SWINDON Robins stayed the course to bounce back to winning ways at the first time of asking against the Lakeside Hammers this evening. Smarting from a heavy defeat at Poole Pirates last night, Alun Rossiter’s men held their nerve to claim a 50-
IF YOU can tell the character of a man by the company he keeps, then you can tell a lot about a band by the references they juggle. One quoting Beefheart, Gertrude Stein and GI Gurdjieff, lyrically spouting a wonderful low-level street philosophy
DAVID Howell survived a late scare to book his place in the second round of the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play after triumphing on the first extra hole against Daniel Brooks this afternoon. Swindon ace Howell looked to have the victory wrapped
POLICE have released CCTV images after a laptop computer was stolen from New College. Between 4.10pm and 5pm on Thursday, June 18, a man entered the building in New College Drive during a fashion open day. He appeared to view some artwork on
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik said he will reveal the "real me" to fans, as he tweeted a picture showing him signing a new record contract. The singer quit the boyband earlier this year saying he wanted to be a "normal 22-year-old".
BECAUSE a little culture never hurt, Marion Sauvebois takes a look at the best shows around as theatres unveil their summer season offerings. SUMMER is a time to bask in the sunshine, enjoy a glass or three of Pimms around a mouth-watering barbecue
“THERE was boxing, skipping, running, sit ups and press ups and weight lifting,” intones Joshua Jenkins. This somewhat puzzling answer follows an innocent enough query about rehearsals for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
YOUNG people are being warned about the dangers of inhaling ‘laughing gas’ following a sharp increase in the number of empty canisters being found across Swindon. Also known as ‘hippy crack’, nitrous oxide is a legal way for people to get high
The 41st annual Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza runs from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester with Steam events, dog show, classic cars, fun fair and children’s attractions. For details
In the wild with Bisi New, Wiltshrie Wildlife Trust programme officer How are you? Not sure? You can assess your wellbeing levels privately, from home, by filling in a short NHS questionnaire online at: http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Wellbeing-self-assessment.aspx
SWINDON Town have confirmed the signing of Fabien Robert on a one-year deal and look set to announce keeper Lawrence Vigouroux on a season-long loan. Robert has impressed in Town’s pre-season programme as a trialist, scoring against Petersfield
“YOU can go at your own pace.” These are not words one would expect from a sports instructor. But as those she has taken under her wing over the past decade will attest, Pilates teacher Gemma Bowen is no drill sergeant baying orders. She believes
TAME IMPALA - CURRENTS AUSTRALIAN psychedelic rockers Tame Impala have returned with their third long-player and it's a corker. The band is very much the brainchild of Kevin Parker - and on this album, nothing's different; it was written, recorded
EARLIER this week I was asked to put together my ideal postcard to illustrate Swindon, which was an enjoyable challenge. You will have seen the sort of card I mean – it usually has four photographs of places of interest, sometimes with a fifth picture
LIVERPOOL have released a list of names for their trip to Helsinki, which suggest some high-profile stars will not be at the County Ground on Sunday. It seems the hotly anticipated pre-season friendly in Swindon will not feature club captain Jordan
COMMUNITY-FOCUSED volunteers visited Walcot on Tuesday armed with litter picks and rubbish bags to clean up the streets. Some 10 volunteers met at housing association Bromford’s head office, in Calvert Road, before hitting streets in the area for
WILTSHIRE Police have said that they will still respond in person to burglaries, despite recent budget cuts. Earlier this week, the head of the new National Police Chiefs’ Council said people should not expect an officer to necessarily turn up
AFTER three years of wrangling a £60,000 skate park for West Swindon has finally been unveiled at Rivermead after a swift construction project this summer. Designed and created by Wheelscape, the park had originally been intended for Salt Way Fields
CRICKLADE'S Laura Halford was crowned the 2015 rhythmic gymnastics all-around champion at the first ever British Gymnastics Championships Series at Liverpool's Echo Arena, today. Halford, of Swindon's Esprit club, completed a straight hat-trick
THIEVES are believed to have made off with a haul of cigarettes after smashing their way into the Co-op in Highworth in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police were called to Brewery Street at around 1am after being alerted by the alarm system
A PARK North man is appealing for the owner of a dog which allegedly bit his nine-month old Irish water spaniel to come forward. Dean Allen had been walking his puppy, Honey, in the area last Saturday when she got in an altercation with another
THE mother of X Factor star Jahmene Douglas is set to release a book detailing her experiences of domestic abuse. Mandy Thomas has in the past spoken at great length about her experiences of being in an abusive relationship and has committed her
FOR 25 years, Julie Bremner worked in a factory inspecting and packing orthopaedic joints, but she has now discovered a job much closer to her heart – helping vulnerable children. The 54-year-old, of Liden, provides short-break support for families
A NEW shuttle bus will bring bargain hunters between the Swindon Designer Outlet and the town centre. Launched by the inSwindon Business Improvement District Company, the free service will run for the first time on Saturday until September 5.
