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'He's my winner' - Strictly fans get emotional over Chris McCausland Week 5 dance
Strictly Come Dancing fans admitted they were "welling up" in response to Chris McCausland's latest routing on the show. The comedian has been a fan-favourite on the 2024 series so far and has been partnered up with Dianne Buswell. For their
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Swindon singers make it through to The Voice final
Swindon twins Billy and Louie have progressed to the final round of The Voice. They first appeared on The Voice UK on Saturday, September 14, when they won over all four celebrity judges with their blind audition and joined Team Sir Tom Jones.
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Northern Lights over Wiltshire TONIGHT as warning issued
The Northern Lights are set to be visible again over Swindon and Wiltshire tonight. Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, several times already in 2024
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When do the clocks change in 2024 and why?
With winter drawing in, the days are getting shorter and shorter and November is fast approaching. To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK to give us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach the darker
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Kennedy disappointed following loss against Doncaster
Swindon manager Mark Kennedy expressed his emotions as ‘bitterly disappointed’ following a 2-1 loss to high-flying Doncaster. A goal from substitute Harry Smith was not enough for the Robins on Saturday as Joe Ironside’s penalty in stoppage time
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Doncaster steal all three points from Swindon in stoppage time
Joe Ironside was the hero for the visitors as his late penalty proved decisive as Doncaster beat Swindon 2-1 at the County Ground. Defender Joseph Olowu opened the scoring in the tie as he headed home at the back post from a brilliant Luke Molyneux
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Burst pipe leaves many homes around Swindon without water
Homes around Swindon and the surrounding area have been left without water. Thames Water first received a report about the problem at 4.30pm on Saturday. It is affecting the GL7, SN2, SN4, SN5, SN6, and SN15 postcodes. A spokesperson said
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Electrical fire under road causes chaos as homes lose power
An electrical fire under a Swindon road has led to power cuts around Swindon. The outage on Thornhill Drive in St Andrews Ridge was first reported at around 11.30am on Saturday. One fire engine briefly blocked the road as a cordon was put in
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Police confirm reason for crime scene on residential street
Police raided a house in Rodbourne that may have been used to grow cannabis. Officers stood guard outside the address on Groves Street at around 2pm on Saturday. There was a fairly sizeable police presence, with a crime scene investigation
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James May calls Jeremy Clarkson ‘an arse’ and comments on controversy
James May has called Jeremy Clarkson an ‘arse’ and commented on his controversial nature. The pair along with Richard Hammond went their separate ways professionally earlier this month with the culmination of Prime Video's The Grand Tour. Having
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IN MEMORIAM: Death notices placed in the Swindon Advertiser this week
The Swindon Advertiser has published 13 death notices in the last 7 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 print
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Social work for children improving following 'inadequate' rating, says Ofsted
The services to children and their families offered by Swindon Borough Council continue to improve. The local authority’s children’s social services were assessed as being inadequate at a formal inspection in the summer of 2023. A monitoring
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Swindon outblooms Bath and Yeovil to win regional gardening awards
A gardening group in Swindon has held its title of 'best of the best', winning gold at the RHS in Bloom awards. South Swindon in Bloom is a community-led initiative supported by South Swindon Parish Council, local businesses, schools and community
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Why police officers were seen in Swindon town centre
Police have helped businesses deal with crime and antisocial behaviour in the town centre. Officers from the Central South Neighbourhood Team visited shops on Friday with partner agencies to raise awareness and discuss support on ways to reduce
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Crime scene in place as police descend on residential street
3:13pm Police have confirmed why they are at the house. A spokesperson said: "Officers are currently in attendance
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Holidaymaker slams 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for £75 charge
A holidaymaker slammed 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for charging him for his suitcase being 'too big' - falling for a simple error that cost him £75. Austin Price was flying from Bristol Airport to Krakow, Poland, on October 4 when he was stopped
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Campaigners ‘disappointed’ as legal bid against Stonehenge tunnel is rejected
CAMPAIGNERS who fought against a planned but now scrapped tunnel near Stonehenge have expressed their ‘disappointment’ after the Court of Appeal ruled they would have lost a legal bid over the proposals. Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS
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Swindon Town v Doncaster Rovers: As it happened
4:53pm Full time. Swindon 1-2 Doncaster Rovers. Heartbreak late on.
