SWINDON Robins boss Alun Rossiter took the chance to give himself a well deserved pat on the back after he masterminded a memorable win away at Lakeside Hammers. After a slow start, which saw the Robins 12 points behind after five heats, Rossiter
SWINDON Robins made it three wins in the space of a week as they took a hold of fourth place with a 50-43 win away to Lakeside Hammers. In a nip and tuck night, where Swindon were 15 points behind early on, it took until the last heat to decide
LAURA Halford claimed three more gold medals after another excellent day at the British Gymnastics Championships. After being crowned national all-around champion for the third time on Thursday, Cricklade’s Halford continued her excellent form
Something Fishy with Simon Rhodes of the Lobster Pot Fishmongers, Wood Street Food Hall, Swindon A FEW months ago I talked about clams and gave a recipe for clam chowder. This week I thought I’d talk about the versatility of clams and how
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man with Swindon links who was on licence from prison when he failed to show up for appointments. Luke Jones, 26, was jailed for dangerous driving and aggravated taking a vehicle without consent. Jones
HUNDREDS of friends and family members gathered today to lay to rest “larger than life" character and popular pub landlord, Mick Daniels. The 69-year-old, of Covingham, died peacefully at home on July 15 after a short battle with cancer. Mourners
CHAMPIONSHIP side Middlesbrough have signed Jack Stephens on a season-long loan from Southampton. The 21-year-old central defender, who spent last season on loan at Swindon Town, began his career with Plymouth Argyle before joining the Saints in
IT has been an exceptional first year for Swindon’s University Technical College. It seems like no time at all since we were welcoming HRH the Duke of York to the official opening, and when the first set of students began their first term. The
The funerals of John and Judith Woodget, who died after their car collided with a lorry in a layby on the A303 at near Winchester on July 19, will take place on Saturday. Friends and family are expected to gather at 11am for the service at West
Market manager Kardien Gerbrandstalks about Swindon farmers' markets WELL this odd year of changes at the Sunday farmers market at the Designer Outlet continues unabated as we say goodbye to the Old Farmhouse Bakery, who are leaving the market
Ahead of the Great British Beer Festival (August 11 -15), Sam Wylie-Harris pours some perfect pints With an ever-expanding choice of craft beer and huge diversity in styles, hop to it and start tapping into some 'cru' brews. America was the
LIKE many chefs, the Michelin-starred Jason Atherton has war wounds from his time in the kitchen. Worst of which is the big scar on his leg, the scene of a skin graft “many moons” ago. “I dropped a pan of reduced veal stock and it stuck to my feet
THE gift of baking was not magically bestowed upon Ann Sherwood in the cradle by a sweet-toothed fairy godmother. It was nurtured over time, out of sheer necessity. As children, it became glaringly apparent to Ann and her siblings that culinary
A DEAL to bring a new fleet of trains to the south west was given the go-ahead by the Government this week. It means First Great Western can now buy 29 new high-speed trains which will travel between Cornwall and London, through Swindon, from 2018
DEVELOPERS have moved to reassure the community a buffer will be maintained between Swindon and Lydiard Millicent. Last October a parcel of land between Nine Elms Lane and Meadow Springs, which could accommodate up to 400 new homes, was bought
MARION SAUVEBOIS questions Caroline Peyton, nutritional therapist, Old Town Do you cook a lot yourself? What is your failsafe dish? Like so many people I'm busy with work, family, so "proper cooking" time is limited. My quick failsafe healthy
A 20-YEAR-OLD Swindon man who arranged to meet his cousin in a lorry park to resolve a family feud and slashed him across the chest with a cut-throat razor, has walked free from court. A judge told Burake Edikci, of Worsley Road, Freshbrook, it
OGBOURNE Downs Golf Club welcomed an athlete of a different nature when Kevan Williams golfed, cycled and ran between holes for the Alzheimers Society. The keen golfer raised more than £1,200 by taking part in the event on July 25, Club Captain
The Sun Inn Coate SN3 6AA Email: sun-inn@arkells.com Tel: 01793 523292 Website: www.suninn-swindon.co.uk WHAT’S IT LIKE? A building has stood on the grounds of the Sun Inn since 1685. By 1779, The Sun alehouse had been established
FORMER chief constable Pat Geenty has evaded facing allegations of misconduct by taking an early retirement while two other officers are due to face independent questioning. Half-way through a nine-month investigation into his professional conduct
Christina Applegate plays Debbie Griswold in Vacation, a sequel to the 1983 hit National Lampoon's Vacation, while Ed Helms takes on the role of her husband Rusty. Ed and Christina fill the leading roles once occupied by Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo
