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Young Reporter Extreme Weather on the Rise Faith Sherwin Marlb College
Some people may deny the effects of climate change, but for residents of Wiltshire, particularly Marlborough, the ramifications of more regular severe weather events have never been so clear. When, in January 2024, Storm Henk brought rain
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Brits urged to check around houses as Pokemon games selling for £10,000-£15,000
The phrase 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' has never seemed so true as collectors flock to buy old Pokemon games at high prices. Since making its debut more than a quarter of a century ago, the Pokemon series has sold more than 480 million units worldwide
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Christian Horner addresses rumour he and Geri Halliwell will star in documentary
Christian Horner has addressed rumours that he and his wife Geri Halliwell plan to star in a documentary. Reports on Friday suggested the couple had been approached to make a “really personal” fly-on-the-wall TV series following recent “speculation
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Taxi driver 'taking fares without insurance' caught by police
Police stopped a taxi driver who had been allegedly accepting customers' fares without having insurance in Swindon. Roads policing unit officers pulled over a Jaguar I-pace on Bath Road near the junction with Victoria Road at around noon on Sunday
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Swindon man hospitalised in life-threatening condition
A Swindon man has been hospitalised while in a life-threatening condition after an incident in Walcot. Officers responded to reports of a welfare-related incident in Carmel Walk, off Woodhouse Road, at around 5.30pm on Saturday, April 20. At
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Swindon players rated after limp defeat at Grimsby
Swindon Town were once again defeated on the road as Grimsby Town netted twice late on to beat them 2-0. Liam Smith raced into open space in the Swindon defence to give the Mariners the lead 15 minutes from time before Donovan Wilson scored a lovely
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David Beckham thanked for 'delivering the Spice Girls reunion concert'
Former England football star David Beckham has been widely thanked for seemingly delivering an unofficial Spice Girls reunion. Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party saw celebrity appearances from the likes of Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek, and the Spice
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Swindon's newest market is 'just what the town centre needs'
More forty crafters showcased their skills and creativity last weekend in one of the town’s biggest ever market events. This was the first ever Makers’ Market to take place in the Brunel Shopping Centre, with stalls ranging from papercrafts, floral
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Penhill man, 25, admits to assault, affray, and criminal damage
A Penhill man has admitted to numerous violent offences. Shaun Jordan, of Kencot Court, appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday morning. The 25-year-old faces five charges, which include criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, assault
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Safety concerns for broken water feature near huge supermarket
Concerns have been raised about the shoddy state of a fountain near one of Swindon’s biggest supermarkets. Shoppers fear that a water feature outside the Asda Wal-Mart in the Orbital Retail Park has become a safety hazard as it has been left derelict
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'Is the Dreamboys show really suitable for Swindon's theatre?'
An Adver letter writer has taken issue with the Dreamboys performing at the Wyvern Theatre. The man, who wished to have his name and address withheld, wrote to this newspaper after learning that the raunchy entertainers came to the town centre
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Comedian on 'joy' of Swindon ahead of upcoming visit to town
Television comedian Rachel Parris returning to Swindon after last visit was an 'absolute joy'. Parris, who many will know from her viral segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash alongside Nish Kumar, has also made a number of television
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Great Western Way drag racers and 100mph cruise control driver caught
Police in Swindon have caught a few drivers breaking the law over the weekend. On Sunday morning, Roads Policing Unit officers carried out speed checks on the M4 between Junctions 15 and 16. One driver they stopped before 9am admitted to having
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Vodka, indigestion tablets and more can be used to clean drains around your home
While you might keep on top of cleaning inside your home, the drains can sometimes take a back seat. But, like the rest of the house, things like the drains need cleaning from time to time but how is best to do it? Bathroom experts at Posh.co.uk
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Glass experts share cheap hacks for cleaning oven doors including fizzy drinks
While ovens are a popular kitchen appliance, sometimes cleaning them gets put to the bottom of the to do list. With so many hacks out there, you might be wondering how is best to clean your glass oven door. If you’re looking for tips that won
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Police cordon removed after body found at Swindon lagoon
Police blocked access to a Swindon lagoon for hours following the discovery of a body in the water. The emergency services attended the Raychem Lagoon between Rodbourne and Cheney Manor Industrial Estate on Saturday afternoon. Several police
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Salt in tea? Conscript me this second in the fight against American tomfoolery
The classic cuppa, the unbeaten brew, the trustworthy cup of char. It is arguably the one thing that every Brit agrees on. Tea is a cultural institution in the UK, where an estimated 100 million cups are drunk every day. Although we have our
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£51million park and ride completed with no access road
A new £51million park and ride in Eynsham is almost complete, however, the funding needed for an access road is not yet in place. Plans for the 850-space facility on the A40 include a new roundabout to make it easy to access from either direction
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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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New town centre restaurant among latest Swindon planning applications
Swindon Borough Council's planning department are considering a number of schemes submitted by businesses and residents in April. Here's our regular round-up of the pick of the bunch. TOWN CENTRE: A gaming and amusement arcade could see its
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The best Swindon GP surgeries for getting an appointment revealed
New NHS data shows how GP surgeries are performing, outlining the best and worst practices for getting an appointment. The NHS England data from February shows the waiting times between getting booked in for an appointment and being seen by a
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All the death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published three death notices in the last 7 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 in
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Inside the 1600s farmhouse for sale which has hosted Swindon’s very own Crufts
Are you a big fan of Crufts? So are the owners of this house, which has hosted dog competitions. This house in Haydon Wick is unique and has everything you could need to turn your pup into a prize-winner and was once the site of dog shows.
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The areas of Swindon which have the most dangerous drivers
New figures show which parts of Swindon have the most dangerous drivers. New analysis of DVLA data by Swansway Motor Group tallies up the amount of combined penalty points on driving licences in each postcode around the UK and compares that figure
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I got my first ever facial treatment in Swindon - and nearly fell asleep
As I lay in the dark getting my scalp tousled to Sade’s Smooth Operator playing for the second time, I thought how I should be feeling uncomfortable. Getting a facial, or any kind of beauty treatment is uncommon for me, as it probably is for most
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Swindon reacts to plans for ban on smoking in the UK
After MPs voted in favour of the smoking ban legislation, what do people in Swindon and our local MPs think about the plans to become a smoke-free country? Rishi Sunak's Tobacco and Vapes Bill would restrict people born in or after 2009 from being
