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Sky issues urgent warning to TV viewers about potential 'vicious' scam
A warning has been issued to anyone who watches TV on Sky as cybercriminals attempt to trick households with a new scam. The Satellite TV firm has issued an urgent warning after discovering a sneaky scam that is incredibly easy to fall for.
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BBC News presenter Huw Edwards breaks silence after redundancy letters
Popular BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has broken his silence after it was widely reported that major presenters had been issued redundancy letters. The reports claimed that big corporation names like Reeta Chakrabarti, Clive Myrie and Sophie Raworth
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Troubled Swindon pub shuts 'for final time' leaving ‘very fond memories’
A popular Swindon pub with a turbulent past will close its doors for the 'final time' this week. The Check Inn on Woodland View, Wroughton has had several comings and goings with regard to owners in previous years. Landlord Andy Waters moved
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Smartphone app reveals the 'most dangerous' places to walk in Swindon
A smartphone application designed to help people avoid ‘high crime zones’ has revealed most dangerous areas to walk in Swindon. The WalkSafe app alerts users when they enter 'high crime zones' and has grown in popularity in recent years. A
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Town need to 'go up a level' when high-flying Bradford visit County Ground
Jody Morris has urged Swindon Town to 'go up another level' as they chase a first win in 10 matches on Tuesday night. Town entertain promotion hopefuls Bradford City having arrested a run of four straight losses with a goalless draw at home to
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Driver disqualified after wrecking police car and crashing into bus shelter
A driver who rammed a police car before crashing into a bus shelter in Swindon has been disqualified from driving. Adam Wrobel of Milverton Court, Swindon, was arrested on January 27 after roads policing officers spotted him driving a BMW X1 in
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Dad told son 'see what it can do' before hitting 106mph after passing driving test
A father has landed his son in trouble after encouraging him to reach excessive speeds despite having just passed his driving test. Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit (RPU) pulled over a speeding driver in Wiltshire after they were caught
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Swindon mother and daughter start stillborn support group after tragedy
A mother and daughter in Swindon have set up a group dedicated to supporting families who have had stillborn babies, miscarriages, and infant loss. Jackie Dawson openly spoke to the Adver about her daughter’s stillborn birth of her grandson Luca
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MP gives talk to philosophical society on AI and justice
The impact of artificial intelligence on crime, policing and justice will be examined at a talk held by South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland next week. Sir Robert is a barrister and King’s Counsel and has served in government as both Solicitor
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New restaurant set to open in Swindon's town centre
A former Chinese takeaway building in Swindon town centre is set to reopen as a different takeaway soon. Work began to take away all of the existing Imperial Express signage on the Victoria Road building in Regent Circus in March, with a member
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Residential area of Swindon left without electricity after power cut
A Swindon suburb has been hit with a power outage leaving several residents without electricity for hours. An interactive map from Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) shows that a large area of Haydon Wick is currently without power
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Police very concerned for missing Swindon teenager
Police are appealing for more information after a Swindon teenager went missing at the weekend. Reuben Smith was last seen leaving an address in Park South, Swindon and was reported missing at around 9pm on the evening of Saturday, April 15.
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Coronation plan: The Royal Family members who will not be coming
Those getting front-row seats to the procession of King Charles III's coronation have been revealed after more information about the historic event was announced. The procession is expected to be the largest ceremonial military operation in 70
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EE, O2, Vodafone and Three customers can save £200 a year
Customers with an out-of-contract phone from the “biggest four” mobile phone providers, EE, O2, Vodafone and Three, could save more than £200 a year. Whether they haggle their bills or change their contract or provider, hundreds could be saved
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Spotify to scrap popular feature after less than a year
Spotify has announced that it will be scrapping the 'name that tune' game Heardle after acquiring it last July. Described as "a respectful homage to Wordle", Heardle brought a musical twist to the viral trend. The daily online game, which
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Holly Willoughby issues health update amid ITV This morning absence
Holly Willoughby will be absent from her usual presenting role on ITV's This Morning this week due to a bout of shingles. Willoughby posted a message on Instagram last night, revealing the news. In a story post, she said: "Hi... Just to let
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Supermarine beat Yate late on but play-off hopes look over
SWINDON SUPERMARINE secured a 2-1 victory against Yate Town in their final away game of the season, thanks to a late winner from Brad Hooper. Despite Marine’s best efforts, their play-off dreams look to be over, requiring two Poole defeats and
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Swindon Town pre-Bradford City press conference: As it happens
12:51pm Thats all from Morris! Stay tuned on Adver Sport across today and tomorrow to see what else the Town head
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BMW driver banned after smashing into lamp post during police chase
A BMW driver from Swindon has been banned from the roads after smashing into a lamp post while fleeing police at 70mph. Andre Mohidin, of Seacole Crescent in Old Town, was spotted by police overtaking other vehicles and accelerating near a busy
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Notorious Swindon house shut down by police
A house has been closed off to the public by police after becoming a hub for drug dealing. A closure order was granted by Swindon Magistrates for the address in Welcombe Avenue following various anti-social issues. The order, which will remain
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Town chief promising 'changes' after admitting recruitment hasn't been good enough
Swindon Town CEO Rob Angus has assured supporters that the club will have a budget and team capable of winning promotion in 2023/24 - after admitting mistakes had been made in this season's recruitment. Town’s campaign is coming to a lacklustre
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Latest from Bristol Crown Court as Owen Dunn murder trial cancelled
The upcoming trial for the murder of Owen Dunn has been cancelled. Three teenagers had been due to stand trial at Bristol Crown Court on June 5 charged with murdering the 18-year-old in Mazurek Way in December 2022. But during a hearing last
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Sheltered housing residents face homelessness as bill increases by £500 a MONTH
RESIDENTS of a sheltered housing scheme in Swindon are facing destitution after being hit with dramatic rent and energy bill increases. People living at Windmill Court, Freshbrook, were recently given a breakdown of increases they were expected
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Robert Buckland to contest 'new' constituency at the next election
South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland will be facing off against Labour challenger Heidi Alexander at the next general election. But they will both be campaigning to win a ‘new’ seat. Sir Robert has been adopted to fight what is still, for the
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Mystery behind random wooden boards in Old Town street revealed
The mystery behind why wooden board appeared in the middle of a busy Swindon street has been revealed. The boards were apparently randomly placed at the head of Wood Street on Friday morning. It wasn't long until they were the subject of much
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'Good egg' Costa worker pays for girl's chocolate after mum forgot her bank card
A Swindon mother has praised a Costa Coffee worker for his unexpected act of kindness during a difficult moment. Vicki Douglas, 36, was at the Great Western Hospital with her daughters, 15-year-old Kyla and 4-year-old Amelia, on Tuesday. Her
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King's Big Help Out call for Wiltshire volunteers
WILTSHIRE charities are hoping a volunteering push during the King's Coronation weekend next month will inspire more people to give up their time for their communities. Wessex Community Action, which supports charities around the county, is calling
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Army athlete injured in freak pole vault accident to compete in Invictus Games
A former army athlete whose military career ended after he was hurt in a pole vaulting accident, is back on track with a place in Team UK for the Invictus Games later this year. Peter Saunders, 28, was part of the army athletics team in 2016 when
