Google Relents on Bradford on Avon Hyphens After 130-Year Campaign

After a 130-year campaign by residents of Bradford on Avon in England, Google has agreed to remove hyphens from the town's name.

The controversy started in 1899 when Great Western Railway added dashes to its railway sign for the town.

Locals claim that these 'rogue' hyphens then became commonly used by mapmakers and eventually made their way into Google Maps.

Tom Vaughton, CEO of SEO experts Varn, spearheaded a recent campaign to reclaim the town's original name.

He explained that incorrect references online can have serious consequences, especially with artificial intelligence.