Droughts have been declared in several parts of England as baking temperatures return amid a Met Office Amber warning. The announcement will see restrictions placed on domestic and commercial water for residents in that area. By Friday afternoon
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets on leads around lakes and rivers due to a toxic algae that can prove fatal to animals. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to owners, asking them to take extra precautions
1:29pm Of course, you don't have to go to either a beer garden or the Pride picnic event to enjoy the sunshine, you can
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms affecting much of the UK, including Swindon on Monday, August 15. This warning will be in place from 6am and it will end at 11.59pm on Monday. Regions in the south west also
Temperatures in England today (August 12) are predicted to reach 35C making the country hotter than parts of the Caribbean as a drought is set to be declared for some parts of England. By Friday afternoon, temperatures are to soar as high as 35C
A CHARITY has condemned a Swindon man after he blackmailed a teenager into performing lewd sex acts. The NSPCC said that the case of Trevor Fernandes, who used social media to force an American teen to sexually abuse herself and her baby sister
These photos show the top deck of a a Boeing 747 being transported through Cirencester. Part of British Airways’ G-BYGA aircraft, it is travelling from Cotswold Airport up to City Airport in Salford, where it is set to become a visitor centre,
Temperatures of up to 34 degrees are expected to hit Swindon over the weekend. An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued by the Met Office across Swindon and Wiltshire, with temperatures reaching the low to the mid-30s in Swindon
If you're heading on the M4 this weekend, this is the disruption you can expect due to several motorway closures, according to National Highways England. This is mostly due to Smart Motorway works and other repairs. If you are set to be travelling
THIS is your last chance to vote for Swindon's best pub. Saturday's Adver will be the final one to include tokens which can be collected and sent in to us to decide which of the top 10 finalists will emerge victorious. The Clifton, The Crown
THE owner of an Italian deli in Swindon's town centre is shocked that his energy bill has more than doubled despite him using less power. Paolo Cianci has managed DaPaolo Italian Delicatessen on Commercial Road for years. His fixed contract with
A teenager who scammed buyers by pretending to sell a games console and other electronic devices on Facebook has been ordered to pay them compensation. Finnley Mark Mapstone posted three items for sale on Facebook Marketplace in the summer and
SWINDON Town head coach Scott Lindsey is not concerned over his team’s lack of cutting edge following three games without a goal for the Robins. Town have only forced an opposition goalkeeper into making a save six times in 270 minutes on their
TWO Swindon GP surgeries have been criticised for their poor leadership and the safety of the care provided to patients. New reports relate to Care Quality Commission inspectors’ visits to Moredon Medical Centre and Abbey Meads Surgery in May.
POLICE stopped a swerving lorry on the motorway near Swindon. Wiltshire Specialist Operations shared the story of how a roads policing unit brought the 2XL haulage truck to a halt on the M4 near Swindon on Thursday. A spokesman for the force
SWINDON Town Official Supporters Club review the past two weeks and look ahead to the club’s trip to Carlisle United - following the newly-introduced away-day quiz, of course! Well, three games in, no wins, no goals, and out of a cup (nothing changes
A thousand ravers could be dancing the night away to ‘pounding dance music’ for a long weekend in the Wiltshire countryside – if councillors from the county council agree. Members of Wiltshire Council’s Eastern Area licensing sub committee will
1980: The Fox Inn at Highworth was such a landmark it gave its name to roundabout it stood next to. An Arkells House since 1862, it was once two cottages but had been a pub since the 1840s. When it shut in January 2015 it was the last hostelry
NHS needs to attract and retain good staff I think your headline “GWH trust ranked as one of the worst in the country” (SA, August 8) was unduly harsh. What the figures in the article actually show is that virtually all hospital trusts are
Malmesbury Carnival is back with a full month-long line up of events for the first time in three years. The Covid pandemic meant a virtual carnival in 2020 and last year there was no procession. But this August features a whole host of events
ISHANI Irene Rachel Entered into God's Kingdom on the morning of Wednesday July 13th 2022. Irene is survived by her beloved only son Timothy Ekemere, her brother William, her sisters Vera, Rose, Louise and Vicky and her extended family in Nigeria. A Thanksgiving
GALT Hilary Una Passed away peacefully on 2nd August 2022, aged 85 years. Loving Mum to Gina, Lyndon, Ali and Kylie. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place at St Sampson's Church, Cricklade on Tuesday 16th August at 12.00pm. Flowers or donations
