AS we approach Valentine's Day, the Adver is on the hunt for the best places in Swindon for a romantic meal. Tell us in the comments where you would recommend and why you recommend it.
SWINDON Town will be without three key names for Tuesday’s trip to Northampton Town after manager Richie Wellens revealed Mathieu Baudry, Jerry Yates and Keshi Anderson will be missing through injury. Baudry has not recovered as efficiently as
DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays as an 'abnormal load' makes its way through Wiltshire next week. Road users in the Westbury, Trowbridge, Melksham and Chippenham areas of Wiltshire may experience delays to their journeys next Monday.
FIRE crews are working together after a crane has hit a power line in Common Hill. It is being made safe by the electricity board which is at the scene in Cricklade. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Crew is working with Westlea Fire Station to help
VIEWERS watching the latest Agatha Christie drama on BBC last night were not mistaken, some of the scenes did indeed look familiar, as they were filmed at Sheldon Manor, near Chippenham. Starring Rufus Sewell, Kaya Scoledario, and Henry Lloyd-Hughes
FLOODING has caused a lane to be blocked along the M4. One out of two lanes on junction 17 westbound towards Chippenham and Cirencester. Storm Ciara has been battering the country with heavy rainfall and wind since Sunday. This has caused
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A MUM feared she would die with her children in the fire set by an irate neighbour, Swindon Crown Court heard. David Jack poured accelerant on the woman’s front door and twice returned with paraffin to fuel the flames. Now, the 33-year-old
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RATS are thriving across the UK due to milder winters, experts have warned. National trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA), says the pest’s population has been increasing year on year. Rats can spread disease through their urine
THE Swindon Marriott's pool has been closed after Storm Ciara damaged one of its skylights. A protective piece of plastic fell into the water after strong winds hit the hotel on Sunday. Hotel manager Katie Freer said: "Swindon Marriott can
After winning multiple Oscars, including best picture and best director, Parasite is coming to Swindon. There were concerns on social media that cinema buffs wouldn't be able to catch the South Korean movie as it wasn't being shown in town despite
A COUPLE in Wanborough claim their bins have only been collected once in the eight months since they moved to their home in Wanborough. Claire Bryce, 52, and her husband Jim, 55, say they have had to resort to burning waste, using a neighbour's
Here is a full list of the winners from the 92nd Academy Awards. Best picture – Parasite Actor in a leading role – Joaquin Phoenix for Joker Actress in a leading role – Renee Zellweger for Judy Best supporting actor – Brad
STRONG winds from Storm Ciara have blown over some of the hoardings covering the Mechanics Institute. Fallen fencing and wooden panels have revealed a lot of debris and undergrowth around the historic building. The hoardings blocked access
The Government has declared coronavirus a “serious and imminent threat to public health” as it introduced new powers to deal with the spread of the virus. Under new measures announced on Monday, the Department of Health said people with coronavirus
A man in his 60s is unable to walk after receiving injuries to his pelvis and ribs after a fight in Liden. Between around 9.10pm and 9.30pm on Sunday, Februrary 2, a fight broke out between two men in Grundys, close to the Liden shops. The
A man in his 40s has been left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car. The crash happened on Queens Drive at around 6.35pm yesterday. Police closed the road for around eight hours while investigations were carried out. The
The government has issued eight flood alerts in the Swindon area. Flooding is possible from the River Cole and Dorcan Brook but property damage is not expected. Property flooding is also not expected from Clanfield Brook for Clanfield Village
The weather forecast for the rest of the week sees more wind coming to Swindon. Today wind gusts are expected to reach 42mph at around 3pm. Around midday will see heavy rain and the temperature drop down to 4 degrees. Later in the week
Storm Ciara is still causing travel issues in and around Swindon. Services from Swindon Bus Company and Stagecoach to Drycot Foliat have been cancelled due to a fallen tree closing the road. We are currently unable to service Draycott
THESE beautifully clear images show Swindon in the 1920s. Roads were almost empty of cars although the town was growing, The Adver was bought by Swindon Press in 1920, the same year the town was given its first cenotaph following riots. In
LITTLE will be taken from Carlisle United in an analytical sense by Swindon Town manager Richie Wellens, who confirmed that game management and making right decisions were his only two priorities during Saturday’s draw. More than 500 of the bravest
FORMER Swindon Robins promoter and team manager Ron Byford (1987-1992) passed away peacefully last Friday morning at home in west Swindon just ten days before his 85th birthday. He had been treated and spent several long periods in hospital suffering
