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Lorry fire is latest in year of A417 vehicle infernos with three in same area
A lorry fire which engulfed the whole vehicle today (May 7) is the latest in a series of such fires on the A417. It means there have been three vehicle fires on the road from Gloucester towards Swindon, all near the Air Balloon Roundabout.
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M4 van fire closes lanes and causes stationary traffic
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Fans kept waiting on who will be Swindon Town's next permanent manager
The wait to find out who will be leading the Swindon Town men's first-team next season continues. Fans commenting on social media and the Adver website comments section have expressed their frustration that an announcement on who will be the club's
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Billie Piper and Joanna Lumley join Wednesday cast ahead of season 2
Billie Piper, Dame Joanna Lumley and Thandiwe Newton are among the stars joining the cast of the Netflix series Wednesday for season 2. The show is a supernatural horror which follows Wednesday Addams - played by Jenna Ortega, based on the character
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Look and opening date for revamped Swindon splash park revealed by council
A new splash park for children at Coate Water should be opened ‘in time for summer’ according to Swindon Borough Council The authority has released some artists’ impressions of how the new play facility in the popular visitor attraction. And
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Swindon man accused of beating up his dad fails to show at court
A Swindon man accused of assaulting his bedbound father is facing a trial. Lee Mapstone Junior, 23, of Tudor Walk was due to appear before Swindon Crown Court on May 7 to enter his plea via video link - but did not show up. It is alleged he
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M&S given the green light to expand Swindon store
The chain sometimes called ‘the nation’s department store’ will be able to expand in North Swindon. Marks & Spencer has been given the go-ahead to take over the vacant unit next door to its existing store in the Orbital Shopping Park just off Thamesdown
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How long you can expect to wait for an ambulance in Swindon
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust had the longest average response time to category one calls in England last year, according to data obtained by a Freedom of Information request. A category one call refers to a life-threatening
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16-year-old girls in court over alleged train station attack
Two teenage girls have found themselves in court over an alleged assault at Swindon railway station. The pair, both 16 and who cannot be named for legal reasons, were charged with assaulting two separate people during the same incident on October
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RAF specialist wins award for Hercules charity fundraiser
An air and space operations specialist from Swindon has won an award at the annual RAF Benevolent Fund Awards. Neil Robinson won the Outstanding Support accolade from an Individual category at the annual ceremony that recognises the exceptional
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Coronation Street fans demand 'incredibly boring' family be written out of show
Coronation Street fans have demanded that an entire family be written out of the show after years on our screens. Viewers have come to love many families on the show with the Barlows and Connors receiving particular praise. However, many have
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Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed how to lose fat fast in just a few short and simple steps. Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein and lifting weights are just a few steps
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Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing teenager with Swindon links
A 17-year-old girl with links to Swindon has been missing since Friday, May 5. Iris, aged 17, has been reported missing in Aylesbury and Thames Valley Police are ‘growing increasingly concerned for her’. She has known links to Swindon, Wales
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Tesco alerts shoppers of major change to Tesco Clubcard promotions in all stores
Tesco has unveiled a major change to the look of its Clubcard Prices promotion in stores across the UK. The supermarket giant has introduced brand new Clubcard signage in all of its stores following a legal battle with Lidl. Tesco lost an appeal
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Reason behind plans of record-breaking rock snake attempt in Swindon
A care home has teamed up with a parish council to raise awareness of a deadly disease and maybe even break a Guinness World Record. Quarry Mount Care Home and South Swindon Parish Council are spearheading an event for Dementia Awareness Week which
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Registration portal now open for Young Reporter September intake
Newsquest’s Young Reporter Scheme saw hundreds of students send through their articles, eager to be included as one of this year’s winners. It is a huge accolade to win as the scheme can be a tough programme to manage alongside schoolwork and other
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Swindon firm wins national award for 'outstanding' efforts
A local funeral service firm has been recognised with a national award for its efforts in the community. Hillier Funeral Service has been a fixture in Swindon for over 100 years helping to lay the town's loved ones to rest. But The Great British
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James May doesn't want to work with Jeremy Clarkson again
James May believes that he will never work with Top Gear chums Jeremy Clarkson or Richard Hammond again. The trio originally joined forces in 2003 to present the hit BBC motoring show before other ventures such as Prime Video’s The Grand Tour.