GILL HARRIS and her pals sample a new addition to the Old Town eateries and finds it perfect from start to finish Old Town Thai 23 Wood Street, Swindon SN1 4AN Tel: 01793 433924 Website: oldtownthai.com/ LET’S go to the new Thai place! I love
SWINDON mums will unite and show the benefits of breastfeeding as part of a worldwide celebration. The Big Latch On, a worldwide celebration of breastfeeding, is marking its tenth anniversary and is urging mums to join in the global synchronised
DAVID Howell turned in a sublime performance to sweep into the third round of the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Matchplay with a dominant 6&4 success over David Drysdale this afternoon. Swindon ace Howell was put through the wringer in his first
LONDON commuters are flooding the Swindon property market after the town was named one of the most affordable places to buy a home. A study by Lloyd’s Bank on the UK’s cheapest commuter towns revealed city workers buying homes in Swindon will save
A MAN has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of raping a woman he met at a party. Luke Samuel Jackell, 25, of no fixed abode, met his victim, a 19-year-old Swindon woman at the party in August 2014. The following morning, the
A FIRST date with a girl on Valentine’s Day did not go well for a Covingham scaffolding worker. First, 32-year-old Anthony Howell upset his date with his boorish behaviour towards her in a Cotswold pub, then he got into a row with the manager and
BOOK lovers donating pre-loved publications can benefit from a discount on new purchases during a charity initiative. This summer, Swindon-based WH Smith is teaming up with Marie Curie to launch The Big Readcycle, which will see people able to
HERE’S our list of things to do and enjoy in and around Swindon this weekend, August 1 and 2. 1/ Wiltshire Police Dog Display, Saturday and Sunday from 11am - Visit Bowood House and Gardens hosts this The main show ring, on the grassed area near
THE precise details of Matthew Symonds’s death will remain a mystery for his family after a jury returned a conclusion of unnatural death at his inquest today. After two days of evidence and deliberation at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner’s Service
Head Chef Russell Hunt, Carnarvon Arms, Newbury CHERRY ripe, cherry ripe — summer is here!! As a chef, this time of year brings me two things — a very hot place to work in and brightly-coloured, amazing ingredients. One of those
SWINDON Supermarine have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of young striker Ollie Bailey. Bailey, a former student with the Hampshire-based Sparsholt College Football Academy, which runs in partnership with Premier League outfit
A FATHER who admitted shooting his neighbour with a modified air rifle while taking pot-shots out of his window has been jailed for six months. Sean Davis was firing his .22-calibre air rifle out of his window in Purton on Saturday, January 3,
NURSES have reacted angrily after Great Western Hospital announced plans to increase parking charges for staff. From Monday, staff will be charged £1.50 to park in the GWH car park after a shake-up which will also see charges apply to those working
TRAINER Richard Hannon compared Richard Hughes to the legendary Lester Piggott ahead of his impending retirement from the saddle at Goodwood on Saturday. As well as being stable jockey and a close friend to the current champion trainer - and his
THE owners of a landmark inn which was devastated by fire hope it will be filled to the brim with punters once more at an official opening ceremony today. The Cross Keys, in the High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, started welcoming back customers
Clearer skies will remain in place throughout most of the day as the temperatures continue to rise slowly for Swindon into the weekend. After the unpredictable weather of recent days, a slightly nippy start to today will give way to a mostly dry
ALUN Rossiter never takes anything for granted, as the Swindon Robins’ hard-fought home victory over the Lakeside Hammers last night proved. The Abbey Stadium chief paid little attention to any suggestions that his team would romp to an easy victory
RICHARD Hughes bows out of the saddle with six rides at Glorious Goodwood on Saturday and with it leaves a host of memorable moments that have illuminated a career that yielded three jockeys' championships. From riding his first winner in 1988
COACH Luke Sellars wants Lechlade’s lowly league position to be taken with a pinch of salt. The Manor Ground outfit have won just five of their 13 fixtures so far this summer and find themselves third-from-bottom in the table, 11 points above the
ANDY Staff says putting the faith in youth is the right way to go for Swindon. Staff’s side have endured fluctuating fortunes so far in 2015, with seven wins and six defeats from their league fixtures so far. Swindon were put to the sword when
PURTON skipper Aaron Lee says his team are out to set the record straight as they looked to continue their upturn in form at home to Devizes this weekend. Lee’s men edged to a narrow two-wicket success in a thrilling contest away at high-flying
