SWINDON’S Jazz Carlin was unable to defend her British 400m freestyle crown as she was forced to settle for a silver medal in Sheffield this evening. The 26-year-old, who claimed gold in the 800m freestyle final on Wednesday, having secured bronze
SWINDON Town chairman Lee Power has adamantly stated that he is going nowhere as he vows to rebuild the club for an immediate return to League One next season. Town’s relegation from League One was sealed with a lacklustre performance at home to
A SWINDON-based recruitment firm is to give youngsters the chance to experience the world of work as staff open their doors for a day.On Wednesday, April 26, Office Angles, located in Commercial Road, will give one lucky teenager the chance to shadow
A MAN who trekked along the Great Wall of China for charity last week returned home to a hero’s welcome. Adrian Stewart, 32, from Greenmeadow, described the experience as “life-changing”, claiming to have acquired a new perspective on life.“It was an
TO HAVE a chance of surviving while losing, Swindon Town needed Bury to also be defeated, but the Shakers beat Northampton 3-0 at home with James Vaughan netting twice either side of a George Miller header. After today's County Ground win Scunthorpe
SWINDON boxer Jamie Cox is already eyeing up a world title shot after signing a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing. The 30-year-old was released from his agreement with Queensberry Promotions on Thursday, under strict confidential commercial
TWO charities that help women at their most vulnerable moments in life have been chosen for two years of support by Swindon Cares.The Nelson Trust, which runs a women’s centre in the town to help those who have experienced trauma related to substance
THE Wroughton Spring Show was in full bloom at the weekend as residents from all over the village turned out for a pleasant afternoon in the sunshine.The show, organised by the Wroughton and District Gardeners’ Society, has been a popular annual event
SCUNTHORPE United manager Graham Alexander believes Swindon Town never gave up on survival before suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to the Iron. Swindon were handed an early blow when Murray Wallace bundled the ball past Lawrence Vigouroux in the
Adver Sport's Matt Davies gives his verdict following Swindon Town's 2-1 defeat to Scunthorpe United at the County Ground. Lawrence Vigouroux- 6 Will be disappointed with the way in which he was beaten for the first one but could do little
SWINDON Town head coach Luke Williams has shouldered much of the blame after this afternoon’s 2-1 defeat to Scunthorpe consigned his side to League Two football next season. With Bury and Shrewsbury Town both winning their respective games with
SCARECROWS of all shapes and sizes have invaded Wanborough in the thirteenth annual Scarecrow Trail.Kids and grown-ups made the most of the Saturday sun by hunting for scarecrows that have recently sprung up across the village.The event is run by local
GARDENING enthusiasts in North Swindon came together today to officially open their new allotments. The green fingered residents of Tadpole Garden Village can now enjoy all the benefits of home grown fruit and veg right on their doorsteps.
INSPIRED by her late grandfather to put on her trainers for charity, Amy Hadland will be running in his footsteps when she takes part in the marathon in aid of Swindon Mind. The 26-year-old HR advisor, from West Swindon, stumbled across an Adver
In celebration of his 50th year as a special constable, Richard Warren will be running his third London Marathon this Sunday. He will hit the streets of the capital to raise awareness and funding for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society and the
SEVERAL Swindonians are getting ready to run in the Virgin Money London Marathon tomorrow for a good cause. It is one of the biggest events in the fundraising calendar with huge crowds flocking to the nation’s capital every spring to watch thousands
ROB Hunt may be the brother of a paralympic athlete but he is facing a major athletic challenge of his own on Sunday when he sets off on a 26-mile slog around central London. He’s approaching £2,000 in sponsorship for Swindon charity Dressability
5:42pm Speaking to the media after the game, Luke Williams had this to say. “I think there is a combination of many, many
A 2-1 defeat at home to Scunthorpe United was enough to condemn Swindon Town to League Two football next season. A sun-drenched day at the County Ground soon saw the dark clouds close in as a fortuitous goal from Murray Wallace in the sixth minute
WITH the fine summer weather finally here, there is no better time to head down to the town centre for a party and a parade. Sunday will see Wharf Green packed with performers and entertainment as Swindon celebrates the annual St George’s Day Festival
INDUSTRIAL action at BMW’s Stratton plant will go ahead as planned on Sunday and will be well supported by the workforce, says a union member. Unite’s regional officer John McGookin confirmed that workers will take to the picket line from
THE director of one of Swindon’s most successful modern-day cultural institutions has urged critics and supporters of a new museum and gallery to avoid allowing their differences to divide them. Some opponents of the ambitious project, which would
LABOUR got their election campaign in Swindon off to a high-profile start yesterday with a visit from Jeremy Corbyn. The leader of the opposition stopped off at the Central Community Centre, in the Railway Village, as part of a whistle-stop tour
THRONGS of music lovers lined the streets of Swindon on Saturday morning patiently waiting to get their hands on some top quality merchandise. The tenth annual Record Store Day saw vinyl enthusiasts from all over the town head to RPM Records in Old
PLENTY of permutations that could affect Swindon Town's future League One status this afternoon. However, the only thing that really matters is Swindon keeping up their end of the bargain by getting all three points at the County Ground. A
MORE than 70 years ago Henry Twine was discharged from the military because of his health. Yesterday he celebrated his 100th birthday with a glass of bubbly and a card from the Queen.Called up with the arrival of the Second World War, he went into the
HORRIFIED workers hope the council step up patrols in the Parade car park area after many have walked back to their vehicles after a day's work only to find people taking a dump next to them. The startling revelations have come to light after several
HEAD coach Luke Williams says he has not even begun to think about his own job security while he attempts to help Swindon Town stave off relegation from League One. Town are three points adrift off safety with two games to go and their fate could
WILTSHIRE U25s begin their outdoor campaign tomorrow (2pm) when they head to Chew Stoke to face Somerset U25. Westlecot have three players chosen, Gary Jackson, Nathan Richards and James Richman while Highworth have two selected in Ben Choules
SWINDON Town goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux admits the enjoyment of any personal plaudits will have to take a back seat while he tries to secure the club’s League One status. The 23-year-old won the Swindon Advertiser Player of the Season award
ROHAN Ince doesn’t want to dwell on the past or his own future as Scunthorpe United roll up at the County Ground this afternoon. The 24-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion loanee refused to be drawn on his own future after his parent club secured
SWINDON Shock player-coach David Colclough has warned his players they cannot afford a lapse in concentration as they aim for a league and play-off double this weekend. Having already dispatched Barking Abbey, Wolverhampton University and Manchester
