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Swindon Police find vulnerable missing 94-year-old
Swindon Police have found a vulnerable missing person after issuing an urgent appeal to the public for help. Claire Garroway was described as being vulnerable and police made note of her elederly age when appealing. A new statement from Swindon
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Swindon man requires hospital treatment following Old Town group assault
A man was seriously assaulted by a group in Swindon and required hospital treatment following the attack. The incident took place in Hoopers Place, Old Town at sometime between 4am and 4:30am. A Swindon Police statement read: “We are releasing
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Plans for more than 160 homes by Bath Road
More than 160 homes may be built near Warminster on land to the west of Bath Road. This 168-home development is part of an outline plan approved two years ago for 1000 houses to be built near Warminster. This is the second phase of that proposal
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Swindon manager happy to have World Cup star back in town
Swindon Town was represented at the FIFA World Cup this year for only the fourth time in their history as Jonny Williams was selected to play for the Welsh national team. Sadly for the midfielder and Wales, results did not go their way and the
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'We need to be re-educated on HIV and AIDS'
On World Aids Day, Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet member for health inequalities says more education, and possibly re-education, about HIV and AIDS is needed to keep the disease down. Members of Parliament will be debating UK aid to the global
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Financial changes that could put money back in your pocket before Christmas
December is an expensive month for many of us as we prepare for Christmas with presents and all the trimmings that come with the holiday, however there are some changes that could put money back in your pocket this month. Cost of living payments
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New pool-themed sports bar thriving as it starts life in Swindon
A new sports bar has opened in Swindon’s town centre with a focus on pool. Cuetopia opened its doors on Sunday, June 26, and has been welcoming lots of customers ever since in what has been a busy first few months of operation. Paul Adams,
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Meghan Markle faced 'very real' threats against her life when living in the UK
Meghan Markle faced “very real” threats while living in the UK, and ex counter terror chief has claimed. Neil Basu, who was the Met Police's Assistant Commissioner of Special Operations until last year said the Duchess of Sussex was the victim
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Scores set to gather this weekend for Swindon's Big SleepOut
A Swindon-based charity dedicated to helping the homeless is celebrating its 50th year of service to the town. Threshold, established in 1972, is ending the calendar year with its annual BIG SleepOut for the homeless. Michael Keenan, Threshold's
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First look inside Swindon's brand new Haribo shop as long queues form
EAGER shoppers with a sweet tooth queued up to be the first inside Swindon's new Haribo store. The McArthur Glen Designer Outlet now features one of only nine UK retail spaces for the brand, which includes the country's largest Haribo pick-and-mix
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Stolen caravan worth £30k found in Swindon - 100 miles from home
A STOLEN caravan worth around £30,000 has been found in Swindon. The mobile home had been reported stolen from the Shropshire area. Officers from the North East and Rural Neighbourhood team along with colleagues from Roads Policing located
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The reason why police swooped on busy West Swindon road revealed
The reason behind a police presence in West Swindon on Wednesday afternoon has been revealed. Traffic was affected by the incident, backing up along Tewkesbury Way, Mannington Roundabout and nearby roads, and many have been wondering since yesterday
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Father of Akers Way ‘hit and run' victim offers his support to others struggling
The father of the victim of a ‘hit and run’ incident in Swindon last week has come out to offer support to anyone who knew his son. Harry Parker was just 14 years old when he died on Akers Way last week while crossing the road to go to school.
