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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 a week
Brits who suffer with asthma and 23 other health conditions are being urged to check if they could be owed hundreds of pounds from the government. Brits who suffer from conditions affecting the respiratory system that impact their everyday lives
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Kennedy excited to stamp his mark on Swindon squad
Mark Kennedy said that he was excited to have the opportunity to build a squad of players who buy into his philosophy at Swindon Town. Following the addition of Ollie Clarke as well as Nnamdi Ofoborh and Joel McGregor signing new deals with the
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Two Wiltshire Police officers 'failed to investigate' serial rapist
Two Wiltshire Police officers “failed to adequately” investigate an allegation of abuse made against serial rapist David Carrick. Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer, was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison for 49 violent and
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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence
UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could
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Suspects arrested after Old Town incident appear in court
The suspects arrested after police closed an Old Town road and raided a nearby address have appeared in court. Stuart Randall, of High Street, appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 43-year-old is accused of having a knife
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Brewery opens up summer drinking spot ahead of major event
A pub in Wiltshire is working hard to get its stunning summer garden up and running in time for the Wiltshire Steam Rally. Broadtown Brewery was formerly run from Broadtown Road just outside of Royal Wootton Bassett until owner Jason Bayliffe decided
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New boss appointed at trust managing troubled Swindon schools
A multi-academy trust that is set to take charge of two troubled Swindon schools has announced a new CEO. Gemma Piper will take on the top job at The Park Academies Trust in September, when the group will officially become the new managers of the
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Councils working together on nature recovery plan
Wiltshire Council will be supported by its Swindon counterparts in producing a plan to allow the county’s wildlife to recover and thrive. A local Nature Recovery Strategy has been mandated for every part of England by the government. Members
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Police tackling anti-social behaviour in Swindon town centre
Police officers in Swindon spent an afternoon speaking to local people in the town centre to hear more about their concerns with anti-social behaviour. Officers visited various locations in the town centre and further afield on Wednesday, June
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Adver editor challenges Prime Minister to visit town again
I am sure many of you were as disappointed as I was to see Prime Minister Rishi Sunak do a hit-and-run visit to our town today. He was whisked in, and interviewed by people not from Swindon, about issues not affecting Swindon, before quickly leaving
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Promotion chasers loading up - League Two transfer round-up
Milton Keynes Dons have been looking to make sure they go a step further than last season as the signings in League Two continue to pile up. 31 signings have already been made across the fourth tier this summer, with several weeks to go until the
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Slow traffic and long delays on M4 at Swindon
2:56pm M4 traffic easing Traffic is now easing on the M4 after an earlier vehicle fire. There remain some delays
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Rishi Sunak visits Swindon after D-Day 'mistake' causes storm
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made an unannounced visit to Swindon after apologising for leaving a service marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day early. The Conservative Party leader received heavy criticism for prioritising an ITV News interview over
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Spotify users experience 'glitch' with popular feature on music platform
Spotify users have taken to social media to discuss a problem they have been experiencing today (June 7). The popular music streaming platform is experiencing a “glitch”, causing users issues with accessing playlists. Some users took to X,
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Former European Tour golfer retires after over 50 years in Wiltshire
Former European Tour golfer Ian Bolt has retired from his role at Bassett Down Golf Complex, having been a golf professional in Wiltshire for over 50 years. Born in Scotland, Bolt has been in the Wiltshire area since 1969 when he turned professional
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First look at 'extremely rare' adorable tiger cubs born at Wiltshire safari park
Photos have been released of four 'extremely rare' Amur tiger cubs born last month at Longleat Safari Park who are 'developing well'. The cubs, which are living at Longleat in Wiltshire, have attracted worldwide attention since their birth last
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D-Day anniversary provokes moving memories for Adver reader
The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings brought back emotional memories for one Swindonian. An Adver reader who gave their name as J.H. Oliver felt compelled to write in after the BBC's coverage of commemorations to mark the historic turning
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Matt Povey - The lifelong Town fan hoping to mow them to glory
