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Whisky imports hit record high in Russia despite Ukraine invasion and Scotch 'ban'
Russian imports of whisky hit record highs last year as booze oligarchs found ways to bypass an informal boycott. Shock new trade figures show hundreds of millions of dollars worth of western wine and spirits pouring in to the country via the Baltic
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Life is seen in all its colour at joyous Swindon Holi 2024 celebrations
More than 1000 people from Swindon and beyond celebrated life in all its colour at Holi 2024. The festival at Swindon’s Old Town Gardens Bowl was a joyous celebration of colour, music and dancing. Revellers arrived from outside of the town
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Family increasingly worried for welfare of missing woman
The family of a lady reported missing are becoming increasingly worried for her welfare. Lynne, 69, was reported missing in the Salisbury area, and is described as 5ft 6in tall, with a thin build and light brown shoulder length hair. She is
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Huge line-up confirmed for family-friendly festival an hour from Swindon
The full line-up for Wychwood Festival has been revealed. The annual event takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse every year, making it one of the closest big outdoor festivals to Swindon. This year's headline acts across the full three days
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New CEO of academy trust running nine Wiltshire schools announced
An academy trust which runs nine schools in Wiltshire will be taken over by a new CEO from September. Excalibur Academies Trust announced in January that the current CEO, Nicky Edmondson, would step down after six years at the post. The decision
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Pictures: Shopping at Swindon's Debenhams in its hey day
Debenhams was a popular part of Swindon's town centre for decades. The Parade-based store had welcomed customers since the 1960s when it was Bon Marche. Images from the Adver archives show snapshots of shoppers from the 1990s and the early
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Member of long-serving Swindon shop shares feelings about closure
A member of a food shop, which served the community for nearly five decades, has shared her feelings about the business' closure. Pulse announced it will be closing on Tuesday (March 26) due to inability to compete with supermarkets and financial
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Ex-Swindon Reform candidate doubles-down on 'joke' comments
A former Swindon South Reform UK candidate has stood by the comments which got him sacked in a new online video. Posting online on Friday (March 22), Benjamin Dade made comments about Scots being like ‘a turd that won’t flush’. Mr Dade said
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Warning to holidaymakers over hidden card fees - how to save money on holiday
Millions of holidaymakers have been warned about rip-off credit card fees ahead of the Easter weekend. Using your credit card to take out money at cash machines whilst abroad could prove expensive, with some cards charging £4.59 in fees on a £20
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Do you get a day off for moving house in the UK? What you're entitled to
Moving house can be a very stressful time. From packing and organising all your belongings to making sure all the paperwork is done, it can be overwhelming. Along with moving house, working at the same time can make it feel impossible with many
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What's your music taste? Spotify Playlist Analyzer breaks down your listening
Have you ever wondered what your listening habits are? Whether you're a hard-core heavy metal fan or listen to everything from pop, rap, classic, folk, rock and more, breaking down your listening habits is interesting. Although, it might seem
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Attractive shop closes after nearly five decades serving community
An independent wholefoods shop near Swindon’s town centre is closing after nearly 50 years. Pulse Wholefoods has been a home for vegans and vegetarians in its quiet residential street since 1976. However, the attractive shop on Curtis Street
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Jeremy Clarkson puts record straight on rumours involving James May
Television personality Jeremy Clarkson has dismissed claims he is endorsing a digital form of payment with a former colleague. The star of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime has hit back at claims he has a link to cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency
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Who's competing tonight on the Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer?
A new batch of celebrities are preparing to face each other in the latest episode of the Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). The special series on Channel 4 sees a new group of celebrities each week enter the Bake Off tent taking
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Sister of man stabbed to death has important message for Swindon children
A relative of a Swindon man who was stabbed to death is visiting schools to teach young people about the dangers of knife crime. Jordan Turner’s 33-year-old brother Lee died in October 2021 after a confrontation on The Venny in Pinehurst. Together
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See the country house near Wiltshire used in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen
A stunning country house bordering Wiltshire is one of the primary settings in Guy Ritchie's new series, 'The Gentlemen'. The Gentlemen spins off from Ritchie's acclaimed 2019 comedy-thriller ‘The Gentlemen’, which starred Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey
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All the death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published nine 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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Look inside Swindon's most expensive house on market for £2m
The most expensive house in Swindon, according to Zoopla, and would cost nearly half a million per bedroom. Situated in Lydiard Millicent, SN5, Selbrook House is detached among around two and a half acres of grounds. The ‘expansive’ home is
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Billie Piper reveals what her three children really think of her being on TV
Swindon-born actress Billie Piper has opened up about what her children think of her career - and their responses have been mixed. The popular actress and music star, who is best known for her role in Doctor Who, has two sons aged 12 and eight
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Swindon primary school 'would be outstanding if graded properly by Ofsted'
Ofsted has said that a Swindon primary school currently rated good would likely be upgraded to outstanding if inspected properly Red Oaks Primary School in Swindon was visited by inspectors from the education watchdog in January this year to see
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Swindon's slowest A-road revealed as motorists face record delays
Drivers in Swindon experienced record delays on local A roads last year, new figures show. It comes as motorists across England encountered more congestion than ever on the strategic road network, which includes local and major 'A' roads and motorways
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Figures show the reality of domestic abuse for men in Wiltshire
Recent figures have revealed that men in Wiltshire are far more likely to be domestic abuse victims than in the rest of the UK. In 2023, nearly 2,000 men were reported as victims of domestic abuse in Wiltshire, which is above the UK average.
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6 'unbelievable' properties named among Vrbo's UK holiday homes of the year
From Skye to Dorset, Vrbo has named six properties in its annual holiday homes of the year list. This year's accolade recognises everything from historical houses and cottage retreats to exciting city stays to escapes with beach views. The