WOOTTON Bassett Road is closed for around two hours this evening while police recover a lorry which struck a bridge. At around 5.40pm, the lorry was travelling towards Mannington roundabout when it passed under the bridge, with the trailer striking
TEAM members at the Wilko store in Fleet Street raised more than £540 for the RSPCA over the festive season for the store’s regional charity of the year. Staff dressed in their finest Christmas jumpers and invited customers to jingle all the way
MANATHOME Garage in Priory Vale is to star in a new promotional DVD for a national oil manufacturer. Yesterday Noha Agency visited the garage in Sheppard Street, owned by Gemma McCracken and husband Gavin, to film the video in the workshop.
Hayden Daniel is over the moon to be back with his best buddy, Sox the dog, after the collie was dramatically rescued from a quarry. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy pupil Hayden, 12, was at school when the accident happened. His dad, farmer James
SKIPPER Nathan Thompson is expected to make his comeback from injury when Swindon Town travel to Coventry City on Monday night. The centre-half has missed Town’s last two matches after picking up a thigh problem in the Boxing Day win at Walsall
British stars Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch have been nominated in the best actor category at this year's baftas but face tough challenges from fellow Brit Ralph Fiennes, Michael Keaton and Jake Gyllenhaal.
A MAN who was involved in violence in the town centre has been warned he could be facing jail. When Aaron Gleed appeared at Swindon Crown Court he admitted a charge of affray. The 25-year-old accepted being involved in the incident which was
SIAN DE NORMANN, 54, a listening volunteer with the Swindon and District Samaritans, tells us about her life with food Do you cook a lot yourself? What is your failsafe dish? Yes, and my failsafe dish is chicken with flageolet beans, garlic
For many cooks, January brings the smell of Seville orange marmalade bubbling away in the kitchen. Kate Whiting joins the club Every year, without fail, my mum whips up a batch of the most delicious marmalade. It arrives in January – the only time
Flu levels are the highest they have been for four years and cases are continuing to rise, so how can you protect itself against this nasty virus? Professor Alyn H Morice, head of Cardiorespiratory Studies at Hull York Medical School says: “The
WALCOT ABC’s chief coach Harry Scott has had a remarkable year with the County Road-based club. Despite suffering from cancer, Scott, who was nominated for this award last year, was back in the gym training his fighters within in a matter of weeks
Ian Jefferies, head chef at The Harrow in Wanborough, tell us how Ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 4 whole cloves 4 cardamom pods 4 black peppercorns 1 bayleaf 1 medium-sized onion 340g yesterday’s rice 1 tbsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp
With Simon Rhodes, of the Lobster Pot Fishmongers in Wood Street Food Hall So, having shopped ‘til you’ve dropped, stressed yourself silly about the right presents and cards to be sent and drank and eaten for England, now is the time to start the
Spectacular food outshines the forgettable surrounds when MARION SAUVEBOIS pays a visit to Fallowfields Country House Hotel Fallowfields Country House Hotel Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5BH. Tel: 01865 820416 The
Environment Agency operations manager Barry Russell has been named an MBE in the New Year's Honours for his service to flood risk management across Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Mr Russell is a Chartered Civil Engineer
COUNCILLORS have asked for more evidence from the police to support their bid to restrict the number of late night bars and clubs in Old Town and the town centre. An application for a cumulative impact policy (CIP), went before the licensing committee
Russian Ice Stars' Snow White On Ice is at New Theatre Oxford until Sunday, January 11 SO you thought panto season was over? Oh, no it isn’t! And if you fancy a stunning piece of family entertainment, there’s still time to head to the New Theatre
A NORTH Swindon man was arrested in Thamesdown Drive yesterday and held in custody on suspicion of drink-driving. Officers were called to a three-vehicle collision near the Aldi supermarket just before 5.25pm and one of the drivers - a 52-year-old
As a member of St Philip’s Church, Upper Stratton, I am deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved vicar and friend, the Rev Carol Stone. She will be so deeply missed by so many for her compassion, caring, wisdom, knowledge and humour, always
