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Concern and confusion over Swindon's new digital postboxes

Concern and confusion over Swindon's new digital postboxes

Several Royal Mail post boxes across Swindon are set to turn digital after being taped off - annoying and baffling Adver readers. The postal company...

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Disappearing Swindon mini-roundabout sparks road safty debate

Disappearing Swindon mini-roundabout sparks road safty debate

Disappearing road markings making it difficult to see a mini-roundabout at a busy Old Town junction sparked a lot of discussion. Most of the road...

19.12.2025 5

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Swindon reacts to sentencing after town centre kidnap attempt

Swindon reacts to sentencing after town centre kidnap attempt

The sentencing of a Sudanese man who tried to kidnap a teenager in Swindon’s town centre sparked a lot of discussion. For this offence,...

18.12.2025 3

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Praise and gratitude for bikers' festive toy run to Swindon's GWH

Praise and gratitude for bikers' festive toy run to Swindon's GWH

Hundreds of bikers taking part in the 34th annual Christmas toy run to support Great Western Hospital were praised and celebrated by grateful...

17.12.2025 4

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Debate after most common crime in Swindon town centre increases

Debate after most common crime in Swindon town centre increases

Swindon's neighbourhood wardens speaking about the most common crime in the town centre sparked a lot of discussion. Currently, Swindon only has...

16.12.2025 3

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Swindon climate volunteers spark debate

Swindon climate volunteers spark debate

Young volunteers in Swindon have sparked fierce debate after helping the council tackle climate change. Members of the charity Way UK, working with...

13.12.2025 3

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Debate sparked after 1,600 drivers caught speeding in Wiltshire

Debate sparked after 1,600 drivers caught speeding in Wiltshire

More than 1,600 drivers being caught speeding in Wiltshire sparked a lot of discussion. Speed Enforcement Officers targeted various locations across...

10.12.2025 5

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Swindon council housing crisis triggers blame game

Swindon council housing crisis triggers blame game

Swindon’s council housing crisis has triggered a heated local debate, with many people left waiting for homes. A shortage of council houses in...

05.12.2025 4

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Swindon criticises plans for digital ID rollout

Swindon criticises plans for digital ID rollout

A heated council row over digital ID cards has triggered fierce opposition from Swindon residents. During a recent council meeting, Labour...

04.12.2025 4

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Anger and relief at council's planned car meet ban

Anger and relief at council's planned car meet ban

News of a new order banning car meets across the Swindon borough sparked a heated debate among drivers and neighbours. Concern was raised about the...

03.12.2025 3

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Residents fume as Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban

Thames Water finally lifting a hosepipe ban that lasted for four months sparked a lot of discussion. The utility company removed the Temporary Use...

01.12.2025 4

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HGV ban on Swindon road sparks fierce debate

News of heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes being banned from Kingshill Road in Swindon next month caused a lot of discussion online. The move,...

30.11.2025 8

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Reviews for Swindon Designer Outlet's Greggs bakery

Customers of the newest Greggs bakery in Swindon have given their verdict on the recent addition to the Swindon Designer Outlet. The bakery chain...

28.11.2025 2

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Google reviews of Swindon's courts

Swindon’s courts are busy hubs of activity where the innocent and guilty plead their cases – but what do the people who go there think of them? ...

27.11.2025 7

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Mixed reactions to opening of Swindon's Popeyes restaurant

Wiltshire’s first Popeyes restaurant has opened its doors on Fleming Way, drawing crowds and sparking strong reactions from locals. The chain...

27.11.2025 5

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Punters celebrate Swindon's The Roaring Donkey annivsary

News of an historic Swindon pub celebrating its first anniversary with a new landlord went down well with our readers. Faical Ben Wahida, known as...

26.11.2025 4

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Demolition of burned farmhouse prompts debate among readers

The demolition of a historic farmhouse in Swindon, which was burnt down during a major fire near the A420, prompted a lot of discussion. The...

17.11.2025 10

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High Score Arcade's Swindon Brunel closure sparks debate

A town centre arcade deciding to close for good next month sparked a debate about how to revitalise the town centre. January 18 will be game over...

16.11.2025 3

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Saboteur investigation reignites debate on fox hunting

An investigation into reports of saboteurs interrupting a hunt near Swindon being dropped has led to renewed debate about fox hunting. In January,...

13.11.2025 4

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Should noisy fireworks be banned or restricted in Swindon?

A petition with more than 11,000 signatures calling for the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks to be lowered prompted a lot of debate. As...

13.11.2025 5

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Police catching speeding drivers in Swindon sparks debate

Police catching more than 140 drivers speeding near a Swindon school got a lot of people talking. Police speed enforcement sessions on Queens Drive...

