SURVEY work is under way on a proposed site for 50 new homes near Lydiard Park as councillors prepare to fight for the best deal possible for the land. Two public consultations have been held for the area, which would offer 40 per cent affordable housing
SWINDON Robins skipper Troy Batchelor believes his team are getting their season on track despite still having a depleted squad. The Aussie can count on one hand the number of times he has skippered a full-strength team this season. Despite
A PLAY which questions the existence and source of personal strength is set to return to the stage tomorrow in aid of Ruby’s Fat Cow Fund (RFCF). David Lane’s Butterfly, in association with Gatecrash Theatre, will grace the boards at New College
A FAMOUS pop duo proved they’re not too sexy to raise awareness about hepatitis C. Shaven headed, musclebound pop pair Right Said Fred, known for their 1991 worldwide hit I’m Too Sexy, dropped in to Great Western Hospital to get tested for hepatitis
REDEVELOPMENT of a prominent central Swindon site is on the horizon after National Grid announced plans to clear the scene and pave the way for regeneration. The former gas works in Gipsy Lane, opposite Wickes, has remained idle for decades but
FUNDRAISERS sang their hearts out earlier this month while raising money for Parkinsons UK. Crowds gathered at the Urban Village Resort in Shaw Ridge on July 19 to hear the concert from the U3A choir, who were raising money for the Swindon and
FAMILIES were fighting fit as they participated in a free army style training session in Lydiard Park last weekend. The session was led by instructors from outdoor fitness provider British Military Fitness, in partnership with NHS Change4Life and
DIG out your headdresses and pink feather boas in preparation for one of summer’s biggest highlights with Swindon and Wiltshire Pride just around the corner. On August 8 visitors to Swindon will be assaulted with elaborate outfits and plenty of
A TEAM of archaeologists may have uncovered what was an ancient home, used by the builders of Avebury stone circle, during a three-week dig of the site. Experts from the National Trust in Swindon joined a team from Southampton and Leicester Universities
ALDBOURNE band are poised with trumpets at the ready ahead of the annual Proms Concert this weekend. On August 2 the Championship Band will play on the green in the village from 4pm to celebrate another successful year. While the event is free
A TEAM of Wiltshire firefighters swapped saving lives for counting miles when they completed a 24- hour charity cycle challenge. The group of intrepid cyclists aimed to take in all 24 of the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s fire stations in
YOU are only as old as you feel, and I feel pretty good at the moment, thanks very much. In fact, I am lighter and fitter than at any time in the last 14 years – or, to put it another way, since I was in my 30s. The reason is cycling, which
OFSTED heaped praise on Uplands Educational Trust when inspectors visited the Greenbridge site earlier this month. The trust, which works with learners aged between 19 and 25 who have severe or profound multiple learning difficulties and/or complex
TOORMORE dug deep for jockey James Doyle to deservedly get off the mark for the campaign in the Qatar Lennox Stakes at Goodwood. The four-year-old, trained by Wiltshire handler Richard Hannon, ran a fantastic race on his seasonal reappearance when
TALENTED linguist Elouise Noakes has spent a working holiday in Spain as one of the youngest English language teachers at a holiday camp. The 13-year-old from Covingham spent a week teaching Spanish teens aged between 13 and 18 at the Aldeaduero
PUPILS from Westlea Primary School spent a day in Parliament promoting children’s rights to play after winning the Global Spotlight Competition earlier this month. On July 15, 11 pupils travelled to Westminster to meet South Swindon MP Robert Buckland
CARD shop Expressions is back open for business just one week after a car smashed through the window. The Victoria Road gift shop has bounced back after a blue Mini ploughed into the side of the business, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage
SWINDON Indian restaurant The Khyber provided meals to families evacuated from the Nepalese earthquake earlier this year. More than 8,800 people were killed and 23,000 injured in the disaster, which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, near Kathmandu
SUPERMARKETS have slashed the price of diesel for the second time in a week. Last week's price drop meant that for the first time in 15 years, the fuel was cheaper than petrol. Morrisons and Tesco said that they would be reducing the cost of
THIS week in 1971 a Swindon man chatted with a king and a little-known composer called Andrew Lloyd-Webber was married. Naturally, the Adver was there to gather those tales and many more. The local who found himself in conversation with royalty
A WOMAN newly-diagnosed with arthritis is in training for the Swindon Half Marathon to raise money for a boy who suffered two strokes before he was five-weeks-old. Michelle White, 43, a picker and packer at Total Fulfilment Logistics in Hargreaves
BARBURY is globally famous for its annual horse trials event but on Sunday racegoers will have to contend without the faithful steeds in this year's Horseless Steeplechase. Last year the fundraising event organised by the Rotary clubs of Swindon
