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‘It’s all coming out now’ – Laura Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ on Strictly
Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has said she felt “gaslit” when she first raised concerns about her Strictly Come Dancing experience. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh
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Woman's body found in Swindon park as police launch investigation
The body of a young woman has been found in a park near Swindon town centre. Police officers received reports that a body of a woman, in her 20s, had been discovered in GWR Park shortly after 11am on Sunday, August 4. A cordon was immediately
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7 speed camera myths debunked from the 10% rule to alerting other drivers
Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system and avoid being caught. avoid being caught. Welsh transport minister, Ken Skates, revealed on Tuesday (April 23) that the government
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I spent 2 nights in the Dramatic Heart of Wales and this is why it's worth visiting
Living in the Midlands, there are lots of places that I can travel to within 2-3 hours but it’s easy to forget what lovely sights are on the doorstep. Having only visited Wales for a couple of hours for a netball match with my university team,
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Business set to open in town centre as phone shop relocates
A business in Swindon town centre is relocating after three years, but the manager says he is excited about the move and hopes to bring in more customers. Car Mobile House, which is currently located in The Brunel shopping centre, will soon be
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7 sweets that changed their names over the years from Snickers to Twix
Take a walk down memory lane and see what these popular sweets were called before their names were changed. Many of our favourite sweet treats have been given makeovers over the years but with some revamps taking place 30 years ago - how many
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Police launch crackdown on anti-social behaviour cases across Wiltshire
Police have launched a crackdown on anti-social behaviour cases across Wiltshire as part of a new summer initiative. Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) will be working across the summer months to make communities safer for everyone. They say
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IN THE DOCK: All the latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court in recent days. PURTON STOKE: Jason Maughan, of Crosslanes, has been sentenced for two thefts from a shop. The 21-year-old indicated pleas of guilty to stealing, with the help of another
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'Prolific thief' jailed after throwing hot coffee over emergency worker
A prolific thief has been jailed after he threw hot coffee over a detention officer following his arrest for a recent spate of supermarket thefts. David Mundy, 35, was once again before Swindon Magistrates' Court appearing via video link from prison
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Campaigners call for small pool at Hydro leisure centre to reopen
Campaigners are calling on the council to reopen the small pool at Health Hydro in Swindon. The pool was used by women and children in the Hydro’s heyday of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has been closed for nearly 10 years and
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Police cordon off park in Swindon as body of woman, 20s, found
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How to find where ants are coming from in the house - 5 things you need to do
Spotted hundreds of ants crawling under your chopping board in the kitchen or by the back door to your house? The first thing you will want to do is work out where they are coming from to try and stop any more from moving in and infesting your
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These are 5 'innocent' ways you could be breaking the law this summer
Summer is here! ( Well...kind of) and experts have warned Brits that they could be breaking the law in these five 'innocent' ways. We might find ourselves getting out in the great outdoors in the coming weeks ( with hopefully some nice weather
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Town players showed they will fight for the shirt against Wycombe - Bignot
Marcus Bignot said that the Swindon Town players showed that they will fight for the shirt in their 1-0 victory over Wycombe Wanderers. Swindon finished their pre-season by taking on League One Wycombe at the Nigel Eady County Ground and the team
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Lloyds Bank warns Premier League football fans ahead of new season starting
Football fans are being warned by Lloyds Bank to watch out for ticket scams, after some lost more than £1,000 during last season. With the new Premier League season starting soon, the high street bank said customer analysis indicates the number
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Vehicle fire on M4 causes delays near Swindon
1:49pm All three lanes are now back open and the traffic has cleared completely on the M4. Traffic on the M4 has
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Amanda Abbington receives 'death threat' over Giovanni Pernice complaint
Police are investigating an alleged death threat sent to actress Amanda Abbington. According to The Sun, the Sherlock star was sent an email warning her she would “die on stage” unless she retracts her complaint about dancer Giovanni Pernice.