Swindon Town Head Groundsman Matt Povey is a lifelong fan of the club and is excited by the challenge of making the County Ground pitch one of the best. Povey arrived at the club two weeks before the start of last season and was up against it to
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Urgent appeal to find missing woman near Wiltshire
Police are appealing for information to help locate a woman who has been reported missing from Lechlade. Officers are concerned for the welfare of 29-year-old Jade, who last spoke to a relative on Wednesday, June 5, but has not been seen since
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Rishi Sunak apologises and admits it was a 'mistake' to leave D-Day events early
Rishi Sunak has apologised for leaving D-Day events early in France in order to take part in a TV interview. The Prime Minster sat down with ITV on Thursday to defend claims he made about Sir Keir Starmer’s tax plans, having left commemoration
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Ofoborh agrees to new deal with Swindon
Nnamdi Ofoborh has agreed to a contract extension with Swindon Town after impressing during the final weeks of last season. The midfielder has put pen to paper to sign up for next season in Mark Kennedy’s side, extending his stay having finished
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Reason behind town centre Wetherspoons closure explained by owners
The reason a Wetherspoons pub in Swindon was closed for days has been explained by the owners. The Savoy in the town centre was shut from 4pm on Saturday, June 1, reopening at 8am Tuesday, June 4. During this time exiled visitors speculated
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Superdrug reveals opening date for store at Swindon retail park
The opening date for Swindon's new Superdrug has been confirmed. The retailer has set up shop inside the old Wilko unit at Greenbridge Retail Park and will welcome its first customers on Monday, June 10. With 8,600 square feet of space, the
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MP hopeful brands Swindon town centre 'an utter disgrace'
Swindon town centre has been branded "an utter disgrace" by Labour's candidate for Swindon South at the General Election. Heidi Alexander, who hopes to win the seat from sitting Conservative Sir Robert Buckland on July 4, said in a video on her
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Blue recycling bag delays in Swindon 'unacceptable' say householders
Frustration has been expressed by residents in Swindon over delays in receiving replacement recycling bags. Over the past month, some local people have posted on social media sharing their concerns about being left with no means to recycle plastic
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Swindon park substation transformed into colourful mural
A substation at a park in Swindon has been transformed into a work of art after locals picked up the paint brushes. The SSEN electrical substation at GWR Park in Swindon underwent roof repairs in November 2023, and was described by South Swindon
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Swindon expert speculates on release date of Battle of Waterloo coins
The Royal Mint is to release a range of commemorative coins to celebrate the Battle of Waterloo more than 200 years after it took place. The release date is yet to be announced, but Jon White, an expert from Swindon-based The Britannia Coin Company
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Best chippy in Swindon revealed on National Fish and Chip Day
Swindonians have picked their favourite chippy for National Fish and Chip Day 2024. June 6 was chosen as the national day for the dish this year - it usually happens on the first Friday in June - to coincide with the D-Day commemorations due to
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Performing arts company announces summer support for young people
A performing arts company is set to offer children free hot meals and entertainment over the summer holidays. Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts will support families through its Holiday Activity and Food programme. The national programme
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NHS encourages take up of Covid-19 booster as deadline approaches
The NHS is urging everyone in the South West who is eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine to come forward before the end of the spring programme. With less than a month remaining before the deadline of June 30, everyone who is eligible is encouraged
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Red Arrows to soar over Wiltshire twice on Saturday - here's when to spot them
The Red Arrows will be flying over Wiltshire twice this weekend, following their D-Day 80th anniversary displays in Normandy. On Saturday, June 8 they will take off from RAF Valley in Holyhead, Wales at 11am on a journey towards Bournemouth, giving
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HMRC reveals major change for drivers this month
HMRC has revealed a major change for thousands of drivers across the UK. New fuel rates for company cars were introduced across the country on June 1. The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol and
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When blurred vision could be a symptom of Diabetes and other conditions
Blurred vision could be a symptom of Diabetes, Cataracts and other conditions, an optometrist has warned. The common eye complaint can affect one and or both of our eyes and is often a sign of an underlying medical condition. If you're concerned
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The beers that are good for your gut health and the ones that are bad
Did you know there are some beers that are good for your health? Health experts have revealed beers like Guinness, Stella Artois Unfiltered and London Porter Dark Ale could all have benefits when it comes to your gut health. Researchers have