RICHARD Hughes can "retire a happy man" after opening his account at this year's Glorious Goodwood on Gibeon in the Land Rover Stakes. The champion jockey, who is based in Marlborough, bows out on Saturday to begin a training career and after a
A SWINDON teenager has hailed a programme which provided a “turning point” in her life and helped her gain confidence after a series of setbacks. Alex Legg had a tough time at school in the town and left with few qualifications, which led to low
"SO Ric, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is up for a Prog Rock gong in the best live event category for 2014." “Oh, is it,” exclaims the band’s violin, mandolin and ukulele player in surprise. “That’s brilliant. I really didn’t know, thanks for
NEIL Smith's dream has come true - after several near-misses he has finally been selected to represent England in an indoor Test match. Smith has been named in the England team for the forthcoming Co-operative Funeralcare Mixed Test match against
A HARROWING new charity film which aims to break the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse has been produced by a Swindon-based studio. Invisible Child was produced by the Wyvern Theatre-based Create Studios on behalf of London charity Transformations
SWINDON businesswoman Donna Redshaw has been crowned Virtual Assistant of the Year for the South West. The 38-year-old mother-oftwo runs Diamond PA Services, in Haydon Wick, and will now go on to the national finals of the UK’s Virtual Assistant
Rocking at the Rolleston has been the catch phrase of Swindon's down town music pub for many years. This month Status Promotions is presenting a riotous mix of rock bands, including tribute outfits The Blox, performing the music of Ian Dury and
Steep climbs, slippery river crossings and an indigenous tribe determined to save the environment. Sarah Marshall treks through Colombia's Sierra Nevada to find the Ciudad Perdida Fifty-eight, fifty-nine... at sixty, I wearily give up counting.
