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Google Gives In to Bradford on Avon's Hyphen Conundrum

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Google has agreed to remove hyphens from the town name 'Bradford on Avon' after a long-standing campaign. The decision comes after a 130-year push by locals.

The town, located in Wiltshire, England, has been known as Bradford on Avon since the 19th century. However, Google's algorithms consistently hyphenated the name, resulting in confusion and frustration for residents.

A sign welcoming visitors to the town still displays the hyphens, but it is likely that this will be updated soon to reflect the change. The move has been hailed as a victory by locals who have fought tirelessly for the correct spelling of their town's name.

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