Members of Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee will be discussing plans to build 12 houses in Westlea at their meeting tomorrow night. One of the agenda items is a proposal by Rotstone Developments is to build 12 homes in a crescent off
A car thief stripped off in the back of a police van then subjected officers to vile racist abuse. Disabled John Hunter, who walks with a stick and is waiting for a hip and knee replacement, had been arrested after he was caught by the Mitsubishi
A TEENAGE drug dealer was a no show in the dock after a scuffle with his rivals on the steps of the court building. The 16-year-old boy from east Swindon, who cannot be identified as he is under 18, was due to appear before Swindon Youth Court to
Wiltshire Fire Service will ask council tax payers in Swindon for an average increase in council tax of £1.49 over the next year. The 1.99 per cent increase, which works out at less than 3p per week for a band D property is the highest allowed under
YOUNG skate fans are in for a wheelie exciting Easter with the return of the Urban Rider Games for the sixth year in a row. The event, held at the ATBshop indoor skatepark at the Hawksworth Trading Estate, showcases the talents of young riders across
STORM Ciara hurtled into Swindon bringing a trail of destruction, ripping off roofs, leaving homes without power and causing major travel disruption. The gable end of a flat in Ridgeway Farm, which was only built two years ago, was pulled away hurling
FRIENDS and family of a much-missed Swindon mum rallied to raise £20,000 for charity by 2020. Rebecca Rowland touched hundreds of lives in different jobs around the town, including as manager of inSwindon BID and fundraiser for Prospect Hospice
The state of play in bringing the indoor snow centre to North Star in Swindon will be discussed on Wednesday. Members of Swindon Borough Council's economy overview and scrutiny committee will receive a report on the project, which has been delayed
POLICE officers and staff will start using several libraries across the county to work and listen to concerns from the public touchdown points from March 2. As part of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon’s 2017-2021 Estate
A PAIR of thieves managed to steal a 32ins TV from a store by moving it near the doorway and then distracting shop staff. The JVC smart TV, valued at £200, was carried out of the Currys store at Greenbridge Retail Park by a woman after a man, thought
GOOD listeners are being called on by the Samaritans. Various volunteering roles are open for people who are non-judgemental and can give emotional support to those in crisis. Every six seconds volunteers helps someone in need. A Samaritans
AN APPRENTICESHIP graduate in Swindon won a special award from her employer in recognition of her hard work. Aimee Edwards received the apprenticeship special recognition award from B&Q after becoming an apprentice ambassador, finishing the
A CIRENCESTER chippie has been named as winners in the first ever ITV Food and Drink Awards. Aired on ITV1 at 10.10pm on Sunday, Malt and Anchor were named Britain’s Best Fish and Chip Shop at the awards filmed at Merchants Tayors Hall in London
PROTESTERS braved extreme weather conditions to discuss the future of the Locarno and raise awareness of the Old Town landmark’s precarious state. Founder of Save Swindon’s Heritage Sally Hawson held the meeting with 30 people just outside the
TWO friends staged their first gin and Prosecco festival in Christ Church to raise money for two different charities. Kathy Doyle, 56 and Jo Ridley, 54, who have known each other for over two decades decided to join forces, so they could support
A DOUBLE-decker bus being converted into a shelter for rough sleepers won't be arriving in Swindon. Founder of the Big Yellow Bus Gerry Watkins had intended to bring his second conversion project to the town, but instead it is being diverted to
A PAEDOPHILE found in possession of indecent images of children must sign onto the sex offenders' register for five years. Appearing before Swindon Magistrates' Court, smartly-dressed Andrew Kendall, of Tamworth Drive, Shaw, spoke only to confirm
Several anti-Semitic hate incidents were reported in Wiltshire last year, figures reveal - and the number recorded nationwide hit a record high. Jewish safety charity the Community Security Trust said a rise in online incidents was the biggest
YOGA fans keen to find their chakra have the chance to practise the discipline in the foothills of the Himalayas. Uptown Yoga is organising a retreat in India later this year with the opportunity to see some of the country's most famous landmarks
If you fancy getting into cycling, for pleasure or health or convenience, or want to dig your bike out of the shed, get along to Orbital shopping centre. Swindon Borough Councils travel choices team and Beat The Street are holding a special cycling
Shopkeepers at the junction of Rodbourne Road and Bruce Street Bridges roundabout fear a hit to their profits if roadworks start again. The borough council is looking at widening Rodbourne Road as it enters the junction to two lanes, essentially