10.11.2025 6

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"No one cares" Parents have their say over SEND problems

Parents protesting outside the Swindon council’s offices sparked a lot of debate. The silent protest, part of the national ‘Every Shoe Tells A...

10.11.2025 7

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Why lorries and vans keep hitting Swindon railway bridge

A van became stuck under a low railway bridge in Swindon once again, prompting a lot of discussion. On Friday afternoon, Wiltshire Police were...

04.11.2025 5

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Swindon town centre: Readers discuss empty shop unit

News of a town centre landlord’s five-year struggle to find long-term tenants for the largest unit on The Parade sparked a lot of discussion. A...

01.11.2025 6

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What Swindon thinks of its council's financial difficulties

News of Swindon Borough Council's financial difficulties have sparked a lot of discussion with the public. The local authority faces a projected...

29.10.2025 3

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Swindon job struggles as recruiters 'can't find staff'

Recruitment experts claiming that Swindon businesses are struggling to hire staff for seasonal roles sparked a lot of discussion. The Agile...

29.10.2025 3

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Debate rages over whether Green Party are the ones to back

The Green Party becoming the third largest group in Swindon Borough Council’s chamber after three councillors left the Labour Party has sparked a...

25.10.2025 9

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Do Swindonians feel safe living and working in this town?

Swindon has one of the highest crime rates in Wiltshire, sparking concern among residents. In 2025, Swindon recorded an overall crime rate of 59...

24.10.2025 9

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Swindon shoppers have mixed views on town centre's rejuvenation

Traders and shoppers in Swindon's town centre worrying that the new bus interchange might not bring shoppers back sparked a lot of discussion. The...

23.10.2025 3

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Thames Water: Wiltshire reacts to special administration call

A Wiltshire MP’s call for Thames Water to be put into special administration has triggered a wave of strong reactions from local residents. Sarah...

21.10.2025 2

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Freedom Flotilla: "Kidnapped" Swindon activist divides opinion

News of an activist from Swindon being allegedly ‘kidnapped’ while trying to take aid to Gaza caused a lot of discussion. Mohamed Mokuzzal Ali,...

10.10.2025 6

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Crimestopppers' cashless campaign sparks anger from public

A new Crimestoppers campaign in Swindon and Wiltshire warning the public about how ‘dirty money’ is laundered through local businesses sparked a...

09.10.2025 30

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Sympathy and mockery for drivers fined at Outlet bus lane

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...

06.10.2025 8

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Swindon Disease: Community shares pain over Mesothelioma

A moving ceremony in Queen’s Park last month brought the Swindon community together to remember those lost to mesothelioma. The event, which...

03.10.2025 10

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Swindon Half Marathon runners praise returning event

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...

30.09.2025 7

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HGV drivers respond to calls for ban on Wiltshire road

Calls to stop heavy goods vehicles using a Wiltshire street as a shortcut sparked a lot of discussion. A highways improvement request was recently...

28.09.2025 8

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Neighbours in Swindon and further afield react to explosion

A massive explosion that shook Swindon led to a lot of discussion online. Emergency services were called to reports of an explosion at the...

26.09.2025 5

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Police speedwatch: Safety campaign or money-making scheme?

The latest attempt by police to catch speeding drivers in Wiltshire sparked a lot of discussion. Officers from the Royal Wootton Bassett...

25.09.2025 8

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Driver crashing while avoiding cat sparks heated debate

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...

24.09.2025 10

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Horror and disgust after racist graffiti seen in Swindon

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...

23.09.2025 20

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Claim of Swindon having a safe town centre ridiculed

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...

20.09.2025 10

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Criticism and praise for MP defecting from Tories to Reform

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...

19.09.2025 10

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Fears Swindon's drone factory news could make town target

Tekever announcing plans to open the UK’s largest drone factory in Swindon sparked a lot of discussion. The company welcomed the Secretary of...

18.09.2025 10

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Swindon women speak out about predatory men on nights out

Wiltshire Police officers highlighting serious concerns for women clubbing in Swindon sparked a lot of discussion online. Over the course of two...

17.09.2025 6

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Customers mourn loss of Swindon town centre Bodycare

Bodycare collapsing into administration and closing its Swindon shop sparked a lot of debate. The beauty retailer’s Regent Street branch is one of...

14.09.2025 4

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Supertramp singer Rick Davies' hometown pays tribute

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...

12.09.2025 30

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White Horse red cross: Vandalism or patriotism?

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...

11.09.2025 7

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Swindonians share fond memories of closed town centre cafe

News of a town centre café’s impending demolition saddened many Swindonians who shared fond memories of their time there. The Octagon café in...

08.09.2025 10

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Is Swindon being the Greggs capital of the south good?

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...

05.09.2025 8

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Swindon speaks on if XL Bully dogs are dopey or dangerous

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...

04.09.2025 9

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