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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'We're serving a life sentence': Family's pain 10 years after brutal murder

1 day ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Chloe Tuff

Mum of eight Alison Connolly died from a single stab wound to the right side of her chest inflicted by a steak knife on May 12, 2015, at Evelyn House, Park North. Park South sisters Charice and Amberstasia Gassmann, then 19 and 23 respectively, both denied murder, but Charice was jailed for life and told she must serve a minimum of 19 years, while Amberstasia was found not guilty of murder but convicted of manslaughter.
Swindon man jailed for rape and intentional strangulation

1 day ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Chloe Tuff

John Stanley has been jailed for raping a woman and intentionally strangling her (Image: Wiltshire Police) A man from Swindon has been jailed for raping a woman and intentionally strangling her. John Stanley, 31, of Kennet Avenue, appeared for sentencing at Swindon Crown Court on Thursday, May 1. On Sunday, October 6, 2024, the 31-year-old raped a woman and caused intentional strangulation during an incident in Swindon.
"Creepy" trees popping up in West Swindon give residents "goosebumps"

1 day ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Alex Lane-Kieltyka

11 1/1 Residents have been noticing "creepy-looking trees" showing up in West Swindon. The trees are entirely engulfed in a white substance, giving them a spooky look synonymous with Halloween. It has now been confirmed that the cause of this unusual phenomenon is a small moth caterpillar. One resident took notice of the trees and found them "scary", They said, "I drive my daughter to work most days and travel via Mead Way and Whitehill Way.
Bicycle theft at Greenbridge Retail Park in Swindon

1 day ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Alex Lane-Kieltyka

A spokesperson for the police said: "We are appealing for your help to identify this man following reports of theft of a bicycle at Greenbridge Retail Park. "The bike was taken from the bike rack between Smyths Toys and Poundland just after 7pm on April 5. "We acknowledge that the man is not very clear in these images but are hoping someone may recognise his clothing.
Shaw Ridge footbridge to close in Swindon for repairs

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

The bridge is in west Swindon along the B4553 and near Shaw Play Park. A spokesperson for Swindon Borough Council said: "Repairs to Shaw Ridge footbridge will be taking place later this month. "The bridge, which spans Tewkesbury Way (B4553) will be closed from Monday, 19 May for approximately 15 days. "This is so the deteriorating tarmac on the approaches to the bridge can be repaired as well as minor repairs to the bridge structure itself.
Prolific baby-faced criminal jailed and banned from town centre

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

Connor Kirkley, 30, of Western Street, Old Town, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary with intent to steal, going equipped for burglary, theft of a pedal cycle, two counts of fraud by false representation, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and possession of a Class B drug at an earlier hearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, March 5. He appeared before Swindon Crown Court on Friday, May 9, for sentencing.
Upcoming road works scheduled all around the Swindon area

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

The compiled list shows the works that will happening through the rest of May and into early June. Works in the area include: • Highworth Road, Stratton - ongoing until 19 May Wales and West will close the bus lane for gas pipe upgrades. • Kestrel Drive, Covingham - 12 to 23 May MUA will use traffic signals to undertake utility works. • Mill Lane, Wichelstow - ongoing until 13 May SSE will use traffic lights to undertake utility works.
Land with planning permission for 60 homes goes on the market

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

2 1/1 A plot of land which has been granted planning permission for 60 homes is on the market. Castlewood Properties Ventures Ltd applied to Wiltshire Council in February 2022 for the construction of 60 new homes at South Pavenhill Farm, Purton. On March 5, planning was approved at the greenfield site, and Savills Ltd and AJW Land & Development Ltd have been instructed to seek unconditional offers for the development opportunity by 12pm on Thursday, June 5.
Science Museum eyes another longstanding airfield building for demolition

2 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Aled Thomas

3 1/1 The days of a post-war building used to store parachutes at Wroughton airfield could be numbered. The Science Museum has asked for permission to knock down the mid-20th-century building at its main site on the south-western corner of the airfield.
How do I exchange old pounds? What to do with your old coins

2 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Clare Butler

Old pound coins went out of circulation in October 2017. (Image: martinrlee/Michelle Mitha via Getty Images) If you find an old purse or dig deep down the back of your sofa, then chances are you may come across one of the old £1 coins. The old £1 coin launched in 1983, replacing the old £1 banknote, and went out of circulation in October 2017. It was replaced by a lighter 12-sided coin, which is harder to counterfeit due to a combination of two metals and a hologram.