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Do I have high cholesterol? GP explains how to tell and how to reduce yours
Do you have high cholesterol? Find out how you can tell and reduce yours from a GP. It is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it? LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
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Protesters gather in Swindon as riots bring havoc to UK cities
Protesters gathered in Swindon town centre for a peaceful anti-fascist demonstration to show their support for immigration and multi-culturalism. It came as violent ‘stop the boats’ and anti-immigration demonstrations brought havoc to towns and
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Grandmother's urgent warning after tiny spider bite almost killed her
A grandmother has issued a warning to everyone across the UK to get their bites checked by doctors after a spider bite almost killed her. Karen Ashmore feels lucky to be alive after a spider bite turned into a gaping hole in her belly, and later
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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Bomb threat suspect arrested after Swindon town centre drama
A bomb scare saw an area of Swindon town centre cordoned off by police for hours overnight. At around 9.30pm on Saturday, police say they were told by a man who said he had a bomb in The Parade. Officers cordoned off the area until 2.30am.
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Nigella Lawson's 'filthy' hangover cure that could save you from the brink
Nigella Lawson is a renowned food writer and TV cook whose successful television programs have made her a popular name in the UK. Although she struggles with everyday household items such as 'microwave', her eloquent - and unique - diction has
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How long does a Blue Badge last? When you need to apply for a new one
Have you been wondering if you’re eligible for a Blue Badge? A Blue Badge can help people park closer to their destination (as the driver or passenger) if they are disabled with a severe mobility problem, have a non-visible condition or a disability
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Swindon Town tales: Missing transfer, Di Canio's Preseasons and the Beamish Line
As Swindon Town into the 2024/25 season, let’s look back at some of the exciting stories that you can still read with a subscription to the Swindon Advertiser. With a subscription to The Adver, you have access to so much more exciting content produced
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Swindon mum's beauty business ranked one of best in UK
A Swindon mum is celebrating after her business was rated one of the best home salons in the country. Rachel’s Beauty Room in Stratton St Margaret placed seventh nationally for ‘Best Home Salon’, and being highly commended for ‘Beauty Therapist
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Swindon's top-rated Indian restaurant up for sale after 33 years
A popular Indian restaurant in Swindon has been listed for sale. Ruchi, based on Victoria Road in Old Town, has been a family-run business for over 33 years and is rated the number one best restaurant in Swindon, according to TripAdvisor reviews
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Long abandoned farmhouse set for demolition as 'retail park' planned
An old farmhouse countless shoppers will have driven past for years to get to a Swindon Sainsbury's could be knocked down. The building on Oxford Road has been abandoned for some time and recently became home to a number of nesting pigeons which
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All the death notices published in the Adver this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published 11 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Swindon Advertiser publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in
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Football venue shuts as shopping centre unit repossessed
A family football attraction in Swindon town centre has closed for good after the unit was repossessed by its landlord. When news of Football Fiesta's impending closure broke last month, its manager said that there was a chance that it might be
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New furniture store among latest Swindon planning applications and decisions
A new furniture store, hundreds of self-storage containers and the conversion of houses feature in planning decisions and applications. STRATTON ST MARGARET: Customers for ‘bulky goods‘ - which in this case means furniture -should soon be making
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Inside the ‘unique’ 400-year-old house for sale with graffiti on the walls
This house is described by the seller as “unique”, but not for the reasons that make it this week's chosen property. The Purton house is thought to date back to the 1600s but like many venerable old houses, it has been retrofitted with the latest
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Swindon car meet organiser banned from roads
A former car meet organiser has been banned from driving for after failing to provide a blood sample on two occasions and threatening a police officer. Bradley Warren, from Haig Close, Broome Manor, was recently convicted of two counts of failure
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Olympics day 9 preview: Team GB's fastest man Zharnel Hughes faces 100m final
Mark the calendar, save the date and set your alarm for 8.55pm – because it’s time for the blue-riband event of the entire Olympic Games. Of all the gold medals that will be awarded in Paris, one stands out above the rest and this year’s men’s
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'Despicable scenes' across the UK as the far right 'spread violence and racism'
Riot police have been involved in face-offs with protesters across the UK amid widespread disorder. Planned demonstrations in cities across the country got underway on Saturday as tensions remain high after the killing of three young girls at a
