Swindon Advertiser

The Swindon Advertiser, often referred to by locals as 'the Adver', is a daily tabloid newspaper based in Swindon. It was established in 1854 and had a circulation of 22,321 in 2006. The paper prides itself on being the first provincial 'penny-paper' in the UK. It is owned by Newsquest, which is the UK branch of the American company Gannett.

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Emma Watson 'heartbroken' after Harry Potter snub by author JK Rowling

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Edward Burnett

The Hollywood actress is well known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in all eight of the wizarding world's films. Her relationship with Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has deteriorated in the years since the films, though, due to their differing views. Ms Rowling has moved on and is working on a new HBO Harry Potter series, which was confirmed back in April 2023. Ms Watson's iconic role of Hermione has already been cast with Arabella Stanton set to play the famed witch.
Huge pop star signs up for Celebrity Gogglebox alongside hilarious comedian

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Rag'n'Bone Man and Romesh Ranganathan will be appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox together (Image: Channel 4) A huge pop star and hilarious comedian will be appearing together as a pair on the newest series of Celebrity Gogglebox. Rag'n'Bone Man (real name Rory Graham) has signed up for the Channel 4 show to make his first-ever reality TV appearance. He will be joined by comedian and TV host Romesh Ranganathan on the sofa, reacting to all the nation's favourite shows.
Malmesbury homecare service ‘requires improvement’

4 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Kate Jones

Efficiency Health and Homecare Services Malmesbury, which assists adults of all ages and people living with dementia, has been given a rating of ‘Requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission. An ‘Inadequate’ rating was also given to the provider - located in Malmesbury’s High Street - under the ‘Safe’ category by the CQC, the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
In the Dock: Recent cases from Swindon Crown Court

5 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Chloe Tuff

Swindon: Liam Baily, 24, of Chestnut Avenue, has been sentenced for being concerned in the supply of cannabis, cocaine and possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid, namely capsaicin. The drug supply charges relate to a period between September 19, 2021 and February 17, 2022 in Swindon. The 24-year-old entered guilty pleas to all three charges earlier this year on April 29.
Cirencester man, 48, charged with sexual activity with girl

5 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Kate Jones

Alwyn de Bruyn, of Rose Way, Cirencester, is accused of intentionally touching a girl in a sexual way in Cirencester between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021. He is also charged with sexual activity with a girl by touching in Cirencester between August 1, 2021 and March 1 last year. In addition, he is charged with taking, making and possessing a total of more than 100,000 indecent photographs of children.
Swindon preacher denies being in town centre after ban

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Chloe Tuff

2 1/1 A preacher banned from Swindon town centre has denied refusing to leave the area when told to do so. It is alleged that Shaun O’Sullivan, of Whitbourne Avenue, Park North, failed to comply with a section 35 direction of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and, without reasonable excuse, failed to leave GWR Park.
'Manipulative' man harassed ex partner with bank transfers

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Chloe Tuff

Benjamin Corp has been handed a suspended sentence order (Image: Facebook) A 'manipulative' man who refused to leave his ex-partner alone has been handed a suspended sentence. Benjamin Corp, 35, of High Street, Wroughton, pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching a non-molestation order at an earlier court appearance on May 21. Corp, self-representing, appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Thursday, June 19.
Hospital staff 'strangled, punched and spat at' just for doing their jobs

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Alex Lane-Kieltyka

11 1/1 Swindon's Great Western Hospital has relaunched a campaign to "tackle staff abuse" after hundreds of staff have been attacked by patients. The 'Never OK' campaign has started again to reinforce the message that "abuse against NHS staff will never be tolerated". According to GWH: "In 2024/25, there were 383 reported incidents of abuse against staff, including physical, verbal, and racial abuse, as well as sexual harassment.
Calls for more to be done as hundreds of local NHS staff are attacked or abused

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Alex Lane-Kieltyka

3 1/1 “Nobody should have to go into work fearing assault, and yet for our members, this is an all-too-real fact of their professional lives." This is the grim reality for workers on the frontline of Swindon's NHS, according to the Regional Director of the Royal College of Nursing South West Region, Susan Master.
In the Dock: Cases from Swindon Magistrates' Court

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Chloe Tuff

Swindon: Robert Gillespie, 54, of Clive Parade, Pinehurst, has been jailed for 11 shoplifting offences racking up a haul of over £2,200 after targeting Co-op and Tesco in town. The spate of offences began on March 26, with the most recent occurring on June 7, when the 54-year-old shoplifted various laundry, health and household products along with alcohol and meat. The total value of stolen goods amounted to £2,238.81.