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Swindon Town enter ominous mode in League Two promotion race

Swindon Town seem to have returned to their ominous mode, where anything is possible, and everyone else in League Two should be scared. Four games,...

13.02.2026 3

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Joe Acklam

8 Best burger places in Swindon according to latest reviews

Swindon has a small but lively burger scene, from sit down grills to vans in car parks, with several spots drawing consistently high ratings and loyal...

12.02.2026 4

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Daniel Angelini

Story is limbering up to be one of our biggest scandals

Last Wednesday, the Parliamentary Labour Party finally turned its back on Keir Starmer. There is no way back. Sir Keir was forced to admit under...

12.02.2026 4

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Dr Andrew Murrison Mp

Swindon Town thriving in chaos of not having settled team

Swindon Town have been defying conventional logic this season with their complete lack of a settled line-up and still managing to string results...

11.02.2026 5

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Joe Acklam

Shock and disappointment at Swindon town centre gambling hub plan

A plan to use the old Top Shop unit in Swindon’s flagship shopping street for slot machines and other gambling equipment sparked a lot of...

11.02.2026 7

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Daniel Angelini

Swindon Town demotion of 1990 and on-field punishments

The lengthy ban of Ollie Clarke and subsequent events cause one to cast one's mind back to when Swindon had their Premiership membership, won by a...

11.02.2026 10

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Dick Mattick

Would you rather live with your best friend or partner?

It feels wrong to bring this up during the most romantic month, but most people would rather live with their best friend than their partner. It’s...

11.02.2026 4

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Steve Allen

Rise in Swindon Green Party members sparks political debate

A significant increase in membership for Swindon’s Green Party sparked a lot of discussion. The political party’s local group has seen nearly...

10.02.2026 5

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Daniel Angelini

Swindon Town display spades of character amid distractions

Swindon Town demonstrated that they have character in spades as they blocked out the noise to win three times in a week. On paper, the three-game...

10.02.2026 20

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Joe Acklam

Reaction as historic Carriage Works to be turned into cafes and bars

Plans to turn the Carriage Works into a hub of café and retail sites sparked a lot of discussion. The historic building in Swindon’s Railway...

09.02.2026 10

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Daniel Angelini

Swindon Borough Council's adult social care praised by CQC

This week brought welcome news for residents and staff across our borough. After focused efforts to improve adult social care, Swindon Borough...

08.02.2026 6

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Cllr Jim Robbins

First look and review of new Lidl superstore in Wiltshire

Wiltshire's newest supermarket has opened its doors for the first time after three years of waiting, but does it really live up to the hype? The new...

07.02.2026 10

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Sarah Dalton

Swindon Town secret weapon to make difference for promotion

Ian Holloway has now assembled his Suicide Squad and possesses the options he needs to change games and win Swindon Town valuable points. Throughout...

07.02.2026 6

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Joe Acklam

The tragedy of academy football and how it fails players

Once upon a time a football club relied on the local community to provide it with its’ players. Well, Don Rogers must have been an outsider...

07.02.2026 6

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Joe Acklam

Jake Batty has quality to fill Swindon Towns's biggest hole

Jake Batty has the unenviable task of replacing Finley Munroe at Swindon Town, but he has many of the tools to do it. One of Swindon’s priorities...

06.02.2026 4

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Joe Acklam

Best places for fish and chips in Swindon picked by readers

Swindonians have had their say on the best chips shops in town. After the Adver rounded up some of the most acclaimed chippies in the area, dozens...

06.02.2026 6

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Daniel Angelini

Court case sparks debate about XL Bully dog breed

A recent court case involving an XL Bully and its owner sparked a lot of discussion. Eunice Schuster, of Commercial Road, faces having her XL Bully...

05.02.2026 10

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Daniel Angelini

Waspi decision: no compensation sparks debate

Waspi women being denied compensation for a second time sparked a lot of discussion. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has...

05.02.2026 10

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Daniel Angelini

Swindon Town make big finish to January transfer window

Swindon Town finished their transfer window with a big flourish, with a triple swoop on deadline day for Junior Hoilett, Jake Batty, and James...

04.02.2026 30

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Joe Acklam

Plan for McDonald's at old Pizza Hut site sparks traffic concerns

Plans to turn a former Pizza Hunt into a drive-through McDonald’s sparked a lot of discussion. The Shaw Ridge site could be turned into a fast...

03.02.2026 6

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Daniel Angelini

I tried one of Swindon's most popular 'hidden' restaurants

On Thursday, January 29, I headed to Gurkha (Swindon) Nepalese & Indian Restaurant on Victoria Road in the town centre, for an early dinner. The...

01.02.2026 5

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Hannah Walton-Hughes

SWINDON: Heritage is already here for City of Culture bid

This week marks one of the most uplifting moments since we took office, a real statement of pride, ambition and confidence in Swindon’s future. We...

01.02.2026 9

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Swindon Council Leader Jim Robbins

Will Stone on re-industrialising Swindon and more new jobs

I’ve been continuing to work for greater employment opportunities in our town, reaching out to drone companies and recently making visits to Evolve...

01.02.2026 6

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Will Stone

Frustration at struggles to book dentist appointments in Swindon

The area’s health board making thousands of extra dental appointments available for people in need of urgent care sparked a lot of discussion. The...

31.01.2026 6

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Daniel Angelini

Ex-Swindon Town chairman on key trait in transfer targets

When Manchester United’s talismanic captain, Bruno Fernandes, limped off in the game against Aston Villa a few days before Christmas, a remarkable...

31.01.2026 7

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Andrew Fitton

The hole Finley Munroe exit has created at Swindon Town

Swindon Town have lost a step since the departure of Finley Munroe, but have shown how they intend to get it back. Munroe’s return to Aston Villa,...

30.01.2026 5

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Joe Acklam

Huge debate over Swindon's bid to become a City of Culture

Swindon’s bid to become the UK City of Culture sparked a lot of discussion. The town is too big to be considered for Town of Culture so it is...

30.01.2026 7

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Daniel Angelini

Anger as council car parks in Swindon to go cashless

News of plans to make all council-owned car parks cashless has not gone down well. Swindon Borough Council plans to upgrade 20 of its car parks as...

28.01.2026 9

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Daniel Angelini

Swindon Town coping with noise decides promotion quest

This month was always likely to be pivotal in Swindon Town’s season. A combination of the transfer window and some crunch matches gives January an...

28.01.2026 8

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Conor Garratt

The gadget that dries washing, stops damp and cuts bills

I remember a time, not that long ago, when my favourite purchases were small and sparkly, or at the very least, something I could eat, drink or wear. ...

28.01.2026 10

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Jade Wright