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Great Western Way traffic causing one-way delays for drivers
4:22pm Traffic cleared The traffic is no longer being reported by the AA.
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Local hotel featuring on hit Channel 4 show this week
A hotel near Swindon will feature on a Channel 4 TV show every night this week. The Vale Hotel in Cricklade will be the focus of tonight’s Four in a Bed episode at 6pm (Tuesday, May 28), visited by the managers of three other hotels. Each night
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Popular Swindon restaurant reveals future plans after closure
A popular dining destination well known for its steaks has thanked its customers as it prepares to close and reopen as something different. Kenzo 72, in Hoopers Place, Old Town, has been delighting locals with its delicacies for nine years, but
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Millions dealing with smart meter faults as customers face shock £1,000 bills
Millions of UK households are missing out on the benefits of a smart meter because of faults or poor service from suppliers, Citizens Advice has warned. Smart Meters are now installed in more than half of British homes, but people are being let
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Is NatWest down? Bank responds to users' online banking issues
NatWest users were reporting issues with the online banking service today (May 28). Users were left unable to access their bank accounts and pay money using the online service and app. According to DownDetector, issues started at around 5.30am
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Jeremy Clarkson slams 'idiotic' national service and offers farming solution
Jeremy Clarkson has slammed the 'obviously idiotic' Tory proposal of national service for young Brits. The Diddly Squat Farm owner and Amazon presenter took to X, formerly known as Twitter, earlier today and offered an alternative solution.
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Chart-topping US star spotted shopping in Swindon supermarket
A surprised Swindon shopper spotted a famous face while browsing the aisles. Over the bank holiday weekend, a visitor to the Waitrose in Wichelstowe saw singer LeAnn Rimes. She told the Adver: "At first I didn’t believe it, but after hearing
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Aftermath of fire at Swindon nightclub building shown in new photos
The aftermath of a fire at a Swindon nightclub and events space can still be clearly seen weeks later. On Wednesday, May 8, a fire broke out at the Tree nightclub building in Hoopers Place, which also houses a Subway and Anytime Fitness gym.
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Swindon firm to leave headquarters for smaller location
A windows and doors company headquartered in Swindon has to be out of its current home imminently. Garden of Eden is based on The Island, Edison Road, but is in the process of being transferred to a different location by the end of the week.
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Couple who suffered baby loss heartbreak twice want to help others
A mum who has suffered a miscarriage and loss of a twin baby is taking part in a fundraiser to raise awareness of baby loss and grief. Rebecca Jobes and her partner Sam, from Malmesbury, will each be taking part in a 60-mile fundraiser to raise
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Aldi recruiting staff in Wiltshire with pay rise on offer
Aldi is hoping to hire more store staff in Wiltshire as the supermarket chain's pay rates are set to increase this week to above minimum wage. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is looking to hire 55 people, with all levels of experience, to
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ADVER POLL: Should national service be introduced in the UK again?
In the wake of Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, the Prime Minister has also announced a new plan to introduce a form of national service for 18-year-olds in the UK. Under the Conservatives’ new proposal, young people would be given
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What is lymphoma and what are its symptoms you need to be aware of?
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that sees around 14,000 people diagnosed with it in the UK every year. As a result, it is the most common blood cancer diagnosed in the UK so it is important to be aware of its symptoms. The cancer affects
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'Drug dealing and anti-social incidents' spark police clampdown
Reports of “drug dealing and anti-social behaviour” at a Swindon recreation ground have sparked increased police patrols. Officers from Wiltshire Police conducted high visibility patrols at the Mannington Recreation Ground on Sunday, May 26, following
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Figures reveal hundreds in Swindon have lost benefits during Universal Credit switch
Latest figures have revealed that hundreds of Swindon residents have been stripped of their benefits during the ongoing switch to Universal Credit. Universal Credit is a type of benefit which was first introduced in 2013 in an attempt to simplify
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Abortion numbers in Swindon reach record high as cost of living blamed
Latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care show that abortion numbers in Swindon have reached a record high, as concerns are being raised over costs. The data shows that in 2022, the latest set of figures to be released, 912 abortions
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Shadow Health Secretary on how Labour would tackle GWH backlogs
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting has outlined how Labour would tackle queuing ambulances and patients at Great Western Hospital. During a visit to Westlea to meet campaigners, ahead of the general election on Thursday, July 4, the MP for Ilford
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Swindon Bus Company improves accessibility for those with learning disabilities
Swindon's Bus Company is championing inclusivity by making public transport more accessible to locals with learning disabilities and autism. Working in collaboration with Swindon Borough Council and Stagecoach West, the bus company sent a vehicle
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House prices in Swindon rising faster than South West average
The price of living in Swindon is on the up as latest figures show that Swindon house prices have increased far more than the South West average. In March 2024, houses in Swindon saw a price increase of 0.5 per cent, which may not sound like much
