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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Grab your popcorn! Here are 33 movie quiz questions to test your knowledge
Think you know your movies? Prove it with these 33 questions that only true film buffs will know. From cinematic classics like Casablanca to movie magic like Harry Potter, the beauty of the big screen is that there is something for everyone.
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Strictly’s Graziano Di Prima axed from BBC show and ‘deeply regrets’ actions
Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has been axed from the BBC show and says he “deeply regrets the events that led to my departure”. The 30-year-old from Sicily, Italy confirmed his exit from this year’s series in a statement on Instagram
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Swindon Town beaten in behind-closed-doors friendly with Championship side
Swindon Town were beaten in a behind-closed-doors friendly with Swansea City on Saturday. Mark Kennedy's side travelled to Fairwood in Swansea for a 3pm kick-off but although youngster Jaxon Brown got himself on the scoresheet, the Championship
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Mum issues acrylic nail warning to UK teens after daughter undergoes surgery
A mum is warning that many acrylic nails could be hiding a 'poisonous' ingredient that left her teenage daughter's thumb so infected she needed her nail surgically removed. Rebecca Scott had treated her 15-year-old daughter Laylah Crane to £45
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Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'
BBC presenter Steve Backshall has warned that dangerous animals migrating to the UK is a 'definite possibility'. The beloved wildlife presenter was questioned on whether Global Warming will see the UK, a country renowned for being relatively safe
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First look at reopened Swindon supermarket after three-week refurbishment
A supermarket in Swindon has reopened after being closed for refurbishment. Farmfoods in Cheney Manor shut its doors to customers at the end of June and has since been closed for three weeks. But when the store closed on Saturday, June 22,
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Longleat's 'Harry Mane' roars on England ahead of Euro 2024 final
The lions and lionesses of Longleat have been getting into the spirit of things ahead of England's Euro 2024 final clash against Spain. One of the lions named after prolific England striker, Harry Kane - Harry Mane - proved to be the ultimate
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GWR warns of widespread cancellations on day of Euro 2024 final
GWR has announced that an upcoming shortage of train crew is going to affect its services. The train company has confirmed that an amended timetable will be running on Sunday (July 14) as a result. It added that short-notice cancellations
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Suspected car thief from Swindon still at large
Police are continuing to search for a suspected car thief still on the loose. Having previously asked the public for help, Wiltshire Police has reissued its appeal to the public to keep an eye out for Stratton St Margaret resident Kirk Ayres.
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Latest on £300m theme park plans an hour from Swindon
Plans for a £300m international theme park at a UK site an hour from Swindon have been addressed by the council. Historical-themed attraction Puy du Fou declared its interest last year in wanting a 300 to 400-acre site within a 40-mile radius of
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Swindon residents react to £99 a year rise in water bills
Swindon residents have reacted angrily to news that the household water bills are poised to increase by nearly £100. Water regulator Ofwat says wants to limit the rise in water bills to £19 per year until 2030. But firms such as Thames Water claim
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Looking back at the long history of acclaimed Swindon chippy
A Swindon fish and chip shop attracted a lot of acclaim and regular customers for more than a decade. Trawlerman was a fixture of the West Swindon Centre and continues to do a roaring trade under the moniker of Britz Fish and Chips. Images
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Swindon schools share hopes for the future with Labour in power
Labour’s made numerous pledges to the education sector during their general election campaign. And now they are in power for the first time in 14 years, Swindon's schools and teachers are hoping they follow through. The education system has
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Ofsted delivers verdict on children's services in Swindon
Services to children and families provided by Swindon Borough Council continue to improve, according to Ofsted. The government watchdog rated the service provided by the authority as inadequate in July 2023 - the lowest rating before an authority
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Pubs allowed to open later than usual for Euro 2024 final
Pubs will be allowed to extend their opening hours on Sunday (July 14) with England set to take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Venues in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open an extra two hours, until 1am, on the day of the match.
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Thousands of families missing out on supermarket vouchers worth £442
Thousands of families are missing out on a free food scheme across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Nearly 200,000 families are missing out on the NHS Healthy Start scheme which offers support to pregnant women or those with young children
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Swindon supermarket shuts temporarily after fridges 'break down'
A supermarket in Swindon has had to temporarily close after a fridge and freezer break down. But while the Marks and Spencer Foodhall in Mannington Retail Park is now open, it has a limited range of stock because the problem has not been sorted
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Wetherspoons pub in Swindon 'closed until further notice'
A popular pub in Swindon has unexpectedly closed, leaving punters surprised and confused. The Dockle Farmhouse on Bridge End Road, which is part of the Wetherspoons chain, was discovered to be closed by locals who tried to go there on Friday.
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I'm a Doctor: These 10 'surprising' habits are 'secretly' aging you faster
Like it or not, ageing is a fact of life but one Doctor has warned that these surprising habits are actually speeding up the process. Small, seemingly insignificant habits could be adding years to our appearance without us even realising it.
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Vet nurse gives advice on giving ice cubes to your dog when hot
It’s vital that our pets stay cool when the weather gets warmer but can you give ice cubes to your dog? Doing so is a cheap and easy way to keep your dog cool but there has been talk of ice cubes being dangerous for dogs to play with or have put
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Swindon pubs and bars prepare for England v Spain showdown at Euro 2024
Could football really be coming home this weekend? Swindon, along with the rest of England, is certainly hoping so. The town’s pubs and bars have enjoyed a busy few weeks following the Three Lions’ journey through Euro 2024 and pulled out all
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Latest on plans for old New Look building in town centre
An ambitious plan to build flats on top of a large shop unit in the heart of the town centre has been withdrawn. In 2021 The Offer Group Ltd put in a planning application to build two extra storeys on top of the two-storey unit at 55-61 Regent
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Classmates pay tribute to Harry Parker by 'bringing him to prom with them'
The classmates of a Swindon teenager killed in a car crash have paid tribute to the late teen by 'bringing him to prom with them'. Prom is supposed to be an exciting time for youngsters, marking the end of school, but for many at Nova Hreod Academy
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Popular Designer Outlet shop reopens after revamp
A Swindon Designer Outlet shop has reopened after undergoing a major refurbishment. The Holland and Barrett store near the Rodbourne retail destination's north entrance has been closed for weeks while workers revamped its interior. This branch
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Sustainable fashion event to feature experts offering advice
Fashion and make-up experts are set to offer advice to shoppers at a sustainable fashion event in Wiltshire. Attendees at Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust's Bag A Bargain event will have the opportunity to take part in expert-led masterclasses. Open
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Swindon's top 10 restaurants according to Tripadvisor revealed
A new list of the 10 best restaurants to eat at in Swindon has been created. Using Tripadvisor reviews, MG Timber and Online Marketing Surgery have compiled a handy guide for those looking for the top-rated places to eat out in and around the town
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Night-time economy staff attend training to keep customers safe
A free training session has been delivered to pub and bar staff in Wiltshire and Swindon in an effort to keep customers safe. It is the first of 10 face-to-face sessions of Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) and Licensing SAVI training
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Stoned teen crashed car while collecting family for morning church
A trainee barber who crashed while collecting his family for church on New Year's Eve has been sentenced for drug driving. 19-year-old Ryan Njenga, of Dunsley Vale, Swindon, was stoned when he crashed into a bollard on Commercial Road. He pleaded
