Food and drink

Child Poverty Action Group is calling on the Government to reform the qualifying criteria for free school meals

70,000 South West kids in poverty can not get free school meals, survey says

Customers are being asked to not eat and instead dispose of two Domino's items - see which ones.

Customers are being asked to not eat and instead dispose of two Domino's items - see which ones.

Domino's issues urgent 'do not eat' warning and asks these 2 items be thrown away

Progress is underway at The Biryani Lounge

Progress is underway at The Biryani Lounge

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Indian restaurant opening in Swindon soon

The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration

The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration

TGI Friday's operator goes into administration - what it means for customers

Nestle's Golden Grahams cereal was discontinued twice - once in the early 2000s and again in 2021.

Nestle's Golden Grahams cereal was discontinued twice - once in the early 2000s and again in 2021.

Nestle issues update on return of popular cereal that was discontinued twice

Swindon's Wetherspoons pubs are serving up pints for less than £2 from Wednesday, September 18.

Swindon's Wetherspoons pubs are serving up pints for less than £2 from Wednesday, September 18.

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Swindon pubs offering pints for less than £2 this week

There are various different versions of Jaffa Cakes you can buy in shops, but which one is the best?

There are various different versions of Jaffa Cakes you can buy in shops, but which one is the best?

I tried cheap, original and high-end Jaffa Cakes and only one emerged triumphant

Prime founders KSI and Logan Paul, in August 2024, revealed the launch of

Prime founders KSI and Logan Paul, in August 2024, revealed the launch of

New 'rare' Glowberry Prime that's 'spooky good' spotted in Iceland

Heinz is known for a range of different products including various sauces, soups and baked beanz.

Heinz is known for a range of different products including various sauces, soups and baked beanz.

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Heinz confirms 'best baked beans on the market' have been discontinued

Along with the likes of Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola also comes in various flavours including vanilla, cherry and lemon.

Along with the likes of Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola also comes in various flavours including vanilla, cherry and lemon.

Coca-Cola apologises after axing two drinks

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Family still determinedly fundraising in memory of 'phenomenal' son Alex

The pub and hotel has been given a zero-out-of-five hygiene rating.

The pub and hotel has been given a zero-out-of-five hygiene rating.

Food Hygiene Ratings

Oxfordhsire village pub's rodent infestation closes kitchen

A town centre Korean takeaway has learned its new hygiene score following a disappointing rating earlier this year

A town centre Korean takeaway has learned its new hygiene score following a disappointing rating earlier this year

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Korean takeaway is reinspected after poor food hygiene rating

Pick Up Point in Old Town

Pick Up Point in Old Town

Pick Up Point owner's relaunch will be under new name

Pattern Church in Swindon, Wiltshire

Pattern Church in Swindon, Wiltshire

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Swindon church 'grateful for inspectors' after receiving one-star food hygiene rating

Owners of a town centre restaurant say they are devastated after they were forced to close the eatery

Owners of a town centre restaurant say they are devastated after they were forced to close the eatery

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Owners of town centre restaurant 'devastated' after closing for good

Pick Up Point is relaunching at Jack's later this month - and serving Sunday roasts

Pick Up Point is relaunching at Jack's later this month - and serving Sunday roasts

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Restaurant reopening in new location after sudden closure

Maddie and Sergiu Ene

Maddie and Sergiu Ene

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Pastry business offering homemade sweet treats opens at Designer Outlet

A Swindon fish and chip shop has received a new food hygiene rating

A Swindon fish and chip shop has received a new food hygiene rating

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Food hygiene rating issued for town centre fish and chip shop

Three Wetherspoons pubs in Swindon are set to cut food and drink prices for one day only

Three Wetherspoons pubs in Swindon are set to cut food and drink prices for one day only

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Three Swindon pubs slash food and drink prices for one day only

Guests at the UK’s first dedicated fine dining experience for people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, known as Dysphagia, at Kapara in Soho, London

Guests at the UK’s first dedicated fine dining experience for people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, known as Dysphagia, at Kapara in Soho, London

Pop-up dining experience for dysphagia sufferers a success

Costa Coffee has chosen Swindon as the town to trial its new scheme

Costa Coffee has chosen Swindon as the town to trial its new scheme

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Major changes coming to these Swindon Costa Coffee shops

Seli's Creperie is looking for a new owner

Seli's Creperie is looking for a new owner

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Town centre business up for sale months after its opening

Jeremy Clarkson's new pub has caused a housing spike.

Jeremy Clarkson's new pub has caused a housing spike.

Jeremy Clarkson

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Jeremy Clarkson’s new pub 'causes Cotswold housing spike'

What Sammy's Chinese Takeaway looks like as work begins to fix collapsed ceiling caused by water leak

What Sammy's Chinese Takeaway looks like as work begins to fix collapsed ceiling caused by water leak

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Takeaway owners provide update after returning from holiday to find collapsed ceiling

Cuetopia in Swindon is among the local businesses to receive new food hygiene ratings

Cuetopia in Swindon is among the local businesses to receive new food hygiene ratings

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Sports bar, pub and chippy among new food hygiene ratings

Big Feastival 2024

Big Feastival 2024

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Big Feastival: Alex James' annual event truly is a feast for food and music lovers

Several big name brands have discontinued products in 2024 including the likes of Walkers Crisps, Nestle and Kellogg's.