long to believe in a New Year of openness in the administration of the NHS that proclaims the care, concern and well being of its patients, to be the highest priority. However, on January 2 the Daily Mail revealed the most appalling and deeply
What a self-indulgent piece of rubbish was set before us in Coun Renard's weekly column of 8 January. In a self-pitying opening, the council leader opts for a typical “no one understand” when he suggests “If we do nothing we are condemned for inaction
RANGE Rover keys, a draft business plan and a hockey stick are among some of the random items left behind at Swindon’s Travelodge last year. Other belongings left at the hotel in Princes Way include a Swindon Town season ticket, a Marc Jacobs handbag
THE Swindon Advertiser was this morning barred from Swindon Town's pre-match press conference ahead of their Sky Bet League One match against Coventry on Monday night. Chief sports writer Tom Bassam was refused entry to the regular twice-weekly
THE Mechanics’ Institution Trust has moved a step closer to making Swindon Railway Cottage Museum its own, after impressing at a public presentation. With chairman Daniel Rose pitching to a Swindon Council-appointed panel and a public gallery,
PROSPECT Hospice is calling on the support of the local community to sign up for one of the exciting fundraising events it will be putting on in 2015. The charity, which will be 35 years old this year, has announced dates for its flagship Starlight
COMMUTERS around the town faced traffic misery from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning after a spate of crashes. As the evening rush hour was building on Wednesday, three cars collided just outside the Great Western Hospital close to the Commonhead
TOWN midfield star Massimo Luongo was the standout performer as Australia won the opening game of the Asian Cup 4-1 against Kuwait. Luongo scored and made a goal for captain Tim Cahill, picking up the man of the match award, as the Socceroos successfully
THE FOX & HOUNDS Markham Road, Wroughton Tel: 01793 812217 WHAT’S IT LIKE? Until it was refurbished and extended in 1984, The Fox and Hounds was described as a little pub in local beer guides, but today it is more comfortable, having
Market manager Kardien Gerbrands talks about Swindon’s farmers’ markets A very Happy New Year to everyone for 2015. The farmers’ market started back last Sunday in a small way but this week sees a return to normality as stallholder numbers increase
Shareen Campbell and Phil Saunter, owners of Los Gatos and Bistro Les Chats in Wood Street, and the Swindon Business People of the Year, talk about life in the restaurant business As we’re into the second week of January, many New Year Resolutions
Living with gluten intolerance can be hard work – never more so than when you’re looking for a place to eat out. MARION SAUVEBOIS meets a couple who are aiming to ease some of the biggest headaches FROM vinegar to curry powder and gravy, gluten
This week we have seen real challenges facing both the NHS and our local Great Western Hospital. Despite the extra £700m made available, the huge increase in people who have attended A&E this winter has been beyond any expectations. Here in Swindon
NEW Moroccan restaurant Fez is hoping to bring a different taste to Swindon’s culinary offering. The tapas eaterie, in Wood Street, Old Town, officially opens on Wednesday evening athough it has been opening in the evenings since Christmas to give
Motorists have welcomed savings at the pumps as fuel prices plummet, unleaded petrol reaching a five-year low. The four supermarket giants Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco have all cut the price of petrol and diesel by 2p per litre. And
REDDITCH chairman Chris Swan has hit back at Swindon Town chairman Lee Power’s suggestion that the non-league club were offered a pre-season friendly in exchange for Jemaine Hylton. Hylton’s signature was confirmed by Power in his Q&A on BBC
7:52pm Delays between Reading and Swindon / Oxford until at least 21:00: An obstruction on the line at Cholsey is causing delays of up to 60... — @RailwayInfo_ 09 January 2015
Controversial media personality Katie Hopkins is among 14 celebrities who have entered the Celebrity Big Brother house! She was welcomed into the house by host Emma Willis along with celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, actress, singer and model Patsy Kensit
SWINDON Wildcats head coach Ryan Aldridge has admitted that Kenton Smith will have to be patient when it comes to time on the ice. The Canadian D-man has been the victim of Swindon’s current good run, with Aldridge opting for a more attacking line-up
IT HAS been a good week off the ice for hockey in Swindon with the appointment of Pete Russell as the head coach of the Great Britain men’s team. It is a really good thing for Swindon and it is big for the Okanagan Academy as well, because he is
