Archive
-
Date
Gunning thrilled with how Town shut down Notts County
Gavin Gunning was overjoyed with how Swindon Town stifled Notts County's passing play during their 2-1 win on Good Friday. Aaron Drinan latched onto a loose ball after a backpass struck the post in the first half to give Swindon the lead. Paul
-
Date
Defensive blunders give Swindon a very Good Friday
Swindon Town put an end to their four-match winless run as they defeated Notts County 2-1 thanks to a pair of laughable goals. A moment for a comedy goal compilations had Swindon leading at the break after a pass back to the goalkeeper struck the
-
Date
Train driver strikes going ahead as pay dispute continues
Great Western Railway train drivers will go on strike next week. Rail passengers are being warned of fresh disruption to services because of a new round of industrial action and an overtime ban being carried out by train drivers in a long-running
-
Date
Woman, 90s, among victims left 'suffering' by prolific burglar
A Swindon man has been jailed for burgling three homes after hiding from police for nearly a year. Keiron Barlow, of no fixed abode in Swindon, was sentenced to six years and two months in jail at Swindon Crown Court for his involvement in three
-
Date
Inside Swindon's old Rover factory which became home to BMW
A Stratton manufacturing plant has undergone many changes over the years. Before becoming home to BMW and Mini's assembly lines, the factory bordering Bridge End Road and Gipsy Lane produced Rover vehicles. These images from the Adver archive
-
Date
Kate Middleton cancer news video sees spike in calls to Swindon hospital
A hospital in Swindon has said that the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis revelation has prompted enquiries about the disease to increase. After weeks of unfounded speculation about her health, Kate Middleton released a video to the public explaining
-
Date
Swindon Town launch fundraiser for new facilities at County Ground
Plans are underway to install a sensory room at the County Ground to give Swindon Town fans a safe space. The much-needed space will provide a safe, controlled environment for fans who may have a neurodivergence or disability to relax, get away
-
Date
New XTC mural in Swindon paid for by superfan to improve town centre
An XTC fan has personally funded a new mural in the town centre honouring Swindon's most famous band. The painting, by Dayna Baxter, was completed on the exterior wall of a house in Crombey Street and depicts the band’s acclaimed fifth album English
-
Date
Wiltshire farmer joins huge 'go-slow' tractor protest in London
Farmers converged on Westminster for a tractor protest against “substandard imports and dishonest labelling” threatening food security in the county. The campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent assembled for a “go-slow
-
Date
Swindon Town 1 Notts County 0: as it happened
-
Date
Swindon bring in former Rangers midfielder
Swindon Town have confirmed the signing of former Rangers midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh on a deal until the end of the season. The 24-year-old arrives to fill a gap in midfield left by the season-ending injury that Saidou Khan has suffered after being
-
Date
Westgate parking chaos as shoppers race to city centre on Good Friday
A warning has been issued to Oxford city centre shoppers on Good Friday. Good Friday is always a busy day in the calendar with many families racing to pick up last-minute purchases ahead of the Easter weekend. Many have once again descended
-
Date
Young Reporter Symbolism of Flowers Marlborough College
Have you ever wondered what the bouquet of roses you have given might symbolise, aside from being a token of love on Valentine’s Day? Indeed, there exists a whole ‘language’ of flowers ready to be learnt. In the nineteenth century, the presence
-
Date
Expert gives genius tip on how to improve your takeaway fish and chips
The owner of one of the most highly rated fish and chip shops in the area have given their top tip on how to improve your takeaway experience. Helen Coon, owner of China Chef in Royal Wootton Bassett has seen her' shop's popularity grow and grow
-
Date
Bank holiday washout as rain floods roads and railways in Wiltshire
9:48am RAILWAY LINES CLOSED Due to a safety inspection of the track between Westbury and Swindon, the line is closed
-
Date
Stadium owner breaks silence on speedway planning row
Gaming International has issued its first public statement on the fate of Abbey Stadium in months. The building of a new stadium was necessary for the site owners and Taylor Wimpey to go ahead and build homes there, but Swindon Borough Council
-
Date
I tried the top-rated fish and chips in Swindon and knew in my bones it was the best
I visited Swindon's number one rated fish and chip shop on a miserable rainy Tuesday night to check how good it really is. Before I visited Lucy’s Fish Bar, I admit I thought most chippies were similar enough. Fried fish, fried fish, a feeling
-
Date
Latest figures reveal how much house prices are dropping in Swindon
House prices are falling in Swindon. The latest available Land Registry figures, which are from the January, show that the average cost of a new home was £260,354, which is 0.6 per cent less than it was in December and part of a longer-term trend
-
Date
Shopping park can become huge solar installation
Bosses at the Orbital Shopping Park in North Swindon have been given the green light to cover its buildings with 5,000 solar panels. The application by Orbital Retail Park Swindon Ltd told planners at Swindon Borough Council: “Given the current
-
Date
New Caribbean takeaway promises to bring something different to Swindon
A new Caribbean takeaway paying tribute to great music and even greater cuisine has opened its doors in Swindon. Shabba Mudda Pot opened on 11 Rodbourne Road on Friday, March 22, and manager Lisa could not be more excited at the new venture.
-
Date
New farm shop and cafe prepares to open in Wiltshire town
A new local farm shop and cafe hoping to bring locally sourced produce to Royal Wootton Bassett will open for the first time this Easter weekend. Sustain Farm Shop, which will be located on Freckles Farm in Royal Wootton Bassett, will open its
-
Date
Football-mad Swindon MP gifted £30,000 box at Wembley
Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson was among those gifted a £30,000 box at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final in February. The sum of £1,100 was declared by Mr Tomlinson on the Parliamentary Register of Members' Financial Interests, where MPs must declare
-
Date
Dangerous driver jailed after hitting speeds of 140mph in M4 chase
A dangerous driver has been jailed after leading police on a dramatic chase along the M4 at speeds of more than 140mph. Muneeb Mehran, of Whurley Way in Maidenhead, was sentenced to 26 months behind bars after pleading guilty to dangerous driving
-
Date
Vet reveals the five hidden dangers to your pets this Easter
Vets in Wiltshire have warned pet owners to be extra cautious this Easter, as five hidden dangers are responsible for a huge rise in vet visits. It’s quite commonly known that chocolate is toxic to dogs, but there are many lesser-known hazards