Archive - Thursday, 28 May 2020

This kitten rescued from a Wiltshire industrial estate changed colour after her bath
This was little Sootie before and after she was found by an RSPCA inspector in Wiltshire and cleaned up by am animal rescue. The tiny kitten was discovered on an industrial estate in Salisbury. She was taken to Bath Cats and Dogs Home, where staff…
Premier League set for June 17 return (starting with Manchester City v Arsenal)
Premier League football is set to resume on June 17 with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal, according to the BBC. The two games are the current games in hand. After these, a full round of fixtures will be played on June…
Heading to London? Part of M4 will be shut for the next two weekends
Part of the M4 will be closed in both directions for the next two weekends as contractors widen a bridge. The Thames Bray Bridge, which carries the motorway over the River Thames west of London is being widened to fit an extra lane in each direction…
Wanted: Police on the hunt for man after an assault in April
POLICE are on the hunt for an assault suspect. Craig Ian Harfield, 30, is wanted in connection with an assault in Swindon on Friday, April 17. A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "If you have information regarding Harfield’s whereabouts…
NHS Test and Trace: How does it work and vote in our poll
People across England with coronavirus will have their contacts traced from today (Thursday) in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19 and help ease lockdown restrictions. NHS Test and Trace has launched in England with the help of 25,000 contact…
CORONAVIRUS: Live updates on May 28 as test and trace scheme is launched and what could be last Clap for Carers is tonight
4:15pm PARKING CHARGES BACK IN WILTSHIRE Wiltshire Council will reintroduce parking charges at all car parks, and…
Fears for renters after lockdown eviction ban ends
A COMMUNITY union says it fears a surge in homelessness when the government’s ban on evictions for tenants ends in just under a month. This comes after new statistics depict an increase in renters facing a precarious future in Swindon even before…
WE'RE BACKING BUSINESS: Biplob staff serve customers and key workers during lockdown
THE Adver is continuing its business-backing campaign by highlighting how a long-running Old Town restaurant has adapted to lockdown and helped key workers and the elderly during this difficult time. Biplob Indian Cuisine served up Indian food to…
'Smaller charities are being forgotten during lockdown': Woman shaves head for hospice that looked after dying mum
A MUM has given a whole new meaning to the expression lockdown haircut when she decided on a drastic new look after three decades of having long hair. Pam Jones from Eldene, smashed her sponsorship target of £250 raising almost double for Nottinghamshire…
SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM: Taking a look at the Adver's vital role in GWH Brighter Futures appeal
We’re taking a look at the work the Adver does in the community to shine a light on the importance of local stories and why the town should support us. When Great Western Hospital charity Brighter Futures launched its radiotherapy appeal in 2015…
What next for disused park and ride site?
THERE is fresh hope for the future of an abandoned park and ride site in North Swindon. The Groundwell car park has been unused for more than a decade but councillors will meet tonight to discuss the next steps for its redevelopment. And those…
Swindon security firm recruits hundreds of guards to monitor coronavirus testing
A SWINDON-BASED specialist security firm is deploying hundreds of guards around the UK to monitor and marshal the government's coronavirus testing programme. SSGC had very little time to arrange a complex cross-agency task which posed a major challenge…
Cash for counselling service as crisis doubles demand
A SWINDON counselling service is able to continue its support for hundreds of anxious and depressed people during the lockdown thanks to money from the Wiltshire Community Foundation. Mental health charity IPSUM is one of 105 groups to have so far…
Housebuilder helping NHS heroes get on property ladder
A MENTAL health nurse from Wiltshire has been given £15,000 for her new home. Laura Knott, 31, has been living with her boyfriend at his parents' home for almost a year and has received the money to go towards a new three-bedroom property at Mill…
WE'RE BACKING BUSINESS: Memorial sculpture makers reopen
MONUMENT masons in Marlborough reopened to meet customers face-to-face for the first time since lockdown began. MJ Sly specialises in the design, production and maintenance of memorials. Owner Martin Sly said: “We have been operating by email…