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Household items to scare away large spiders coming into your home
Large spiders are coming into UK homes but several household items can be used to scare them away. Homeowners across the country have noticed a rise in the number of spiders as well as the size of them in recent weeks. This comes after news
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Stretch of A417 closed due to flooding
A STRETCH of the A417 has been closed this morning due to flooding. Gloucestershire Roads posted to say that the rising tide on the Severn means that the A417 at Maisemore is flooded. The road is currently closed to traffic with motorists
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Fire engines rush to 'underground fire' in Swindon street
3:27pm An SSEN spokesperson added: "We have had to isolate your power due to a safety concern on our network. "Where
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Thousands eligible for a free TV licence saving £170 - how to apply
The cost of a BBC TV Licence is now nearly £170. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation's operations, increased by £10.50 from £159 earlier this year. Previously the cost had been frozen, and was due to rise in line with
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Rare 50p Beatrix Potter coin is being sold for £10,000
A rare 50p coin is being sold on on eBay for £10,000. The item is listed on the online marketplace for 20,000 times its face value and features Beatrix Potter character, Mr Jeremy Fisher. With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin dates
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Teenager 'caught on illegal DIY e-bike while high on drugs'
Officers in Swindon arrested a teenager caught riding a homemade e-bike while on drugs. At around 11pm on Friday, Wiltshire Police shared two images on social media. One showed a bicycle with electric components sellotaped to the body and pedals
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Swindon result against Doncaster could spark a season revival
Swindon will have to bring their ‘A’ game if they want to register a strong result against Doncaster Rovers this afternoon. A brace from John Obika in March 2016 was the last time Town came out on top against Doncaster at the County Ground, which
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Woman calls on Greggs to change policy after being told to leave queue
A WOMAN has spoken out after being told to leave a Greggs she entered to buy a sandwich because she was there with her dog. Gloucester city councillor Rebecca Trimnell (LD, Westgate) says she was told to leave the queue at the King’s Walk Shopping
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Countdown and The Apprentice star to appear at venue they opened ten years ago
Nick Hewer is set to speak at an 'Audience With' event in Swindon. The TV personality is set for a special appearance at Christ Church Community Centre. An Audience With Nick Hewer will take place on Saturday, November 23, marking a decade
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New feature for planning portal launched in Swindon
Homeowners and businesses in Swindon can now complete the entire building control application process from a single platform. The Building Control page, part of the Planning Portal and managed by TerraQuest, now allows users to request their application
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Why Swindon's skyline was suddenly turned blue
Swindon's skyline suddenly turned blue earlier this month and now the reason why has been revealed. The change of colour was the town doing its bit to to observe World Mental Health Day on October 10. The initiative, supported by Swindon Borough
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New additions to Swindon's Christmas lights switch-on as full details revealed
The first details have been revealed for Old Town's Christmas lights switch-on event. Festivities will take over Wood Street and the top of Victoria Road on Sunday, November 24, the hundreds are expected to gather for this year's Old Town Christmas
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Delivery driver kept knuckleduster in vehicle 'for protection'
A Swindon man who kept a knuckleduster in his car “for protection” has been fined hundreds of pounds. Peter Hriva, 39, of Windflower Road, Haydon Wick, pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place at Swindon Magistrates' Court
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Dentistry concerns as hundreds diagnosed with tooth decay at GWH
Hundreds of people have been diagnosed with tooth decay at Great Western Hospital in recent years. This has raised concerns about whether the difficulty of getting dentist appointments in the Swindon area is leading to serious tooth and gum problems
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Free Christmas tree offer for Swindon schools and nurseries
Nurseries and schools are being offered free Christmas trees by Dobbies Swindon. The garden centre is encouraging teachers, parents, and guardians to make a request as part of the Dobbies Community Christmas Trees initiative, in collaboration with
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Wiltshire children invited to create recycling poster for competition
Children across Wiltshire are being invited to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. Aldi is holding the competition to mark Recycle Week, which runs from October 14 to 20, and is offering a £250 Aldi voucher to the winner's family.
