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Ant McPartlin 'beyond delighted' to be having first child with wife Anne-Marie
Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett are "beyond delighted" to be welcoming their first child together, a source has said. The star has wanted kids for a long time with his wife now expecting to give birth in June of this year. He
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Gunning was pleased with how Swindon 'battered' Salford despite draw
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town deserved to get more than they did during their 1-1 draw with Salford City. Swindon created numerous chances and seemed to be having one of those days until George McEachran galloped through the defence and
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Town left to rue missed chances with late Salford draw
Swindon Town were left to rue missed chances as they once again conceded late to draw 1-1 with Salford City. The football in the opening half was frantic, with neither side earning a great deal of control and snatching at chances when they came
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Pedestrian shocked as part of Swindon river turns white
Part of a river in Swindon has turned bright white. A pedestrian strolling near the Tawny Owl pub at around 3.15pm on Saturday noticed that the clear water had become completely opaque and full of an unknown material that turned it uniformly white
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New Nationwide ad with Hollywood star to air during Six Nations match
A new Nationwide TV advert mocks shareholder-owned banks and features the return of a Hollywood star. In the same week that rival Santander filed an official complaint about the building society’s previous promo, the Swindon-based business has
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Viral cat undergoing hydrotherapy ahead of double hip replacement
An adorable kitten who has found fame online must undergo expensive surgeries before he can enjoy a happy and healthy life. Vets diagnosed little Obi with several health conditions that require complex procedures to be carried out Last August
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'Swindon residents demand and deserve' sports hall as part of Oasis plans
The campaign group that has fought to see the Oasis Leisure Centre reopened now has a clear message for its potential new operators - save the sports hall. It was recently revealed that Better and Everyone Active were the two leisure operators
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Unsightly hole remains where Wharf Green screen used to be located
Work has still not begun on filling the unsightly hole where the Wharf Green screen used to be located. Back in July last year, Swindon Borough Council removed the defunct screen, leaving behind an empty space. At the time, it announced that
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Demand for Swindon's new build homes skyrockets
New data has revealed that the demand for new build properties has risen by almost a quarter compared to a year ago. It has found that Swindon is one of the UK’s most popular locations for home buyers, with demand increasing by 23 per cent year
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Town centre car park suddenly emptied and closed
A town centre car park has suddenly closed. The entrance to the Sheppard Street site near the train station has been covered in cones and red-and-white tape, while new signs around it warn drivers away. The dozens of spaces on the outdoor tarmac
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Town fans have their say ahead of McKirdy’s County Ground return
Swindon Town fans are excited ahead of Harry McKirdy’s expected return to the County Ground. After becoming a fan favourite throughout 2021/22 and scoring 26 goals in 49 games, he departed the club for Hibernian. The 26-year-old made a shock
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Swindon Town 1 Salford City 1: as it happened
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I followed Martin Lewis' advice for a student loan refund - it saved my January
I wish I could pretend that I don’t get obsessed with money once I realise that I’m owed it. Whether that’s refunds from damaged or missing deliveries to claiming money back from being overcharged – the list goes on. Most of the time, I’m guilty
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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This Morning star reveals the £7.50 hack that can stop mould forming in your home
Many of us will be noticing condensation forming on our windows as we try and cut down on the amount of time we have our heating on for this year. Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental
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Police called to Swindon train station
12:27pm Wiltshire Police say there is nothing on their logs to indicate what this could have been. British Transport
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Appeal helps police find missing Swindon woman
Police have found a missing Swindon woman after appealing for the public's help to locate her. Officers were concerned about the welfare of 34-year-old Laura Taylor, who went missing from the Stratton St Margaret area on Saturday. After urging
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If you have one of these 39 surnames you could inherit a fortune
Over three dozen estates have been left unclaimed by people who were either born in or have died in Wiltshire. The Division (Government department) publishes a list of unclaimed estates, both recent and historic, across the UK. An estate can
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Council tenants to face massive rent hike this year
Swindon Borough Council tenants are set to face a massive rent hike this spring. Residents living in homes and flats owned by the local authority will be asked to pay an extra 7.7 per cent rent from the start of April. The council’s Labour
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'Patriotic Alternative's views are a danger to children and society'
An Adver reader has praised Swindonians for peacefully protesting against supporters of a far-right group. Drag Queen Story Hour’s second event at the Wyvern Theatre last weekend attracted a handful of Patriotic Alternative members who were critical
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'Don't even try': TikTok star SLAMS Swindon's Magic Roundabout
A TikTok creator with almost 25 million likes has slammed Swindon’s Magic Roundabout. Imznation, who has 625,000 followers on the social media platform, made the parody review about the town recently. Among the targets of his review was the
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this month. TOWN CENTRE: Ismaheel Haruna, of Newcastle Street, has been sentenced for two driving offences. The 29-year-old drove a Ford Focus on Carfax Street without insurance
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Landlady’s daughter, 23, is newest face behind the bar of 'Swindon's oldest pub'
The daughter of the landlady of Swindon’s oldest pub has joined the ranks at the family-run pub. Holly Waiters started working at The Plough Inn on Devizes Road in Old Town one month ago, joining mum Tracy Davis who has been landlady there for
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'Gone but not forgotten': Swindon fan angry over death of Speedway in town
A Swindon man has shared his anger and upset as he believes that Speedway is gone for good from the town. The Abbey Stadium formerly hosted Swindon Speedway but no racing has taken place there since 2019, when the Robins were Premiership champions