber from emptying a till. Police said a man went into the Martin McColl ...
Date : Wed, 12 May 2010 09:58:52 GMT+00:00
Swindon v Charlton Odds: Swindon Can Strike First Leg Blow in Play Off - Betting Directory
Betting Directory---Swindon-, who have only lost twice at home all season take on Charlton in this League One, Play-off, first leg on Friday in front of the Sky Sports cameras, ...
Date : Wed, 12 May 2010 09:27:44 GMT+00:00
Charlton defender wary of Swindon threat - South London Press Today
South London Press Today--CHRISTIAN Dailly believes Charlton's two draws against -Swindon- this season will have little bearing on the outcome of their play-off ...
Date : Tue, 11 May 2010 13:50:12 GMT+00:00
This year's Miss Swindon winner is revealed - Swindon Advertiser
Swindon Advertiser--They were competing for the titles of Miss -Swindon- and Miss Wiltshire at Liquid, in Havelock Square, on Sunday and, for the first time, the competition was ...
Date : Tue, 11 May 2010 09:30:47 GMT+00:00
Man injured in Wiltshire crash is awarded millions - BBC News
BBC News--Mr Ahadi lived in -Swindon- at the time of the crash in 2006 but now lives in a specially-adapted home in Bristol. A High Court judge ruled he should get a ...
Date : Mon, 10 May 2010 17:46:28 GMT+00:00
A cyclist is killed in collision with van in Swindon - BBC News
BBC News--He was riding along Whitworth Road, close to The Circle in Pinehurst, just before 2300 BST on Sunday when he was hit by a small van. ...
Date : Mon, 10 May 2010 09:18:39 GMT+00:00
Millwall 3-2 Swindon: The Daily Mirror match report - mirrorfootball.co.uk
mirrorfootball.co.uk--Millwall were in second spot for four minutes after -Swindon- captain Gordon Greer bundled home Morison's cross with Leeds losing. ...
Date : Sun, 09 May 2010 22:13:27 GMT+00:00
Parkinson relishes Robins test - Charlton Athletic Football Club
Charlton Athletic Football Club--There has been plenty of late drama in Charlton's two League One clashes with -Swindon- Town this season - but Addicks boss Phil Parkinson would swap all that ...
Date : Mon, 10 May 2010 07:51:37 GMT+00:00
WWE move for Swindon wrestler? - Swindon Advertiser
Swindon Advertiser--Known in fighting circles as JD Knight, the -Swindon- man undertook trials with a WWE representative recently, and although they proved unsuccessful, ...
Date : Mon, 10 May 2010 10:12:36 GMT+00:00
Boycott means pupils won't sit Sats - Swindon Advertiser
Swindon Advertiser--CHILDREN at two -Swindon- primary schools will not be opening their test papers today as headteachers play their part in a boycott of ...
Date : Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00:42 GMT+00:00
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