DETECTIVES from the Major Crime Team have spent the day continuing their search of an alleyway behind the former home of convicted double murderer Christopher Halliwell. Specialist teams dressed head to toe in forensic suits drilled through concrete
TWO courageous Swindonians have spoken of their wish to push themselves to the limit in a life-changing fitness programme. For the past few weeks, Bill Hogg and Kelly Loftus have been taking part in the Swindon Biggest Loser, a gruelling six-week
Remote communities in Ghana are making good use of a Wiltshire law firm’s branded clothing and blankets thanks to the inspiring work of UK charity, Action Through Enterprise (ATE). Swindon and Marlborough-based Royds Withy King donated its Withy
Every time I get a pick-up truck to drive my neighbours look at me as if I am a drug runner. What could he possibly be doing with a vehicle like that, they seem to ask? But I like getting behind the wheel of a big monster. You feel safer and you
A GROUP established last year to oppose plans to shut all-but-one of the town’s libraries has found itself in the running for a Pride of Swindon Award. The Save Swindon Libraries team has made the judges’ shortlist for this year’s awards, and will
A SWINDON primary school has been showered with praised by the minister for schools after being placed in the country’s top two per cent for attainment in maths.MP Nick Gibb sent a letter of commendation to Chiseldon Primary School’s head teacher Spencer
INSPIRING images captured to prompt reflection have been celebrated in a special competition organised by the Rotary Club of Swindon Old Town. And after a difficult judging session, the winners of the competition were announced during a special
STRONG winds are being forecast for Thursday as Storm Doris sweeps across Britain.Although the Met Office has not issued a weather warning for Swindon and Wiltshire we will be battered by gusts of nearly 50mph.Between 9am and 3pm on Thursday gusts could
A family business that has been brewing beer for 174 years, Arkells Brewery runs pubs through Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. It is based at Hyde Road, Kingsdown, Swindon www.arkells.com Would you like your school
Gallery of events as Swindon police dig in garden of former home of Christopher Hallliwell, convicted of two murders
A YOUNG man diagnosed with a serious heart problem has spoken of his ordeal in the hope of reaching out to others with the same condition.Damian Foster, 24, from Pinehurst, has also issued a warning to people who might be displaying worrying symptoms
THE Big Adventure Club company director Tracy Cook was delighted after they secured scored top marks in their latest Ofsted report. The Churchfields Nursery and South Marston, Lawn and Lydiard Park afterschool clubs were all given ‘outstanding’
Forensics officers are at the former home of double murderer Christopher Halliwell where excavation work is taking place. The 53-year-old taxi driver murdered Becky Godden, 20, in January 2003 and Sian O'Callaghan, 22, in March 2011. He was
CONCERNS have been raised over how much the public will be told about the increase in council tax they will have to pay next year. Next month, a leaflet will be sent to every household in the town explaining how much they owe. But Labour councillors
Something fishy with Simon Rhodes from Lobsterpot Fishmongers, Wood Street Food Hall ONE of the first dishes I learnt as a trainee chef was Cullen skink. What is Cullen skink?, I hear you ask. Well, it is a very popular scotch broth made from onions
A CEREMONY scheduled to take place in Wharf Green today as been cancelled. The event was intended to celebrate International Mother Language Day. But due to a huge increase in the numbers of people expected to attend, the council advised organisers
Head chef Russell Hunt The Kings Head Hotel, 24 Market Place, Cirencester GL7 01285 700900 NORMALLY at this time of year we are at the last part of winter, but it can still be bitterly cold, so when it comes to eating we want warm
EVER since Wadworth began brewing beer in Devizes back in 1875, it has always had one eye on the future. And right now, it is busy pumping up its portfolio of pubs. In the last year the independent, family-owned company has made a major investment
Friday night, with the lads, curry. Boom. It’s the stuff that weekend plans are made of. But I felt the pressure was on a little more on this occasion though, as I was welcoming two mates from out of town – one from the bright lights of Bristol
I THINK I’ve hit on a way of improving our worrying crime statistics. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be progressively more worried by each new set of figures. The other day I was reading some from the Office of National Statistics which
Blood Brothers Wyvern Theatre, Swindon runs until Saturday. THE powerful, highly entertaining and emotional West End show of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers had its opening performance at the Wyvern Theatre this week and resulted in an appreciative
Local residents have talked of their surprise at returning home from work last night to find the police investigation underway so close to their homes. A man whose house sits immediately adjacent to the alleyway where the forensics officers are
TV CHEF Marco Pierre White is set to open a new restaurant in Old Town next month.The Bardolino Pizzeria Bellini & Espresso Bar, a chain with outlets in Bristol and Birmingham, will be the latest addition to Old Town’s already thriving food quarter. The
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Investigations are continuing at one of the former homes of double murderer Christopher Halliwell this morning. Officers have returned to Broad Street this morning after sealing off the alleyways surrounding the properties last night. A forensics
BUS passengers who use Stagecoach services will see their fares increase from next month. The announcement comes just days after the bus operator said it would be stepping up its presence on the town’s roads by introducing a new route as well as
Northside kept their unbeaten run in U15 Division One this season going with a 5-0 win over Swindon Youth. After an even 15 minutes, Joe Cameron opened the scoring with a superb strike, before Hassan Gedi came of the bench to double the advantage
AFC CRICKLADE climbed to the top of the Division Three table after a 9-0 romp at home to Crown. Richard Austen’s men took advantage of the shock 3-2 defeat for previous leaders Haydon at Croft Junior to move level on points with their rivals, but
SWINDON Town U18s were held to a 1-1 draw by Luton Town in their opening game of their Merit League One campaign at the weekend. Having finished joint second with Bristol Rovers in the Youth Alliance South West Division, after picking up 28 points
WHEN Tom Robson looks back at the last weekend, the Trowbridge Town manager will be sporting one of the biggest smiles he has ever had. While seeing his Wiltshire League Premier Division side hold on to win a seven-goal thriller 4-3 at Royal Bassett
TAWNY Owl made it a perfect 10 straight victories in the defence of their Premier Division title as they put Swindon Centurians to the sword in a 12-1 rout. Lewis Waldon led the charge with five goals for Anthony Pascarella’s side as they made
KODI has been in the news a lot recently due to the crackdown on the sale of pre-loaded TV set-top boxes containing premium content. First of all, Kodi is not illegal. It is just a media player and carries no content. However, it does have
SWINDON Town head coach Luke Williams says he is going to do everything within his power to stave off relegation with the players at his disposal. In a statement to the fans last week, chairman Lee Power conceded that he had made mistakes during
ROB Austin has hailed the new Handy Motorsport Toyota Avensis as ‘immaculate’ following two days of testing at Oulton Park. With the new British Touring Car Championships starting in April, the Swindon-based team headed to Cheshire for the start
