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Key interchange near Swindon partially blocked after crash
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Police warning to stay away from Wiltshire men on the loose
Wiltshire Police has named the two men they are on the lookout for this week as part of a ‘Wanted this Winter’ campaign. On Sunday, the force issued appeals for the men who are wanted. Officers have warned that if you see these two individuals
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Inside the stunning family home with picturesque canal views
A quaint home with picturesque views of a canal has gone up for sale in Wiltshire. The house, located on London Road in Devizes, overlooks the Kennet and Avon Canal, offering stunning sights. It has been listed on the Wiltshire property market
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Archive photos give rare glimpse inside Grade I-listed estate
These images from the Adver's archive show snapshots of the family that owns Bowood House. The Grade I-listed Georgian country house in 100 acres of parkland near Calne has a rich heritage. The Bowood Estate has been home to the Lansdowne family
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Long Covid sufferers use billboard to call out health professionals
A group of campaigners suffering from long Covid in Swindon have put up billboards demanding justice. They believe they have been abandoned by health professionals. Not Recovered UK is a campaign group made up of people with chronic illnesses
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Council wants crackdown on potholes as it aims to increase pride in Swindon
Fewer potholes on roads, easier to use public transport and more pride in Swindon are some of the main measures of success in a new plan being proposed by the council. The new Swindon Plan, which is being put to the authority's cabinet, also aims
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Final campmate leaves I'm A Celebrity ahead of the 2023 final
The 2023 series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is due to end very soon and, in tonight’s (December 9) episode, the seventh celebrity was voted off the show. Campmates are being voted out of the jungle by the public ahead of the final which
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Michelle Mone says she's a 'scapegoat' but admits 'error' in public fightback
Baroness Michelle Mone has launched a public defence today over the PPE controversy surrounding her and her husband during the pandemic. Despite claiming to be a "scapegoat", Mone admitted she made an “error” in publicly denying her links to the
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Storm Fergus to sweep UK prompting road, rail, air and ferry transport fears
The UK is expected to be hit by further bad weather as transport cancellations are looking ever more likely due to Storm Fergus safety fears. Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann. Trains, flights, ferries
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Stephen Fry issues health update and explains crutches
Stephen Fry has revealed he feels “self-conscious” venturing outside without his walking stick which he has been using since his recovery from a fall in September. The voice of a generation is adored by millennials after he lent his soothing tone
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Man dies after being struck by passing vehicles
Wiltshire Police has confirmed a man in his 50s has died after being struck by passing vehicles on the M4. The pedestrian entered the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between Junctions 15 and 16 on foot at around 6.30pm on Saturday. He was struck
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McDonald's 'shocked and saddened' by footage of staff mistreating homeless man
McDonald's has "wholeheartedly apologised" to a homeless man who was mistreated by their third-party security staff on Saturday night. Footage posted on social media appears to show a security guard mopping the floor where the homeless man was
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Stephen Fry feels 'self-conscious' without walking stick after breaking many bones
Stephen Fry has said going out without his walking stick makes him feel ‘self-conscious’. The 66-year-old actor, comedian and presenter has been using a walking stick since his recovery from a fall in September. Fry fell off a stage following
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Doctor Who fans ‘cherish’ final moments with David Tennant as the Doctor
Doctor Who fans were treated to the final instalment of the programme’s three anniversary specials tonight (December 9). The BBC show is celebrating its 60th anniversary and David Tennant has returned as the Doctor in three episodes. The final
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Crash on A420 brings traffic to a standstill
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Driver blinded by mud tried to do runner when approached by police
Wiltshire Police’s specialist operations team has seized a car after a driver with mud-caked windows pulled out in front of officers. In a social media released on Saturday, the team said the driver was spotted just south of the county, and could
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See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard for semi-final week
The remaining celebrity contestants on Strictly Come Dancing performed again tonight (December 9) and the results are in. This week was the semi-final of the dancing competition and the celebrities attempted to secure their place in the final.
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Town players rated after heavy defeat against Wimbledon
Swindon Town turned in a limp performance to lose heavily on the road 4-0 against AFC Wimbledon in League Two. Omar Bugiel opened the scoring inside ten minutes before Armani Little scored from range and Ali Al-Hamadi bagged a brace in the second
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Aldi’s new luxury skincare rescued my skin from winter weather and saved me £730
Aldi is back at it with another beauty dupe that's set to save customers more than £730. Inspired by the luxury brand La Mer, the budget-friendly supermarket has created dupes of the designer's top-selling products named La Soie. With a face
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Winter Fuel Payments update from the Government
Number 10 has confirmed winter fuel payments will not be scrapped for all but the poorest pensioners following speculation after the Tory Party Conference. It had been reported that cuts could be made to the Winter Fuel Payments scheme in order
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Museum owners apply for 'urgent' work with historic fixture to be lost
Dangerously rotted windows at Swindon’s favourite museum feature in applications and decisions this week Steam Museum: Bosses at Steam Museum, which is owned by Swindon Borough Council will be able to replace a window on the west elevation of the
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I returned to zero-rated Mr Cod to see if it is any better after reopening
Cast your eyes back to August in Swindon and things seemed quite different then. Warmer temperatures, bins collected fortnightly and a certain Adver reporter had the misfortune of having to eat at a particular zero-rated town chip shop. Fast
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Council planning to reopen children's centre closed for eight years
Councillors will be asked to approve a plan to bring back a children’s centre in one of Swindon’s most deprived areas, eight years after the last centres in the borough were closed. The council wants to recreate an early-year learning and family
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Landlord responds after overflowing bins creates mess outside town centre flats
Overflowing rubbish created an unsightly mess on a town centre street. Several bins full to the brim with rubbish spilled out onto Spring Gardens, near the entrance to the Paramount building. Dozens of people live in apartments on the site,
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Swindon death notices and funeral announcements from the Swindon Advertiser
The Swindon Advertiser has published 10 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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Hazardous pavement turned into eyesore by shoddy 'repair' work
The pavement on a town centre street described as a trip hazard has become an eyesore after a hasty repair job. Laura Patterson said she had been complaining for more than two years about the state of the surface outside her house on Ponting Street
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Streets lined as bikers deliver Christmas toys to hospital kids
Huge crowds cheered on a group of bikers who rode through the streets of Swindon with Santa to deliver gifts to children in hospital. Swindon’s Christmas toy run, which is in its 32nd year, took place in the town on Saturday, and bikers could not
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Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained
Almost everyone who watches live television must obtain a TV Licence to do so, however many of us have purchased a TV Licence when we don't need one. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live
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Austin felt Swindon made too many 'team mistakes' at Wimbledon
Charlie Austin said that Swindon Town made too many mistakes to expect to take anything from their 4-0 defeat against AFC Wimbledon. Omar Bugiel opened the scoring inside ten minutes before Armani Little scored from range and Ali Al-Hamadi added