SWINDON Supermarine have axed manager Dave Webb, it was announced tonight. Webb was removed three days after the club's 5-0 Southern League West home defeat by Bideford, their fourth match in a row without a win. A Marine statement released
A PLAN to extend Noremarsh Junior School’s Green Mile and open it up to running clubs is in the starting block.The scheme, which is part of the complete replacement of the school’s outdoor play equipment, has just been given a £5,000 boost by the Royal
RESIDENTS in Stratton can breath a huge sigh of relief as plans to build two 10m chimneys have been thrown out for good.Last year, a planning application was submitted to Swindon Borough Council for permission for two industrial chimneys and biomass boilers
ROYAL Wootton Bassett is still waiting to hear what will become of its much loved poppy sculpture.The huge marble artwork, installed as a memorial to the 355 fallen service personnel who were repatriated through the town, collapsed during the night on
IT is deeply unfair to describe Walcot as “lawless,” says one man fighting claims that the area is a criminal hotspot. It comes after news that people who live in and around Sussex Place have in recent weeks been living in the midst of a crimewave
One of Swindon’s most popular restaurants is looking for a new owner to take over its management. The current owners of Los Gatos, which has been based in Old Town for over a decade, are making the move as they look towards retirement, and hope
A little of what you fancy from the cocktail cabinet could actually do you some 'good' - enjoyed with a large pinch of salt, of course. If you're thirsty for some cutting-edge cocktails and love the idea of mixology with 'medicinal' purposes, then
ROYALTY will visit Swindon's oldest brewery this month. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will tour Arkell's Stratton brewery - as the historic firm celebrates its 175th anniversary.The wife of Prince Charles is expected to get a taste of a brand
TWO people were assaulted during an attempted shoplifting in the Iceland on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street on Monday. The incident occurred at around 9.20am. The suspect had been trying to steal bottles of alcohol and, when a female shop
TWO teenagers assaulted a 14-year-old boy in Swindon at around 8.30pm on Saturday in the area of Honiton Road and Shaftesbury Avenue.The two attackers, who are approximately 16 to 18 years of age, threatened the victim and pushed him to the ground after
COMMUTERS faced delays this morning, as Thames Water roadworks began on Bath Road.Three-way traffic lights have been erected on the roundabout with Eastcott Road.Thames Water say the works are to replace a valve that controls the flow of water to a nearby
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WILTSHIRE'S police chief suggested he was less likely to believe a complaint from a "drunken prostitute".The comments came in 2016, as he defended to politicians the force's £1.5m probe into sex allegations against former prime minister
A 38-year-old man from Swindon has been jailed for 42 weeks after breaching a restraining order twice and for a public order offence. James McCarthy was convicted on Friday January 12 at Salisbury Crown Court for using threatening and abusive language
APPLICATIONS for teacher training fell a third in the South West, according to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Apparently there were 1,130 applications last month, down from 1,770 the previous December. I don’t know about
EATING alone? So often, it just seems easier to chuck something on a slice of toast for dinner when you’re dining solo, than go to the effort of cooking a whole proper meal. For food writer Janneke Vreugdenhil, her toast topping of choice was anchovies
We’ve had some great coverage of Switch on to Swindon (SOTS) in the last week or two to mark the one year anniversary of launching the campaign. In keeping with the principles of the campaign it has been great to see so many of our ambassadors
Good food on the menu for Sarah Singleton when she vists the King's Head Hotel in Cirencester THE handsome frontage of Cirencester’s King’s Head Hotel, right in the heart of the town, does little to reveal just how spacious it is. Step inside
PLUMP golden pastry parcels, bursting with spiced fillings of vegetables or meat, dipped in a sweet chutney or drizzled with tangy lemon juice – who can resist a samosa? Now talented cook and ambitious entrepreneur, Bhagini Marshall, is bringing
