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News of an activist from Swindon being allegedly ‘kidnapped’ while trying to take aid to Gaza caused a lot of discussion. Mohamed Mokuzzal Ali,...
A new Crimestoppers campaign in Swindon and Wiltshire warning the public about how ‘dirty money’ is laundered through local businesses sparked a...
News of Swindon Designer Outlet shoppers leaving bad reviews for the retail village because they got fined for driving on a bus-only road sparked a...
A moving ceremony in Queen’s Park last month brought the Swindon community together to remember those lost to mesothelioma. The event, which...
The long-awaited return of the Swindon Half Marathon sparked a lot of discussion. Thousands of runners completed the 13-mile route around town over...
Calls to stop heavy goods vehicles using a Wiltshire street as a shortcut sparked a lot of discussion. A highways improvement request was recently...
A massive explosion that shook Swindon led to a lot of discussion online. Emergency services were called to reports of an explosion at the...
The latest attempt by police to catch speeding drivers in Wiltshire sparked a lot of discussion. Officers from the Royal Wootton Bassett...
A driver crashing into a parked car after swerving to avoid a cat sparked a lot of debate online. The collision near Regent Circus led to hundreds...
Racist graffiti in Old Town that called for the death of Jews and Muslims has sparked serious concern in Swindon. Residents and volunteers from the...
A study suggesting that Swindon’s town centre is one of the safest in the UK sparked a lot of debate. CCTV operator Get Licensed’s analysis of...
Danny Kruger becoming the first sitting Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK sparked a lot of discussion. The East Wiltshire MP’s defection was...
Tekever announcing plans to open the UK’s largest drone factory in Swindon sparked a lot of discussion. The company welcomed the Secretary of...
Wiltshire Police officers highlighting serious concerns for women clubbing in Swindon sparked a lot of discussion online. Over the course of two...
Bodycare collapsing into administration and closing its Swindon shop sparked a lot of debate. The beauty retailer’s Regent Street branch is one of...
Tributes have been paid to Supertramp lead singer Rick Davies, following news of his death earlier this week. The 81-year-old co-founded the iconic...
Red ribbons creating the St George’s Cross on the Wiltshire White Horse got a lot of people talking. The surprising and short-lived addition to...
News of a town centre café’s impending demolition saddened many Swindonians who shared fond memories of their time there. The Octagon café in...
Swindon having more Greggs than any town in Wiltshire, and almost every city in England's south, has sparked a lot of discussion online. The town...
A roundup of court cases involving dog owners being sentenced for having an out-of-control pet or illegally owning a dangerous dog sparked a lot of...
A protest against housing asylum seekers in a town centre hotel sparked a lot of debate among Adver readers. Counter-protestors supporting the...
THE death of a six-day-old baby girl in Swindon being ruled as neglect following gross failings in hospital maternity care led to people sharing their...
Protesters in Swindon who called for a ban on greyhound racing after outrage over the number of dogs killed in the sport have sparked a lot of debate....
The council’s response to flags being painted around Swindon sparked a lot of discussion. The borough’s Cabinet members for Highways suggested...
Supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new party being set to meet up to launch a Swindon branch sparked a lot of discussion. The first...
Shop workers claiming that the reopening to pedestrians of Fleming Way is bringing the town centre back to life sparked a lot of discussion Work to...
News of a new public space protection order being put in place around the town centre sparked a lot of discussion. Signs installed on Monday warn...
Mysterious leaflets opposing plans for a new Speedway stadium in Swindon caused a stir online. Gaming International's Clarke Osborne and Swindon...
The local authority's highways team and a specialist contractor have been carrying out repainting work across the borough to make sure roads are safe...
There was much shock and sadness after nurses spoke out about violent behavioural problems at a Swindon hospital's children's unit. Great Western...
US Vice President JD Vance’s holiday in the Cotswolds sparked a heated debate among Adver readers. A motorcade of security and police took...
News of the Claire’s retail chain filing for bankruptcy again received mixed reactions from Swindonians. The brand had already been in discussions...
Swindon residents have shared their upset at the Prime Minister speaking to businesses following issues raised about the town centre. Sir Keir...
An former hospital chief executive’s behaviour being labelled as “bullying” has led to other Swindonians sharing their stories. Mark...
Excited and sceptical Adver readers reacted to the first officially-submitted plans for a new Speedway stadium on Swindon’s outskirts. Wiltshire...
Adver readers reacted to a failed bid to overturn Wiltshire's net zero targets. Reform councillors put forward a motion calling on Wiltshire Council...
Swindon protestors highlighting the plight of children in Gaza sparked a big debate among Adver readers. The group gathered near Great Western...
New images show the first look at a record-breaking new building under construction at Panattoni Park. In May, Europe's largest developer of...
Swindonians gave their verdict on Tesla’s fully self-driving car attempting to navigate the Magic Roundabout. A new clip showed the car tackling...
The latest round of strike action by resident doctors has caused a lot of discussion among Adver readers. Urgent and emergency care services,...
News of a possible clampdown on illegal scooters and e-bikes in Swindon sparked a lot of debate online. Illegal scooters and e-bikes in Swindon...
News of Morrisons seeking an early exit from its lease to Regent Circus sparked a debate about the future of the site. The supermarket became the...
News of the long-awaited opening date for the £33 million redevelopment of Fleming Way sparked a lot of discussion among Adver readers. The bus...
Swindon residents have shared what they think of the latest rankings of the town’s best and worst GPs. Across the UK more than 703,000 people...
The announcement of a hosepipe ban across Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire has not gone down well with Thames Water customers. The utility...
The possibility of a canal returning to Swindon has received mixed reactions. The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust welcomed Swindon Borough Council’s...
National media claiming that Penhill is a gang capital of the UK led to local residents singing its praises and highlighting how safe they feel...
Swindon Advertiser readers have responded to a story about frustrated pensioners being left sweltering as their town centre building reached...
Visitors to a new Swindon festival offered positive feedback and constructive criticism after the main attraction had to be cancelled. The Swindon...
News of the council approving plans to rebuild the Oasis Leisure Centre and refusing the proposal for 700 nearby flats sparked a lot of discussion...