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Conservatives hold on to Police & Crime Commissioner role in Wiltshire
The Conservative incumbent, Philip Wilkinson has been elected for a second term as the Police & Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire Police, covering Swindon and the wider county. But he faced a very strong challenge from Stanka Adamcova, the Swindon
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Mock the Week comedian describes Swindon's best, and worst, bits
A comedian of TV fame has revealed the things he likes, and is afraid of, in Swindon. Flame-haired Mock the Week star Alasdair Beckett-King is coming to Swindon with his tour Nevermind next week. He said: “I'm a big fan of Swindon. When I was
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Man banned from entering Wiltshire amid threats to kill charges
A trial awaits a man formerly of Swindon who denies threatening to kill two people, and coercive and controlling behaviour. Stephen Pugh, 55, from Chapel Street, Camborne, was accused of two counts of threats to kill, and two counts of engaging
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Ban on people born after 2009 buying cigarettes "won't work"
A new ban that prevents people born after a certain year from buying cigarettes is unworkable. That is the opinion of one Swindonian who wrote in to the Adver after hearing about the new law. Des Morgan, of Caraway Drive, said: “As a non-smoker
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How Burmah Castrol Oil's Swindon offices changed over the years
These images from the Adver archive cover decades of work and play at Burmah Castrol's Swindon offices. The site was originally built in 1972 as the showpiece headquarters for Burmah Oil and is set in nearly 11 acres of landscaped grounds off Pipers
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Count underway for Swindon and Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner
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Warning to anyone using Vinted after new scam emerges on platform
Anyone who uses Vinted has been warned to 'be alert' of a new scam which is targeting online shoppers. A new scam has surfaced on various apps and websites like Vinted recently which involves victims trying to retrieve their funds after a failed
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Warning to book your summer holiday 'no later' than this deadline and it's soon
Vrbo has warned UK travellers to book their summer holiday 'no later' than this deadline and it's very soon. The holiday home experts have urged families and groups to book holiday homes for the summer break no later than
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Aldi's £3.99 Paula's Choice cleanser dupe is my acne-prone skin's saviour
Paula’s Choice is currently the only skincare brand that seems to work for my problematic skin. Although I’m grateful to have finally found the very few products that don’t anger my acne and keep it at bay, my newly found skincare routine can be
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I'm a GP: How to tell you've got high cholesterol and how to bring it down
A GP has explained how you can tell that your cholesterol is too high and how you can bring it down. Cholesterol is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it?
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The new speed camera that 'surprises' drivers by catching them 1km away
As technology develops, speed cameras are getting smarter. And that means, more people are getting caught. The Department for Transport revealed that all speed cameras were to be painted yellow by October 2016. This should make most of them
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Little-known Wetherspoon pub rules - dogs, vaping, entry fees and dress code
Wetherspoon, or 'Wetherspoons', 'Wethers', or 'Spoons', is a popular pub chain across the whole of the UK & Ireland founded in 1979. As the old myth goes "You're never more than 6ft away from a rat", the same could be said for a Wetherspoon pub
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Partial road closure on major A road near Swindon due to incident
12:41pm The car has been removed and all lanes are open again. 12:
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Mercedes driver arrested by Swindon Police after assaulting emergency worker
Swindon Police officers arrested a Mercedes driver for assaulting an emergency worker. According to Wiltshire Police Special Constabulary, officers stopped the driver on Friday at 8.30pm on Queens Road, Swindon, as the car was untaxed and had
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Customers flock to shop opening in Swindon's town centre
Hundreds of high street shoppers flocked to the latest addition to Swindon's town centre. Julia's House opened a store on Regent Street last Thursday after taking over the former home of Shoe Zone in April. Lorraine Scott and Kayleigh Winbow
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Council leader wants record of achievement by 2026 elections
The leader of Swindon Borough Council now has two years to develop and deliver policies before having to face the electorate again. Assuming Councillor Jim Robbins is re-elected by the 41 Labour councillors in the chamber as group leader next week
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Bring colour and style to your business with Adobe Express
If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again. Art plays a role in everything we do. From the design of the screen that you are reading this article on, to the style
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The best restaurants in Swindon to try this Bank Holiday weekend
Stuck for ideas this weekend? Well, look no further. The bank holiday weekend is almost here, which signals the perfect time to treat yourself. For those that have been blessed with an extra day (some - hint - haven't) why not go big and try
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Italian takeaway making fresh pasta to order opens
A takeaway offering freshly made pasta has set up roots on a popular Swindon road. Rodbourne Road, in Rodbourne, is home to many independent and locally-owned businesses and new among them is Frank's Kitchen. The Italian takeaway is the brainchild
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Man who broke pelvis in freak bungee accident to attempt world record
A Swindon man is hoping to get his name in the Guinness Book of Records in a gruelling 24-hour ordeal. Mike Land is going to attempt to pull a van the greatest distance in a day, with a practice attempt on Thursday, May 9. It is the latest
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases at Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier this week. SWINDON: Alpha Promotions UK, of Middle Common in Kington Langley, has been sentenced for an offence. No representative for the company appeared at court but magistrates
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Map shows possible new Lidl locations in Swindon and Wiltshire
A map has been created showing where Lidl would like to open a shop in and around Swindon and Wiltshire. The wishlist comes after Lidl announced plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country. The discounter is specifically looking
