Google Drops Hyphens from Bradford on Avon Name After Century-Long Campaign

Google has agreed to remove hyphens from the name of Bradford on Avon, a small town in England. The decision comes after a 130-year campaign by residents to have their town's name corrected.

The town's name is currently listed as 'Bradford-on-Avon' with hyphens, which has been a source of frustration for locals. A welcome sign in the town features the correct spelling without hyphens.

A map and sign in the town show the hyphenated version of the name, but residents have long argued that it is incorrect. The issue has been ongoing since 1892, when the town's name was first recorded with hyphens.