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Meta apologises for Facebook and Instagram issue and confirms it is resolved
Social media users have experienced issues with the likes of Facebook and Instagram today (March 5) as Meta services were struggling to load and some were locked out of their accounts. However, now the company has confirmed that its platforms are
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Missing Wroughton teenager found safe and well
A teenager from Wroughton who went missing on Tuesday has been found. Police issued an appeal for information about 13-year-old Summer after she was last seen at around 1.30pm on Tuesday. Later that evening, the force confirmed that she is
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Why has Facebook locked me out? Meta director address issues
Hundreds of thousands of people have been experiencing issues with Facebook today (Tuesday, March 5) with many sharing they had been locked out of the site. It comes as many users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are
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Watch moment Swindon moderator of global child abuse site is arrested
The global moderator of a website that shared tens of thousands of child sex abuse images and videos from his Swindon home has been jailed. Brett Saunders, of Freshbrook, was sentenced to six years in prison after a National Crime Agency identified
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'Am I being hacked?' Facebook and Instagram users 'panic' as platforms go down
Users of Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram are experiencing problems with logging on and loading content. Some have expressed their gratitude as they realised X, formerly Twitter, isn’t Meta-owned, meaning they were able to
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Facebook Messenger users report outage on social media app: What to know
Facebook Messenger users have reported that the social media site is currently down and not working. More than 9,000 people took to the outage site DownDetector to share they are having issues with the app. Around 64% of the complaints were
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Facebook and Instagram users report outage on social media app- What to know
Facebook users have reported that the social media site is currently down and not working. It comes as more than 17,000 users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are having issues with Facebook owned by Meta. On the
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How to watch Clarkson's Farm season 3 as hotly anticipated release confirmed
Amazon’s Prime Video has unveiled the release date and first-look images for the hotly anticipated return of Clarkson’s Farm. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper and co are set to return for series three of the record-breaking Amazon
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MP and school launch Easter egg collection for families in refuge
For families who have escaped domestic abuse and are in refuge holidays can be lonely times. Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service, and Justin Tomlinson, North Swindon MP, have run an Easter Egg collection to give some cheer and joy to families
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Banned driver, 60s, caught on the phone passing police station
A disqualified driver used her phone while travelling past Gablecross Police Station. Officers stopped Gail Hickling, of High Street in Yardley Gobion, after they spotted the 60-year-old using a handheld mobile while behind the wheel of a Mazda
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Complaints made about Ofsted inspections in Swindon
Several complaints about Ofsted inspections in Swindon have been dealt with since 2020, new figures show. New data shows hundreds of complaints were logged across England about the conduct of Ofsted inspectors last year – with a union for school
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Wiltshire Police launches new way to become an officer
Wiltshire Police has launched a new entry route which allows recruits to train as constables without the requirement to study for a degree. The Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) aims to open opportunities to a broader range of candidates
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More flats could be added to prominent Victorian house under new plans
A prominent Victorian house which is now divided into apartments could be extended to fit more flats if a new application is approved. Andrew Whiting wants to build a two-storey extension to Clifton House, which sits at the end of the terrace
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How you can help plant thousands of trees in Swindon this year
Swindon should be greener and much leafier over the next few years as the borough council steps up its planting of trees. The local authority has just awarded a contract for £95,000 to specialist company Laurel Landscapes, based near Cardiff, to
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Morrisons staff subjected to 'sexual comments and abuse'
Police are investigating after a staff member in a Swindon convenience store was allegedly subjected to sexual comments and verbal abuse. At around 10.30am on Sunday, February 25, two men entered the Morrisons Daily store in Penhill. One of
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Spring runners raise thousands for hospice
Prospect Hospice's Spring Run turned out to be a resounding success thanks to the unexpectedly lovely weather and the unwavering support of the community. Against the backdrop of Coate Water Country Park, around 200 enthusiastic runners laced up
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Rare 50p coin goes on sale for hundreds of pounds
A RARE 50p coin is on sale for hundreds of pounds in Gloucestershire. A Dursley resident is trying to sell a commemorative coin which celebrates one of Beatrix Potter's characters, Tom Kitten, for £900 on eBay. The special coin was issued in
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Pensioners set for £900 boost next month - everything you need to know
Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 next month, as an announcement made at last year’s autumn statement comes into effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the triple lock on pensions would be honoured, with state
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'Dangerous' man wanted by police after robbery in Swindon
Police are continuing to search for a Swindon man considered to be “dangerous” following a robbery in the town. Michael Cook is wanted in relation to a number of offences, including a robbery in Swindon. Police consider the 28-year-old to be
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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why
Millions of workers will receive a pay rise worth up to £1,800 from next month. In November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from April 1. The National Living Wage will rise
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All the Aldi stores in the UK trialling parcel lockers - see the full list
Aldi shoppers across the UK will notice a change outside the front of some stores with the supermarket giant trialling parcel lockers. Throughout March, InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country (a list of which
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What to expect from Wednesday's Budget, and what has already been announced
The Chancellor is preparing to deliver what will likely be the last Budget before the general election, but what can we expect from it? Most of the speculation so far has focused on tax cuts, although both Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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Austin backs 'perfect man' Gunning for Swindon job
Charlie Austin has backed interim head coach Gavin Gunning to be given the role at Swindon Town on a full-time basis for next season. Gunning was placed in charge of the team on an interim basis until the end of the season following the departure
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Delays on busy Wiltshire A-road as police called to two-car crash
10:27am Traffic clear Traffic has nearly cleared on the A346, nearly an hour after police cleared the route. An
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Martin Lewis suggests households 'bulk-buy' essential item ahead of price hike
Martin Lewis has suggested households nationwide "bulk-buy" stamps ahead of a price hike this year. The Royal Mail confirmed that prices would rise from April 2, giving customers just four weeks to buy stamps at the current rate of £1.25. The
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Police called after turning lorry blocks major A-road
Police were called to a bridge on a busy A-road near Swindon after a turning lorry became stuck. The vehicle, which was emblazoned with Amazon branding, had reportedly been trying to turn around close to Acorn Bridge, over the River Cole, near
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Transformation of 40-year-old building revealed after £8m investment
A town centre office block’s new look aims to attract big names to Swindon as part of the area’s massive £1 billion regeneration scheme. Since Zurich handed the keys to One Newbridge Square back to FI Real Estate Management in January 2023, the
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Customer vows not to return to Tesco after branding portable toilets 'disgusting'
Tesco have apologised after temporary portable toilets at a Swindon store were described as "disgusting" by a customer. Julia Batsford complained after using the portable toilets at Tesco Extra on Ocotal Way. The customer toilets at the store
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Plans for Ikea housing estate in Swindon shelved
A plan for more than 150 houses on the cleared Motorola factory site and car park next to the A419 to be built by furniture giant Ikea has been shelved. The site has been allocated for housing in the local plan drawn up by Swindon Borough Council
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Petrol and diesel prices in Swindon on the rise again
The cheapest place to get petrol in Swindon has been revealed - and local prices have again risen from last week. Nationally, the average price of petrol is still 145p in the UK, the same as last week while diesel is up nearly 1p at 152.57p.
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First look inside new restaurant replacing Frankie and Benny's
The former home of Frankie and Benny's has been revamped and reopened as a new bar and grill. The Ridge has branched out and set up a site in Greenbridge Retail Park. Scott and Luke Jacobs' idea to expand the business they opened in 2017 quickly
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All aboard! Providing staff with free buses to beat commuter stress
If your employees are all too familiar with jam-packed trains, endless traffic jams and expensive petrol costs to haul themselves to the office daily, providing free bus services could be a clever move. As well as landing serious brownie points