1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (655+ words) Criticism of Reform UK’s plans to make Swindon’s parks safer for women after conference attendees allegedly attacked female protestors sparked a lot of debate. Reform group leader Sara Godwin and fellow councillor Colin Lovell took to Facebook on Sunday evening,…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (446+ words) Plans to reopen a hot food van near Swindon shops have been refused due to childhood obesity concerns. Permission had previously been granted for the siting and operation of a hot food van in the Sussex Square car park in…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (721+ words) Scotland’s First Minister is pressing for talks with Andy Burnham over how a legal mechanism for a second independence referendum could be agreed. SNP leader John Swinney has written to the Prime Minister following his suggestion in the Commons that…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (293+ words) Pensioners could be in line for a major tax boost under a new campaign calling for the HMRC personal allowance for income tax to be increased for everyone who has reached State Pension age. A petition launched on the Government's…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (408+ words) A sculpture inspired by a desire to bring a contemporary “everywoman” to Trafalgar Square was unveiled on London’s Fourth Plinth on Tuesday. Lady In Blue by New York artist Tschabalala Self pays homage to a young, metropolitan woman and replaces…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (298+ words) Comedian and actress Dawn French has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding, according to a report by The Independent. The 68-year-old, best known for playing Geraldine Granger in BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, pleaded…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (448+ words) A Swindon café has made changes to the menu to help it continue trading in difficult times. Little Grazey opened at the top of Victoria Road in August 2025 and has gained a strong following of loyal customers – including comedian Joe…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (66+ words) Swindon Advertiser LIVE: 'Shock' as Swindon man allegedly plans sabotage - A man from Swindon is claimed to have been preparing an act of sabotage for Russia. - Joshua Cammidge was arrested by at an address in Swindon on Friday, the Metropolitan…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (448+ words) Shoppers at a Swindon supermarket have reacted to complaints about its cleanliness. Customers of the Asda at North Swindon’s Orbital Shopping Park had mixed opinions after one person contacted the Adver to highlight poor maintenance of the men’s facilities. The…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (815+ words) A PROTESTER who disrupted Reform UK's party conference in Birmingham has spoken out after they were violently assaulted by audience members. Footage which has been widely circulated on social media shows Reform UK members attacking a woman as she disrupted…...