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Police launch urgent appeal for whereabouts of missing teenage girls
Update: The two girls have now been found. Police have said they are safe and well. Two teenage friends are missing in Swindon. Two 15-year-old girls, Kiera and Lilly, are thought missing after last being seen on Friday morning. Police
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Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s
Brits who have reached the state pension age can claim under various schemes from companies and the UK government. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you. From
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to anyone who passed their test before 2015
Drivers are being warned they could be breaking the law if they passed their driving test before 2015 and haven’t made a crucial check. Motorists are being warned to make sure their driving licences have not expired. Photocards must be renewed
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Major supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Morrisons & Aldi
Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including the risk of exploding cans, and
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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
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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Car insurance warning issued to drivers over 'serious' consequences of fronting
Drivers in the UK have been warned of the "serious legal consequences" of fronting on their car insurance. A quarter of young drivers between 18 and 24 years old admitted that would be willing to lie so that they would get cheaper car insurance
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Cat owners issued 10-day warning as they must act or face £500 fines
Cat owners have just 10 days to act before they could be hit with £500 fines. It is now the law that all cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped, though figures from the PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed that more than 2.4 million
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Check your shelves! These first edition Children's books could earn you £1000s
Brits have been urged to check their bookshelves since these first editions of popular Children's books could earn you thousands. Whether they have been passed down as heirlooms from loved ones or they have been kept due to the cherished childhood
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'Majority of UK' to see heatwave and highest temperatures of 2024 next week
Parts of the UK are likely to see a heatwave arrive next week in a short-lived burst of sun, a forecaster said. Most of the UK “will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year” and some isolated weather stations
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Cheeky holidaymaker reveals 'brilliant' hack to avoid 'stupid' Ryanair charge
A holidaymaker recreated an iconic scene from Friends in order to dodge a “stupid” £50 baggage fine from Ryanair. Connor Kirk was ready to board his flight back from Lanzarote last week when he says he was told his carry-on duffel bag was too large
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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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The 'hidden’ Swindon restaurant ranked best in all of Wiltshire
A tucked-away Nepalese restaurant has been named not only the best in Swindon but all of Wiltshire. Gurkha Indian and Nepalese Restaurant is a “piece of Nepal in Swindon” according to owner, Suraj Bhandari, and a pretty tasty piece at that.
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The 'little-known' dog collar law could see pet owners fined £5,000
Pet owners have been warned about this "little-known" dog collar law that could lead them to a £5000 fine if broken. Having a furry friend can be a fun and joyful experience but it is also an important responsibility. There are key laws that
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Rare 20p dubbed 'the holy grail of coin collecting' sells for £70
From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, you could make a profit if you have this 20p coin which features an error. The rare undated 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia
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From Carrefour to Asda - photos show changing face of Swindon shopping centre
A Swindon shopping centre has seen several national chains and independent stores come and go over the years. West Swindon once housed a large branch of Carrefour in the 1970s and 1980s before being replaced by Asda. Other big names like Dixons
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Former police station being turned into commercial space
Plans to turn a former police station near Swindon into flats and a commercial space are one step closer to completion, after almost three years of work. The former Cricklade Police Station, on the High Street, was sold on by Wiltshire Constabulary
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'Disgusting' war memorial theft sparks police appeal for witnesses
The vandalism of a war memorial has prompted a police appeal for witnesses. More than 50 box hedge plants were taken from the Marlowe Way Memorial in Royal Wootton Bassett. Officers have been carrying out house to house enquiries and are working
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Sir Robert Buckland reflects on 'working hard' for Swindon constituency
Sir Robert Buckland finds himself in an unusual position during this election campaign. The Conservative MP for Swindon South is, of course, working hard to try and retain the seat he won in 2010. And he has not lost hope of being part of a Tory
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Dr Michael Mosley's widow vows to continue the work that gave them 'so much joy'
Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, the widow of late TV doctor Michael Mosley, has said she wants to “continue with the work that gave Michael and myself so much joy”. The broadcaster is credited with popularising the 5:2 diet and died earlier this month.
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Festival that sees newly-weds jump into wells in Swindon TODAY
A celebration promising delicious food, singing, dancing and “merriment” is coming to Swindon for the first year. Sao Joao festival is traditionally celebrated in Goa by jumping into bodies of water. It will be celebrated for the first time in
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How to get a free slice of cake at Farmhouse Inns pubs today with 2 secret words
UK pub chain Farmhouse Inns is giving away free slices of cake for one day only. Customers can indulge in a piece of cake at their local pub for free in an offer that celebrates the start of summer this weekend and the chain's 20th birthday.
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What will Delaney add to Swindon squad?
Swindon Town have finally added a centre-back this summer as Ryan Delaney joined from Newport County, so what will he bring to the team? Standing at six foot four, he will very obviously provide the archetype of a physical defender that Swindon
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Update on plans to turn Tented Market into high-rise flats
A planning application to replace the Tented Market with high-rise flats and shops may be removed. The application was recorded as “finally disposed of” as of June 19, due to no decision being reached. The application was originally made in
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NHS asks patients for support with junior doctors set to strike
Wiltshire and Swindon residents are being reminded of how they can support the NHS during the upcoming junior doctors strikes. The strikes will take place at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon as well as at the Royal United Hospital in Bath
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Police investigating incident at Swindon shop release CCTV image
Police are appealing for the public's help to find a man who is wanted in connection with a public order offence that happened in a shop in Swindon. The offence took place in Currys at Greenbridge Retail Park on Monday, April 29. Officers
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IN THE DOCK: Swindon Magistrates' Court latest results and cases
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court in June. PENHILL: Huseyin Karabulut, of Trowbridge Close, has been sentenced for driving offences. The 50-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle along Lichfield Road in Cannock
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Swindon couple find a way to thank NHS staff who cared for late daughter
A Swindon couple who experienced a tragic loss organised a fundraiser as a way of thanking the kind hospital staff who helped them during their time of need. Tom and Becky Williams from Redhouse worked with William Morris School in Tadpole Garden
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Reason behind ‘mini tornado’ spotted near Swindon
An unusual phenomenon described as a ‘mini tornado’ created confusion and concern among locals who saw grass flying in the air above the tree line. Many residents of Royal Wootton Bassett told the Adver they couldn’t believe their eyes when they
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Swindon pensioner fears neighbour's trees will crush house with her in it
A council tenant has been living in fear that tall trees in her neighbour's garden could crush her house with her in it. Jean Ramsdale, 74, of Bishopstone, would not be able to sleep on windy nights for the fear that the trunks of the trees could
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Swindon secondary school 'under lockdown' provides more details
More details have emerged after a 14-year-old was arrested at Dorcan Academy under suspicion of possessing of an offensive weapon. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 19, and saw the school make the decision to enact a full lockdown.
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PDSA shares beginners guide to camping with your dog - what to pack and more
When the sun is shining, there’s nothing like spending a few days camping with loved ones, including your beloved pet dog of course. But, if you’re camping with dogs you’ll need to make sure you’ve got everything you need and that they can be happy