Swindon gardens among smallest in the region
PEOPLE living in Swindon have some of the smallest gardens, patios and balconies in the region. That's according to a new analysis of outdoor living space by the Office for National Statistics, which has also revealed the number of households that…
WE'RE BACKING BUSINESS: Swindon garage marks three decades of servicing cars
Mike Allen Services has been servicing cars in Swindon for over 30 years and is continuing through lockdown. Wiltshire’s Jaguar and Land Rover Centre is a family run business in Swindon that is now managed by international award-winning Jaguar master…
WE'RE BACKING BUSINESS: Not Only Sofas reopening on Saturday
Not Only Sofas is re-opening to the public on Saturday. Although the West Swindon-based business has been offering good value to their customers throughout the lockdown via home delivery and online ordering, staff cannot wait to open the shop's…
WE'RE BACKING BUSINESS: Carpets-4-Less store reopening on Monday
Carpets-4-Less on Hawksworth Industrial Estate is re-opening to the public on Monday. The family-run business invested heavily in safety measures to protect staff and customers safe. A limited capacity incorporating a one-way system, social distancing…
Full line-up for Airwaves festival revealed
The line-up for the Airwaves Festival has been completed with the announcement of Gabrielle Aplin and Jack Savoretti joining the event. Hosted by BBC Radio Wiltshire, the festival will be available on the radio, online or the BBC Sounds app this…
Families and workers on the frontlines are captured in a time everyone will remember
FAMILY life in lockdown is being recorded for posterity by photographer Steph Walton in a series of doorstep portraits. Nurses, businesses owners and others have all been captured in the lens and it's all to raise money for the Great Western Hospital…
WHAT YOU SAID: Teachers in Swindon 'frightened' ahead of June 1 reopening
A union representative has said Swindon teachers are frightened of returning to school next week. On June 1, the government plans to reopen schools to reception, year 1 and 6 pupils but Swindon’s National Education Union representative Debbie Brown…
WILTSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS: Green Machine ticks all the boxes for glory
As we approach the Wiltshire Business Awards 2020 in November, we’re taking a look back at last year’s winners and finding out what they think about entering. Staff from Green Machine Computers Ltd gratefully received the Corporate Social and Environmental…
Deric Wadsworth
WADSWORTH Deric James Edward 'Reg' Passed away on 19th May 2020 at the Great Western Hospital, aged 84 years. Loving Husband for 50 years of Doris (deceased). Very much loved Dad of Mark and loved Step Dad to Jean. A dear Dad-in-law to Julie and Graham
Margaret Wells
WELLS Margaret Lily Passed away at Great Western Hospital on 5th May 2020, aged 94. Beloved wife of Norman (deceased), loving Mum to Geoff & Chris (deceased). A dear Mother-in-law, Grandma and Great Grandma. A lovely lady who will be sadly missed by all
Jayne Tidey
TIDEY Jayne Ann Passed away at home on 17th May 2020, aged 63 years. Loving wife to Victor. Loving and devoted mum to Colyn, much loved daughter, sister, auntie and great auntie. Jayne will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A private funeral
John and Emma Ruck
JOHN and EMMA RUCK Happy 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mum and Dad Love from all your children and Chelsea xxx
Marjorie Sutton
SUTTON Marjorie Jennifer (Madge) 13.10.1936 to 19.05.2020 Devoted wife of Derek, loving Mum to Ian and Janet and Granny to Kirsty. Madge sadly passed away peacefully at Elmside care home where she had received excellent care. Her kind, loving nature will
John Bell
BELL John Richard 'Pete' Passed away peacefully at Park View Nursing Home on 18th May 2020, aged 90 years. Loving husband to Beryl. Father of Jane and Adrian, father in law to Alan and Amanda, special grandad of Ashley, Nicola, Nicholas and Sophie, great
Police sergeant's safety warning after £130k sports car clocked doing 107mph in Swindon
A Swindon police sergeant has issued a warning to motorists after a supercar was caught doing 107mph in a 50mph zone. The bright orange McLaren 540c motor, which has a starting price of £128,000, was recorded going at double the speed limit along…
'Thank you': Hospital chief praises the Swindonians who have backed GWH during Covid crisis
The efforts of hundreds of fundraisers, volunteers and well wishers have been praised by the man in the top job at Swindon’s hospital. As Great Western Hospital prepares to mark what could be the final clap for carers event tonight, chief executive…

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