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Tamara Rojo's take on Raymonda for English National Ballet tells riveting love story
It's not often you get the chance to see a ballet as sprawling and as large-scale as the English National Ballet's production of Raymonda at the Bristol Hippodrome, especially if you live in Swindon. But just a short trip down the M4 was all that
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UK households to save almost £2000 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap raised
The price the Government will pay to shield households from rising energy bills will more than double in the new year after Ofgem today raised the energy price cap. The energy price cap is a backstop protection from the government for people who
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Aldi launches first ever Black Friday sale with deals on air fryers, laptops and more
If you’re looking to save some money on your next big purchase, then Black Friday is the shopping day for you, and for the first time ever Aldi has included itself in the Black Friday madness. Yes, that’s right, Aldi is launching its first-ever
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Airport rules face major change over restrictions on liquids and laptops
Airport rules are set to see a major change as restrictions on liquids and laptops in hand luggage could be removed within two years. Currently, passengers taking liquid in their cabin luggage have been restricted to clear plastic bags holding
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Aldi and Lidl issue product recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over possible health risk
Aldi and Lidl have both issued product recalls for items that are unsafe and could pose possible health risks to customers. Lidl is recalling Simply Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic
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Strictly Come Dancing reveals week 10 songs and dances as 7 couples remain
The BBC has revealed the songs and dances our favourite Strictly stars will be performing to in week 10. After a weekend at Blackpool Tower’s Ballroom, the dancers have returned to training ahead of the tenth week of the competition. Here are
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday November 24
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Village's first pantomime in three years to kick off today
Purton Village Hall will host its first pantomime in two years this week after Covid delayed recent previous attempts. The group, Purton Amateur Dramatic Society, present ‘Merlin’ as this year’s offering with Barbara Page directing the family show
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'Carers facing further stress due to cost of living crisis'
A Swindon-based charity is holding an event this week to mark Carers Rights Day. Swindon Carers Centre is marking the day, which helps ensure carers are aware of their rights, by holding an event on Friday, November 25. The event will allow
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Swindon drug and alcohol addiction charity has 'failed people'
A councillor has launched into a stinging rebuke of a drugs and alcohol addiction charity. Coun Janine Howarth, Labour's spokesman on housing, accused Turning Point, the organisation contracted by Swindon Borough Council to assist those with addiction
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Swindon leisure centres set to see major change which could start next week
Leisure centres across Swindon could see opening hours slashed after a string of cuts announced by the company that runs them. Better - which runs Croft Sports Centre, Delta Tennis Centre, Dorcan Health and Recreation Complex, Haydon Centre and
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Swindon nursery gets shoutout in Parliament for 'brilliant work'
A children’s nursery in Swindon was namechecked in parliament for its excellent work after a visit by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson and an education minister Claire Coutinho MP, the minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing went with Mr
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Dozens of Swindon speeders caught out over last week in crackdown
Wiltshire Police have promised to clamp down on drivers speeding in Swindon after scores of motorists were caught in a day of action. Officers from the Stratton, Central North and West Swindon neighbourhood team conducted speed checks on roads
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Flood alerts issued for several Wiltshire towns after 'persistent heavy rain'
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for towns across western Wiltshire. Malmesbury, Royal Wootton Bassett, Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon are all affected. Both the Upper Bristol Avon area as well as the
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Marking 50 years since Wiltshire worker lost life building key motorway
The 50th anniversary of the death of a Wiltshire man who was killed whilst building a key motorway viaduct has been marked with a new memorial. Last month marked half a century since Burbage man Derek Thomas tragically died whilst building a viaduct
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Scores of Santas and Rudolphs set to race - all for a very good reason
A Santa vs Rudolph sporting challenge and turning a shoebox into something special are two events that Great Western Hospital's Brighter Futures charity hopes will encourage giving this Christmas season. Following the success of the previous Santa
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Former Swindon Town Women goalkeeper dies aged 22
