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‘Bore off with it’ – Iceland customers react to ‘inclusive’ slogan change
If you have spotted the new Iceland advert starring none other than This Morning’s Josie Gibson over the past few days, you might have heard the TV presenter saying a tagline you don’t recognise – but why? The 39-year-old who shot to fame after
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Swindon Town 'release several players' at end of worst-ever season
Several players have been told they have no future at Swindon Town, the Adver understands. As many as eight squad members were told they were free to go and find other clubs following meetings on Tuesday morning, a source has said. It is not
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Neighbour knew of 'murder-plot' couple's affair before wife was killed
A woman accused of plotting with her lover to kill his wife 43 years ago told a neighbour that he had been upstairs with her because he was trying on a Father Christmas outfit. Sheila Bernarde said she knocked and walked into Margaret Spooner’
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JD Wetherspoon menu changes coming next month including dish 'to rival Wagamama'
JD Wetherspoon is set to introduce several new items to its menu in May including a Ramen noodle bowl, American-style pancakes and new dessert options. The chain, which manages three Swindon pubs, already offers a diverse menu which contains everything
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Swindon baguette bar owner jailed for child cruelty
A Swindon baguette bar owner has been jailed for abusing three children. Timothy Scott is a well-known face in the Rodbourne area of Swindon but his food establishment closed before the start of legal proceedings against him. Now the 55-year-old
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Closed shop in Swindon set to reopen as UK chain's newest branch
A closed dessert store is set to get a new lease of life after a national company is set to reopen it - as another dessert store. Mylo's Dessert, which served shakes, ice cream and puddings, had been a fixture in two locations in Swindon since
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Tickets for this summer's Air Tattoo selling out - how to get yours
Tickets to this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo are selling faster than ever before. Organisers of the world’s largest military airshow have announced that this summer’s event is on track for its earliest ever sell-out. Last year, tickets
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Extra savings move council's finances 'further away from cliff edge'
Significant savings in Swindon Borough Council’s spending have eased fear about the authority’s financial position – at least for a while. Earlier this year, In the run-up to the Labour cabinet setting its first budget after taking power in 2023
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Callout to Swindon artists ahead of new event launching this summer
A new art event is visiting Swindon this summer and organisers are asking people to submit entries. This is the first year the Swindon Arts Fringe will been held and it will feature a variety of exhibitions running from June 17-30. Some of
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Why Swindon mum decided to run own London Marathon right on her doorstep
Cheers filled the Town Gardens over the weekend after a Swindon mum decided to do her own version of the London Marathon. Sarah Moyles has tried five times to get a place on the 26-mile dash through the capital so that she can fundraise for Kidney
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Blue badge holders warned of £1,000 fines if they do not act in time
Blue Badge holders have been warned they could face fines of up £1,000 if they do not take action. Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. They cost £10 in England, £20 in Scotland, and
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Criminals who stole laptops, cash and furniture in burglary yet to be found
Two burglaries believed to be connected have taken place in east Swindon. Police have confirmed that the first burglary took place at some point between April 7 and 8 on Conway Road in Liden, and the second incident occurred on April 8 in the Fairlawn
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The Thursday Murder Club film reveals Helen Mirren and Ben Kingsley among cast
Three veteran actors have been revealed as taking on roles in the upcoming film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club book. Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan have been cast in three of the four leading roles from the book by Richard
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How to spot counterfeit Royal Mail stamps following £5 fine warning
People are being warned to watch out for fraudulent Royal Mail stamps, as customers risk being fined £5 per letter for using counterfeit first and second class stamps. The Daily Telegraph reported that sources close to Royal Mail said fakes from
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Meet the sitting PCC bidding for a second term in top policing role
It turns out there are two people who don’t consider themselves politicians running for election and political office in Swindon & Wiltshire this year. In the election for Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire Police, there is an independent
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Tesco shoppers warned of £500 gift card scam - what to look for
Tesco and consumer group Which? have issued a warning to all shoppers over a £500 gift card scam. Tesco customers are being targeted by the phishing email scam, which claims to offer shoppers the chance to claim a £500 gift card. However, following
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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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Head chef appointed ahead of new restaurant opening next month
An Italian chef has been appointed to run the kitchen at a new restaurant opening in the area next month. Born and raised in Northern Italy, Danijel Furjan will lead the culinary team at The Orangery in Siddington Park, Cirencester which opens
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Missing Wiltshire man seen at Swindon hospital found safe
A Calne man last seen leaving Great Western Hospital in Swindon has been found. On Tuesday morning, police urgently appealed for help to find a 26-year-old Calne resident called Jonathon. Later that day, they confirmed that he had been found
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Police issue update on serious crash that closed road near Swindon
Police have issued an update on a crash that closed a busy road near Swindon for several hours. The emergency services responded to 999 calls from Pavenhill in Purton just before 3pm on Monday after a road traffic collision on the B4696 involving
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Who is the real Martha on Netflix's Baby Reindeer? Richard Gadd on her identity
Baby Reindeer dropped on Netflix last week and the gut-wrenching series has already claimed the number one TV show spot in the UK and USA. It’s based on a true story from Richard Gadd, who at the time was an aspiring Scottish comedian. Richard
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A419 and M4 closures could add 30-minute delays to journeys
Roadworks on Swindon's two busiest roads could cause delays for drivers. The latest list of planned maintenance from National Highways show that seven closures will be carried out over the next two weeks. Two of these are expected to add between
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Expert's pension warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 who could lose out
Pension experts have issued a warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on the full benefits of a state pension. The deadline to top up your voluntary National Insurance contributions in April 2025.
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Plans unveiled for filling station just off major roundabout
The developers behind a plan to build a bio-fuel filling station for lorries on green fields just off the Commonhead Roundabout have asked again whether they need to make an ecological report. Environmental Impact Assessments are a common feature
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National shopping chain set to takeover former Wilko store
A national chain is set to open a new store at a Swindon retail park, but its opening raises questions about the future of another store. For months the Wilko at Greenbridge Retail Park has lain empty, following the firm’s administration and subsequent
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Swindon kids have chance to design 'house of future'
A housebuilding company is looking for young people to design a house for the future. Redrow South West has launched the ‘Archi-tot of the future’ role giving four to sixteen-year-olds the opportunity to showcase their imagination and create a
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Police want to speak to man after traffic sign thrown at shop window
Wiltshire Police have released a CCTV image of a man after a traffic sign was thrown at a shop window in Royal Wootton Bassett. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning (April 6), saw a man throw a traffic sign at a High
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More patrols set for school as cars parking on double yellow lines
More police patrols have been promised after the introduction of welcomd parking measures around a Swindon junior school are being ignored by some. New signage and double yellow lines were installed on streets near Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools
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PICTURES: Dame Judi Dench opens new Wiltshire hospital building
One of Britain's greatest actresses, Dame Judi Dench, has opened a new building at Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital. The 89-year-old Dame Judi opened the new animal hospital building, which was completed after a recent fundraising campaign and an unexpected
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'Sex in surgery' doctor admits misconduct as career hangs in balance
The fate of a Swindon-based doctor hangs in the balance as a tribunal into his misconduct continues. Self-confessed sex addict Doctor Thomas Plimmer was found to have engaged in sex relations with multiple women at his Swindon GP surgery while
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Aldi's sell-out kids wooden toy range is returning to UK stores this week
Aldi’s sell-out wooden toy range is coming back to stores this week. The supermarket’s range offers a variety of toys for little ones and there are options for both indoor and outdoor play. Aldi urges customers to be quick as with all of its
