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Swindon representatives react to King Charles III's cancer diagnosis
Political representatives of Swindon have issued messages of goodwill to King Charles III after he was diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Monday evening that the King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer - live reaction
7:59pm Justin Trudeau comment Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on X: "I, like Canadians across the country
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Call 999 immediately if you see man wanted for 'breaching court order'
A man is wanted for allegedly breaching a court order. Officers are on the lookout for Graham Williams from Swindon who is wanted on suspicion of breaching a court order. The 35-year-old was pictured on the Wiltshire Police social media channels
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'Several vehicles broken into near Swindon supermarket'
Several lorries parked outside a Swindon supermarket were cut into by a gang of men, say Wiltshire Police. The incident occurred at around 10pm on Wednesday, January 10, as a number of males were seen cutting into several lorry trailers at the
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Rush hour traffic causes major delays on key Swindon road
5:40pm Traffic cleared The congestion has now cleared on the A420 with traffic flowing normally once more.
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Swindon Supermarine appoint club's first-ever CEO
Swindon Supermarine chairman Jez Webb has announced the club have appointed their first-ever CEO. Martin Palmer has joined Supermarine as their CEO, to fulfil a number of duties at all levels of the club. In this new role, Palmer will be tasked
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Princess Anne makes charity's 25th birthday complete with special visit
A royal visitor helped a long-running Swindon charity mark a major anniversary in style. Princess Anne greeted staff, volunteers and trustees from clothing alterations charity Dressability at their Westmead Industrial Estate base on Monday morning
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Scale of challenge to bring Mechanics back to use revealed ahead of £100k investment
The scale of the challenge in getting the Mechanic’s Institute back into use has been fully set out. Members of Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet will be asked to endorse a “route map” for getting the building back into use, 40 years after it closed
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Swindon teenager earns coveted place representing British and English teams
A Swindon teenager has proved to be a dab-hand with a sword earning him international fencing success. Showing extremely promising ability, determination and commitment to the sport, the youngster has become a rising star in the field. 17-year-old
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Challenges facing drivers on Queens Drive revealed
Motorists on Queens Drive face 'significant inconsistencies', a new report has revealed. Swindon Borough Council is poised to reduce the speed limit on the busy road from 40mph to 30mph, after a string of crashes caused concerns from residents.
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£3.8m to be spent on new youth facility in Swindon
Plans are in place to open a youth centre in Swindon following a multi-million-pound investment. Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the town's young people will soon have a place to make their own following confirmation of £3.8m in funding
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Charity worker recalls memorable moment she met Princess during Swindon visit
Staff at a Swindon charity have spoke of the memorable moment they met a Princess. After weeks of anticipation and excitement, staff, volunteers, and trustees greeted Princess Anne at their Westmead Industrial Estate headquarters on Monday morning
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Royal visit to Swindon shown in full in picture gallery
Take a look at our picture gallery that captures moments from Princess Anne's visit to Dressability. The Adver observed a royal occasion in West Swindon on Monday morning as Her Royal Highness spoke to the team that alters and amends clothes for
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Tesco issues 'do not eat' warning as product recalled due to health issues
Tesco has recalled some of its sweet treats due to a packaging error which could result in a possible health risk. The supermarket giant is recalling its Tesco 18 Cupcakes pack, as they have been mispacked with the 12 Party Cupcakes which contain
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Kate Garraway speaks on GMB for the first time since Derek Draper's death
Kate Garraway has spoken for the first time following the death of her husband Derek Draper. The former lobbyist and political adviser died on January 3 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus. Mr Draper fell seriously ill with
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UK-wide manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day
The manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day after a mum and her kids were victims of a chemical attack in Clapham. Metropolitan Police officers have been searching for the 35-year-old since Wednesday after a 31-year-old
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Woman left in 'great distress' after man touched himself on train
A man who inappropriately touched himself on a Swindon-bound train while staring at a woman has been fined for public indecency. Emil Atanasov, of Sloway Lane, Highbridge, Somerset, was one of the passengers on a train heading from London Paddington
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Police reveal 'brief intervention' after 'minor disorder' at Wyvern protest
Wiltshire Police has issued a statement after protests and counter-protests took place at a Drag Queen Story Hour show in Swindon. The event took place on Sunday, February 4, and saw families bring their children to the Wyvern Theatre for an afternoon
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Doctor reveals the 'one way' you can stop mould from growing on your toothbrush
A doctor on TikTok has warned that there could be mould growing in the moist bristles of your toothbrush. Mould tends to favour moist and damp conditions, making the likes of bathrooms and kitchens prime real estate for this kind of fungi.
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Princess Anne to visit Swindon today - updates, pictures and more
4:02pm Highlights from the day. Dressability team members tell all about their chats with royalty: click here for
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Gunning 'excited' for what new signings bring to Swindon
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town’s Deadline Day business will be a huge boost in trying to change games from the bench. Swindon ended up bringing in three new players on the last day of the window, all of them attacking options, and leaving
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Road closures announced as latest update on Fleming Way works revealed
Work continues to progress on the improvement scheme at Fleming Way. While the wait for utility companies to finish their work continues, Colas has continued to bring forward the western end of Fleming Way. This part of the scheme will be used
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Dr Michael Mosley shares insomnia advice and easy tips for the perfect sleep
Insomnia is believed to be a big problem in the UK which troubles around one in every three people. Not only can it limit what you're able to do during the day, it impacts your mood, and can lead to relationship problems with friends, family and
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Reader criticises Swindon Conservatives' "20 years of incompetent rule"
An Adver reader claims that it would be hard for Conservatives to criticise the council's new Labour leadership as the now-opposition party caused most of the town's current problems in the first place. John Stooke, of Haydon End, wrote: "We should
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Construction starts on new use for former town centre shop and cafe
Construction work has begun to transform two closed retail units in Swindon town centre into a new use - which is very different to their previous functions. For months the pop-up shop House of Tweed and the cafe McCtaffs have sat empty on the
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Swindon Designer Outlet restaurant with poor hygiene rating up for sale
A Swindon sushi bar which was given a damning food hygiene rating has now been listed for sale. Aya Sushi has been located in the Swindon Designer Outlet since 2020 and was given a one-out-of-five score following a hygiene inspection on July 27
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Pavement parking ban in Swindon moves step closer
A trial ban on parking on the pavement might be on the cards for Swindon after councillors agreed to suggest it to the authority’s cabinet. Members of Swindon Borough Council’s Build a Better Swindon policy formulation committee agreed to suggest
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Large HMO can be converted back to homes and add flats
Two Victorian houses, which have been knocked into one and used as either a student-style shared house for 10 people, or a guest house can be turned back into two houses. And the yard at the back of the property, which is being illegally used as
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Police respond as taxi drivers fed up with crime spree
Police responded to taxi drivers’ concerns about a spree of recent break-ins that has left them out of work and out of pocket. Owners of private hire taxis contacted the Adver to vent frustrations with the lack of arrests and prosecutions that
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Women’s rugby team receive award for saving lives of car crash victims
A rugby team in Wiltshire have been given an award for their quick and heroic response to a car crash which “undoubtedly saved lives”. The Trowbridge Women’s Rugby team, were the first at the scene when a car crashed on a secluded track opposite
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Royal Mint creates new 50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI
The Royal Mint has launched a brand new 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). All 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland will be presented with their own commemorative 50p coin