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How do you get rid of itchy eyes from hay fever? Eye specialist shares 5 tips
The spring weather brings warmer temperatures, sunnier days, cherry blossom blooms and greener pastures. But for many people, it also means the start of the dreaded hay fever season when the pollen count is high. Hay fever can cause a great
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Man, 60s, dies at scene of serious crash on Akers Way
A man in his 60s has died at the scene of a crash in Akers Way, police have confirmed. The busy Swindon road was initially closed in both directions by Wiltshire Police at roughly 11.30am after reports of a "serious collision" involving two vehicles
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Hundreds join protest against charges to access park near Swindon
More than 500 people have attended a mass trespass in protest against new charges to access one of the country’s largest open green spaces. Cirencester Park, in the Cotswolds town, spans more than 3,000 acres and has been free to access for members
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Vet debunks 7 common dog myths every pet owner should know
Dogs are colour blind, they eat grass when they're unwell and our furry friends have wet noses when they're healthy - here are seven myths that every pet owner should know. Whether you're a seasoned dog parent or you're looking into getting a pooch
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What is the spring equilux and when is it? See how it differs from the equinox
Noticing more daylight creeping in is just one of the many ways we know winter is coming to an end in the UK. Signs of spring are appearing all around us, from juicy green leaves sprouting on tree branches to the sun rising earlier each day.
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Is ITV Celebrity Big Brother on TV on Sunday? See what days of the week it airs
Celebrity Big Brother recently returned to our TV screens for the first time in six years. The ITV reality show followed on from the civilian reboot towards the end of last year, which saw Scunthorpe’s Jordan Sangha crowned as the winner. At
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Woman embarks on Iceland trek for Prospect Hospice in honour of late friend
A Swindon woman is embarking on an arduous trek of Iceland to raise money for the charity that helped her late friend. Aurélie Soulier, 42, from Haydon Wick, has already flown out to the Nordic country in preparation for a three-day trek through
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Inside new £33m emergency department being built at GWH
There are just under five months to go until Swindon’s brand-new urgent and emergency care development opens its doors. The £33.5million urgent and emergency care expansion will be the biggest ever investment to the Great Western Hospital site
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Missing 15-year-old girl from Swindon sparks police search
A 15-year-old girl from Swindon has gone missing sparking an urgent police search. A public appeal has also been made encouraging members of the public to get in touch if they have seen her or know where she is. Teenage girl Brailey was reported
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Why Swindon Borough Council can't fix town's pothole problem
Swindon Borough Council has said it simply doesn't have the money to tackle the town's potholes properly. In an update on what it's doing to repair the town's damaged roads, the local authority explained that reactive and temporary repairs were
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Swindon borough and parish councils to work more closely
Swindon Borough Council has pledged to work more closely with its counterparts in the parishes. The cabinet member for joint working and partnerships, Councillor Jim Grant, told his colleagues on the authority’s ruling body how crucial such a link-up
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PICTURES: Behind the scenes at search and rescue team's training exercise
Wiltshire Search and Rescue may be volunteer-led but that doesn't mean that the team members are not all highly trained. The organisation is often brought in to search for missing persons or to rescue people from precarious situations, and part
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Milton Jones: “I associate Swindon with Covid... but they do laugh at my jokes”
Milton Jones has revealed his feelings about Swindon ahead of his visit to the town. The famous comedian, who has featured on shows like Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, also gave hints about his new tour in a revealing chat
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Horrifying find during Swindon drugs raid shared by police
When police conduct raids of properties in Swindon they expect to discover drugs, cash and weapons - but their most recent find was unexpected. Officers from the Swindon, North, East and Rural neighbourhood policing team conducted a search for
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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer: Who's competing tonight?
