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King Charles III sends wishes ahead of gardens opening in Wiltshire this weekend
King Charles III has wished all garden lovers "another happy year of garden visiting", after being named Patron of the National Garden Scheme again. The warmer weather has arrived in the UK, but it has also signalled the return of unpredictable
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Swindon Town's player of the season released by MK Dons
Dan Kemp has been released by his club MK Dons following a season that saw him crowned as Swindon Town Football Club's best player. The midfielder joined The Robins on loan from the fellow League Two side at the start of the 2023/2024 campaign
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Travellers converge on Swindon recreation ground
A group of travellers moved into a Swindon public park on Friday. The arrival of caravans, cars and a quadbike at Westcott Recreation Ground off Wootton Bassett Road was reported on May 17. Four caravans, four vehicles and a quadbike had accessed
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Swindon football club and corner shop given food hygiene scores of 3
A football club and a supermarket branch in Swindon are among the latest establishments to receive food hygiene ratings of three or lower. Highworth Town Football Club was given a rating of three out of five on April 17, with ‘generally satisfactory
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Traffic builds across Swindon and Wiltshire's key routes including M4
4:34pm Devizes is also looking snarled up around Southbroom Road and Gains Lane's series of roundabouts.
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to all drivers over 70
Motorists over the age of 70 have been warned that they could face fines of £1,000 or see their driving licence lapse if they do not take action. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency has advised older drivers of the different rules they face
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First for Swindon as Goan mayor begins year in office
Swindon has its first mayor of Indian heritage. The Labour member for Eastcott, councillor Imtiyaz Shaikh, who was first elected in 2018, took up the chains of office at Swindon Borough Council’s formal annual meeting. The Goan councillor did
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Tornado spotted over A34 in Oxfordshire
A tornado has been seen in parts of South Oxfordshire. It was spotted forming over Benson at 6.15pm yesterday (May 16). Pictures taken by a member of the public show the grey funnel of the tornado swirling upwards into the sky. The UK is
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Grass snake caught on camera going for a swim near Swindon
There has been another grass snake sighting not far from Swindon. Last month the Advertiser shared some photos taken by a member of the public who came across one of only three snakes native to the UK while on a dog walk near Tadpole Garden Village
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Can my child go to school with whooping cough? Concerns over rise in cases
Whooping cough is sometimes known as the 100-day cough because of how long it takes to recover from it. More than 2,700 whooping cough cases have been reported across England so far in 2024 – more than three times the number recorded in the whole
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‘Swindon’s best chippy’ to be revived with new name and owner
A much-loved fish and chip shop once crowned Swindon’s best could reopen under new management in two weeks. Phillip’s on Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill closed in April after the owners stepped down to "enjoy their lives and start new adventures".
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Check your change as 20p coin sells for 250 times its face value on eBay
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008. The coin was minted without a date due to an error and quickly became a
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Woman accused of killing Harry Parker appears in court for second time
The trial of a woman accused of killing Swindon teenager Harry Parker in a suspected hit-and-run has been set. Ivy Mwangi, 52, from North Swindon, has been charged with causing death by careless driving, driving without insurance and driving without
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Sir James Dyson one of biggest fallers on new Sunday Times Rich List
The 2024 Sunday Times Rich List shows that Wiltshire’s richest individual is on the decline. Entrepreneur Sir James Dyson, who pledged to donate £6 million to a Malmesbury Primary School at the beginning of this year, was the second largest faller
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How hot it will be in Swindon this weekend as ‘Saharan Plume’ approaches UK
Swindon is set for warm temperatures as a 'Saharan Plume' is predicted to sweep across the UK in the upcoming days. After summery weather hit the town briefly this month before disappearing, locals will be excited to learn that things are about
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Liam Gallagher spotted with fans in town near Wiltshire
Liam Gallagher has been spotted posing with fans in a town not far from Wiltshire. The Oasis frontman was spotted getting some lunch in the Cotswolds town of Tetbury on Thursday, May 16. The singer posed with a fan outside Lola and Co, a family-run
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Teenager accused of illegal abortion tells jury of giving birth naturally
A six-months pregnant teenager accused of illegally aborting her baby has told a jury the infant was born stillborn when she delivered naturally, leaving her upset, confused and distressed. Sophie Harvey, then 19, said the baby was not moving after
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Trust expect Town to be 'shocked into change' after open letter
The Swindon Town Supporters Trust said that they anticipate the club to reach a point where change is necessary over the summer. The Trust published an open letter to owner Clem Morfuni on Wednesday, stating that they had “lost all confidence and
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Major development in deal to reopen Oasis announced by council
Swindon's iconic Oasis leisure centre is a step closer to reopening. An agreement to refurbish the much-loved facility - closed since late 2020 - has been signed by Swindon Borough Council and developer SevenCapital, paving the way for plans to
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Swindon business partners 'in talks' to reopen Tented Market
The owners of Swindon’s Tented Market have confirmed that they are in talks over a deal for the abandoned town centre eyesore. Panther Securities Plc, which owns the market, confirmed to the Adver it is in discussions with a local businessman,
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Firm reveals plan to bring empty warehouse back into use
A plan to use a former warehouse and offices to sell furniture has been revealed. And up to 50 new jobs could be created for the people of Swindon if the scheme - next to Greenbridge Retail Park - is approved by Swindon Borough Council. The
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Plans for closed Arkell's pub given the green light
A family has been given permission by planners to turn a recently closed pub into their home. Lea and Sara Carter bought the Plough Inn in Lechlade Road, Highworth, from its previous owners Arkell’s Brewery. One of the conditions of the sale
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Swindon criminal with 121 offences on his record in court again
A repeat offender caught carrying knives and Class A drugs in Eldene has been sent behind bars. Christopher Howard, of Kennedy Drive, appeared in the dock at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (May 14). The 44-year-old pleaded guilty to
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Children's hospice chosen as Swindon firm's Charity of the Year
A Swindon-based company has named a children's hospice which plays an "amazing role in the lives of children and families" as its Charity of the Year. Telenco UK, a telecommunications firm, has selected Julia’s House as its 2024 Charity of the
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Worst potholes in town revealed after 'bumpy ride' claims
Wiltshire drivers have spoken out about the worst roads to drive on in Royal Wootton Bassett after declaring the town a 'bumpy ride'. Complaints from locals on the reporting site FixMyStreet and the MyWilts app show dozens of potholes scattered
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'Don't park here!' £1200 repair bill warning issued to British drivers
Drivers in the UK have been warned not to park under trees to avoid being hit with an expensive repair bill. Many motorists will find themselves flocking to shadier spots as temperatures rise in the summer months to keep their cars cool. Now
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Charity dinner raises £34k for young people in poverty
Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised for a charity which supports youngsters in poverty or facing mental health issues. More than £34,000 has been raised by employees and contractors of Barratt David Wilson Homes South West for Star Scheme
