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What's in a name? Certainly not guaranteed success
A BIG name does not guarantee success in football. A winning formula will not definitely be concocted upon reputation alone. Do not judge a book by its cover, etcetera. When Jody Morris was first appointed as Swindon Town head coach, the overwhelming
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On the campaign trail with Labour's hope to defeat Swindon Council's leader
Stanka Adamcova is aiming a red arrow at the heartlands of Swindon’s Conservatives. The 34-year-old is standing as Labour’s candidate in Haydon Wick. The ward, which has returned Conservative councillors at every election for two decades until
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On the campaign trail with the Conservatives' Agnelo Estrocio
Agnelo Estrocio came within 333 votes of winning the borough council seat in Walcot & Park North last year. And he said his campaign for this year’s election started almost the day after the results were counted last year in an effort to close
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New ice cream parlour planned for Swindon - just in time for summer
A new ice cream parlour and coffee bar appears to be coming to Swindon's town centre just in time for summer. Signage in one of Regent Street's empty units has recently gone up advertising A1 Ice Cream Parlour And Coffee Bar. The signs say
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Police launch probe after 'burglar' stole from betting shop
A man stole a backpack from a betting shop in West Swindon, police have said. Police received reports of a burglary at the Betfred in West Swindon District Centre, where a backpack was taken from behind the counter at around 8.50pm on March 25.
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Royal Mail issues update to Brits getting parcels delivered amid redelivery shake up
The Royal Mail has shared that the way parcels will be delivered will be changing in a bid to improve service. The postal service shared that from now on when there is no one at home to collect the parcel, the Royal Mail will re-deliver the following
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Drivers face potential 'unfair' future fines for stopping in certain junctions
The automotive services company RAC has said many drivers risk being fined unfairly over the use of yellow box junctions in the near future. This is because 27 councils have put forward proposals to enforce 111 boxes under legislation introduced
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Wiltshire drivers warned of delays if planning to use M4 this weekend
Drivers travelling on the M4 through Wiltshire over the Coronation Bank Holiday are advised to plan their journeys ahead of the Badminton Horse Trials. The equestrian event starts on Thursday, May 4, and runs until Bank Holiday Monday, May 8.
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Who can I vote for in Swindon Borough Council elections?
A total of 71 candidates are vying for just 19 seats on Swindon Borough Council at this year’s election. There are candidates from five parties with two independents. The ruling Conservatives and the opposition Labour group have both fielded a
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Freebies you can claim for the King's coronation from Greggs, Burger King and more
As King Charles III prepares for his coronation on Saturday, several major brands across the UK are marking the occasion with freebies and special offers. The King’s coronation is taking place on Saturday, May 6. A number of organisations are
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Martin Lewis urges people to check pension credit eligibility worth up to £3,500
Martin Lewis has encouraged people to check their eligibility for pension credit, ahead of an upcoming deadline. The MoneySavingExpert founder, who is now a regular co-host on Good Morning Britain, stressed the importance of the benefit on the
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Line-up for free Eurovision concert announced as anticipated event arrives
The lineup for an anticipated free concert at the Eurovision Village in Liverpool has been announced with popular local names like the Lightning Seeds to take to the stage. Liverpool is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest for last year's winners
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A dry mouth could be a symptom of five serious illnesses Brits need to be aware of
A dentist has said having a persistent dry mouth could be a warning sign for five serious illnesses that people in the UK should be aware of. According to The Mirror, Dr Azad Eyrumlu, of private dental firm Banning Dental Group, said that a persistent
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Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff to not return to TV this year amid horror crash
It has been reported that the star of BBC's Top Gear Freddie Flintoff will not return to TV until at least 2024. It comes after the former cricketer was involved in a serious crash on the popular car show that left the 45-year-old "seriously emotionally
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DWP issues £301 cost of living payment update to millions
By the end of today more than 7 million households across the UK will have received a £301 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This means the vast majority of eligible households have received the support in
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The numbers behind Morris' swift Swindon exit
TWO days after Jody Morris and Ed Brand left their respective roles as coaches at Swindon Town, Adver Sport takes a look at the pair’s reign and the numbers involved. 22.2 – Morris’ win percentage during his 18 games as Town head coach. Only four
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Overweight van full of kebab meat stopped on M4
Police stopped speeding drivers and a van carrying too much doner meat on the M4 near Swindon. Roads Policing Unit officers stopped the driver of a white van on Tuesday morning because the vehicle appeared to be heavy. When escorted to the
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Elderly and disabled residents stranded after apartment block's elevators shut off
Scores of residents have been left stranded and hundreds more angered after the elevators in their apartment block were switched off for days. The Paramount on Beckhampton Street houses over 700 people, including those who are disabled, elderly
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Driver slams ‘reckless’ cyclist after ‘harrowing’ car crash at Swindon roundabout
A driver says she is avoiding a major Swindon roundabout after a "horrendous" crash with a cyclist. The woman has hit out at the police for their "disgusting" handling of her case, and not pursuing a prosecution against the cyclist, who she says
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First look as Swindon business moves into huge brand new office
A big business that has been based in Old Town for years has moved into huge new offices elsewhere in the borough. OutsideClinic is the UK's largest provider of home eye and hearing care services. To support a network of clinicians across the
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IN THE DOCK: Latest results from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard in Swindon’s courts during the last week. TOWN CENTRE: Beau Houghton, of Spring Close, must pay hundreds of pounds in compensation for stealing a bicycle. The 46-year-old took the two wheeler worth £300 from Swindon
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Photos show shocking damage to brand new play park
A NEW play park in Swindon has been plagued with a number of instances of vandalism. The Coate Water play park was eagerly anticipated by Swindon families for many months, but particularly those with children living with disabilities because it
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Seventeen beautiful photos showing the best of Swindon in spring
Our talented Camera Club snappers have been out and about over the bank holiday weekend taking stunning photos of springtime. Have a look through our gallery which show bursts of colour appearing around Swindon and Wiltshire as flowers bloom under
