Swindon woman Giovannia Checchia, 86, found safe
AN 86-YEAR-OLD woman from Swindon has been found safely after going missing. Police thanked the public for helping them find Giovannia Checchia.
AN 86-YEAR-OLD woman from Swindon has been found safely after going missing. Police thanked the public for helping them find Giovannia Checchia.
Boris Johnson addressed the nation on Wednesday night to prevent a Covid update amid a rise in Omicron variant cases. The Covid update comes hours after the Downing Street Christmas Party scandal led to the resignation of the Prime Minister's former
THE number of coronavirus cases in Swindon increased by 122 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 33,260 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Swindon when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated
One year ago today, the first Covid vaccination was given in Swindon at Great Western Hospital to a frontline worker. It was one year ago tomorrow that a member of the public received the vaccine. Since then, 352,000 jabs have been administered
THE prime minster....'s advisor has resigned after a row over allegations Number 10 hosted a Christmas party last year. Allegra Stratton joked about the event in a press conference rehearsal in December 2020, when she was Downing Street's press
Three people have been remanded in custody after they were arrested in London on suspicion of supplying drugs in Swindon. Tomiwa Seriki, aged 20, from Fulham Road, London, has been charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and
SWINDON Town striker Harry Parsons netted an eight-minute hat-trick for loan club Chippenham Town on Saturday. The 19-year-old Swindon forward helped his new team to a 4-1 success at home to Dorking Wanderers in National League South. In a
Nothing smells better than Christmas dinner. The smell of the turkey roasting, the sweetness of the cranberry sauce and the brandy whiff coming from the Christmas pudding… total bliss. If only you could bottle up that smell and use it over and
The Playstation 5 remains the most sought-after gadget on the planet right now with gamers desperately trying to get their hands on a new console. Since its November 2020 release, Brits have found it nearly impossible to find Sony’s latest gaming
Allegations of further Christmas parties in Downing Street have emerged, including one in Boris Johnson’s flat. At Prime Minster’s Questions today, Boris Johnson was asked about an alleged Christmas party that took place in Downing Street on December
Christmas is a great time for foodies. Snacks become more extravagant, nibbles are always available, and nothing is more indicative of a Christmas evening than duck spring rolls and mini hot dogs. But stocking up on all these goodies can add up
A “Furious” Boris Johnson has asked the Cabinet Secretary to investigate claims about a Christmas party in Downing Street last year. The Prime Minister said he has launched an investigation but maintained the line that there was no party. Speaking
The Omicron Covid variant has still not arrived in Swindon, according to the latest data. The south west recorded its first case of the new variant on December 4 but, as of today, it has still not hit Swindon. The UK Health Security Agency
A “Furious” Boris Johnson has asked the Cabinet Secretary to investigate claims about a Christmas party in Downing Street last year. The Prime Minister said he has launched an investigation but maintained the line that there was no party. Speaking
Google has revealed its most searched terms in the UK 2021 and the list has everything from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing to Piers Morgan. Tech giant Google releases its most-searched-for trends and terms each year. This year the topics included
You can get a free Greggs festive bake and hot drink this December. The offer from Greggs includes the option of a vegan festive bake and mint hot chocolate. The baker is giving away 50,000 free festive bakes to new Greggs app users. The
Walkers is recalling its new festive flavoured crisps from shops. PepsiCo, the owners of Walkers, has issued a recall of its Mince Pies flavour crips because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a
Storm Barra shows no sign of slowing down after battering large parts of the UK with 70mph winds on Tuesday. Going into Wednesday Storm Barra is expected to bring ice, wind and rain – sparking dozens of flood warnings across the UK. The warning
Storm Barra has continued to impact the UK overnight with high winds, heavy rain and snow. The storm caused power cuts for about 49,000 across the UK and Ireland and leaves several areas across the nation under flood warnings Wednesday morning,
REPORTS of Downing Street hosting a Christmas party while strict restrictions were in place last year have polarised Adver readers. A poll this paper ran earlier today saw 38 per cent of votes agree with "It's terrible, I kept to the restrictions
Boris Johnson is 'set to hold a press conference today' to announce Plan B measures in England, according to reports. The Government’s autumn and winter plan suggested that some measures including the mandatory use of vaccine passports and face
The R-rate for the Omicron coronavirus variant could be as high as 3.47, preliminary research suggests. Professor Alastair Grant, from the University of East Anglia, has predicted the reproduction rate of the new variant based on figures from the
Boris Johnson is set to introduce Plan B measure following a rapid rise of Omicron variant cases in the UK. Reports from the Financial Times suggest the Prime Minister is planning to introduce Plan B restrictions which will include vaccine passports
Treat yourself or a loved one to a show this Christmas as key workers can now get 25% off at ATG Tickets. The ‘Local Heroes’ discount applies to a range of performances, from hit musicals to drama performances and more. The discount is limited
Martin Lewis has been forced to warn consumers of a scam using his name to dupe unsuspecting victims. The Money Saving Expert founder has a large following across the UK for his cash-saving tips and reputation as a consumer champion. Mr Lewis