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Meet the Wiltshire couple who take their parrots out and about
A Wiltshire couple who have spent decades rescuing birds have shared why they are often seen out and about with their 20 parrots. David Vickery and his wife Gill, from Calne, began keeping birds more than 40 years ago with just two cockatiels and
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MarshFest 2024 welcomes big crowds for music and entertainment
A family music festival welcomed more than 1,300 people for music, crafts, and entertainment as it raised £16,000 last month. MarshFest, which took place on September 14, raised the money for good causes around Marshfield, where it was held, including
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Swindon camera shop suggests parents should start new Halloween tradition
An independent photo retailer is hoping to inspire parents to start a new tradition this Halloween. Great Western Cameras is encouraging parents to create a photo book to document their children's costumes over the years. Ian Jones, owner of
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Takeaway making 2-foot-wide pizzas gets first food hygiene rating
A popular takeaway serving up two-foot wide pizzas has received its first food hygiene rating, five months after opening. The Fat Pizza officially opened on Station Road on Wednesday, May 22, and has been busy serving up pizzas, mega milkshakes
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Third of Brits afraid to give women CPR, study finds
A third of Brits are afraid to give CPR to a woman because they are worried about touching their breasts, new research has shown. St John Ambulance, which has its headquarters in Devizes, has released research which also shows 33 per cent of men
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Disabled Swindon Town fan claims being denied suitable seat at County Ground
A Swindon Town Football Club fan who has been going to watch the team since he was seven says he is being "denied a disability-friendly seat". Tony Collins, 52, from Swindon has spent a lifetime supporting his local football club and has a house
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Remembrance service to be held at hospice this December
A remembrance service is set to take place in Wroughton this December in honour of all those who have lost their lives. Prospect Hospice is inviting the community to its annual Light Up a Life event, set to take place on December 8 from 4pm.
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£150 energy payment available for static caravan residents
Energy payments of £150 are now available to park home and static caravan residents in Wiltshire. The annual Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme run by Charis is now open. Permanent park home and static caravan residents across England, Scotland
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Swindon boy's face on cover of new children's book
A young Swindon boy has had his face featured on the cover of a new book about children's hopes for the future. Nedelin Hodulova won the chance to have his face featured on the front cover and throughout the children’s book We Can! after entering
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Wiltshire couple recognised at eBay van conversion awards
A Wiltshire couple have received recognition at eBay's Van Conversion of the Year Awards 2024. Joe and Beth Edwards' electric camper van conversion caught the attention of the judges for the Best Electric Vehicle category. Their eco-friendly
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Third of South West parents rationing heating to save money, study finds
A third of parents in the South West are rationing their heating to save money, according to new research. The figures revealed in the National Parent Survey, conducted by YouGov for Parentkind, suggest 280,000 children could be living in potentially
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Where kids can eat for free or £1 during October half term
Nothing tastes better than a bargain and with October half term around the corner, there are lots of places in Swindon and Wiltshire where your children can eat for free - or for as little as £1. We have compiled a list of where these deals are
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Advice to Swindon residents on protecting homes from floods
A national trade body has issued advice to Swindon householders on flood protection. The Property Care Association (PCA) has devised a list of measures to safeguard homes from potential flooding damage. This initiative coincides with the Environment
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UK dog owners issued mushroom warning as autumn arrives
Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of fungi and mushrooms as the UK enters peak mushroom season. The period between September and November is when mushrooms are most common, and while they may be a pretty sight during a winter walk,
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Here are the best firework and bonfire displays in and around Swindon
Is autumn getting you down? Fear not, bonfire night is here to change that. The nights are getting darker and the temperatures are plummeting, which signals that Christmas is just around the corner. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we
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Specialist gym forced to close amid staff shortage
A specialist gym run by a charity supporting people with neurological conditions has been forced to temporarily close. The Neuro Wellbeing Centre in west Swindon, which was founded in 1981, has a state-of-the-art, fully accessible gym. Specialist
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A Swindon area is one of worst places for defibrillators
An area of Swindon is one of the worst places in England for access to a defibrillator. Walcot has been identified as one of the 10 worst places in the country for accessing the life-saving equipment in the event of cardiac arrest. This is
