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Former England rugby league player Rob Burrow dies aged 41 after battle with MND
Former England rugby league player Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease. Burrow spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles. He retired
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Is this the worlds oldest cat? Brit hoping to officially claim record with 29yo pet
A British man claims his 29-year-old cat is the oldest in the world. Leslie Greenhough, 69, believes his tortoiseshell moggy, Millie, who was born in 1995, is currently the oldest living cat. The moggy was first owned by Mr Greenhough's late
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Diet Coke cans are turning purple for a limited time - see why and how to get one
A limited number of Diet Coke cans have been turned purple this month as part of a Sainsbury's and Nectar promotion. The classic Coca-Cola product usually comes in silver cans, while the standard Coke comes in the iconic red colour. But Coca-Cola
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Amanda Abbington breaks silence amid 'abusive' claims against Giovanni Pernice
Amanda Abbington has broken her silence amid allegations of “abusive or threatening" behaviour aimed at her Strictly Come Dancing partner from last year Giovanni Pernice. It has been reported the BBC is looking into three separate complaints about
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All the photos as day two of festival takes over Wood Street
Old Town Festival stormed Wood Street with fantastic smells and live entertainment for day two of the week-long festival. After a four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Old Town Festival returned to Swindon this weekend and day two of the
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Authentic Turkish cafe set to open in Swindon
A new café selling authentic Turkish food and drink has announced it is 'opening soon' in Swindon. Tulip Authentic Turkish Café will be situated in the former site of JJs Hair Group in Swindon town centre, next to the popular Nepalese restaurant
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Why thanking volunteers shouldn’t be an annual task
Wessex Community Action is the council for voluntary services in Wiltshire and provides practical support for community organisations on funding, governance, planning, policy development, recruiting and leadership. This monthly volunteering column
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Remembering when a Swindon town centre pub offered pints for 50p each
The price of everything keeps going up - but for a short while, one Swindon town centre pub served pints for just 50p each. The Savoy on Regent Street once offered punters their choice of beer for less than a pound. Then-manager Kelly Stokes
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Fitness event promoting better health in Swindon launches
The founder of a fitness event promoting long-term physical and mental health in Swindon is already looking ahead to the next event after a successful launch day earlier this month. Tim Howe, founder of the Longevity Games, hosted the first event
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New plans announced for former Subway in Swindon town centre
Change is underway in Swindon town centre as new plans for a former Subway have been revealed. The location at 42 Havelock Street, which is hidden just off Commercial Road, was formerly home to the food chain Subway until 2018, when it became Balkan
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Wiltshire Police officer hospitalised after car 'intentionally' drove into him
A Wiltshire Police officer has been left seriously injured after being 'intentionally' ploughed down by a car while on duty. The officer, who has not been named, was on duty between Rowde and Devizes on Saturday, June 1, when he spotted a vehicle
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Morrisons cordoned off as police, fire and ambulances rush to scene
A Morrisons in Swindon was cordoned off on Sunday morning as emergency services rushed to the scene. Police cars, an ambulance and a fire engine were all spotted at Haydonleigh Morrisons on Westfield Way just after 8am on Sunday, June 2. According
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Pub and nightclub reveals reopening date after shock closure
A pub and nightclub that unexpectedly closed will be reopening soon after being taken over by new owners. The Rolleston Arms and Level 3 music venue were boarded up in January this year leaving the Commercial Road property and one of the town's
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Landlord reveals future plans for 'community' pub given zero hygiene rating
A landlord has explained his plans for a pub he has reopened - and revealed when the kitchen could be opening. The Patriot’s Arms in Chiseldon closed in 2023 after then-boss Sunny Patel departed and is currently just serving drinks. A new managing
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Thames Water customers may be owed compensation after legal action
Thames Water customers could be due compensation if a new legal claim issued against it is successful. The utility company is one of six water providers that has been accused of allegedly misleading its regulators about the number of discharges
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Homes at major Swindon housing development being snapped up quickly
New build homes are being snapped up at a rate of more than two properties per week at a Swindon housing development. David Wilson Homes South West has seen high demand for properties in Orchards Rise on Quince Avenue during the last two months
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court in late May. PINEHURST: Mark Wheeler, of Spindle Tree Court, has been sentenced for sending an offensive, indecent, obscene, or menacing message. The 46-year-old pleaded guilty to
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Inside the £1m 'hidden gem' house for sale with its own underground cinema
When the local supermarket is a Waitrose, that give you a clue that this might be a fancy neighbourhood. And that is the case in Marlborough, where this "truly unique" house for sale sits just off the High Street on Neates Yard, a pedestrianised
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Council speaks out as cooked food waste dumped in Swindon park
South Swindon Parish Council have issued a plea to residents as cooked food waste is being repeatedly dumped in a park. Several members of the public reported spotting abandoned food waste and plastic containers scattered around the fields of GWR
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All the death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published seven death notices in the last seven 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
