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Adver readers have paid tribute to a boxing coach who died earlier this month. Harry Scott, a former boxing coach who is best known for training...
Discussions about mass transit solutions for Swindon prompted a lot of debate among Adver readers. Councillors discussed the ways to improve public...
Last year’s Swindon town centre Christmas market being described as a “mixed success” prompted a lot of discussion online. Council chiefs are...
Adver readers offered several suggestions for how to give a warehouse in an airfield hangar a new lease of life. The site at RAF Wroughton is now...
News of plans to turn Abbey Stadium into homes and a community hub has not gone down well. Gaming International hopes to build more than 100 new...
An alleged dine-and-dash at the Toby Carvery in Swindon has sparked a lot of discussion online. Police are investigating after diners in the carvery...
Adver readers reacted to news of flats being built on the site of a former nightclub in the town centre which was gutted by fire. Property developer...
Adver readers gave their verdict on plans to redevelop the town centre. Tower blocks holding flats as well as shops, restaurants, bars and leisure...
Swindonians have spoken out about the fly-tipping seen around the town. This came after outraged residents on Albion Street and Joseph Street...
Swindon passengers shared their public transport experience after a disabled pensioner raised concerns about inconsiderate drivers. Suzanne Allen...
Adver readers offered their thoughts on Swindon after we asked about the poshest place in Wiltshire. Not only does Swindon have a beautiful array of...
Mead Way was closed for some time after a burst pipe flooded the road on Thursday. Hundreds of West Swindon residents woke up to no or low water...
Vue’s new self-service system has received mixed reactions from Adver readers. The Greenbridge cinema recently revamped its lobby and introduced...
News of Swindon having to build more than 1,200 new houses each year for two decades to meet national targets has not gone down well with residents. ...
Adver readers dismissed the suggestion that the Magic Roundabout was terrifying to learner drivers. It was voted the country's fourth scariest...
A momentous mail delivery led to a Adver journalist attending a special reception at Buckingham Palace and meeting Her Majesty the Queen. An...
A protest held in Swindon after Israeli air strikes killed hundreds of people in Palestine received mixed reactions from Adver readers. On Saturday...
Farmers driving tractors through Swindon to protest changes to their inheritance tax received mixed reactions from Adver readers. Tractors lined the...
News of the town centre bus station café’s impending demolition has been met with dismay. Workers were recently spotted inside The Octagon, which...
The impending end of greyhound racing in Swindon has been met with joy and disappointment. Greyhound racing will not continue at Swindon’s Abbey...
A confrontation between Swindon and Cheltenham football fans was met with mockery and disdain by Adver readers. The two sides had to be separated by...
News of Poundland’s financial struggles have been met with shock and disappointment by Adver readers. Reports indicate that he popular high street...
Adver readers shared their views on GP services after the government made more appointments available to help cope with demand. Some residents said...
Adver readers reacted to the latest update on Fleming Way’s redevelopment as buses tested the route for the first time. Significant progress has...
Swindon Adver readers have reacted to news of Nationwide closing one of its Swindon offices. Hundreds of staff currently based at Ramsbury House in...
News of progress on plans for a new fast food restaurant in Swindon received mixed reactions from Adver readers. American fried chicken chain...
Swindon residents are to see the recycling bin collection changes that took place over Christmas continue across the festive period this year too,...
Plans are under consideration to lower the speed limit on over a dozen Wiltshire roads to 20mph. Wiltshire Council plans to implement 20mph speed...
Readers congratulated Swindon hospital staff, who were praised in a recent CQC report. Inspectors visited Great Western Hospital’s unplanned...
Readers congratulated Swindon hospital staff who were praised in a recent CQC report. Inspectors visited Great Western Hospital’s unplanned...
Nostalgic photos of Swindon’s town centre sent Adver readers down memory lane. The latest gallery featured in this newspaper prompted people to...
The council is considering bringing in a Public Space Protection Order covering the town centre and Broadgreen around Manchester Road - but would it...
Swindon's water supplier Thames Water is seeking to charge even higher bills – and Adver readers are furious. The water supplier has asked the...
Wiltshire Council’s approval of plans to set up a caravan site for travellers near Swindon received support from some Adver readers. The two-pitch...
Adver readers agreed with a councillor who highlighted the need for safety to be a bigger priority in plans for the town centre. During a meeting...
A Swindon cinema’s first-of-its-kind revamp has been well received by Adver readers. After weeks of work which closed some of the screens and much...
Parked cars blocking buses on residential streets have prompted complaints and safety concerns from Adver readers. Earlier this month, Cllr Daniel...
A car transporter that became wedged under a Swindon bridge sparked a lot of discussion online. The large vehicle caused traffic chaos on Monday...
Swindon supported the latest addition to its town centre. A supermarket offering fresh vegetables and Asian sweets welcomed its first customers...
Swindon shoppers gave their verdict on the retailer that has replaced the Regent Street Marks and Spencer. House to Home moved into the vacant space...
Swindonians have reacted to the Theatre Trust’s warning about the future of the Mechanics’ Institute. It is one of only 43 buildings in the...
Adver readers have voiced their views on a Swindon road that is frequently flooded whenever heavy rain hits the town. During Storm Herminia, part of...
Swindonians were saddened to hear that Sainsbury’s is set to scrap more than 3,000 jobs and plans to close its remaining in-store cafes,...
Swindonians reacted to the news of a recent survey naming this town the best place to get new job. It was named the UK's most employee-friendly...
Swindon citizens called for staff parking at the hospital to be free after one worker called the payments “outrageous”. Great Western Hospitals...
Swindonians have rushed to defend our town from The Times’ ranking us as the worst place to live in the south west. While Chippenham neared the...
After the manager of Stagecoach West spoke about how he would be glad to see the town centre bus station demolished and replaced with newer facilities...
We gave Adver readers a chance to shout out their favourite local businesses. January can be a tough time for traders as the Christmas rush dies...
Adver readers praised the parade of around 200 bikers who travelled through Swindon to deliver gifts to children at Great Western Hospital. The...
Adver readers have voiced their views on the town centre’s Christmas market after a story highlighted people's disappointment with it. Following...