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If you don't claim your birthday freebies, this is your sign to start
I celebrated my birthday two weeks ago and while I received lovely cards and presents from loved ones, I was also lucky enough to receive some freebies for…well, doing pretty much nothing. I’m signed up to several emails from different retailers
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All you need to know on new ITV thriller series Passenger starring Wunmi Mosaku
A new thriller series for ITV1 will be arriving on the platform soon in Passenger, which stars Wunmi Mosaku. She plays former Met Police detective Riya Ajunwa who investigates a series of "strange and inexplicable crimes" that have left the people
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13 vehicles were involved in afternoon M4 crash with air ambulance landing
A total of 13 vehicles were involved in a serious crash on the M4 on Saturday afternoon, police have confirmed. The crash between junctions 14 and 15 near Swindon resulted in one person being freed from their vehicle by the fire service using cutting
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Multiple M4 crashes in one day lead to motorway being closed twice in four hours
Multiple crashes today on the M4 led to it being closed twice in four hours, with fire crews being sent out both times. It is not known how many cars were involved in total, but the first incident between junctions 16 and 17 involved one car, while
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Gladiators viewers all have same complaint over Mark Clattenburg 'nonsense' call
The second semi-final of the 2024 series of Gladiators saw many viewers complain about a decision made by referee Mark Clattenburg. This concerned the opening game of 'Duel' where contestant Wesley went up against the gladiator Giant. Duel
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5 things you should be doing to make the most of your garden during spring
As the cold weather of winter drifts towards the warmer months of spring, gardeners should be completing a few tasks to make the most of their space. For many the month of March is a popular time to begin new gardening projects, so it can be useful
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Air ambulance called to serious multi-car crash on M4
An air ambulance has been called to a serious crash on the M4 thought to involve three cars. The crash between junction 14 and junction 15 has completely closed the M4 in both directions. The crash was first reported at 3:31 pm and has led
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M4 crash with three cars and air ambulance stops all lanes
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New zoo animal enclosures built in Swindon for very special reason
Animal Management Centre students at New College Swindon have been hard at work creating outdoor enclosures for a variety of animals. Level 3 Animal Management students teamed up with experts at Zoofab to build the new enclosed habitats building
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Link Centre receives £115,000 for major improvement work
Swindon's biggest leisure centre has received more than £100,000 for improvements. Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund awarded the Link Centre £115,460 to make the site more energy efficient by adding solar panels to the roof and upgrading
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Vital new facility set to help families in Swindon
Families in Swindon are set to benefit from the council's purchase of a Mobiloo Changing Places toilet. The facility includes an adult-sized changing bench, hoist and height-adjustable sink and will be available for people to use at council events
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'Emotive' protest over child deaths in Gaza planned for Swindon shopping centre
A highly-emotive protest has been placed outside the office of Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson. A group of women from the Swindon community and Swindon Palestine Solidarity have chosen to highlight the number of Palestinian children that have been
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Forest Live: Huge musical headliners booked for unique outdoor venue
Three top musical acts have been booked to headline Forest Live as it returns to Westonbirt Arboretum. The long-running musical series turns outdoor destinations into unique concert venues and this year, Nile Rogers and Chic, Anne Marie and Gregory
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M4 crash causing queues between Swindon and Chippenham
5:32pm A statement has been received from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service: "We were called to the M4
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Top tips on how to allergy proof your garden ahead of hay fever season
Hay fever sufferers can combat their symptoms by creating an anti-allergy garden with hay fever friendly plants, an expert has said. Hay fever season is around the corner, with warnings that allergy season could start even earlier this year as
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Nationwide makes binding offer to acquire Virgin Money in latest update
Nationwide Building Society has moved another step closer to acquiring Virgin Money after Nationwide’s board make a binding offer. In the latest update, Nationwide’s board has made a binding offer that Virgin Money’s directors intend to recommend
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Young baker decides to delay shop opening on same day
A decision has been taken to delay the opening of a bakery on what was initially scheduled to be its first morning. Chloe Hayward, 23, was expected to open Chloe’s Cakery in Highworth at 9am on Saturday. But she explained in a statement online
