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US talk show host Jerry Springer dies aged 79

Television talk show host Jerry Springer has died aged 79. The US talk show host was best known for The Jerry Springer Show, which ran from 1991 until 2018 in the US. From 2007 to 2008, Springer hosted America's Got Talent, and from September

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The election candidates who want the council to 'take things back into public hands'

Two candidates standing in the local elections in Swindon want to fight with voters - but they don’t want to fight against them. The two Trade Union & Socialist Coalition candidates - Scott Hunter who is standing in Covingham & Dorcan and Rob Pettefar

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Man who fell from Swindon car park had become 'increasingly reclusive'

A Blunsdon man who died after falling from a town centre multi-storey car park deliberately intended to take his own life, a coroner has ruled. Bradley Child had experienced a downturn in his mental health in the weeks leading up to his death,

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Swindon theatre students work with star directors for back-to-back musical shows

SWINDON theatre school Wilkes Academy is set to bring back-to-back productions of beloved musicals to Swindon.  Students in the third year of their degree course, franchised through Staffordshire University, are putting on two separate shows -

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Etsy shoppers told to be alert as sellers caught 'brazenly ripping off' customers

Some Etsy sellers are said to be "ripping off" customers according to the consumer watchdog Which? as items are falsely presented. The watchdog said it had concerns over some sellers on the marketplace selling pretend handmade items to give them

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Strictly legend moved to tears in emotional tribute to Len Goodman

Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke was moved to tears as he paid an emotional tribute to ballroom legend Len Goodman. Former BBC Strictly judge Len died on April 22 at 78, with his death leaving the Strictly Come Dancing family devastated

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Martin Lewis issues warning to air fryer users hoping to save money

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to households who have ditched their ovens for microwaves and air fryers in order to save money. The Money Saving Expert has called on people to be mindful that they aren’t using more money as a result of the switch

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Uber offering royal horse drawn carriage taxi to celebrate coronation

Uber has announced customers will be able to catch a ride in a horse drawn carriage as part of their Coronation celebrations. The Coronation Carriage will be in operation between 1pm and 4pm from May 3 until May 5 in the lead up to King Charles

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Woman's car damaged in 'road rage' at hospital car park

A Swindon hospital car park was the scene of an act of road rage that left a car damaged following an argument over parking last week. In the Great Western Hospital car park at around 3pm on Tuesday, April 18, damage was caused to a woman's car

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Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons shoppers issued coronation warning

Supermarket shoppers at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons are being warned that they could be missing out on the chance to contribute to a good cause while they celebrate the coronation. King Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday

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EastEnders star to make shock return six years after tragic death tonight

EastEnders have confirmed the return of a soap favourite this week, six years after their tragic exit. Rita Simons is to return to the BBC soap to reprise her role as Roxy Mitchell, who died in 2017. Roxy’s last on-screen appearance came when

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'Thief used stolen credit card at multiple stores'

POLICE are taking action to catch a thief stealing from people's cars in Royal Wootton Bassett.  In a public appeal, Wiltshire Police confirmed there had been a series of thefts from vehicles in the Wiltshire town, and they were now looking to

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Travelling to Crewe on the day 'not ideal preparation': Morris

SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris says his side travelling up to Crewe on the day of the game is “not ideal preparation” but hopes the players can repeat their heroics against AFC Wimbledon a week prior. Town have made the decision to travel

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Morris press conference ahead of Town's trip to Crewe: As it happened

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Beautiful photo captures Northern Lights over Stonehenge again

THE Northern Lights have once again been spotted in Wiltshire, with this stunning photo showing Stonehenge bathed in the aurora. On Monday, April 24, the Met Office issued a statement saying that a "strong coronal mass ejection" arrived on Earth

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Pensioner suffers life-changing injuries in crash on busy roundbaout

An elderly woman suffered life-changing injuries in a three-vehicle crash on a busy Swindon roundabout. A black Hyundai i10 travelled along Queens Drive and drove onto the roundabout connected to Drakes Way at around 4.30pm on Monday. Police

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Swindon dealers spotted brazenly advertising drugs for sale on social media

Drug dealers in Swindon have been spotted brazenly using social media to advertise drugs for sale. Posts on Twitter include pictures of drugs, as well as details of what items are on sale. One dealer, by the name of Dave, offers "delivery within

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Lucky Swindonian wins tickets to King's Coronation Concert - but DECLINES them

A lucky Swindon woman has won tickets to attend a concert celebrating the coronation of King Charles III - after previously being picked to go to the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace. Jane Scerri could not believe it when an email arrived in

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New sixth form in Swindon BLOCKED by council based 60 miles away

A new sixth form centre in Swindon might be scuppered - because the landowner wants to let the site out to a commercial client. The Park Academies Trust, which runs two of Swindon’s biggest secondary schools, runs a sixth form at its Grange Park

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Single mum ‘racially abused’ on Facebook by Swindon carpet fitter after botched job

A Swindon mum said she was left feeling 'physically sick' after allegedly receiving racist abuse from a man who fitted her carpet. Teresa Vertannes from Old Town wanted to furnish her new home for her five-year-old daughter to enjoy but instead

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Rogue roofers remained on Checkatrade despite court proceedings

ROGUE builders being investigated for 'bodge' roof repairs remained listed on an online trade directory after they were sentenced.  Dean Smith and his brothers Matty and James Rossiter were jailed on April 13 after admitting fraud offences. 

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On London Marathon weekend, Thomas tops marathon rankings... in Germany

DAN Thomas soared to the top of the Swindon Harriers marathon rankings for 2023 with a big personal best in Germany on Sunday. The 28-year-old opted for the Hamburg event and carved almost four minutes off his PB with a time of 2hrs 32mins 53secs

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Morris all but rules out fielding experimental sides for final two games

SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris suggested he was not particularly keen on fielding an experimental XI for the final two games of the season. Town are likely to finish anywhere between ninth and 13th in League Two, with only an away fixture