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Swindon represented at regional business awards ceremony
Swindon was represented at a regional business awards evening this week by a local business. GEL Studios are a web, design and marketing agency based over in South Marston, Swindon. The event that the GEL Studios team were in attendance for
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Royalty meets robot at Swindon visit to tech-focused team
A ROBOT greeted a member of the Royal Family during a visit to a tech-focused business that is preparing us for the future. HRH The Duke of Kent was once the president of the BCS Chartered Institute for IT and then went on to be its patron for
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Popular Swindon band to reunite for first time in 50 years in memory of drummer
A band that was incredibly popular in Swindon during the 60s and 70s is reuniting almost 50 years later for a gig in honour of their missing member. Terry Alderton founded the band Green Steam along with John Krelle, Kay Nugent (Nee Guest), and
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Plan for 400-house 'Tadpole 2' development is coming
Plans are afoot to build another 400 houses on the edge of Swindon. Copperfield Land & Planning, a Bristol-based land promoter rather than a housebuilder, has asked Swindon Borough Council whether it has to provide an environmental impact assessment
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Housing association tenant left with 'cold and damp' house finally gets it fixed
The Swindon branch of the community union ACORN is celebrating after helping to secure crucial and long-overdue repairs for a housing association tenant left in unsuitable conditions. Ana, whose name has been changed to preserve her identity,
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Murder accused 'stabbed teenager with machete'
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy accused of murder has appeared before magistrates in Swindon. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, entered the dock wearing a grey sweatshirt and grey joggers, accompanied by two security guards, and spoke only to
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How long will the cold snap last in Swindon?
Temperatures have dropped dramatically recently, with residents in the town very much feeling the cold inn their day to day lives. This is not scheduled to change anytime soon however with the Met Office predicting cold weather to be present in
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We took an exclusive look inside Swindon’s brand new Poundland ahead of opening
A brand new superstore of a household name is coming to Swindon this weekend and the Adver were invited in for an exclusive first look around. Poundland already has one store in the town centre in the Brunel Shopping Centre on Havelock Square,
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Peter Kay adds MORE dates to UK 2023 tour including Newcastle, Glasgow and more
Comedian Peter Kay has added more dates to his 2023 UK tour. The popular comic, 49, announced the extra shows on Sara Cox’s BBC Radio 2 drivetime show on Thursday, December 8. Kay opened his first live comedy tour in 12 years last Friday where
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Emily Atack reveals 'traumatic' reason she is no longer asked to host This Morning
Emily Atack has revealed the reason she is no longer asked to host This Morning after a “traumatic” event hosting the show. The Inbetweeners, Celebrity Juice and I’m a Celebrity star stepped into host ITV’s morning show alongside John Barrowman
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MP plans law to strip Harry and Meghan of royal titles following Netflix show
A Tory MP is planning to bring forward legislation that could see Harry and Meghan stripped of their royal titles. Bob Seely, MP for Isle of Wight, accused Harry of “attacking” the monarchy in his new Netflix documentary, calling it a “political
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Asda 'do not eat' warning as Christmas treat may contain pieces of plastic
Asda is recalling several of its mince pies as they may contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket giant is taking precautionary action and recalling three Asda Extra Special Mine Pies because of the risk, which makes them unsafe to eat. The
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Major UK supermarket cuts petrol prices by almost 5p per litre
A major UK supermarket has cut their petrol prices by almost 5p per litre, while diesel prices have been cut even further. Asda decreased the cost of petrol across its 320 UK filling stations by an average of 4.5p per litre in the past two days
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Urgent care centre evacuated as firefighters descend on hospital
Patients at Great Western Hospital's Urgent Care Centre had quite the fright when two fire engines turned up and they were asked to leave for their own safety. Two crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue were called to the hospital's emergency
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Boy, 14, charged with murder after death of Owen Dunn
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been charged with murder after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death. The boy has been charged with killing Owen Dunn in Haydon End on Sunday afternoon. The suspect cannot be named for legal reasons, and faces other charges
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'Zero tolerance': Wiltshire Police announce major crackdown in run-up to Christmas
Wiltshire Police are stepping up their patrols targeting drink and drug drivers over the festive period. A month long operation by the Road Policing Unit (RPU) will run throughout December. During this time the RPU will be increasing their
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Town sweating on injury status of several players ahead of Wimbledon clash
SAIDOU Khan will miss Swindon Town’s League Two clash with AFC Wimbledon on Saturday while several of his teammates could also fail to make the squad due to injury. Khan has been officially ruled out of Saturday’s contest due to a concussion he
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Police chief wants public's help after teen killed on streets of Swindon
Last weekend a teenager lost his life after a stabbing in broad daylight in Swindon and I know this will have affected you all. It is almost unbelievable that a young man was killed on our streets in the middle of a Sunday afternoon. And yet
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Controversial caravan park planned near Chippenham rejected
Plans for almost 50 holiday caravans to be placed on site near Chippenham have been rejected. The application to add 44 statics for holiday purposes to Plough Lane Caravan Site, in Kingston Langley, as well as replace existing touring pitches was
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Eager shoppers queue up as new Aldi finally opens
EAGER shoppers braved a bitterly cold and frosty morning to be the first inside a new Aldi. The supermarket opened at 8am on Thursday after Gold medal-winning Olympic equestrian showjumper Thomas McEwen cut the ribbon to much applause from queuing
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Cats 'need to be prepared' for derby clash: Nell
“WE need to be prepared to do all the little things to get a big win” – Swindon Wildcats head coach Aaron Nell is readying his players for their second-ever competitive derby fixture with Bristol Pitbulls on Friday night. The Wildcats were beaten
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Teenager took own life after telling doctor he had 'hope for the future'
A Swindon teenager who was found dead eight days after going missing intended to take his own life, a coroner has ruled. James Phillips, 19, from Blunsdon, was reported missing to police on October 15, 2021. He had taken a suit and shoes with
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‘A real force’ - Lindsey aware of threat ex-loanee possesses
AFC Wimbledon striker Josh Davison has been labelled “a real force” by Swindon Town head coach Scott Lindsey ahead of the pair’s meeting in League Two on Saturday. The Robins are set to host Johnnie Jackson’s Wimbledon, with the two teams in contrasting