FORMER Swindon rider Kyle Howarth is set to line up against the Robins this evening with Lakeside Hammers. The 21-year-old will be making his first return to the Abbey Stadium since he was dropped from the team, to make way for the arrival of Darcy
FOR two days the body of Matthew Symonds went unnoticed amongst waste transferred from Swindon to Avonmouth, where depot staff made the bloody discovery on August 1 last year. On the first day of the inquest into his death today, a jury heard the
SECURITY specialists at Yale are urging householders to beef up their garden shed security and beat opportunist thieves this summer. Yale say that research has revealed that nearly a quarter of people with a garden shed admit to leaving it unlocked
TWO lanes of the A419 were closed following a collision involving a lorry and a caravan this morning. Police were called to the scene on Blunsdon Hill southbound at 11.04am. A police spokesperson said earlier: "Two lanes are currently
A SWINDON telemarketing company which provides specialist information for growing businesses has taken on two experienced sales recruits.The Business Generation Group (TBG Group), based in Commercial Road, is celebrating the appointments of account manager
A NEW digital Argos store, at the Homebase in Swindon Orbital Retail Park, will see 13 jobs created. The outlet sees shoppers able to shop online, while also being able to meet a friendly face in a physical store, with click and collect services
THIEVES are believed to have made off with a haul of cigarettes after smashing their way into the Co-op in Highworth in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to Brewery Street at around 1am after being alerted by the alarm system
Gipsy rock king, Lionel Lodge, is back in the Beehive, after many years of touring the world and living in Vienna. The singer/songwriter is in the UK to promote his new album, and is bringing two of his current band, accordion player Peter Beinhofer
SOMETIMES a bit of a moan does some good. After pointing out a distinct lack of diversity and originality in last week's live music options, I’m pleased to report a complete turn around in the situation. Still very rock and heavy metal heavy orientated
EARLIER this week I was asked to put together my ideal postcard to illustrate Swindon, which was an enjoyable challenge. You will have seen the sort of card I mean – it usually has four photographs of places of interest, sometimes with a fifth picture
POLICE forces are spending more on overtime payments for officers to cover staff shortages, according to new figures. The overtime bill for 39 forces in England and Wales rose by £6m on last year and totalled more than £1b over the last three years
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application for a Wroughton housing development is to go before full planning inquiry. Developers want to build 100 homes at Berkeley Farm but in November last year the plan was rejected by Swindon Borough Council’s planning
COVINGHAM residents angry about plans to move a lorry ban to a neighbouring road have handed two petitions and 34 letters to those behind the move. Last week (July22) residents in Merlin Way, who campaigned for more than 12 years for a ban on heavy
A NEW shopper shuttle bus will bring bargain hunters between the Outlet Centre and the town centre. Launched by the inSwindon Business Improvement District Company, the free service will run for the first time on Saturday, continuing throughout
DRY and sunny weather is on the way for Swindon and Wiltshire, according to forecasters. Predictions from the Met Office say sunny spells will cancel out recent rainfall, with temperatures rising to around 17C today - and higher tomorrow. "
DOCTORS and nurses in Swindon are at the centre of a medical breakthrough which has discovered not one, but two drugs which may delay dementia. A team at the Kingshill Research Centre, which is one of the nation’s leading academic centres in dementia
SWINDON Robins boss Alun Rossiter has called for an immediate response to their crushing defeat at the hands of Elite League champions Poole Pirates last night. The Robins will resume their play-off push at home to Lakeside Hammers this evening
SWINDON gymnast Laura Halford is looking for a three-peat of British Rhythmic Gymnastics titles at Echo Arena in Liverpool today. Halford, who won the crown in 2013 and 2014, will square off with her rivals in the all around compeition this afternoon
SWINDON’S David Howell is looking forward to the rare opportunity to play match play golf as he looks to get himself back into the top 100 in the world. The 40-year-old will start the inaugural Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play this afternoon
NYLE Clinton showed that it is not only training partner Ciaran Cooper who is hitting his stride as he also produced a sparkling personal best on the track, writes Kevin Fahey. Competing at the British Milers’ Club regional meeting in Tipton, West
TWO Phoenix Taekwondo students travelled to London to compete in the UITF World Championships, with Frank Wall returning with a global title. The 41-year-old, from Eldene, came through to clinch top honours, while 12-year-old and Travis Waite,
ROUND four of the Bisha South West Senior League at Ridgeway Leisure Centre saw Swindon Flames achieve two wins. League leaders Cardiff Panthers went through the day unbeaten but Gloucester’s Sprint Raiders failed in their attempt to achieve a
FOUR people have pleaded not guilty to public order offences following an illegal rave which descended into violence in Swindon earlier this year. The incident took place in an empty warehouse on the River Ray Industrial Estate during the early
THE number of anti-semitic hate crimes reported to police has soared in parts of the UK, new figures reveal. A number of the largest forces in the country are recording rising numbers of offences against Jewish people and property, data obtained