BARMAID Debbie Young is celebrating putting her name above the door of The Jovial Monk two years after she tarted pulling pints. The Hampshire-born landlady took over the licence at the St Andrew’s Ridge watering hole after joining the team behind
“SWINDON has acquired its very own answer to Hollywood,” we announced almost exactly 34 years ago.In retrospect it was an optimistic claim, but for many years to come Wyvern Television was a great success.Millions of people working for all kinds of businesses
This year's WOMAD festival has been hailed a huge success after just nine incidents were reported to police over the whole weekend with no arrests being made. Wiltshire Police and WOMAD organisers have worked together closely for a number of years
Lee Mapstone, of Penhill, has been given a six-week jail sentence, suspended for 15 months, for stealing a number of items from Co-op. The 33-year-old, of Wilton Walk, pleaded guilty to stealing around £200 worth of meat and cheese from the shop
WOMEN’S finances have been placed under the spotlight recently – and the verdicts have been less than glowing. Firstly, concerns have been raised about the gender pay gap as a survey has found only one in four women workers are confident they’ll
POLICE are appealing for help after thousands of pounds worth of designer sunglasses were stolen from a Boots shop in Swindon. At about 11.30am on Saturday, July 11, an elderly man entered Boots in the Brunel Plaza and selected a number of Ray-Ban
DEVELOPING skills by working outdoors is a key part of learning at Lawn Primary School, which makes use of the grounds and nearby woodland to teach youngsters about the world around them. The school recently received the Level 2 Royal Horticultural
DANISH rider Hans Andersen is stepping into the void again for the Swindon Robins as he is set to guest in place of the injured Nick Morris tomorrow night. Morris was making his first return last night at Wolverhampton since sustaining a deep cut
A SWINDON man who assaulted six police officers has been spared an immediate jail term. Lawrence O’Riordan, 26, of Eastbury Way, Redhouse, was arrested after police were called to South Marston Hotel at about 1am on Sunday following a report of
A TEENAGER who hit a housemate on the head with a hammer and then sank his teeth into his shoulder has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Szymon Paszek first hit the man from behind with the tool as he talked on the phone and then bit him
TODAY I’d like to say a big ‘Hello’ to the politicians in charge of our railways.You see, I read in the Adver that the electrification of the Great Western Main Line might not be finished by the time the deadline rolls around at the end of next year.Apparently
Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments says the rollercoaster accident at the theme park in June could affect profits by up to £47m.The accident, which resulted in four people being seriously injured, led to the temporary closure of Alton Towers.Merlin
Swindon will see the return of sunshine today, as temperatures look set to hit 18 degrees. It will be dry and bright across the town with less wind than in previous days. Temperatures will remain fairly cool with plenty of sunshine, providing a
SWINDON Wildcats have announced a new payment plan for anyone wishing to purchase season tickets before the end of August. Supporters buying the season tickets will have a five-month payment plan as long as the first instalment is made in August
MARINE boss Dave Webb is much happier with the state of his squad than he was at this point last year. With just under a fortnight until the new Southern League Division One West season kicks off the Webb’s Wood outfit are missing just a couple
YOUNG Swindon speedster Max Cook is well on course to land the Aprilia Superteens Challenge title after a clean sweep of victories at the latest round of the series at Rockingham. The 12-year-old qualified on pole for all four races in the two-day
SWINDON skipper Andy Staff conceded there was simply nothing his side could do as Warminster plundered the runs to inflict a crushing defeat on Saturday. Opener Ankit Shastri led the charge with an unbeaten 169 and alongside Desmond Kruger (120
SWINDON Robins team boss Alun Rossiter was impressed by the team spirit his side showed last night as they continue their charge back into play-off contention. On a track where Swindon have not recorded a win at since 2012 Rossiter was rightly
TOWN Ladies are hoping tough tests in pre-season will serve them well for the big kick-off in a few weeks time. Steve Robertson has lined-up his side against Yeovil, who play in the second tier of the Women’s Super League, Brighton and Hove Albion
FOUR wickets and a valiant 45 from Tom Bowler helped Purton claim a two-wicket win on an enthralling trip to Marlborough. Purton looked set for a short afternoon after dismissing the home side for just 95 but the reply was anything but easy and
COACH Luke Sellers admitted Lechlade let a winning position slip through their fingers as they went down by 16 runs when they entertained Goatacre. Chasing 231 for victory at the Manor Ground, Lechlade looked well on course as Brad Dial (55) and
A SWINDON teacher who helped pave the road to winning women the right to vote will be brought to life by silver screen star Helena Bonham Carter this autumn. Highworth-born Edith New will be one of the leading characters portrayed in director Sarah