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WHAT YOU SAID: Work continues on £33m Fleming Way bus boulevard
THE latest snapshot of work on Fleming Way's bus boulevard received a lot of attention from Adver readers. Swindon Borough Council is spending £33 million - most of which is from central government - on the project, including the new national bus
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Long queues pour out of bookstore as TV star visits
There were large queues outside one of Swindon’s bookstores on Wednesday as a celebrity was inside signing books. Waterstones has recently moved to Canal Walk after moving out of its location within The Brunel Shopping Centre. To mark the occasion
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How NatWest could help your business cut emissions and lower energy costs
NatWest has created a free digital Carbon Planner tool to support all businesses, not only NatWest customers, to reduce their carbon emissions and become more sustainable. It comes as new NatWest Sustainability PMI research shows three quarters
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Wiltshire Police officers to use new app while out on the streets
Wiltshire Police will provide over 1,000 frontline police officers with a digital policing app. They will be able to capture information about incidents digitally, completing administrative tasks while in the field. The aim is to enable them
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Lorry driver taken to hospital after hitting telegraph pole on A303
A LORRY driver was taken to hospital after crashing into a telegraph pole on the A303. The round was closed westbound from the Countess Roundabout for about eight hours yesterday. The AA reported yesterday afternoon that there was also a
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Urgent warning to parents to bin baby product that could cause serious harm or death
An urgent safety alert has warned parents to throw away a baby product that presents a risk of serious harm or death. The Baby self-feeding pillows are designed to enable babies to bottle feed without the assistance of supervision of a caregiver
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This is why you won't receive a pay rise in line with inflation
Millions in the public sector will face a real-terms pay cut after a minister ruled out raising wages in line with ever increasing inflation figures. Asked by Sky News if people working in the public sector could expect a pay rise to match inflation
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British Gas customers could receive money back for signing up to this new scheme
The largest energy supplier in Britain will pay its customers to reduce the amount of energy they use during peak hours, it has announced. British Gas have become the latest company to agree to the scheme in an attempt to take pressure off the
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EastEnders legend to feature one final time in emotional farewell episode
EastEnders will bid a heart-breaking farewell to Dot Cotton next week as the BBC show legend is brought home after her death. A voice note, recorded by actress June Brown before her death, will be heard in the special farewell episode as Dot features
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Royal Mail's Christmas delivery deadlines for 2022 revealed - you'll need to be quick
As attention turns to Christmas Royal Mail is urging customers to beat the festive rush and get all letters and parcels in the post well in advance to avoid disappointment this year. The parcel delivery firm has warned customers to order their
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Delays as roadworks cause queues on busy Swindon street
ROADWORKS are causing congestion on a busy Old Town street. Electricity supplier SSEN is carrying out utility repair and maintenance works on part of Devizes Road. Two-way traffic signals are directing cars near the Salvation Army and The Hop
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Millions set to see Christmas cash boost hit their bank account in days
Universal Credit claimant as well as those on other benefits could receive a welcome cash boost to help with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis this Christmas. As energy bills soar, those eligible will receive a cash boost of £10 fro the Department
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UK households issued WiFi warning as energy costs soar
UK households paying Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband WiFi have been warned not to turn off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices. The amount that a household pays for each kilowatt hour of electricity it uses will rise to 34p
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Window of Penhill house smashes after brick thrown through it
A brick was thrown at a window of a property in Swindon, causing it to smash into pieces. The incident happened at around November 14 at around 6.05 pm on Avebury Road, Penhill. Wiltshire Police is investigating and would like to speak to anyone
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The time dinosaur bones were discovered under historic Swindon railway site
THESE photos show the careful examination of dinosaur bones discovered under an historic Swindon site. Images from the Adver archives indicate that several parts of the skeleton for a baby pliosaurus brachyspondylus were found under the British
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Council warns Prime Minister that upcoming cuts will affect 'most vulnerable'
“Unpalatable” financial cuts in council services to save money which will affect “the most vulnerable in society” might be necessary to prevent “a financial crisis”, Swindon Borough Council has told the government. Following in the wake of stark
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Swindon posties reveal the real reason they're striking - and it's not just about pay
Scores of Royal Mail workers downed tools on Wednesday as part of a long-running dispute with their employer. Around a dozen members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) were positioned on a picket line outside the Royal Mail depot in Dorcan
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Bonfire Night fireworks do more harm than good - should they be stopped?
Should Bonfire Night fireworks be ended? Dear Sir/Madam, I feel for the family who lost their pet because of noise caused by fireworks. For years, I spent hours downstairs trying to comfort my dog when she was alive. Every year, the explosions
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Family of teenager found dead in field say his death was 'avoidable'
The family of a young man from Swindon who was found dead after being missing for a number of days believes his death was avoidable. James Phillips, 19, was reported missing on Friday, October 15 in 2021, sparking a police appeal as there were
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Plans to rebuild wall at historic building submitted
Plans to rebuild a wall near one of Marlborough’s historic buildings have been submitted to Wiltshire Council. The applicant Christina O’Brien-Noyes wants to rebuild the wall in the private car park of the grounds in The Priory, High Street.
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Swindon firm appoints administrator after closure of showroom
Optiplan Kitchens, which had thirteen kitchen showrooms across the UK, including in Swindon, has appointed an administrator after going bust. Staff at the town's Optiplans Kitchen showroom and warehouse were told last week that they no longer
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DAVID RENARD: My letter to Rishi Sunak over financial crisis gripping council
The word ‘unprecedented’ has been used a lot over the last three years, particularly when describing the events and after effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, next week, I am sure it will be a word associated with the extraordinary budget
