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Young Reporter Othello Review Faith Sherwin Marlborough College
Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ performed at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse within The Globe Theatre was a thoroughly enjoyable night out. A story of a doomed love, this play encompasses loyalty, friendship, racism, jealousy and sexism through a black officer
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Two taken to hospital after crash closes County Road for hours
A crash involving three vehicles closed one of the main routes into Swindon town centre for several hours. A Stagecoach bus, a black BMW convertible, and a grey-blue Ford Kuga collided at the junction of County Road and Manchester Road. The
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Serious crash between cars and Stagecoach bus shuts town centre route
1:04pm STAGECOACH RESPONDS A spokesperson for Stagecoach West said: “We can confirm that one of our vehicles on the
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Group gathers to keep iconic beekeeper's dream alive
A group of beekeepers have come together to keep the life’s work of a local icon alive. For years Ron Hoskins presided over an apiary at Stanton Park which was the home of a species of honey bee that is vital to the future of the planet because
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Thousands of Swindon children living in poverty as figures rise
One in six children are living in poverty. Figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show 7,899 Swindon children aged under 16 were living in relative poverty in the year to March 2023 - 2,274 of them were below school age. This was
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New stand, new store, and a bomb hoax: The County Ground 30 years ago
What was happening at the County Ground thirty years ago? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Photos from the Adver archives capture a few major moments in the sports hub's history, which included the demolition of an old stand, the construction of a
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Pictures: How the demolition of Honda site is unfolding
New photos show progress on the demolition of the old Honda factory in South Marston. Excavators began tearing down the large manufacturing plant at the start of March and now, as April arrives, little is left of the site that employed 3,500 staff
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Update on revamp of Swindon supermarket's replacement
The store that replaced Rodbourne's 110-year-old Co-op will reopen soon after a major revamp is completed. The Rodbourne Road branch of the supermarket chain closed for good on February 3 after serving shoppers for more than a century. Nisa
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Warning over changes to DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays this weekend. Both Good Friday, March 29, and Easter Monday, April 1, are bank holidays where payments from the Department for Work
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Jeremy Clarkson denies 'ghastly' rumours about him and 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, which is filmed at Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, has hit back at claims
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Swindon players assessed after win over Notts County
Two very fortunate goals helped Swindon Town to get back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Notts County on Good Friday. Aaron Drinan and Paul Glatzel both found the back of the net courtesy of gifts from the visitors before Alassana Jatta
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The rules around still using burgundy passports in 2024
Booking a holiday is exciting but it can get stressful if you don't have the correct travel documents or the correct luggage weight. You’ll probably be aware that passports have changed since the UK left the European Union (EU) but you might be
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Swindon supermarket temporarily closing after Easter
A Swindon supermarket will close temporarily after the Easter bank holiday weekend. Shoppers at the Co-op's Old Town branch that borders Newport Street and High Street have spotted signage that suggests the store is due for a major revamp.
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Hard work without the ball paid off with goals - Glatzel
Paul Glatzel said that he felt that Swindon Town's relentless work without the ball paid off with the goals that they scored in their 2-1 win against Notts County. Aaron Drinan opened the scoring after a high press ended with a back pass deflecting
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Swindon Town fans give vulnerable children a happy Easter
Football fans in Swindon helped children fleeing domestic abuse have a happy Easter. Swindon Town Football Club invited Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service staff and volunteers to attend home matches and raise money for Jenni’s House. Fans
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Town centre traders sick of pigeons using shops as a toilet
Shop owners in the town centre are tired of pigeons using their premises as a toilet. They have criticised Swindon Borough Council for not taking further action to stop people feeding and attracting the pests in Wharf Green outside the closed Tented
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Row breaks out over future of derelict town centre nightclub
A row over the future of an empty nightclub in Swindon town centre is ongoing. Before May 2023, Conservative councillors - particularly those representing Central ward - were enthusiastic about the prospects of turning the old Medina nightclub
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The Swindon pubs where you can hunt down an Easter egg and a pint this weekend
There are many places that will be offering Easter egg hunts for little ones this weekend, but very few will provide a pint for the parents too. With school officially out for the Easter holidays, many parents will be trying to find a fun way to
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New 'stay and play' cafe in Swindon offering lifeline to parents
A new children’s play café launched by a Swindon couple has opened on Rodbourne Road and could offer a lifeline to struggling parents. Happy Hub, at 168 Rodbourne Road, opened its doors for the first time on Monday, March 25, and offers Swindon's
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Why Stonehenge is one of the most 'disappointing' UK landmarks to visit
Wiltshire's Stonehenge has been ranked among the top 10 most disappointing UK landmarks. Stonehenge is perhaps the world's most famous prehistoric monument and also one of the biggest mysteries. A legend from the 12th century claimed giants
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The road closures coming next in and around Swindon
Work being carried out on the motorway near Swindon may cause traffic issues next week. National Highways has updated its expected works list to give drivers advance warning of any potential disruption to their journeys. Two closures will be
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Wiltshire holiday lodge business on the market for £875k has been sold
A holiday lodge business in Wiltshire, put on the market for £875,000 has now been sold. Willowbank Lodges, located just 1.5 miles from Pewsey and 7 miles from Marlborough, is a holiday site made up of five luxury timber lodges, each with enclosed
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Winter-friendly Wiltshire golf course is a beauty to traverse
I think what keeps most golfers coming back to the maddening game is the memory of 'that' shot. Where everything comes together, and amongst a great backdrop, you have pulled off the shot you have been striving for and that memory is treasured for