Care at home provider Bluebird Care Swindon has appointed a new director. Katrina Simms, who joined the company in 2014 as care manager, becomes operations director, supporting founder and managing director Ben Curtis. “Katrina has, in the
HOUSEHOLDERS who bung a man with a van a few quid to dump their waste could soon find themselves landed with a £400 fine.In a drive to cut fly-tipping the Government is considering imposing fixed penalty fines for people who fail to ensure the firms they
Wiltshire Police are endorsing the first national awards for control room staff. The Control Room Awards have been launched by APD Communications, which specialises in mission critical solutions for emergency services. The awards are the first
PUPILS from Lawn Manor Academy have been put through their paces learning about life on a farm as part of a six week programme aimed at boosting their confidence and team building skills. Get INTUNE is a local enrichment programme which uses the outdoor
Swindon Town 1 Forest Green Rovers 0 Venue: The Energy Check County Ground Attendance: 7062 Goals - Swindon Town: Norris 79 THE GAME started with both sides looking even but without a real chance. However, that changed in the 19th
SWINDON Town have completed the signing of forward Keshi Anderson on a permanent basis from Premier League side Crystal Palace. Anderson has spent the first half of the season on loan at the Energy Check County Ground, scoring four goals in 25
A SHOW choir manager described as his wife’s “rock” passed away on their 50th wedding anniversary.Chris Harrod died peacefully at Great Western Hospital shortly before the New Year – a day after his 78th birthday. The Haydon Wick man, who spent a career
NHS chiefs have launched a probe into the working culture at the South West’s ambulance service.The “cultural review” will be led by the University of Plymouth’s Professor Duncan Lewis, who was last year commissioned to investigate bullying claims at
THE government’s new pledge to protect the environment has been trumpeted by MPs, but others insist it does not go far enough.North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson applauded the Conservatives’ plan to put Britain at the forefront of environmental innovation.Prime
REVELLERS gathered at Avebury for a traditional Wassail ceremony, blessing orchards and apple trees to encourage a bounteous harvest.The ceremony typically takes place in early January and this was the fourth year the village has marked the start of the
PARAMEDICS are being trained to better treat and support cancer patients across the South West. In a first-of-its-kind project, charity Macmillan Cancer Support are training paramedics and ambulance clinicians. The aim of the scheme – which
GASTRONOMIC geniuses at Swindon College have battled it out in a Masterchef-style showdown to try and claim the ‘Chef of the Year’ title.The annual competition is now in its sixth year and sees dozens of wannabe cooks put together their best three-courses
FISTS of fury will fly as a charity boxing match takes place in Stratton.The PlayFootball indoor arena will - for one night only - swap goalposts for gloves as boxing fans come together for a night of jabs, hooks and knockouts.Fifteen people, most of
YOUNGSTER Ellis Iandolo says he is slowly getting to grips with his new role in David Flitcroft’s Swindon Town squad. Iandolo, who scored his first Football League goal in the club’s 2-1 win over Barnet on New Year’s Day, originally arrived as
CHISELDON produced a five-star performance this weekend as they claimed victory over Brockhill United in Division One of the the Swindon & District League. The 5-1 away win was their seventh triumph of the season, and their first game in over
MELKSHAM Town Reserves moved eight points clear at the top of the Wiltshire League Premier Division table with a comfortable 3-0 success away at Pewsey Vale Development. Callum Demkiv, Emilio Menghini and Dan Sibley were all on target in the first
FORWARD Chris Jones believes Swindon Wildcats are hitting top form when it matters most as they look to continue their challenge for three trophies this season. Aaron Nell’s side booked safe passage into the semi-finals of the NIHL Cup over the
SWINDON Town manager David Flitcroft lauded the application of his strikers after claiming a third League Two win on the bounce at the weekend. Norris continued his reliable return in front of goal with the decisive strike in Saturday’s 1-0 success
PENHILL United were forced to dig deep for three points in the Swindon Sunday League this weekend as they were 4-3 winners at home to Rodbourne Real. Graham Dunn’s side are currently top of the pile in One, with just one defeat in eight outings
