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Young Reporter: Cardinal Coffee Lara Rusinov Marlborough College
Cardinal Coffee shop, situated within the walls of the historic 15th century church of St Peter’s in Marlborough, is one of the town’s most attractive coffee spots. The shop takes its name from Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who was ordained as priest
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Sainsbury's to axe 1,500 jobs in the UK in effort to cut costs
Sainsbury’s has announced it will cut around 1,500 jobs across stores in the UK in an effort to cut costs by around £1 billion a year. The supermarket giant said it would look to cut roles in its contact centre in Widnes, in Cheshire, at its in-store
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New update given on A417 Missing Link works
Swindon commuters are set to see big changes on the A417 as the Missing Link project progresses. The next major construction phase of the National Highways' £460 million scheme is due to commence in March and will see a new section of road be built
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Free heating scheme UK 2024: Apply for energy grants for your home now
If you’re part of the over 6 million households in England, Scotland or Wales that struggle during winter due to fuel poverty, then you might be interested in applying for the free heating scheme. A government initiative that operates under the
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Corner shop finally learns fate after fears over losing booze licence
A shop in Swindon which was told it would lose its licence to sell drink has kept it after a second hearing. The Home Office had requested a review of the licence of Okus Stores in Celsus Grove near Old Town. Immigration officials had visited
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Swindon 'will not rush' McKirdy back into action
Gavin Gunning said that Swindon Town will not push Harry McKirdy to play more than he is capable of too soon. McKirdy has been used exclusively from the substitutes bench since returning on loan from Hibernian on transfer deadline day, playing
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Dog fighting for life after suspected Alabama Rot case near Swindon
A suspected Alabama Rot case near Swindon has left two dog owners fearing for their precious pet's survival. Shaun Reynolds, 28, from Lambourn, has two whippets, Willow and Whisper, but after going on a walk in the area in February, Willow was
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Inside the 130-year-old time capsule found under floorboards in Swindon house
A woman found a 130-year-old time capsule - buried under her floorboards. Madeline Goodwin, 26, had lived in her Victorian Swindon home for four years when a chance meeting revealed that it contained a unique secret. Under its floorboards,
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Ukrainians 'put down roots' in Swindon community garden on war's second anniversary
A new community garden for Ukrainians has been opened to mark the anniversary of the conflict with Russia. Over 400 Ukrainians have now settled in Swindon in the two years since the start of the war in Ukraine. They have been welcomed by the
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Plans to move Oasis skate park move a step closer
A major step has been taken in moving the Oasis skate park to another site - the land occupied by the former Penhill Bowls Club. Central Swindon North Parish Council has applied for planning permission to lay hard standing on the old bowling green
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Award-winning police dog Betty brings home trophy for Wiltshire
A beloved police dog and her handler from Wiltshire have become an award-winning pair after representing Wiltshire Police in the regional police dog trials. Betty, a six-year-old German Shepherd, is a general-purpose police dog whose day-to-day
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Swindon woman high on coke caught speeding in car with no MOT
A Swindon woman has been sentenced for drug driving. Emma Edwards, 32, of Ferndale Road, Swindon, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug driving and possession of a class A drug. This followed her appearance at Swindon Magistrates' Court on February
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The reason Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers didn't want to share what cancer he had
Chef and Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died aged 66 following a cancer diagnosis. The news was announced by co-star and best friend Si King on X, formally known as Twitter, sharing: "I’m afraid I bear some sad news. Most of you will know Dave
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Who is Liliana Orzac as husband Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66?
Star of Hairy Bikers Dave Myers has died at the age of 66. The sad news was confirmed by his co star and best friend Si King on X, formally known as Twitter. The chef shared: "Most of you will know Dave has been fighting cancer for the past
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Gavin Gunning on Harrogate, injuries, and McGurk: as it happened
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Police probe after pedestrian hit by car near Outlet
An unknown witness could potentially hold the key to helping police investigate a crash in Swindon. On Saturday, February 3, a pedestrian was hit by a car at the zebra crossing on Firefly Avenue, Rodbourne. Officers investigating this incident
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Woman, 55, arrested after police raid two Swindon properties
A Liden woman has been arrested after suspected drugs were found during a raid of two properties in the area. Officers from the Swindon North, East and Rural Neighbourhood Policing team carried out the drug searches on Thursday morning. Wiltshire
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Fundraiser launched for funeral of dad 'murdered' in Swindon house
The family of a man allegedly murdered in Swindon have now launched a fundraiser for his funeral. Dad-of-two Terry Ricketts died after sustaining fatal injuries during what police have described as a "serious assault" at a property in Westbourne
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The Body Shop to close 75 more UK stores in the coming weeks - see when
The Body Shop is set to close a further 75 UK stores in the next four to six weeks according to administrators. This latest round of closures is set to result in the loss of 489 jobs. Administrators from FRP Advisory said the latest closures
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Met Office forecast warns of ‘possible snow’ to hit Swindon this week
The latest weather forecast has revealed there is a chance that snow will fall across Swindon this week. The Met Office has revealed that towards the end of the week, there is a possibility of snow across parts of the south. Temperatures are
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Ex-Swindon councillor accused of GBH and coercive control
A former Swindon councillor is accused of committing grievous bodily harm and coercively controlling his ex-partner. Oliver Donachie, of St Austell Way, is charged with wounding or inflicting GBH on a woman without intent on February 6, 2023.