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Aldi and Sainsbury's among supermarkets to issue 'do not eat' warnings
Aldi and Sainsbury's are among the UK supermarkets with "do not eat" warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, with reports of Aldi metal being found in products
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Swindon brother and sister success at national stylist awards
A Swindon brother and sister are celebrating success at a national hairdressing award. Josh Goldsworthy, of Goldsworthy’s Salon near the Brunel Centre, has been named Salon Stylist of the Year at the annual HAIR Magazine Awards. His sister,
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The childish prank that could land you with a £2,500 fine
People have been warned they could be prosecuted for seemingly harmless ‘friendly banter’, with fines of up to £2,500 or a charge of criminal damage possible. If you spot a car that is particularly grubby, you must resist the urge to run your finger
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Check your cupboards! These childhood items could earn you a fortune
A team of storage experts have urged Brits to check their cupboards for these childhood items that could earn them a fortune. Spring clean season is here which means many of us will be heating into our dusty old attics and cramped garages to sort
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Motorist 'double legal limit' nearly home from pub when arrested
A Wroughton motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving near to where he lives. Police said the driver was spotted driving "erratically" and was found to be over double the legal alcohol driving limit just past midnight on Friday
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BBC Death in Paradise star quits show after five years in dramatic episode
A star of the BBC crime drama Death in Paradise is set to be exiting the popular show after nearly five years. It comes as Ralf Little, who plays DI Neville Parker, is expected to make his final appearance in the show on Sunday’s, March 24 episode
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A419 road closure in Swindon this weekend causing delays
The A419 southbound has been completely shut for roadworks that will last the whole weekend. The road towards Swindon is closed from the B4696 Spine Road East to the B4040 and will reopen in the early hours of Monday morning. The AA has said
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DWP PIP payments set to increase next month - how much will you get
People in receipt of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could see their payments rise by up to £555 across the year from April. The amount of money being sent to PIP claimants by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase next month
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8 Primark bargains ( that are £5 or less) that could save you up to £130
One Primark shopper has shared eight items in her basket that she picked up for £5 or less each. Elish Stout-Cairns, a bargain hunter from Newcastle, spoke to the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk where she gave them a peak at her top picks
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'World's greatest' Swindon landmark is 'fantastic family day out'
Despite striking fear into the hearts of motorists for over 50 years, it appears Swindon's Magic Roundabout has become something of a tourist destination. It first opened back in 1972 and is made up of five mini-roundabouts surrounding a larger
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Swindon sex offender caught adding 13-year-old girl on Snapchat
A registered sex offender has now broken his sexual harm prevention order three times by engaging with young girls. Michael Bingham, of Marlborough Road in Swindon, pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order and
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We spent a night on patrol with the police keeping Swindon revellers safe
While people are out drinking and having fun in and around Swindon’s bars, another group are out on the town for a very different reason. You probably may not have heard of the night-time economy officers, but each night they are out while you
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What Swindon council actually means by spring, summer, autumn and winter
Major projects run by Swindon Borough Council, such as roadworks, are often given a completion date of a season. For example, the council is still saying that the museum and art gallery will be open this spring. This has sometimes led to confusion
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Latest big-name closure leaves town centre shoppers 'ashamed and upset'
The people of Swindon have told the Adver what they would like to see replace the town centre Marks and Spencer. The people’s voices were united, with many having grown up in Swindon alongside the 112-year-old branch of the supermarket and seen
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court this week. RODBOURNE: Tudor Cretu, of Noble Corner in Hounslow, has been sentenced for shoplifting from the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet The 41-year-old indicated a plea of guilty to
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The thriving Swindon pub putting community first two years on from rebrand
Two years on from a major rebrand, one Swindon pub is continuing to bringing the community together with pints, pool and pub quizzes. The Wichel Inn in East Wichel was formerly known as The Bayberry, but changed its name in November 2021 when the