GENEROUS donors have helped raise vital funds for the funeral of a Highworth six-year-old who died suddenly after contracting suspected meningitis last month. Support has been flooding in for the family of the former Westrop Primary School pupil
ROUTINE surgical operations at Great Western Hospital were postponed yesterday for a fourth consecutive day. The move came as staff continued to deal with the backlog of an exceptionally busy weekend in the hospital’s A&E department. Over
SWINDON Supermarine are sweating over the fitness of Luke Hopper ahead of this weekend’s trip to Shortwood United. Saturday’s match will be Marine’s second meeting with Shortwood in five days, with Dave Webb’s side having recorded a 2-0 success
SWINDON Robins team manager Alun Rossiter has said that he has been left disappointed by Peter Kildemand’s decision to not ride for the team next year. After months of ‘will he, won’t he?’ since the end of last season, the Danish rider has finally
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco’s withdrawal of plans for a new store on the outskirts of Royal Wootton Bassett was welcomed by residents after months of protests. Leda Properties Limited and Tesco Stores Limited first showed an interest in developing
ONE of the world’s most iconic aircraft will touch down at RAF Fairford in the Cotswolds this summer to take part in the Royal International Air Tattoo. Vulcan XH558 is the only flying example of this large Cold War bomber, having been restored
Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson spent a night with the Filling Station, a weekly initiative to help homeless people in the town. In this emotive piece, Mr Macpherson questions the help available to the most vulnerable
JOHN Fisher is praying Highworth Town’s match away at Newbury goes ahead on Saturday in order to give his players a tune up before next weekend’s big FA Vase clash. Highworth’s game at home to Tytherington Rocks in the Bluefin Sports Challenge
THE cost of child care sometimes exceeds the earnings of one parent and some are considering leaving work, according to a new survey. A poll of 1,000 parents commissioned by family charity 4Children revealed that one in five parents will cut their
JUSTIN Miller says Purton must make the most of their chances if they are to beat local rivals Fairford Town at home on Saturday. The two sides shared a 1-1 draw when they met in early December and manager Miller believes missed opportunities cost
FOR those who have dreamed about playing at the County Ground, there is an opportunity coming your way in May and celebrities are included. The Big Match, an annual charity football match featuring celebrities, ex-pros and members of the public
DARREN Ward’s protracted conclusion to his Swindon Town career got me thinking about probably my favourite aspect of his time at the club – his two-game spell as joint player-manager. Not because I’m a big fan of 1-1 draws at home to Preston North
WHILST his Swindon Town team-mates wrap-up warm as winter maintains an icy grip on these shores, Yaser Kasim has no qualms rubbing it in with a few more pictures of pristine Australian beaches. The Town midfielder is currently down under as he
FOR mother and daughter Jane and Zoe Wassell, it was a little piece of history in the making as they were both crowned Gloucestershire cross country champions at the weekend. The county statisticians were hunting through their record books to see
FOR Chloe Crippen, from Greenmeadow, life is very sweet at the moment, writes KEVIN FAHEY. The 14-year-old ended 2014 with a superb win in the Swindon Schools’ Cross Country Championships, a triumph that helped secure a place on the shortlist for
SWINDON head coach Sean Lynn is happy with how his side are maturing as they head into the second half of the South West One East season. The Greenbridge Road side started the new year in the perfect way as they claimed a 23-13 win at Maidenhead
WOOTTON Bassett head coach Alan Low is enjoying the competition for places among his squad as they prepare to face the league leaders High Wycombe. Despite having a two-week break for Christmas, the Bassett players have not had their feet up, with
SWINDON Dolphin will be hoping to retain their Young Sports Teams of the Year award this month. The Milton Road-based club, who won the title last year, have once again enjoyed a stellar year in the pool, sending a number of swimmers to the National
FITNESS fanatic Max Moore has proved there’s no shelf-life for romance after meeting his new girlfriend online – at the age of 82. And finding love again came as quite a shock for the widower from Greenmeadow. He was puzzled as to why he was
