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Gavin and Stacey's Rob Brydon teases fans with snap ahead of filming for last episode
Rob Brydon has teased Gavin and Stacey fans with a picture alongside Ruth Jones as filming for the final ever episode of Gavin and Stacey gets set to begin. Gavin and Stacey began on BBC Three back in 2007, running for three series as well as two
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The Cure's Roger O'Donnell reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis
The Cure keyboardist Roger O’Donnell has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of blood cancer. The London-born musician says he “ignored the symptoms for a few months” before a biopsy in 2023 showed he had a rare type of lymphoma
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Aldi apologises as bakery product discontinued in 'sad news' for shoppers
Aldi has been forced to apologise after confirming one of its bakery products has been discontinued in what shoppers have described as "sad news". Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK
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Cat Deeley reveals 'classy' act from Holly Willoughby after taking This Morning job
Cat Deeley has revealed the "really classy" act performed by Holly Willoughby after she replaced her on ITV's This Morning. Willoughby, 43, stepped down as host of This Morning in October last year, a role she had held for 14 years, saying she
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Jeremy Clarkson comments on 'emotional' ending with May and Hammond
Jeremy Clarkson has spoken about ending his partnership with Richard Hammond and James May on TV. The presenter, whose Diddly Squat Farm is based in Chadlington, has been filming with the pair since working on Top Gear in 2002. They then
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Wetherspoon to cut prices of all food and drinks this month - see when
JD Wetherspoon is set to cut the prices of all food and drinks this month as part of 'Tax Equity Day'. Food and drink prices at Wetherspoon pubs across the UK will be cut by 7.5 per cent for one day only this month to "highlight the benefit of
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Council shares 'double-decker buses' worth of waste that Swindon has recycled
Since the new recycling scheme was introduced in November last year, Swindon has recycled a tonne of rubbish - but how much exactly? Well, Swindon Borough Council has helpfully converted the amount of waste that people in the town have recycled
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Locals explain why they're not recycling food waste after council seeks answers
Swindon Borough Council recently revealed that since introducing the new food waste recycling scheme it hasn't seen the uptick in usage it was hoping for. The local authority had since issued a survey seeking to ask residents whether they use
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Thames Water announces £21million upgrade to sewage treatment works
Thames Water is set to carry out a £21million upgrade of sewage treatment works near Swindon. The utility company has confirmed that it will be upgrading Cirencester Sewage Treatment Works (STW) to improve the quality of effluent released at the
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War on potholes continues as thousands are filled in
Almost 8,000 potentially tyre-bursting potholes have been filled in so far this year in Swindon. But, the local authority has been keen to stress that although it is doing everything it can to make the town's roads as safe to drive on as possible
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Everything to know about Strictly 2024 as new series celebrates 20th anniversary
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to our screens shortly and this year’s series will be extra special as the dance competition celebrates its 20th anniversary. Whether you’re an expert and know your tango from your paso doble or you’re new to
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Who is new The Voice UK judge LeAnn Rimes as 2024 season gets underway on ITV?
The Voice UK is back with the 2024 season kicking off on ITV on Saturday (August 31) night. Not only is it a new season, but there are also some new faces on the judging/coaching panel. Sir Tom Jones and Will.i.am are back for another season
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Government's new £40 million technology to detect flooding and droughts earlier
The UK will be able to receive earlier warnings of floods and droughts with new technology, the government has said. A UK-wide network is to be established with a focus on pinpointing where incidents are likely to occur and implementing plans to
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A419 lane closed after vehicle breaks down
6:12pm Inrix has provided a further update. "Broken down vehicle removed, all lanes open, traffic returned to normal
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Railcard discounts to be trimmed by train operators from this month
Train operators are preparing to trim railcard discounts for passengers this month. A pro-rail group has described the move as “a step in the wrong direction”. The PA news agency said it understands fare reductions will be reduced from 34%
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court
The following cases were heard at Swindon Magistrates Court recently. MOTORWAY: Bahman Salahshour, of Dorchester Road in Bristol, has been sentenced for a driving offence. The 55-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a black Ford C-Max along the
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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed more than 880,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on around £3,900 (on average) a year in pension credit. These figures come as the Government gets set to launch a new campaign on Monday
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Aldi issues product recall and 'do not eat' warning due to possible health risk
Aldi has recalled two products as they may pose a possible health risk to some customers. The company has recalled two soup products as they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said this
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Have Oasis tickets sold out? Band issues update along with resale warning
Oasis tickets are now all sold out, the band has revealed. Noel and Liam Gallagher announced on Tuesday (August 27) they had put their acrimonious split behind them, confirming Oasis' long-awaited reunion after 15 years. Making the announcement
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Child on illegal e-bike with drugs spits in police car during arrest
A boy has been referred to a Youth Justice panel after being arrested for several offences. The 15-year-old was recently stopped on an illegal e-bike in North Swindon by officers from the Swindon North, East and Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team
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Stones In His Pockets at Cirencester's Barn Theatre was an unexpected delight
Self-described 'tragicomedy' Stones in His Pockets at Cirencester's Barn Theatre certainly delivered on both aspects. The Barn Theatre is just a 20-minute drive from Swindon and is frequently putting on small-scale high-value, high-budget theatrical
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Big Feastival: Alex James' annual event truly is a feast for food and music lovers
This year's Big Feastival certainly delivered on providing a feast for the senses. The annual event on the Oxfordshire farm owned by Blur band member Alex James is within an hours drive from Swindon, and had a line-up worth the trip. Becky
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Swindon players rated after narrow Notts County defeat
Swindon Town’s wait for a first win of the season goes on as they were defeated 2-1 at home against Notts County. Gavin Kilkenny gave Swindon the lead with a wonderful first-half strike, but two stunners from David McGoldrick saw the Magpies come
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'No go' for Supermarine Sports motorbike training plan
The use of a car park at Supermarine Sports Club to train young people to ride motorcycles and scooters has been refused permission. William Rodwell who runs Lightning Motorcycle Training had applied to be able to use the overflow car park to
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Dispute over wish to bury mum and son together finally resolved
A burial ground has admitted it made a mistake by denying a son the plot next to his mother, despite it being paid for. Westmill Woodland Burial Ground staff accepted reservations in March for a space for Craig Symons, 35 and his father, 77, next
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Passenger slams 'chaotic' decision to stop using bus station at night
A passenger who regularly travels through Swindon bus station has said the decision not to run services at night is contributing to the decline of the town centre. Earlier this month, the Advertiser reported that Swindon Bus Company had confirmed
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Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side
After a 25-year military career, including four tours in Afghanistan, former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is still caring for the Armed Forces community. As a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes, Janine is on a mission to tackle a hidden
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LETTER: Swindon's streets are 'a picture of despair' compared to previous years
Swindon's streets are in a terrible state compared to how they were decades ago. That is the view of one Adver reader who felt compelled to write in after enjoying a Nostalgia gallery of images from Fleming Way earlier this month. He observed
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Motorcyclist caught drug driving just 24 hours after passing test
A motorcyclist who had just passed their test has been caught drug driving only 24 hours later. The motorbike had only been insured for six hours before it was noticed by officers from Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit and pulled over.
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Warehouse worship and unplanned wall among latest council applications
A wall put up at a housing development without permission can stay, but religious worship in a warehouse on an industrial estate has been refused in planning applications and decisions. South Marston: Jerry Gonsalves who runs the company Flavour
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'I took one of the hardest driving tests in the country' and here's how it went
Being a new driver is an interesting experience. Half of you is full of excitement and the other half of you is terrified of the new opportunity you’re presented with. This is a unanimous feeling wherever you learn to drive. But those taking