SCHOOLS are preparing to reopen their doors to pupils on Tuesday – after snow forced more than 30 schools and colleges across Swindon to shut. Most schools expect to be open, although with plunging temperatures overnight many have said they will
THE leader of the council has received a barrage of criticism after he questioned the widespread closure of the town’s schools.Coun David Renard took to Twitter this morning to vent his frustration that the adverse weather conditions had resulted in a
A VIGIL will take place at the war memorial on Thursday to mark six months since the Grenfell Tower disaster. Organised by the Swindon People’s Assembly, the candlelit vigil will see people of all backgrounds come together to remember those who
HERE are more of your pictures of Swindon in the snow. Thanks and do keep on sending them in! Valerie Colaco posted this picture on our Swindon Camera Club Facebook page
SWINDON Town have issued a statement thanking the 281 supporters who made the trip north for Saturday's postponed League Two clash at Accrington Stanley. The club said they wanted to "applaud your loyalty and continued support'', referring to the
MOTORISTS have been warned to drive with extreme caution as temperatures as low as minus nine degrees are forecast for Swindon tonight. Council workers gritted the roads twice yesterday but, despite this, some roads are likely to still be icy this
BRIGHT skies and the promise of snow lent Arkell’s Christmas food and craft market the perfect seasonal air at the weekend.The event, held at the firm’s Kingsdown base, was bustling for most of the day as families sampled the ales, visited Santa in his
ACCOUNTANTS have a reputation for being bean counters. But that’s not the reason by Old Town firm Haines Watts are collecting for the Swindon Foodbank this month. After supporting cancer charity Macmillan, the chartered accountancy firm wanted to support
One lane of the A419 has been closed following an accident.Police were called around 2.30pm to the crash involving a Land Rover Defender.The 4x4 crashed on the northbound carriageway between the White Hart roundabout and Wheatstone Road. One lane is closed
A man was treated by paramedics after being hit by a car. The Toyota Aygo hit the pedestrian on Manchester Road shortly after 2pm today. Police closed the road in both directions. The man was treated for minor injuries at the scene by paramedics. He is
Snow flurries, mulled wine and Christmas carols have officially signalled the start of the festive season at Newland Homes’ Broad Blunsdon Heights. Over 40 residents of this high quality development came together at the show home to enjoy mulled
TRIBUTES have been paid to light entertainment legend Keith Chegwin after he passed away earlier today. Keith, affectionately known as Cheggers, died at the age of 60 after a long battle with a progressive lung condition which, his family said,
A PIONEERING new homelessness initiative aimed at preventing rough sleepers from abusing drink and drugs has been backed by South Swindon MP Robert Buckland.Taunton Deane Council are asking people not to give money to street beggars but to give it to
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PANTO fans are in for a treat this year with the Theatre Royal Bath’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A fabulous family show that’s jam packed with traditional musical theatre, topical jokes and a large helping of fairy tale magic.In traditional style
SHOPPERS trying to get into the festive spirit have been left disappointed by the absence of a Christmas tree in Wharf Green.For the first time in a number of years, bosses at town centre business group inSwindon BID Company have decided not to furnish
A MAN has been jailed for six years for killing a female pedestrian while speeding on the A4 out of Marlborough.A jury at Salisbury Crown Court today found Alexander May, 28, of Swans Close, Ramsbury, guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. He was
A VETERAN’S centre will celebrate its third birthday on Friday. The Royal British Legion’s Regent Street “pop-in” centre opened its doors in 2014. Since then volunteers at the centre have offered advice, information and support to hundreds
SWINDON’S top doc has thanked hospital staff for battling through the snow to help patients. Guy Rooney, medical director at the Great Western Hospital, said it was “all hands on deck” when he posted his thanks on Twitter yesterday – and asked
Of the side effects I have experienced during my chemotherapy for testicular cancer, many of them are well-known: the hair loss, the nausea, and the fatigue. These are perhaps the most significant, and they have affected me more than I expected them to
A FIGHT between two men on Rosebery Street in Swindon on Thursday lead to a 24-year-old man being taken to GWH with a head injury.The brawl began around 11.30am on December 7 and police are appealing for information about the incident.A 43-year-old man
A teenager who left a man with serious injuries after striking him with a single punch is to face trial to see if he intended serious harm.Jordan Taylor admitted grievous bodily harm when he appeared at Swindon Crown Court by videolink.But the 18-year-old
DANCING could help stop you developing vertigo, a leading ear surgeon said. The hobby can help people maintain their “balance fitness”, Angus Waddell told a packed Great Western Hospital lecture theatre. The ear, nose and throat surgeon, who leads the
THIEVES stole a purse from a senior citizen in Aldi on Drove Road on Saturday December 2. The purse contained £160 and sentimental photos. Police would like to speak to two people in relation to the incident. If you can help, contact PCSO
MORE than eight out of 10 hip fracture patients at the Great Western Hospital are able to get out of bed the day after having major surgery. Data collected over the past 12 months shows 85 per cent of patients needing a hip fracture surgery were
“SNOWFLAKE” teachers have been blamed for more than 30 school closures across Swindon today. Comments on the Swindon Advertiser website and social media sites have questioned why children have been given the day off school. One man told teachers
SNOW brought out the creative streak in more than one or two Swindonians. Here are some of the picture you've been taking.
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A GENEROUS donation is helping to keep Swindon Foodbank’s vans on the road. Wiltshire Freemasons handed over a cheque for £5,000 to the essential service yesterday afternoon. The cash will help the Walcot-based charity cover its £65,000-a year costs –
Thick snow over the weekend has closed dozens of schools across Swindon this morning. Many more are opening late. These are the closures as we currently know them. More to follow. Check your school's website or social media for further
A SECOND professional defeat for Swindon welterweight Ryan Martin has not dimmed the belief of trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick that he has a world champion-standard fighter on his hands. Martin’s bid for the vacant IBO Continental welterweight title
DAVID Flitcroft is confident that the rhythm of his squad’s preparations for Friday night football at the Energy Check County Ground won’t have been unduly affected by Saturday’s postponed League Two trip to Accrington Stanley. Town host the U’
