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Strictly Come Dancing viewers blast 'ridiculous' decision by BBC
Strictly Come Dancing was shown at a significantly earlier time slot this week which enraged some fans. The shake-up to BBC One's schedule is due to the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall at 9pm. The BBC hosts the annual commemoration
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How to get tickets to Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special amid return
Fans across the country will be excited to hear that Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special will be returning this year. For many, the festive season would not be complete without this show with millions tuning in to watch the glamorous spectacle
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Inside the former 19th century Wiltshire coaching inn converted into ornate farmhouse
A former Wiltshire coaching inn has been converted into a stunning ornate home and is now up for sale. Arundell Farmhouse, situated midway between the villages of Donhead St. Andrew and Ludwell, has been listed on the property market with Knight
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Ru Paul's Drag Race star excited to explore Magic Roundabout on Swindon visit
A Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star says she cannot wait to try out Swindon's iconic Magic Roundabout as she prepares to star in a pantomime in the town. Divina De Campo is playing Morgiana, the Wicked Queen in Snow White, at the Wyvern theatre this
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'No concern' of Health Hydro project losing £5.4m in grants
There are no concerns that a £5.4 million put towards the restoration of a historic leisure centre will be lost because of delays. Despite being closed to the public in April, a £6.5m restoration project for the Grade-II listed Health Hydro is
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More B&M shoppers experiencing electric shocks in Swindon store
APPARENTLY a lot of people in Swindon are getting static shocks when they go shopping in the West Swindon B&M Bargains. One Purton-based mother, Emma Dodson, spoke to the paper about her experience of shopping at the Bridgemead store and said
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Suella Braverman thanks 'brave police' and slams 'antisemitism' in statement
Suella Braverman has posted her official response to the violence seen in London over the past 24 hours. Ms Braverman faced calls to be sacked after violent clashes between police and right wing groups erupted on the streets of central London as
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Michael Gove accused of purposefully 'staging' London Victoria Station incident
Critics have accused Michael Gove of staging his walk through London's Victoria Station yesterday to "grab headlines". Mr Gove was mobbed by protesters as he walked through the station moments after a sit-in protest for Palestine ended - an incident
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Big Brother 'queen' deletes account following ‘homophobic and racist’ comments
Big Brother star Trish’s account on X (formerly Twitter) has seemingly been deleted after she came under fire for problematic posts following her eviction. Fans of the reality show have criticised the 33-year-old for using racist and homophobic
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Hunt on for missing man as concern for welfare grows
A search operation has been launched to find a man who has been missing for 12 days. Szymon Oleszczuk, 38, was last seen in Bath on October 31 and was reported missing a few days later on Friday, November 3. Now Wiltshire Police has released
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PICTURES: Rain cannot stop large turnout for Remembrance Sunday
A SEA of umbrellas filled Regent Circus in Swindon as crowds gathered to pay their respects during the town's Remembrance Sunday event. In stark contrast to last year's sunny affair, this year's ceremony was subject to a dismal drizzle, but this
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People spotted ignoring dangers by jumping off diving board
A GROUP of people have been photographed jumping off the iconic Coate Water diving board in Swindon. An eyewitness spotted three people climbing onto the listed structure in the middle of the park's reservoir and was able to snap as one of the
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Police attend large overnight car meet in Swindon
A LARGE car meet in Swindon overnight which was reported to be around 100 vehicles prompted a police response. Car enthusiasts visited the town for a meet at Kembrey Park on Saturday evening. Swindon Police issued a public post informing
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Ant McPartlin teases 'incredible cast' ahead of new series of I'm A Celebrity
Co-presenter Ant McPartlin has teased the "incredible cast" set to enter the I'm A Celeb jungles for the 2023 series of the ITV show. Seen arriving in Australia after a long flight from the UK, Ant told reporters waiting at the airport: "I can't
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'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Debi as 80mph winds set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning for parts of the UK as Storm Debi makes landfall on Monday. The warning will affect various parts of the country including Wales (where winds could reach 80mph), Northern England and Northern
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What do the different coloured poppies mean for Remembrance Day 2023?
The Poppy has been used as a symbol of respect for the servicemen and women that lost their lives during the war for over a century. The red poppy is instantly recognisable as the emblem for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
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Why do we participate in Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday?
Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday first started in 1919 as a way to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in the First World War (1914-1918). The traditions have continued into the modern day with nationwide events and the annual Poppy
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Driving with headphones could land you £5,000 fine, expert warns
Drivers have been warned they could face a £5,000 fine when listening to music or podcasts through headphones while behind the wheel. While there is no specific law that prevents you from headphones while driving, it can be distracting. One
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These are the apps that have the most access to your personal data
Smartphone users have been alerted to the apps that have access to the highest amount of personal data. Since the Cambridge Analytica data-mining scandal in 2018, big tech firms have begun facing increasing scrutiny of how they collect and use
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Rishi Sunak condemns 'EDL thugs' and 'Hamas sympathisers' for weekend disorder
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the "unacceptable scenes" in London this weekend after dozens of far-right 'counter-protesters' were arrested by police. This came as hundreds of thousands of people attended a march in Central London calling
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Amanda Abbington 'will not return' for Strictly finale amid rumoured clashes
Amanda Abbington is not returning for the Strictly Come Dancing finale after apparent rows and clashes with her professional dance partner Giovani Pernice. These arguments were said to have caused Amanda to drop out of the show with showrunners
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Major works to historic Swindon building given green light
The next phase of regeneration of the Carriageworks gets underway, and the history of a gatehouse at Wroughton airfield has been thoroughly investigated in planning this week. Railway Village: Swindon Borough Council will be allowed to take the
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Tributes paid to ex-Swindon College lecturer who took his own life
Tributes have been paid to a former chef and Swindon College lecturer who had a passion for food, motorbikes, and his family. An inquest held at Swindon and Wiltshire Coroners Court on Monday recorded the circumstances of the death of 63-year-old
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Why Londoners are moving to Swindon - and bumping up town's house prices
Londoners fed up with high property prices in the country’s capital are flocking to Swindon to find their new homes. Estate agents have seen more people from out of town settling into flats and houses around the borough which would be too expensive
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Driver brought to court for 'travelling at 61mph on M4' near Swindon
A motorist has been brought to court for driving at 61mph on the M4 near Swindon. Farzhad Rashad, of Memorial Close in Hounslow, faced two charges. The first alleged that a camera caught the 31-year-old driving a vehicle on the eastbound carriageway
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Deadline for Earthline to leave Wroughton Airfield has now passed
AGGREGATE and haulage company Earthline should now have left Wroughton Airfield for good following an enforcement notice, the council has said. In May last year, the firm was given a 15-month deadline to undo a number of changes it had made to
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The Christmas markets in Wiltshire you need to visit in 2023
The Christmas festivities seem to be coming around earlier and earlier each year, as towns across Wiltshire are already gearing up for the season. And what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by wandering the stalls of a winter market
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11 well-known celebrities with Wiltshire connections you might not know about
Wiltshire can be considered a prime celeb-spotting county when you take into account its modest size but tremendous appeal to the rich and famous. From a Doctor Who icon to the queen of pop herself, Wiltshire has never shied away from its celebrity
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Swindon's latest death notices and funeral announcements
The Swindon Advertiser has published seven death notices this week. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our
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Worst roads in Wiltshire for potholes revealed
Wiltshire drivers have spoken out about the worst roads to drive on in the county. Complaints from Wiltshire locals on the reporting site FixMyStreet show dozens of potholes scattered across the county - with many seemingly left untouched for a