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  • Tribute night

    WEST SWINDON: A One Direction tribute night will be held at the Village Urban Resort from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday. Tickets are £10 and include a children’s disco. Call 08712224620.

  • Take a story walk

    LYDIARD: A Story Walk will be held at Lydiard Park on July 30, with story tellers bringing a range of stories, excerpts, rhymes and poems to life. Sessions are available from 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm and are suitable for children from five to

  • Take a trip on tiny train

    COATE: The Coate Water Miniature Railway is open on Tuesdays from July 29 to August 26 from 11am to 5pm, Wednesdays throughout the summer from 5pm to 8pm and all Saturdays and Sundays throughout August from 11am to 5pm. The fare is £1 a passenger and

  • Join the railway

    Swindon and Cricklade Railway is urging new volunteers to join its ranks. From train crew, such as guards or ticket inspectors, to station masters, volunteers perform a variety of roles. The catering department is also looking for helpers at all levels

  • Fun for children

    Landlubbers Holiday Club for children aged between six and 11 will run at St Paul’s Church Centre, Covingham, from July 28 to August 1 between 9.30am and 12.15 pm. A five-day pass costs £5. Apply at dorcanchurch. org.uk/Holidayclub

  • Academy is to expand

    Wilkes Academy will open a second studio in Swindon in September 2014. The new space, at Westmead Drive in West Swindon, will offer five new dance studios, including a performance studio with a large viewing platform. The new premises will include a

  • A date for Pride

    SWINDON: Swindon & Wiltshire Pride takes place on August 9 in the Town Gardens. Former X Factor star Marcus Collins will be headlining the Thames Water stage which starts at 1.30pm. The parade starts at 11.15am from the Town Gardens.

  • Jump to show

    BRAYDON: A Summer Horse Show takes place at Rein & Shine riding centre on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Spectators are welcome or riders can enter dressage, jumping and showing sections. For more information visit www.reinandshine.co.uk or call 01666 860068

  • All aboard to volunteer

    SWINDON: Volunteers are needed at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway as it prepares for the opening of the new station at Taw Valley Halt. Further information about the railway is available on the railway’s website at www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org

  • Howell backs McIlroy to be best British golfer of all time

    SWINDON’S David Howell believes Rory McIlroy will go on to become the best British golfer of all time following his Open victory in Liverpool at the weekend. The Northern Irishman led the field from start to finish to take the Claret Jug, leaving

  • 70 years of love for starry-eyed couple

    AN ever so slightly forward suitor, generous servings of homemade apple pie and of course unconditional love have proved the secret to longevity for Marjorie and Lionel Sheppard who celebrated 70 years together this month. Marjorie, a retired children

  • Benson joins Luton after release from Swindon

    PAUL Benson has joined Luton Town on a full-time basis following his release from Swindon Town this summer. After long-protracted talks, the striker was finally unveiled by the League Two club today and could face his former employers in the first

  • Sporting treat for the active and the couch potatoes

    PEOPLE will be able to try a variety of different sports each day at Wharf Green, while catching all of the live action from Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games on the Big Screen. These activities will be running every day from Thursday July 24, to Saturday

  • Music for all

    Live music is on the bill on Saturday, July 26, as more than 20 artists, including Benji Clements Band, Faye Rogers Band and Aural Candy, perform at the Stratton Stroll.Visit www.strattonst margaret.gov.uk.

  • IT firm set to expand

    LEADING IT, cloud and communications firm, Thirdline has appointed a new support specialist at its Swindon headquarters. Cullen Owen, 40, has now joined the team as senior engineer. Chief executive Jack Peploe said: “We’ve grown dramatically over the

  • Theatre puts on the style

    FROM Friday, one of Danny La Rue’s most extravagant costumes will be on display at the Wyvern Theatre. The exhibit piece will be displayed in the theatre’s entrance on Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Monday 28 July from 10am to 6pm A photograph of Danny

  • Hunt for family

    SWINDON: The Great Western Hospital is trying to trace the family of Richard Pound, of Linslade Street, Rodbourne, who died in May at the age of 61. Richard was born on March 15, 1953. Anyone who knew Richard is asked to call Samantha Cunningham on 01793

