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Drivers warned how their number plate could hit them with £1,000 fine
Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal or face a £1,000 fine, according to the DVLA. They must make sure their own licence plates adhere to specifications in order to be road legal, with a warning that those that
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Promises to save historic Locarno have "disappeared"
An Adver reader has criticised the council's history of 'broken promises' about restoring the Locarno. Reader John Stooke wrote: "Your picture on page 6 on January 24 caused me to reflect once more on Swindon’s Old Town Hall and Corn Exchange.
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Falling into bad habits cost Swindon - Gunning
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town fell back into bad habits and that cost them during their 2-1 defeat away to Newport County. Paul Glatzel scored his first goal for the club with a calm finish less than two minutes into the second half to give
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Rising costs leave huge number of Swindon businesses 'at risk of collapse'
Almost 1,000 Swindon businesses are in “significant” economic distress as high running costs and interest rates take their toll. The latest figures from financial consultant Begbies Traynor’s Red Flag Alert show 901 Swindon based companies were
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Taylor Swift and Coldplay inspired candlelit concerts to be held in Swindon
A Swindon church is hosting a range of concerts which will features thousands of LED candles. Christ Church in Old Town is currently hosting concerts in which a group of musicians play a variety of music while surrounded by approximately three
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Nostalgic images show historic pub through the years
As plans are submitted to convert an historic pub on Swindon's outskirts, let's look back at some nostalgic images from its past. Last week, the Adver reported on plans by Lea and Sarah Carter to turn The Plough Inn on Lechlade Road in Highworth
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Swifties on red alert as Taylor Swift tribute show announced for Swindon
A live show in tribute to the music of Taylor Swift is coming to Swindon next month. Taylor Mania stars Katy Ellis, a massive fan of Taylor herself, performing the global superstar’s hit songs for live crowds. The show has appeared on television
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Town let yet another lead slip to lose at Newport
Gavin Gunning lost his first game as a head coach as Swindon once again let a lead slip to lose 2-1 against Newport County. Town put in a strong showing in the first half and were able to cut through Newport when they got the passing right, but
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Shoppers asked to keep lookout for wanted man in town centre
Wiltshire Police are looking for a man wanted after a number of suspected shoplifting offences in Swindon. 46-year-old Richard Scott is known to frequent the Toothill area of the town and police are now calling on members of the public to help
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Matchday live: Newport County v Swindon Town
2:45pm The mascot just gave me some Haribos for some reason, so it is not all bad.
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The Apprentice 2024: Candidates, start date and where to watch
The Apprentice UK returns to our screens for a new series on Thursday (February 1). The award winning business show returns for its 18th series in 2024 as 18 new candidates get set to compete in a range of new tasks in the hope of winning the £250,000
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Landlords reveal all after taking over 100-year-old Wiltshire pub
Landlords originally from Swindon have spoken about their move to a new pub in a quiet town in the south of the county seven years on. The Ram Inn on Pennings Road in Tidworth dates back to the 1920s but there has always been a pub on the site
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Swindon bin collectors 'abused' by residents amid rubbish chaos
Swindon's waste collection crews are encountering angry locals and abuse over the ongoing missed collection issue while doing their rounds. Since Christmas, Swindon Borough Council's waste collection has been affected by 'systemic issues' in the
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Pride condemns 'misplaced outrage' over Drag Queen Story Hour after leaflets posted
A leaflet campaign aimed to stir up hatred and division towards the upcoming Drag Queen Story Hour performance has been met with anger from Swindon locals. After a successful performance last year that also saw a massive counter-protest drown
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Swindon residents excited as Woolworths could return to high streets
Whenever people reminisce about the Swindon town centre of old, beloved staples like McIlroys, Debenhams and, of course, Woolworths always get mentioned. The popular store has left a hole in the town's central shopping destination since it closed
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this week. SWINDON: Vijayswar Gauchan, of Padstow Road, has been sentenced for assault by beating. The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to hitting a man on November 10, 2023. He
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Business owner 'imprisoned' as footfall outside cafe 'more than halves'
Owners of the popular town centre cafe Baristocats are hoping the business can survive until the end of its lease amid constant financial pressures. Marcus Kittridge, owner of the Commercial Road spot, has revealed that Covid, Brexit, energy bill
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'Whoever thought of Swindon's new bin system didn't think of the problems'
Opinions are split on whether the recent change to the way refuse and recycling is collected in Swindon has been a big improvement or a huge step backward. Adver readers have written in to voice their views on Swindon Borough Council’s controversial
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Huge new warehouse to be constructed just off A419
A huge new warehouse will be coming to Swindon. GLP Ltd - which runs G park on the north side of the A419 where B&Q and Iceland already has enormous warehousing and delivery centres - has been permitted to put up a third building on the site
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New menu at McDonald's as popular items scrapped
Fast food giant McDonald's is helping the nation wave goodbye to January with some extra special new menu items. The restaurant chain is welcoming three brand new items to chains nationwide as well as the return of one very missed item. Some