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is returning tonight (Sunday, March 17) as a new batch of celebrities prepare to take on baking challenges. Each week, a new group of celebrities will enter the Bake Off tent and if you
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Kate Middleton may address recovery during public engagements, friends say
Friends of the Princess of Wales say she might speak about her recovery from planned abdominal surgery during public engagements, it has been reported. On January 16, Kate Middleton underwent surgery at the London Clinic with details of her condition
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Does my dog have a food allergy? How to spot the secret signs
We all want to do the best for our dogs, but how can we tell if we are harming them with the food we are giving them. Looking after our beloved pets involves recognising the subtle signs of potential food allergies and intolerances. From tummy
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Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died aged 73, his family confirms
Frontman of rock group Cockney Rebel Steve Harley has died "peacefully at home, with his family by his side" aged 73, his family has said. A statement from his wife, Dorothy, and children, Kerr and Greta said: “We are devastated to announce that
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Busy Swindon road reopened by police after 'serious' crash
6:00pm MAN IN 60S HAS DIED Police have confirmed a man in his 60s died at the scene of this afternoon's crash.
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Drivers risk £1,000 fine if they don’t tell DVLA about these medical conditions
Drivers could face £1,000 fines or even lose their driving licence if they do not declare one of 110 medical conditions, the DVLA has warned. According to the government website, there is a long list of conditions drivers must tell the DVLA when
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How to save on your broadband bills ahead of April price rise
Broadband prices are set to rise for millions of people from next month, with many households facing a price increase between 8 and 9 per cent. BT, Virgin Media and Vodafone are among the major providers hiking their prices from April 1, and experts
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Rare 20p dubbed "the holy grail of coin collecting" sells for £70
From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, you could make a profit if you have this 20p coin which features an error. The rare undated 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia
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Doncaster display 'disrespected the fans' - Godwin-Malife
Udoka Godwin-Malife said that Swindon Town's recent performances have displayed a lack of respect for everyone around the club. Another poor showing against Doncaster Rovers saw Swindon take no points for the third game in a row as their slide
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Tesco shoppers can win share of £100,000 vouchers in Easter giveaway - here is how
Tesco shoppers can win a share of £100,000 worth of Clubcard vouchers this Easter. The supermarket giant is giving away £200 worth of Clubcard points to 500 lucky shoppers through its Easter Scan to Win prize draw. Running until March 31, 10
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Town players rated after dire display against Doncaster
Swindon Town gave themselves too much of a mountain to climb with a woeful first half performance as they lost 2-1 to Doncaster Rovers. Maxime Biamou and Hakeeb Adelakun scored during a shocking first 45 minutes from Swindon, before Paul Glatzel
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5 ways to save money on your weekly food shop
Next month will see a number of price rises hit UK households in the pocket as the cost of living crisis continues to strike. Broadband prices, council tax bills, the cost of a TV licence and water bills are set to increase from April 1. With
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All of Swindon's blue plaques marking famous faces and places
Several famous faces have visited Swindon over the years and gone on to make history, but very few locals know them all. The Swindon Heritage blue plaque was launched in 2016 with the aim to raise awareness of Swindon’s rich history over the years
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Swindon nursing home goes on market for almost £2 million
A year after residents were told they had to leave, a nursing home in Swindon is now on the market. Cheriton Nursing Home located on Westlecot Road in Old Town was a functioning care home in the town until last year but is now up for grabs for
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Comedian who lived in Tower of London reveals he was actually born in Swindon
Comedian and TikTok star Tom Houghton has let slip that he is actually a Swindonian ahead of a return to the town for a show. The performer, who many will recognise for his appearance on the hit reality television show The Circle, is returning
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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 week. 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 in print
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Swindon drugs raid sees weapons and cash seized
Tip-offs from the community led to a police raid of a Swindon property - and it paid dividends for officers. The Stratton, Swindon Central, North and West Neighbourhood Team executed a warrant at Beaulieu Close as part of a dedicated police operation
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New College Swindon makes progress after poor Ofsted rating
New College Swindon has made 'reasonable progress' in its efforts to make the required improvements highlighted by last year's Ofsted inspection. The educational setting was inspected by the government body in January last year and was judged
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Former club can become another Old Town HMO
A former social club for members of the Raf Association can be turned into housing. And specifically, into student-style shared houses of multiple occupation. Planners at Swindon Borough Council have approved Brett Property Group’s application
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Pub owner's emotional explanation of why it's closing
The owner of a pub near to Swindon has explained why it is being forced to close in two weeks. The Crown in Shrivenham has said that business never recovered following the pandemic, and will shut permanently on April 1, 2024 after 15 years of the