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Swindon Doctor Jailed For Sex Offences

A doctor who secretly filmed himself abusing female patients with a James Bond-style wristwatch at a practice in Royal Wootton Bassett has been jailed for 12 years.

Carnival Short Of Cash

Individuals and businesses in and around Wroughton are being called upon to help save the area's carnival.

Call For More Male Foster Carers

Men shouldn't be put off foster caring in Swindon.

Potential Transport Schemes For Wiltshire

Work could be done to improve junction 16 of the M4 and Royal Wootton Bassett could get a new railway station.

Crime Commissioner Reaches Milestone

The Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for overseeing policing in Swindon is marking 6 months in office today.

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Swindon Sport

Swindon Town Play Yeovil

I you can't get down there the clash at Huish Park will be available to watch tonight on Sky at 7.45.

Coventry 1 - 2 Swindon Town

Perfect start for new boss Kevin MacDonald.

Swindon Wildcats 5 - 4 Telford Tigers

Swindon Wildcats returned to winning ways after overcoming the Telford Tigers with a score of 5-4.

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Headlines

Video: Woolwich: Family Tribute To Soldier Lee Rigby

The family of Drummer Lee Rigby, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Woolwich, have said he would do "anything for anybody".

Video: Woolwich Suspect 'Handed Out Radical Leaflets'

One of the two men suspected of hacking to death soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich was well-known locally as an Islamist activist.

Video: Obama: Guantanamo Policies Must Change

In a wide-ranging, impassioned speech to define US foreign policies on terrorism, President Barack Obama has outlined new policies governing the use of unmanned drones overseas.

Warning Over Kids Raised On 'Diet Of Porn'

Children who access pornography are more likely to have sex at a younger age and engage in "risky" sexual behaviours, a report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner has warned.

US: Boy Scouts Vote To Admit Openly Gay Youths

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has approved a plan to allow openly gay boys to join the organisation.

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UK News

Woolwich: Help For Heroes Swamped With Pledges

The website of the charity Help For Heroes crashed as it was swamped with donations.

Google Boss Fears 'Digital Ethnic Cleansing'

Two of Google's most senior executives have used a lecture in London to press their belief in the transparency of the internet and warned of the dangers of "digital ethnic cleansing".

TV Soap Characters 'Promoting Bad Health'

Leading characters in TV soaps are promoting unhealthy lifestyles with too much drinking, a poor diet and an almost total lack of exercise, according to an academic study.

William Hague: Israel Losing Support In UK

Britain's Foreign Secretary has brushed aside an Israeli minister's allegation that anti-Israeli sentiment was growing in the United Kingdom - by agreeing with him.

April Jones: Bridger Says Witness Is Lying

Alleged murderer Mark Bridger has accused a seven-year-old girl of lying about what she saw on the night her friend April Jones went missing.

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International News

'Al Qaeda' Twin Bomb Attacks In Niger Kill 25

Up to 25 people have been killed and others taken hostage in twin attacks on a military base and a uranium mine in Niger.

Google To Add Galapagos Islands To Street View

Few have explored the most remote areas of the Galapagos Islands - but soon it will take just a click of a mouse to explore the place that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Video: Star Wars Lego Model Is 'World's Largest'

The unveiling of a massive Lego model in Times Square has brought new meaning to the saying that everything is bigger in New York City.

Jodi Arias: Jury Fails To Agree On Sentence

A new jury will be picked to decide the fate of boyfriend killer Jodi Arias as jurors say they have cannot agree on her sentence.

Oklahoma Tornado: Young Survivors Begin To Heal

Children from two schools destroyed by the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma have been reunited with their classmates and teachers as other schools welcomed them with special events.

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Sport

Wigan Manager Delays Decision On Future Again

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez won't make an announcement on his future until next week.

Rio Ferdinand Signs New Manchester United Contract

Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract to keep him at Manchester United until the end of next season.

Rosberg Quickest In Monaco Practice

Nico Rosberg was the fastest driver in both practice sessions ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Video: Froch Threatens To 'Kill' In Rematch With Kessler

Carl Froch has increased the animosity ahead of his fight with Mikkel Kessler by stating he wants to "kill" him.

Video: Sergio Garcia Apologises For 'Fried Chicken' Jibe

Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia has apologised after making a racist remark towards Tiger Woods during an awards dinner.

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Showbiz

Psy Imposter Crashes Cannes VIP Parties

A man pretending to be South Korean pop star Psy has blagged his way into some of the biggest parties at the Cannes film festival, it has emerged.

Dan Brown's Inferno Upsets Philippines

Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in his new novel Inferno has provoked anger in the Philippines.

British Stars In The Running For US TV Awards

Damian Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are both among British stars vying for gongs at the 2013 American Crtics' Choice Television Awards.

Stephen Hawking Stars In Comic Book Series

Professor Stephen Hawking has been turned into a comic book character for an illustrated series about his life.

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Business

Video: Mothercare Reports £21.7m UK Division Loss

Mothercare UK has reported a £21.7m loss for the year, an improvement on last year's loss of £24.7m.

Royal Mail CEO In Line For £500,000 Bonus

The chief executive of Royal Mail is being lined up for an annual bonus worth almost £500,000 just months before the company presses the button on Britain's biggest privatisation for a generation.

Video: Global Markets Down After Bernanke QE Talk

The FTSE lost close to 2% in early trading on the back of signs the US may wind down quantitative easing measures and weak Chinese data.

Buyout Firms Prepare To Battle For Hastings

Some of the biggest private equity firms in the City are preparing to do battle over a stake in the £800m motor insurer Hastings, Sky News understands.

Nissan Recalls 841,000 Vehicles Worldwide

Nissan Motor Co Ltd is recalling about 841,000 vehicles worldwide as a result of a steering wheel glitch.

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Videos

Video: Mothercare Reports £21.7m UK Division Loss

Mothercare UK has reported a £21.7m loss for the year, an improvement on last year's loss of £24.7m.

Video: Woolwich: Family Tribute To Soldier Lee Rigby

The family of Drummer Lee Rigby, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Woolwich, have said he would do "anything for anybody".

Video: Venezuela Hit By Toilet Paper Shortage Crisis

Venezuelans have been hit by a chronic toilet paper shortage leading to empty supermarket shelves and long queues to snap up the remaining rolls.

Video: Black Bear Shot Down From Back Garden Tree

A bear weighing nearly 300lb has been tranquillized and removed from a homeowner's backyard after it was discovered resting up a tree.

Video: Honeybees May Help Search For Landmines

Dogs are well-known for being able to sniff out deadly explosives but they could have a rival in the future - honeybees.

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Weird News

Bad Hairball Day! Tiger Needs Stomach Surgery

A 28-stone tiger has gone under the knife in Florida to remove a 4lb hairball.

Everest: Japanese Man Oldest To Reach Summit

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest - but his record may be short-lived.

M16 Had Secret D-Day Hit List, Records Reveal

MI6 drew up a secret hit list of key German figures to be assassinated in preparation for the D-Day landings, according to official papers made public for the first time.

Justin Bieber's Monkey Adopted By Germany

Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.

Biggest Burmese Python Ever Caught In Florida

A Burmese python measuring nearly 19ft has been captured in South Florida.

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