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Delays on M4 at Swindon as roadworks cause slow traffic
Motorists have been hit by delays on the M4 with long queues caused by a closed lane on the motorway. Traffic has been slow on the M4 eastbound, between junctions 16 and 15 at Swindon, from around 4pm onwards on Sunday, March 10. A lane closure
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All you need to know as line-up for major Wiltshire music festival revealed
Grammy winners and global sensations are set to return to Wiltshire as the line-up for this year's Womad Festival is revealed. Womad is a festival like no other, drawing in people from around the world to the picturesque landscape of Charlton Park
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Former Oasis Leisure Centre manager speaks out about iconic venue
The Oasis Leisure Centre's first deputy manager has spoken out about the way this Swindon landmark has been treated. Chic Carvell, activities manager and deputy general manager from 1976 to 1986, said: "I attended a gathering of people from Swindon
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Three-year improvement plan for Swindon to go to council's cabinet
Measures to improve mental health, reduce knife crime and increase safety in Swindon, as well as spending the council’s money in the local economy, should all feature in the programme for the Labour administration next year. But only if the party
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Calls for action as UK motorists face £2,500 fines for avoiding potholes
Drivers could be fined up to £2,500 if their attempts to avoid potholes are seen as driving without due care and attention. Currently, there are no clear answers as to whether avoiding a pothole could be viewed as an exception to the rules.
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Jeremy Clarkson's future on ITV decided over a year after Meghan Markle comments
It appears ITV has made a call on Jeremey Clarkson's future with the broadcaster over a year after he criticised the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, in a newspaper column. The former Top Gear presenter wrote a column for The Sun about Markle
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New system to replace manual passport stamps for Brits in EU countries like Spain
A new travel system is set to be introduced later this year impacting Brits travelling to countries in the European Union (EU) such as Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal. The EU is set to introduce the new Entry/Exit System (EES) in October which
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UK tourists warned of new rules in Spain that could drastically impact nightlife
New rules introduced by the Spanish government that aim to improve conditions for staff could affect the country's nightlife, UK tourists have been warned. Spain is one of the top destinations for Brits in the summer. And as we approach spring
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Drinan 'never doubted' that the goals would arrive for him
Aaron Drinan said he never lost faith that the goals would come as he scored his first for Swindon Town in their 3-2 defeat to Mansfield Town. Drinan headed home from Zac Elbouzedi's cross to make the score 2-2 in the second half as Swindon pushed
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Town players rated after lively defeat at Mansfield
Swindon Town were narrowly edged out by Mansfield Town after a ding-dong 3-2 clash in League Two. Lucas Akins gave Mansfield the lead after a dominant first half for the hosts, but Paul Glatzel and Aaron Drinan both scored to level the game with
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Woman dies and two others fighting for their life after M4 horror crash
A woman has died and two others have been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after a horror crash on the M4 in Wiltshire. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident on the M4 westbound, between junctions 15 and 16 near Swindon
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All the death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published seven death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing
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Mum-of-two in shock after scooping up £3m Cotswold house in Omaze draw
A MUM of two from north Essex has seen her life "changed forever" after winning the keys to a stunning new home worth millions of pounds after entering a competition... for just £10. Sarah Stocks, 43, is now the proud owner of a £3 million property
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Wiltshire's burglary hotspots revealed in new study
Swindon has been named as Witshire's worst burglary hotspot, according to a new study. The research carried out by Personal Injury Claims UK found that there had been 608 residential break-ins recorded by police in the past year in Swindon.
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Help me drown out the misery in our comments section
I am really quite tired by the nature of the comments we receive on our news website and the types of people leaving them. It is often riddled with harsh criticism, sarcasm, and even personal attacks – not to mention those that are racist or libellous
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Town centre arcade may expand after successful first year
The boss of a new Swindon arcade has reported having queues out the door at its peak, having opened in the town centre last year. The High Scores Arcade opened last March in the Brunel Shopping Centre and has remained steadily popular since with
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Mystery virus labelled 'worse than Covid' affecting young adults in Swindon
A particularly nasty infection doing the rounds in Swindon is leading to otherwise-healthy young people needing extra oxygen. A Coleview resident spoke to the Adver after being struck down by an illness he claimed was unlike any he’d experienced
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Inside 'imposing' Swindon four-bedroom house with its own underground bar
A four-bedroom house has today gone on sale for more than double the price it was sold for 23 years ago. The semi-detached house on Bath Road in the Old Town has gone on sale for £725,000, more than double its 2001 price of £306,000. The house
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Every Swindon McDonald's ranked from best to worst by customers
McDonald's is one of the most popular food chains in the world and has a place in the hearts of British people. Those living in Swindon are no different and with seven restaurants in and around the town there is plenty of choice for fans of favourites