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One lane closed on the M4 following crash
7:21pm LANE REOPEN The M4 is back to normal following a crash along the road going westbound between J15 and J16 which
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'Extreme concern' for welfare of missing man visiting Swindon
Wiltshire Police are extremely concerned about the welfare of a 30-year-old man who is visiting Swindon. The man who is from Devon is visiting friends in Swindon and has been missing since 7.30am on Sunday, December 3. The Facebook post describes
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No trains running between Swindon and Gloucester due to 'incident'
7:22pm BACK TO NORMAL Trains between Gloucester and Swindon seem to be back to normal following an incident at Kemble
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Police issue update on probe into 'serial graffiti vandal'
Police have given an update on a suspected serial graffiti vandal. It comes after residents complained that the suspect was vandalising the town in several different locations including Old Town. Recognisable with a signature symbol as well
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Stunning 16th century thatched cottage goes up for sale for first time in 25 years
A 16th century thatched cottage which is surrounded by ancient Wiltshire woods is now for sale. The Old Cottage in Chittoe has been listed on the property market with Fine & Country for an asking price of £1,000,000. A Grade II-listed former
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Nationwide submits plans for expansion to Swindon site
Nationwide has applied to expand its multimillion technology centre in Swindon. The building society, which has its national headquarters in Pipers Way, has asked planners at Swindon Borough Council for permission to expand Swindon Technology Centre
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Councillor says 'electorate has a right to know' in quest for records to be public
The training records of councillors should be available to the public to view. That is the view of one former cabinet member of Swindon Borough Council. Conservative member for Wroughton, Councillor Brian Ford, who was cabinet member for adults
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Hundreds forced to turn to A&E 'because they can't find an NHS dentist'
More than 400 people had to go to the Great Western Hospital’s accident and emergency room last year with dental problems. And the Labour Party’s candidate for South Swindon at the next election, Heidi Alexader, says this is due in many cases to
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Man, 60s, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Calne. It left a woman in her 30s in hospital with serious injuries - but not life-threatening - injuries. Police were called to Lawrence Drive in the
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Best National Trust walks in Wiltshire for winter days
Do you want to escape the hustle and bustle? Great news, we are lucky enough to have beautiful countryside so close by in Wiltshire. The temperature may have dropped, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy the weather. The National Trust
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How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed
As millions of drivers say they can’t afford a full tank of petrol due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, motoring experts have revealed the best way to fuel your car. Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces
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Fresh weather warning issued with Swindon set for more heavy rain
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Swindon as heavy rain is expected to fall. The warning has been issued for Monday, December 4 and covers Swindon and the rest of Wiltshire. It has been put in place from midnight until
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I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory
Mince pies are an essential part of the Christmas experience and something I always look forward to when supermarkets start stocking them again. The sweet treats are enjoyed by many around the UK, and Brits eat approximately 800 million of them
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WATCH: Guilty dog can’t look its owner in the eye after making a mess
A hilarious video has emerged featuring a guilty dog not being able to look at its owner in the eye after making a bit of a mess. Many dog owners will know ( from experience) that you simply can't leave things out for your dog to find. Unfortunately
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Armed robbery leaves betting shop worker 'traumatised'
A Swindon betting shop worker was left 'traumatised' after armed robbers threatened her with a knife and made off with around £1,000 in cash. At around 4.30pm on Saturday (December 2), two men wearing masks and carrying a blade raided Betfred on
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Best beauty advent calendar on the high street? You won’t guess our favourite
It's that time of year again when we open the doors of our advent calendars to see what treats are inside. While little Christmas-themed chocolates are a great start to the day, the contents of advent calendars are endless now with anything from
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Fire service reveals reason for blaze at car dealership
A fire at a Swindon car dealership involved an electric vehicle, the fire service has confirmed. The Adver reported yesterday Swindon Audi at Delta Business Park in West Swindon had been forced to temporarily close in the wake of the fire, which
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22 Kids and Counting returns to Channel 5 for Christmas special - when is it on?
As we are now in December, more details about TV schedules over the Christmas period are being revealed, from classic films to one-off festive editions of our favourite series. But now fans of 22 Kids and Counting will be delighted to learn that
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients
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Former Cheekies nightclub to get new use after plans approved
An empty bar and nightclub in a rundown part of Swindon town centre could soon be seeing an entirely new type of clientele. The Redeemed Christian Church of God, an evangelical church with more than 800 branches in the UK, has received permission
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More details revealed as Poundland prepares to reopen Swindon Wilko store
POUNDLAND has shared more details on what people can expect ahead of it taking over a closed Wilko store in Swindon. The firm confirmed that the town centre Wilko store on The Parade would be reopening on December 9, making it the second Poundland
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All the Swindon death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published 6 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 death
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Swindon town centre gym commits to staying in Brunel after £150k investment
A TOWN CENTRE gym has committed to staying where it is despite an exodus of shops around it. The CEO of the Buzz Gym in the Brunel Shopping Centre says that he was offered the opportunity to relocate elsewhere - like many other businesses on that
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Work starts on buildings at site of former Hindu temple
Construction works have commenced at the site of a former Hindu temple in Swindon. For many years, the building on Cheney Manor Industrial Estate hosted religious festivals, community events, and sessions for worship and prayer as the temple's
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14 photos showing construction of one of Swindon's busiest roads
These archive photos show the early days of Great Western Way and Bruce Street Bridges. Images from the Swindon Libraries Local Studies collection capture how the busy main road through Swindon was first constructed in the late 1960s, bridged over
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Takeaway food van wants longer opening hours in latest planning applications
Two applications for hot food vans and a new sports pavilion are in planning this week. Blunsdon: Blunsdon Parish Council has applied to extend the small pavilion – and radically improve its usefulness – at Blunson recreation ground. At the
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League's top scorer on Swindon move that helped him outgun Haaland
Jake Young has outgunned Erling Haaland this season after proving his worth. The striker – on loan at Swindon Town from Bradford City – has 16 goals in 20 games and is the top league scorer in England. Young went into the weekend two ahead
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Visit the Wiltshire village used in one of the best Christmas films
Everyone has their favourite Christmas film. Scrooged, It's a Wonderful Life, Elf, the list is really endless. And now we've entered December, you can bet on a certain few being played on TV in the run-up to the big day. The 2007 film Stardust
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Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says
Millions of drivers are failing to consider the "ramifications" of driving with unsafe tyres, a new poll has revealed. Almost a fifth of motorists have reportedly driven with potentially unsafe tyres after choosing to ignore MOT advisories.
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Revels chocolate recalled by Mars Wrigley UK as products may be 'unsafe to eat'
Mars Wrigley UK is recalling various packs of Revels as a “precautionary measure” as some may contain small pieces of rubber, making them "unsafe to eat", according to The Food Standards Agency (FSA). The specific chocolate items affected are Revels