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Body found in search for teen that disappeared in river
A body has been found in the search for a teenager in the River Thames near Lechlade-on-Thames. Police were called at around 10pm on Sunday, April, 30, after a report that a 17-year-old boy was in the water. A group of five had been at the
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Town 'part company' with Morris and Brand
SWINDON Town Football Club have sacked head coach Jody Morris and assistant coach Ed Brand. Coaches Gavin Gunning and Steve Mildenhall will take interim charge of Swindon for the club’s last League Two fixture of the season against Crawley Town
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Swindon residents given important health advice during cost of living crisis
Like everyone across the country, residents in Swindon are feeling the pinch of rising living costs. But it is still important to make sure that our health doesn't suffer as a result. Here are some tips shared by Swindon Healthwatch and others
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London Marathon heroes raise thousands of pounds for hospital
Swindon's hospital is set to benefit from the efforts of three local women who completed the London Marathon to fundraise for it. Gail Folland, Norja Richardson and Sarah Parfitt ran the London Marathon for Brighter Futures, the registered charity
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Latest update on work to replace old Card Factory shop in town centre
A NEW Swindon town centre betting shop getting one-step closure as decoration work continues. It was announced in January this year that The Card Factory in The Parade, next to pharmacy Superdrug, was set to close, which it did recently.
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Brain tumour survivor raises over £1,000 after shaving head in Swindon pub
A woman who suffered a brain tumour has shaved her head in front of a live audience in a popular Swindon pub to fundraise. Clare Danswan, who lives near the Railway Village, told the Adver back in February that she planned to shave off her long
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Tributes paid to 'much-loved' man killed outside nightclub
A man killed outside a nightclub in Cornwall has been named by police. Michael Allen, 35, died after the altercation outside the Eclipse Nightclub on Castle Canyke Road in Bodmin. His family paid tribute to him, as Devon and Cornwall Police
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Dog owners warned as deadly pet disease 'spreading fast' across the UK
Dog owners in Wiltshire are being warned about a deadly condition which is 'spreading fast' across the country. There have been four cases of lungworm reported across Swindon and the surrounding area - with a total of 200 in a 50-mile radius.
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Coca Cola issues warning to everyone who drinks its products
Coca-Cola has issued a warning to its customers ahead of a price increase on its products. The drinks giant has announced average selling prices have increased by 12 per cent. The increases were made at the end of last year, and the company
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Can you help these adorable rescue dogs find their forever home this month?
MEET Chester and Queenie, the Dogs Trust's dogs of the month who need rehoming in Wiltshire. Three-year-old "cheeky" Chester loves to play both on his own with his toys or with his "people pals". He is an independent crossbreed who would be
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How you can get a free pint in Swindon this bank holiday Monday
A Swindon pub is offering customers a free pint this bank holiday weekend and the way to get your hands on the beer is incredibly easy. The Goddard Arms, located on the High Street in Old Town, has been serving customers since 1810 and is Swindon
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Major search and rescue operation underway after boy goes missing in river
A major emergency search and rescue operation is underway after a teenage boy disappeared in a river near Swindon. Searches have been taking place in the River Thames in Lechlade-on-Thames after it was reported that a teenager had not resurfaced
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Public to be invited to pledge allegiance to King Charles as part of Coronation
The public will be invited to pledge allegiance to King Charles as part of his coronation, organisers have revealed. It comes as part of the modernisation of the coronation which will see the first female clergy as well as the public being given
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New images of the King's Coronation concert released as staging divides nation
New images of King's Coronation concert have been released and the staging has caused a mixed reaction. The mock pictures from the BBC depict a Union Flag-shaped stage which fans out to the live audience gathered for the historic show at Windsor
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Are shops open on a bank holiday? UK supermarket opening times
Another bank holiday weekend is here and if you’re wanting to head out to some of the major supermarkets, you might find that some opening times have slightly changed. Most supermarkets will be open but the usual opening hours may be different
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McDonald’s slashes menu prices by nearly 50 per cent, but you’ll need to be quick
Fast food giant, McDonald’s has slashed the prices of two popular menu items as a special bank holiday treats to customers. The Breakfast Roll is on offer for just £1.99 whilst the McChicken Sandwich is on sale for just £1.39 for one day only.
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Early weather forecast for coronation weekend see ‘wet and dull’ conditions
Kings Charles Coronation weekend is set to be wet and dull as weather forecasters share their early reports. It comes after the UK experienced a hot and sunny bank holiday weekend with the Met Office recording that temperatures on April 29 reached
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Coronation party organisers could face weeks in prison for simple admin error
Those organising coronation street celebrations have been told to watch out after it emerged that many could face hefty fines and jail time for a small admin error. Royalists up and down the country could face penalties for their weekend street
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All the B&M stores closing and opening this month across the UK
Popular retailer B&M is set to close three stores across the UK next month. The Mirror reported B&M will close its stores in Bishop Auckland (County Durham), Widnes (Cheshire) and Burden Retail Park (Bolton). These closures follow
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Brits can get free cake for the Coronation by doing 2 things at this pub chain
Farmhouse Inns is offering Brits free cake on Coronation Day and here's everything you need to know. The historic event is fast approaching with preparations well underway for King Charles III's ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Whether
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The sorry state of historic Swindon pub used as a base for organised crime
An historic pub in Swindon has been boarded up with metal sheeting after being used as the base for organised crime gangs. Members of the public have labelled the move to secure the Crumpled Horn building based in Eldene in such a way as 'very
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'No way I want the season to end right now'
SWINDON Town head coach Jody Morris insists neither he nor any of his players would like the season to be over already. A laborious and lethargic display from Swindon resulted in a 2-1 reverse to Crewe Alexandra on Saturday – a performance which
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The best cafes in Swindon according to online reviews
There is no shortage of options when it comes to finding a great spot for a coffee or a bite to eat in Swindon. From cozy cafés nestled in historic buildings to quirky spots housed in shipping containers, there's something for everyone in the town's
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Police hunt thieves who stole and damaged bright yellow scooter
A bright yellow scooter has been stolen and then deliberately damaged by thieves. Wiltshire Police are now trying to track down two suspects who stole the distinctive vehicle from the Lawn area of Swindon on Saturday, April 15. The theft of
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Swindon pub will be serving special beer to celebrate King's Coronation
A Swindon pub will be offering a special beer to celebrate the King's Coronation this weekend. Brewery Hall & Woodhouse is introducing the special, limited-edition beer Ale to the King, which will be on sale at it's Swindon pub in Wichelstowe.
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Pensioner pointed gun at Swindon drone pilot he thought was filming wife sunbathing
A pensioner who threatened a drone pilot with a gun because he thought he was filming his sunbathing wife has swerved jail. Michael Edwards, 72, was caught wielding the weapon on video as he rushed out of his home in a rage to confront Swindon-based
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Fears teens are at risk of deadly diseases as vaccine uptake drops
There are fears for Swindon and Wiltshire teenagers as vaccine uptake in the region has fallen, new figures show. Data published by UKHSA shows that uptake of the adolescent vaccines offered to 13 and 14 year olds who were in school Year 9 during
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E-buses and food waste collections part of Greens' plan for Swindon
Swindon’s Green Party is aiming to have a significant say in local politics. While the borough council chamber contains only Labour, Conservative and one conservative Independent councillor, both the Liberal Democrats and the Greens are hoping
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Air ambulance teaches schoolchildren how they can save lives
A Wiltshire Air Ambulance training programme that gives schoolchildren vital lifesaving skills has been helped with a £5,000 grant from a housebuilder. Persimmon Homes Wessex has given the money through its Community Champions scheme, which donates