Boris Johnson is set to face a grilling this afternoon as fury over the Christmas Party scandal constinues to dominate national discussion. The Conservative Party leader will be under the spotlight at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, with
BORIS Johnson is facing calls to “come clean” about an alleged Christmas party at No 10 during lockdown restrictions last year as the government refused to send a minister to defend its position on television. Leaked footage from No 10’s £2.6 million
Verbal abuse suffered by Great Western Hospital staff has escalated in recent months, according to figures released by the trust. They show there has been an 11 per cent rise over the past year. Incidents of patients physically abusing staff
Where's the equity in Covid jab programme? Following on from comments by Mr Sheldrake and Mr Morgan last week, I would like to make a few comments about the vaccination situation in Swindon. I have been on the NHS Website looking at where vaccinations
FESTIVE - if freezing cold - fun filled Lydiard Park over the weekend as hundreds of people donned Christmassy costumes for the return of the Santa vs Rudolph Run. A crowd of red-and-white coats, Christmas jumpers, antlers and Santa hats filled
THE group that campaigned to save the Oasis has called for calm as the fallout over Historic England’s decision to list the dome and pool as a Grade II listed structure continues to reverberate. News of the listing was welcomed in some quarters
THE leader of Swindon Borough Council is optimistic about the town centre’s future despite the loss of anchor stores like Debenhams and House of Fraser. Councillor David Renard responded to comments from shoppers which suggested the area had little
The Arkell’s Christmas Market returns this Saturday. The free-to-enter festive event took a year off because of the pandemic in 2020 but the brewery's grounds will soon be full of food and craft stalls and activities once again. It will last
THE Brunel Shopping Centre has opened a Snow Zone with a giant train and Nutcracker statues. The seasonal sight has been set up in the Plaza and will be open until Christmas Eve, with special guests like a Giant Christmas Yeti stopping by to greet
A Swindon councillor has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to call on him to think again on plans that could result in council tax rises of nine per cent and mean householders paying another £170 a year. Leader of the labour group Jim Grant
A WARNING has been issued about a sophisticated mobile banking app scam which could have left an Adver reader £600 poorer. John, whose name has been anonymised, has urged people to take care when selling items during the Christmas period in case
COUNCILLORS spoke of their sorrow after hearing about a woman being attacked in a park on the border of Penhill and Pinehurst. The woman noticed a man following her as she walked up Pinehurst Road and Crosskeys Avenue, then ran into Hillary Close
ANYBODY struggling to book vaccines or booster jabs will be able to do so in the near future, Swindon’s health boss has said. Director of public health for Swindon Borough Council Steve Maddern tried to reassure those who spoke to the Adver about
The Swindon community has rallied around the family of a popular young man who took his own life and are supporting his grieving mother in her efforts to raise mental health awareness. Jake Melvin, described as well-liked, sociable, adventurous
Renowned poet Pam Ayres has visited RSPCA Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre to see the work that the animal charity is doing to care for sick and injured creatures. Gloucestershire-based Pam, who recently did a charity show at The Wyvern to
A free initiative which encourages football fans to shift the Christmas pounds and put New Year's resolutions into practice is recruiting its new cohort. Swindon Town FC Community Foundation's 12-week Football Fans in Training programme has helped
Former Swindon Town caretaker manager Tommy Wright has been handed a football suspension following a bribery conviction. The ex-first team coach was found guilty in December 2019 after being snared in an undercover investigation into corruption
CITYFIBRE has added Zen Internet to its list of providers for full-fibre broadband in Swindon as part of a £48 million investment in upgrading the town's internet infrastructure. People living in the area can access speeds of up to 900Mbps, which
The team at TWIGS Community Gardens has set up a Twinkly Lights Trail. Visitors can pop into the community area off Cheney Manor Road this Saturday between 4pm and 8pm to enjoy the festive display. Admissions will cost £2 per adult or £1.50 for
Wiltshire Police is launching a cavalry division of at least 50 horse riders to help fight crime in rural areas. The Wiltshire cavalry will act as horseback scouts for the police proper, going where squad cars cannot go and reporting back on any
After the Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats score their first goal of the night on this coming weekend's game, fans in attendance will be purchasing teddies, bagging them up and throwing them onto the ice. But why? The 'Teddy Bear Toss' has become
A SHAKE-UP will see two Child Health Information Services combined into a single body. The move by the NHS is aimed at ensuring child health data is managed securely in one place. NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) will
It's very nearly time to don those colourful sparkly, fluffy or even light-up sweaters for Christmas Jumper Day. Hundreds are planning to take part on Friday and raise money for Save the Children - are you one of them? The event has been running
It might be dark, cold and dreary outside but festive light displays are doing their bit to bring some seasonal cheer. It's also given our camera club members a chance to hone their nighttime photography skills and produce some colourful images
SWINDON Town head coach Ben Garner says his team did not defend their box well enough and were punished for lapses in concentration after a humbling 4-1 defeat at Leyton Orient on Tuesday night. Two goals from the in-form Orient strike-force of