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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Wiltshire ticket scams causes people to lose £100,000

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

Wiltshire people lost £100,000 in ticket sales scams in 2024. (Image: PA Wire) Wiltshire Police have announced that people in the county lost £100,000 due to ticket sale scams in 2024. According to Action Fraud, there was a total of £9.7 million lost in the UK due to scams, with insight suggesting that a large proportion of this took place in June and July in 2024.
Iconic leisure venue celebrates reaching it's 40th birthday in town

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

5 1/1 One of Swindon's most iconic buildings and enduring leisure centres is celebrating a huge milestone this month. As well as hosting a swimming pool, ice rink and other activities, the Linkk Centre is also the home of the Swindon Wildcats Ice Hockey team. But on April 26, the Link Centre will be marking 40 years since it first opened in the town.
Air Ambulance chief reveals what it is like to be an emergency pilot

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

An Air Ambulance chief pilot has revealed the ins and outs of life as a helicopter pilot for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance. Matt Wilcock, 49, has been at the air ambulance charity for a decade, being called to emergencies all over the county and the city of Bath. Matt spoke about the beginning of his career as a pilot, saying: "I learnt to fly at 16 via the RAF and joined the army as a pilot for 17 years. I flew all sorts, like Apaches, and that was how it all started.
Swindon Town players rated after Grimsby Town thrashing

5 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Joe Acklam

Tshimanga nets Town's third of the afternoon (Image: Rob Noyes) Swindon Town turned in one of their best performances of the season as they defeated playoff-chasing Grimsby Town 4-0 at Blundell Park. Two goals in each half courtesy of Tom Nichols, Ollie Clarke, Kabongo Tshimanga, and Botan Ameen underlined the dominance of Swindon in all facets of the game. So, how did the players fare as individuals at Blundell Park?
Swindon Town's Botan Ameen will not rush decision on future

5 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Joe Acklam

Ameen scored his first league goal against Grimsby (Image: Rob Noyes) Botan Ameen said that he is not sure whether his future will lie at Swindon Town after scoring his first league goal against Grimsby Town. Coming on as a late substitute at Blundell Park, Ameen got a moment to remember as he dispatched Tunmise Sobowale’s cross to notch the first league goal of his career six days before turning 18.
All the Wiltshire roads to close for VE Day anniversary street parties

5 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Peter Davison

VE Day celebration at Sedgefiel Gardens, Devizes (Image: Newsquest) The 80th anniversary of VE Day will be celebrated with street closures and parties across Wiltshire next month. May 8 marks 80 years since Victory in Europe - the end of fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe during World War II. It was an occasion that sparked spontaneous celebrations up and down the country in 1945.
Ian Holloway praises 'faultless' Swindon Town at Grimsby Town

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Joe Acklam

Swindon made it four wins in a row (Image: Callum Knowles) Ian Holloway described Swindon Town's display as being faultless as they dispatched with Grimsby Town 4-0 on Good Friday. Swindon turned in a complete performance all over the field as they outfought their opposition with more at stake. Tom Nichols, Ollie Clarke, Kabongo Tshimanga, and Botan Ameen were all on target as Town netted four on the road for the second successive match.
Swindon Town big win torpedoes Grimsby Town playoff chances

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Joe Acklam

2 1/1 Swindon Town turned in a complete performance on the road once again as they obliterated playoff-chasing Grimsby Town 4-0. Swindon impressed all over the field during the opening 45 minutes and were rewarded with goals from the experienced duo of Tom Nichols and Ollie Clarke. Their drive continued after the break, and Kabongo Tshimanga popped up at the back post before Botan Ameen notched in stoppage time.
Does Swindon need a tram, more railway stations or even a monorail?

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

Whether Swindon should think about mass transit solutions that go further than buses was discussed by councillors this week. And try as they might, they could not quite avoid mention of the ‘m-word’ – monorail. Councillor Daniel Adams, along with his colleagues on the Build a Better Swindon, was discussing the council’s emerging Local Plan – a legal document setting out the borough’s growth and development over the next 20 years - with the cabinet member for finance, Councillor Kevin Small.
Matchday live: Grimsby Town v Swindon Town

6 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Joe Acklam

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