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?
When you need to park the car in a hurry, it can often be tricky to know if you can leave it on the side of the pavement if you live in England. Whether that’s because you are struggling to see any visible signs with rules and regulations in the
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Man who attacked ex-partner armed with baseball bat on Valentine's Day sent to prison
A man who assaulted his ex-partner while armed with a baseball bat on Valentine's Day, in Warminster, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Tyler Thornhill, 24, from Henbury, in Bristol, forced his way into his ex-partner's home
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Major property show expected to attract thousands to Swindon
A property show is expected to attract thousands of people to Swindon later this month. The Festival of Sustainable Homes will be held at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre on May 17 and 18. The family-friendly show will feature
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Planned PIP reforms criticised by disabled Wiltshire woman
People with disabilities who receive welfare payments have criticised the Prime Minister’s planned welfare reforms. Mr Sunak has proposed changes to the personal independence payment (PIP) which he says aim to help with extra living costs if someone
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Train cancellations across Wiltshire as GWR strike starts
A severely reduced train timetable will operate in Wiltshire on Wednesday (May 8) as Great Western Railway services are hit by more strike action. The Aslef union has announced more industrial action and GWR has warned strikes will affect many
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Choose the 8 Best CBD Creams in the UK – Top CBD Skin Care Products
Have you heard about the wonderful benefits CBD infused topicals offer your skincare routine and wellbeing? From soothing stiff and sore muscles and joints, to creating an anti aging effect, CBD creams, lotions and balms have a range of powerful benefits
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Inspiring photos as hundreds tackle muddy Race for Life in Swindon
Huge crowds flocked to Lydiard Park to take part in a muddy May bank holiday challenge. Hundreds of people tackled a Pretty Muddy 5km obstacle course with mud pits and inflatable slides on Saturday. After spending the morning warming up with
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Lorry bursts into flames on busy A-road
3:52pm Road reopened Recovery complete and all lanes reopened on the #A417 northbound between the #A429
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Hamilton is one of the best things I've ever seen on stage
It has become a musical phenomenon, but is the tour of Hamilton worth it? For the first time ever, the story of one of the United State's founding fathers, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is available to watch in theatres outside of London as it
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Severe traffic congestion causes delays on M4 Eastbound
10:00am There is still some traffic along the route between J14 and J13 but most of the congestion has now cleared.
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Constellations is a high-concept romance with a profound message
The revival of Nick Payne's high-concept romance play is in full swing at The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, so I went to check it out. I've been going to The Barn Theatre for some time now, as it's only a short drive up the A419, and I've always
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Watch as brazen thief steals bike in front of onlookers
A Swindon man has pleaded guilty to a spate of bike thefts and shoplifting from B&M. Jamie Loveridge, of Station Road, was arrested after Swindon Borough Council CCTV operators spotted him stealing a pedal bike from outside the Savoy pub in
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Family faces struggle to receive insurance after soft play chimney collapse
A family whose car was hit by a collapsing chimney at a soft play centre say they are struggling to receive insurance for the incident. The large chimney structure in the car park of the Jolly Roger on Greenbridge Road fell onto several cars during
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Newspaper delivery driver gets uninsured car seized by police
A driver delivering newspapers has had his car seized for not having insurance. The driver was stopped by Wiltshire Police in Swindon at 4.30am this morning (April 6). They had borrowed the car, a Toyota, from their friend but did not have
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Swindon gives its verdict on future of iconic Spectrum Building
It has been a James Bond villain's lair, a car manufacturer and a soft play area, but what should the Spectrum building be now? The future of the building is being deliberated after plans were submitted to Swindon Borough Council to prepare it
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Wiltshire Council hits back at poor rating in The Times
A national newspaper article which has ranked Wiltshire Council towards the bottom of all local authorities in England has caused significant dismay in County Hall. The Times has used data submitted to the Office for Local Government by 318 councils
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Ownership debate leaves uncertain future for town market
Residents in Marlborough have prompted a debate about whether the market should be taken back under the control of the town council, or whether they should continue to be managed by Wiltshire Council. At the Annual Town Meeting last week, one