  • Man banned from store

    Lyneham: A man who is accused of carrying out a serious assault has been banned from going to his local supermarket. Daniel Howlett has been released on bail on condition he does not contact witnesses or go to Tesco in Lyneham. The 27-year-old is accused

  • Finance deal secures new look for hotel

    BLUNSDON House Hotel has secured a £500,000 finance package from HSBC to support the renovation of its main restaurant, as well as other areas of the property. The hotel is launching a new restaurant in September, replacing Christopher’s Carvery, which

  • Gray gets nod for 100m at Commonwealths

    TILLY Gray has today learned that she will race in both the 100m and 200m butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The former Swindon Dolphin swimmer had originally been included in the England squad purely as a 200m competitor but, following

  • Gray gets nod for 100m at Commonwealths

    TILLY Gray has today learned that she will race in both the 100m and 200m butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The former Swindon Dolphin swimmer had originally been included in the England squad purely as a 200m competitor but, following

  • LIVE NEWS: 22/07/14

    2:50pm An investigation is underway into owners of Averies Recycling plant, which still burns after catching fire last night http://t.co/h0XRUHb0FB — @DominicGilbert 22 July 2014

  • VIDEO: Cooper's thoughts after Southampton defeat

    SWINDON Town manager Mark Cooper assesses his side's 1-0 home defeat to Southampton in a pre-season friendly. Jos Hooiveld scored the only goal for the Saints but Town held their own against Premier League opposition, with the youngest players

  • Neighbours of waste firm blaze fear effects of fumes

    As many commuters made their way home last night they were met with the sight of black smoke billowing into the air, visible from miles around. The blaze started shortly before 6pm, during the middle of a firefighters strike, when a large pile

  • Shrivvy denied victory by the rain

    SHRIVENHAM were left extremely frustrated after torrential rain forced play to be abandoned just five balls away from a result at Oxenford, writes James Harris. Rain earlier in the day had forced the umpires to reduce the game to 35 overs per side

  • Fire crews kept busy as storm hits

    WILTSHIRE Fire And Rescue Service attended more than 30 incidents related to the weather during the storms on Saturday. The control room received more than 100 calls as a severe storm swept over the county, with west Wiltshire particularly affected

  • Swindon Town girls impress coaches at Gothia Cup in Sweden

    SWINDON Town’s girls Centre for Excellence will benefit from their Gothia Cup experience for years to come according team manager Shane Hewlett. The girls from the under 12s, under 13s and under 15s, represented England and carried their nation

  • RUGBY: Ponty Butchers seal Swindon Sevens success

    THE PONTY Butchers walked away with the top prize and the £1,000 cheque as they won a narrow victory in the final of the 2014 Swindon 7s Rugby Festival. The all-Welsh final in the Cup between the Pontardawe side and the Public School Wanderers,

  • CYCLE SPEEDWAY: Good weekend for the Neighbours

    SWINDON’S Alice Neighbour recently claimed a superb third place at the British Under 13 Girls Cycle Speedway Championship. Despite only being 11 years old, the youngster more than held her own among the older age group and battled her way to a

  • POWERLIFTING: Another British title for Shotton-Gale

    SWINDON’S Charlie Shotton-Gale claimed the British Powerlifting title and records along the way. Shotton-Gale enjoyed immense success at the British Juniors and Seniors Powerlifting Championships in Moulton, Northamptonshire, where she defended

  • Lechlade lift T20 trophy

    LECHLADE won their first silverware of the season with a 27-run win over South Cerney at Bourton Vale in the CDCA T20 Cup final. Lechlade, batting first, were set up for the victory with a 79-run partnership between Brad Dial (54) and Ali Killham

  • Gomel the star of the show again for Purton

    AKKI Gomel’s four wickets in four balls helped put the gloss on a superb day for Purton as they kept themselves in the mix for a second successive promotion. The India under 19 international ripped Devizes lower order apart to ensure a full 24

  • Cooper is pleased with his fledglings

    SWINDON Town manager Mark Cooper was once again impressed by the impact made by his youngest charges, as the Robins lost 1-0 at home to Southampton last night. Town produced some good football at times at the County Ground, though they ultimately