FORMER Swindon Town Women goalkeeper Carla Heaton has died, aged 22, the club has announced. Miss Heaton, a goalkeeper for both Swindon and Cirencester Town Ladies, was described as “a beautiful person inside and out” among several tributes which
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Burglars leave homeowner 'shaken and upset' after £7k worth of bikes stolen
Thieves stole two electric bikes worth £7000 after they allegedly broke into a garage on Ferndale Road. Officers are investigating, following the incident overnight between November 21 and November 22. As well as the bikes, the suspects stole
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Car experts reveal 12p hack to stop windscreen frost using ONE kitchen item
Car experts have revealed one simple life hack to stop windscreen frost amid dropping temperatures. This advice comes as weather reports claim some parts of the UK could experience temperatures as low as -4C this week. The car hack, which costs
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ITV World Cup pundit leaves coverage halfway through game after learning Mum had died
World Cup pundit Nadia Nadim had to suddenly go off air during a match after being told that her mother had been killed. The 34-year-old plays as a striker for Denmark's national team and is currently in Qatar working for ITV. The Sun reports
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Iconic Strictly Come Dancing judge set to return after shock exit
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge, Bruno Tonioli is set to make his grand return for a special Christmas appearance. The Italian was a judge on the competition show for 18 years before he quit in May this year, seeing Anton Du Beke take his spot
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Burglar callously targeted elderly residents in sheltered accommodation
A man has been jailed following a string of burglaries in which he targeted elderly residents in sheltered accommodation. Michael Loraine, 57, of County Road appeared at Swindon Crown Court for sentencing on November 22 after being charged with
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Agency nurse paid more than £200 per hour by Swindon hospital
Great Western Hospital forked out more than £2,500 to pay an agency nurse for one shift, new figures have revealed. Data obtained by the Labour Party in a Freedom of Information Request shows that the Swindon hospital paid just over £16 million
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Popular restaurant in Regent Circus closes for good
One of Swindon’s newest restaurants has permanently closed - just over a year after it first opened. Signs had been put on the door of Funky Grilla in Regent Circus a few weeks ago saying that it had temporarily closed for ‘internal repairs to
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It's been two years since the Oasis closed - where are we now?
It is just two years since leisure operators Better announced they would not be opening the Oasis Centre again after it closed during lockdown. And the iconic - and now Grade II listed - centre has been closed ever since. There have been arguments
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Mother refuses to pay rent after children fall ill due to rat infestation
A mother is refusing to pay her rent after her children fell ill because of a rat infestation - and the council said no one could come to look at the issue for a month. The rats invaded the council-owned property on The Street in Liddington, causing
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Bluebirds' chair already dreaming of Premier League tie ahead of Burton clash
CHIPPENHAM Town Football Club is getting ready to create another little piece of history for those in north Wiltshire, but chairman Neil Blackmore insists ‘The Bluebirds’ are not ready to stop just yet. Semi-professional football club, Chippenham
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Centreplate petition and backing Caddis' quest to fund diabetes research
IN TrustSTFC's latest column, the group looks back on an eventful past couple of weeks involving Swindon Town and highlights the important work Paul Caddis is doing to raise awareness of type-one diabetes in young people. It was a frustrating couple
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Williams faces World-Cup penalty from teammates
JONNY Williams is being fined by his Swindon Town teammates every day he is away with Wales at the World Cup, according to defender Frazer Blake-Tracy. Williams was included in Rob Page’s 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar but was an unused
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Marine serenely qualify for Premier Shield quarters
SWINDON Supermarine enjoyed a serene passage through to the quarter-finals of the Wiltshire Premier Shield on Tuesday night following a 6-1 victory away at Bemerton Heath Harlequins. After making four changes to the side which demolished Dartford
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Voluntary sector hit hard by cost of living crisis
A SURVEY of more than 100 Wiltshire charities has revealed two thirds of them are worried about the impact of the cost of living crisis. What’s more, a third are uncertain about the future. Wessex Community Action’s third State of the Sector
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More people with autism needed in the workplace - MP
As part of my ongoing work to close the employment gap for autistic people and those with other neurodivergent needs, I met with Dan Harris from the Charity Neurodiversity in Business in Westminster last week, and I was very impressed with the amazing
