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Royal Mint reveals new collectable coin celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery
A new £2 coin celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The coin was designed by Edwina Ellis and was launched to mark the bicentenary of the iconic Trafalgar Square art space. The piece shows the National
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Everyone eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply
Thousands of families could be missing out on free supermarket food vouchers that could help with the cost of living crisis. Families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could apply for the NHS Healthy Start Scheme, which could supply them with
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When is the next bank holiday in May? This is how many are left in 2024
Every year, hard-working Brits get a handful of days off thanks to Bank Holidays. Typically, you get eight days if you live in England and Wales, nine if you live in Scotland and 10 if you live in Northern Ireland. Last year, in celebration
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Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? See the NHS advice
Taking ibuprofen can be a quick way to relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation but the NHS has warned that it doesn't mix well with other medications. Whether it is period pain or migraines, many people may consider doubling up on pain relief
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Coronation Street star 'gutted' after being axed and 'begs' for show return
Coronation Street star Alex Bain is reportedly "gutted" after being axed by ITV bosses. The 22-year-old actor who plays Simon Barlow is said to have confided in his friends about his struggles with claims being made that the move was out of his
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Long run down leisure centre set for overhaul
A run-down leisure centre in Wiltshire is set to receive a major makeover following years of complaints. Smashed and broken facilities at a Lime Kiln Leisure Centre in Royal Wootton Bassett have been turning away local leisure centre users for
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Closed £17m town centre hotel 'taken over by aliens'
There has been unusual 'out-of-this-world' activity spotted at the temporarily closed Swindon town centre Premier Inn. The £17m all-electric hotel on Regent Street, closed its doors to the public at midday on Sunday, April 14, after its guests
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Unpleasant smell in court delays domestic abuse trial
The trial of a Swindon man accused of domestic abuse has been postponed due to the poor conditions of the courtroom. Claudio Stroud, of Tennyson Street in Swindon, appeared in the dock at Swindon Crown Court on Tuesday morning facing nine charges
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Woman, 30s, held as 1,000 cannabis 'sweets' seized in Swindon
More than a thousand cannabis gummies and lollies have been seized following a search of a property in Park North, Swindon. The property was searched as part of a separate investigation, and a woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of possession
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How loss of 'best friend' inspired Swindon nurse to run London Marathon
A Swindon nurse who struggled to function after the loss of her dog will now run the London Marathon for the pet grief helpline that helped her through. Michelle Weller suffered from panic attacks and found it difficult to talk to anyone after
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'Havoc' claims as families face struggle for childcare places in Swindon
The number of early-year childcare providers in Swindon has dropped significantly since 2018, new figures show. The data shows that the number of early-year providers available in the town has reduced every year from 2018 until now. In response
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The reason why more people are catching the bus in Swindon now
Bus passenger numbers are on the rise in Swindon after a dramatic decline during Covid, according to data from the Department for Transport. From 2010 to 2020, there were between 11 and 12 million bus journeys each year in Swindon, but this dropped
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Swindon Town Women's boss to leave club 'with immediate effect'
Swindon Town Women's manager Richard Wood has left the club with immediate effect. In a press release, the club confirmed that Wood made the decision to leave following a successful Wiltshire FA County Women's Cup victory on Sunday. Wood stepped
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Manhunt launched after hooded robbers strike under Transfer Bridges
Two white males are wanted after allegedly robbing a man in the street and threatening him with violence. The victim, a man in his 50s, was walking alone under the Transfer Bridges when he was accosted, threatened and robbed of the contents of
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DVLA alert to motorists following change to driving licence renewals
Drivers will now be able to renew the photo on their driving licence and apply for a first provisional licence through an online account, the DVLA has confirmed. The services are two of the DVLA’s highest volume transactions, and will not be available
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Anyone who wants to live 'a long, healthy life' should adopt these 3 tips
Dan Buettner has urged anyone who wants to live a longer and healthier life to follow these three top tips. The National Geographic fellow recently summarised three ways people can lengthen their lives in an interview with CBS News's Norah O'Donnell
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays next month. Both May 6 and May 27 are bank holidays, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on these days
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'It is a dream' McGregor and Hunt on stepping into senior football
Swindon Town academy players Joel McGregor and Harley Hunt were very pleased to make their first steps into senior football. McGregor was handed his first league start for the club at the Poundland Bescot Stadium and Hunt came off the bench less
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Swindon players rated after late defeat at Walsall
Swindon Town’s hopes of extending their unbeaten run were sunk in the last minute as they lost 2-1 at Walsall. Mo Faal headed home from an early corner before Paul Glatzel slammed home an equaliser in the second half, but with time running out
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Mercedes Benz driver pulled over by police for defective car
Wiltshire Police have stopped and punished the drivers of two defective Mercedes Benz cars. The first was spotted in Melksham with illegal window tints and defective tyres The windows were 53 per cent over the legal tint limit of 70 per cent
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One of Swindon's best-loved fish and chip shops goes up for sale
A fish and chip ranked among the best in Swindon has gone up for sale. Swindon Fish Bar in Cheney Manor is a ‘well established takeaway in Swindon’, according to its property listing by Commercial Property Warehouse. It has an average rating
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Emotional send-off for 'phenomenal' Swindon nurse who was 'loved beyond words'
An inspirational former nurse from Swindon has been given given a beautiful send-off. Mandy Haigh's friends, family and colleagues filled up North Swindon Crematorium for her funeral service on Tuesday, April 16. The 54-year-old had been
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IN THE DOCK: Latest results from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier this month. SWINDON: Paul Turner, of Tydeman Street, has been sentenced for assault by beating. The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to hitting a woman in Swindon on October 1,
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Look inside town centre shop set to reopen under new owners
New owners have snapped up the former home of a shoe shop in Swindon's town centre. Shoe Zone once occupied 61 Regent Street before the business relocated to different premises on the same street as part of the Brunel Shopping Centre last summer
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Bullying 'sky-rockets' as pupils use AI app to rate each other's looks
A parent has warned about the increase in children using AI apps and websites in classrooms leading to bullying in secondary schools. The parent, who wished to remain anonymous, shared concerns with a website that uses AI to rate people’s appearances
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Town centre car park closing temporarily this week
A car park in the town centre will be closed temporarily while lines are painted on the floor. Sanford Street car park has no markings on the floor and will be closed for the whole of Friday, April 19 while they are added. Drivers currently
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Stunning photos of beautiful cherry blossoms blooming around Swindon
These stunning photos show cherry blossoms blooming in one of Swindon's parks. The Adver's talented Camera Club members were out in force over the weekend to capture the beautiful scenery in the Town Gardens. The Old Town green space includes
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Wiltshire man accused of illegally owning XL Bully dog
A Wiltshire man has been accused of illegally owning an XL Bully. Daniel Thomas, from North End, in Calne, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to having custody of a fighting dog and making a gift of a fighting