  • Cooper hopes to learn about Stephens in next 48 hours

    SWINDON Town are expecting to find out whether or not they will be able to bring Jack Stephens on loan to the County Ground in the next 48 hours. The young defender came off the bench for Southampton in last night’s 1-0 friendly defeat to the Saints

  • CROQUET: Mixed results for Swindon

    SWINDON Croquet Club played two matches at the weekend, with very different results. On Saturday the Intermediate team were away to Nailsea. Mary Bedells and John Small (Swindon) played the doubles game against Brian Roynon and Polly Reynolds and

  • Lechlade edge closer to another promotion

    LECHLADE moved a step closer to Premier Two with a 91-run win over their title rivals Rockhampton at the Manor Ground on Saturday. The success has now seen Lechlade open up a 24-point lead at the top of the Glos/Wilts Division with six games to

  • Haines to the rescue for Goatacre

    JACK Haines provided the platform for Goatacre to claim an eight-run victory at Clevedon in Premier Two. The opening batsman helped his side recover from the early loss of Ed Wilkins with a fine 54 to push his side to 215-8. And wickets at

  • Moving tribute paid to stabbing victim

    THE funeral of Aulton Thomas Rogers, known as Tom,took place yesterday when his family paid a moving tribute. The 60-year-old was stabbed to death near the Oasis Leisure Centre pm June 26 while cycling home from work at the Woodlands Edge pub.

  • Motorists facing seven weeks of hell as part of A420 closes

    COMMUTERS are bracing themselves for almost two months of road chaos when a section of the A420 is closed from tomorrow. Drivers travelling from Swindon to Oxford will be met with diversions and heavy delays while Oxfordshire Council close the

  • Keep safe this summer, say firefighters

    WILTSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to take care when enjoying a barbecue this summer. So far this year, the service has already dealt with nine incidents involving barbecues, mainly involving gas cylinders. There has also been

  • Mums to protest at centre closures

    ANGRY mums will stage a protest today against plans to close a number of children’s centres. Last week the council announced it was starting a consultation on plans to close seven of the town’s 12 centres in a bid to save almost £800,000. A

  • Fresh call for MP Buckland to give up top role

    THE political row surrounding South Swindon MP Robert Buckland rumbled on yesterday as a senior member of the Labour Party called for him to stand down. It emerged over the weekend that Mr Buckland, a former barrister and part-time judge, had been

  • Man's free flowers turn out to be rare and deadly

    A KEEN gardener from Wroughton has claimed that a pack of wild flower seeds he won through BBC’s Countryfile and proceeded to cultivate in his garden contained a deadly plant until now believed to be extinct. When the nature programme offered members

  • Judge’s bad maths blamed for jail term cut

    A THREE-strike burglar who broke in to the flat of a friend’s neighbour has had his jail term cut by three months because of a judge’s poor maths. David Evans was sentenced to 32 months by Recorder Ian Lawrie QC after his latest conviction for

  • Rise in sex infections

    THE number of people flouting safe sex and risking their health is on the increase in Swindon with 1,891 diagnosed with cases of STIs in the last year. An extra 13 residents tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection in the town in 2013

  • Pizza man accused of raping girl, 15

    A PIZZA delivery driver raped a 15-year-old girl after agreeing to give her a lift home when she was stranded alone on a night out, a jury has been told. Tahir Mehmood is said to have forced himself on the teenager after taking her to a bungalow

  • Plans drawn up to cut flood risk

    A STRATEGY has been developed by the council to help manage flood risk in Swindon and is set to be approved later this year. It involves identifying the main areas at risk from flooding coming from surface water, streams and ditches. The plan

  • Couple push on with hospice fundraising

    PASSERS-by would have been forgiven for thinking they had landed in a scene from Bedknobs And Broomsticks on Saturday when they were overtaken by a huge bed in the middle of the street pushed along by zany fundraisers for the Adver’s 160 Appeal.

  • Pupils step out to help young carers

    PUPILS’ eyes were opened to the reality of life as a young carer as part of a week-long awareness campaign which saw them raise nearly £1,700 for children shouldering big responsibilities. As part of National Carers’ Week last month, Shaw Ridge