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Paddy McGuinness issues update on Freddie Flintoff after Top Gear axe
Paddy McGuinness has issued an update about fellow Top Gear star Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff after he suffered injuries while filming for the show at the end of 2022. Discussing the former England cricket captain, he described him as a "resilient
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Wildcats top scorer pens new one-year deal
The Bespoke Guardian Swindon Wildcats have confirmed that top scorer Tomasz Malasinski has been tied down for another season. The former Poland captain returned to the Link Centre in 2019 after previously spending three years with the club between
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The best place in the house to dry clothes during wet weather
Trying to figure out the best place to dry clothes indoors when the warm summer days can't do the job for us can be a difficult one. This includes making sure rooms don’t become too damp with the never-ending washing pile. It can also be a
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NHS scheme offering £442 in supermarket vouchers to families
An NHS scheme could ensure thousands of families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can take advantage of free food vouchers to help the cost-of-living crisis. It is believe thousands of eligible groups have not yet taken up on the scheme by
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013
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Swindon hotel and conference centre closes its doors for good
A prominent hotel, spa and conference centre in Wroughton has closed its doors for good. In January the venue announced its upcoming closure, citing rising energy bills becoming too high to deal with. And just over a month later, the hotel's
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More than 100 rule-breaking drivers caught as police lie in wait on Swindon roads
More than 100 rule-breaking drivers were caught by police and the Community Speedwatch teams during a day of action on Swindon's roads. On Tuesday, February 27, community volunteers joined with police officers from North East and Rural Swindon
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Swindon 'yet to discuss' Hepburn-Murphy future
Swindon Town have yet to make contact with Rushian Hepburn-Murphy with his current contract with the club set to expire at the end of the season. The 25-year-old signed a one-year contract with Swindon in the summer of 2022 with an optional one-year
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Warning issued to older drivers amid calls for mandatory eyesight tests
An Optometrist has warned older drivers to get annual eyesight tests to stay on top of their eye health amid calls to make them mandatory. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency strongly recommends that senior drivers attend eye examinations
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Health bosses issue reminder that changes to prescription service start soon
As part of the gradual winding down of the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service, patients in Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised of changes due to come into effect soon. After Thursday, February 29, POD will no longer be accepting prescription
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McDonald's running Leap Year giveaway where one screenshot could win 7 Big Macs
McDonald's is running a Leap Year giveaway on their Instagram today (Thursday, February 29) where the equivalent of 210 Big Macs could be won. As part of its ‘Leap Year Live’ social media promotion a live stream will take place on its Instagram
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Swindon girl celebrates her actual birthday for only the third time today
A 12 year-old Swindon girl is celebrating her actual birthday for only the third time. Because Lauren Penney was born on February 29, 2012 she and her family normally celebrate her across two days - February 28 and March 1. This year they have
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New plans submitted ahead of addition of bowling alley to retail park
The transformation of the former PC World shop in Greenbridge Retail Park into a bowling alley is one step closer. Hollywood Bowl has submitted a planning application to put up signs at unit 15 in the park in eastern Swindon. The application
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Zurich announces 80 jobs to be cut less than a year after opening new HQ
Less than a year after opening its new UK headquarters in Swindon, Zurich has confirmed a round of redundancies will be taking place - with jobs in the town now at risk. The insurance giant has confirmed that 80 members of staff will be made redundant
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Drug driver caused £1,700 in damage at Grade I-listed historic country estate
A drug driver caused more than £1,700 in damage to the gates to a luxurious Wiltshire estate. Alex Dos Santos, of London Road in Chippenham, has been sentenced for two offences at Swindon Magistrates Court. The 37-year-old pleaded guilty to
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Estate agents reveal most popular places to live in Swindon
Swindon has a lot of popular places to live, but which roads are the most sought-after? Estate agents at Richard James have named the most popular places to live in the Wiltshire town. A spokesperson for the local firm spoke to its separate
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New school to be built in Swindon after £22.4 million funding boost
A new school will be built in Swindon after £22.4 million in extra funding was announced. The extra funding will see 100 additional special educational needs and disability places at the school by 2028, and 66 extra places at four existing primary