Several big name brands have discontinued products in 2024 including the likes of Walkers Crisps, Nestle and Kellogg's.

Aldi apologises as bakery product discontinued in 'sad news' for shoppers

All food and drink prices at Wetherspoon pubs across the UK will be cut by 7.5% for one day only this month

All food and drink prices at Wetherspoon pubs across the UK will be cut by 7.5% for one day only this month

Wetherspoon to cut prices of all food and drinks this month - see when

Two Aldi products have been found to be

Two Aldi products have been found to be

Aldi issues product recall and 'do not eat' warning due to possible health risk

We asked readers for their favourite restaurants, cafes and shops in Swindon town centre and these are the top results

We asked readers for their favourite restaurants, cafes and shops in Swindon town centre and these are the top results

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Favourite town centre shops, cafes and restaurants as voted for by you

Aby’s Indian Experience on Faringdon Road has not been open since the beginning of May

Aby’s Indian Experience on Faringdon Road has not been open since the beginning of May

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Mystery surrounds future of shutdown Indian restaurant

Bikaschandra Rana opened Alina's Fish and Wingies in January and it's still going strong nearly nine months later

Bikaschandra Rana opened Alina's Fish and Wingies in January and it's still going strong nearly nine months later

Town centre takeaway gives update on future plans

Swindon pubs and restaurants have been rated for food hygiene

Swindon pubs and restaurants have been rated for food hygiene

Food Hygiene Ratings

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Town centre pub among latest places in Swindon rated for food hygiene

Tap & Tiffin Bar & Eatery coming soon to Highworth

Tap & Tiffin Bar & Eatery coming soon to Highworth

'Hidden' food venue opening soon next to popular takeaway

Whatever Brands is recalling five Oreo products - see which ones below.

Whatever Brands is recalling five Oreo products - see which ones below.

Oreo products recalled and 'do not eat' warning issued due to health risk

The Steam Railway Co Pub

The Steam Railway Co Pub

Town centre and Old Town pubs learn food hygiene ratings after inspection

Kenzo72 and The Bank will run concurrently from the same building when the popular restaurant reopens at its new location

Kenzo72 and The Bank will run concurrently from the same building when the popular restaurant reopens at its new location

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Huge public reaction to closure of eatery leads to planned reopening

Staff from Greedy Guts sandwich bar in July 1998.

Staff from Greedy Guts sandwich bar in July 1998.

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Swindon's favourite takeaways through the years in pictures

Rudis Bar & Kitchen at 21 Regent Circus has been given a new hygiene rating

Rudis Bar & Kitchen at 21 Regent Circus has been given a new hygiene rating

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Rudi's among several restaurants given new hygiene ratings

The reporter looked hungry enough to eat two pizzas

The reporter looked hungry enough to eat two pizzas

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I ate at Swindon’s newest Italian restaurant with apricot jam on pizza

A restaurant with popular roast dinners in Lechlade is set to close

A restaurant with popular roast dinners in Lechlade is set to close

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Highly-rated restaurant announces it's closing in October

The opening of Jeremy Clarkson's new pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire.

The opening of Jeremy Clarkson's new pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire.

Jeremy Clarkson

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Crowds rush to opening of Jeremy Clarkson's pub just 20 miles from Swindon

Greggs is expanding next-door into Swindon Sisters Alliance

Greggs is expanding next-door into Swindon Sisters Alliance

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Swindon town centre shop closing ahead of Greggs expansion

Aldi no longer offers click and collect in Swindon

Aldi no longer offers click and collect in Swindon

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Shoppers baffled as Swindon Aldi supermarkets axe popular service

Fancy a burger this weekend?

Fancy a burger this weekend?

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Here are 5 of the best burger places in Swindon according to Google Reviews

Pizza customers in Royal Wootton Bassett were left disappointed

Pizza customers in Royal Wootton Bassett were left disappointed

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Pizza chain closes unexpectedly leaving customers hungry

The Olive Tree Cafe

The Olive Tree Cafe

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Cafe forced to leave former home saved as new venue found

Sammy's Chinese Takeaway in Highworth has closed 'until further notice' because of a water leak causing a roof collapse

Sammy's Chinese Takeaway in Highworth has closed 'until further notice' because of a water leak causing a roof collapse

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Chinese takeaway announces closure 'until further notice' after ceiling collapse

Ukraine Fest will return to Swindon's Old Town Gardens

Ukraine Fest will return to Swindon's Old Town Gardens

Ukraine Fest returns to town park: Dates, times and what to expect

Six By Nico's new menu Guilty Pleasures is their best yet

Six By Nico's new menu Guilty Pleasures is their best yet

Best menu yet at restaurant with revolving six-week menu as it recalls sinful food

The Royal Oak/The Choptank was visited by food hygiene inspectors and told they must make major improvements

The Royal Oak/The Choptank was visited by food hygiene inspectors and told they must make major improvements

Food Hygiene Ratings

Well-known pub must make 'major improvements' to food hygiene standards

Many TikTok users said they 'disagree wholeheartedly' with most of Becca's judgments

Many TikTok users said they 'disagree wholeheartedly' with most of Becca's judgments

Chef spends £80 ranking Tesco's 31 meal deals and causes huge argument

The Great British Food Festival promises to show off the country's many cuisines

The Great British Food Festival promises to show off the country's many cuisines

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PHOTOS: First ever Great British Food Festival takes place in Swindon