Don’t pick up anything on the ground that you haven’t dropped yourself. That’s the latest advice to residents of and visitors to, Amesbury and Salisbury from public authorities dealing with the Novichok poisoning of two Amesbury residents. Director
If anyone deserves a birthday card, it’s Wyn Davison, who is fast approaching her 102nd birthday. And Wyn’s nephew Ron Clark would like as many people as possible to pop one in the post for her. Mrs Davison grew up and spent most of her life
Police in Swindon want to talk to this man about a number of incidents of harassment in the town, and have issued this e-fit form his description The man is described as black, 5feet 5 inches tall, of large build with short dark hair and in his
Designer labels aren't just for fashionistas - daring drinks brands are rocking them too. Sam Wylie-Harris selects her favourites. Come the summer months, it's not just fashion brands and the beauty industry gearing up to share their creative talents
SWINDON funeral director Pearce Funeral Services has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Funeral Planner of the Year Awards. Taking place on September 15 at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, the annual event celebrating the
A FIRE crew were called out to Oakfield to put out a grass fire. One fire truck from Stratton fire station attended the location near Marlowe Avenue at 4:35pm The flames have since been put out. A spokesperson from the fire service said: “Large
COURT: A grocer’s shop in Manchester Road is facing 10 charges of breaching food hygiene regulations. A representative of the 9 O’clock Shop is expected to appear before Swindon magistrates on July 17 to answer allegations surfaces were encrusted
The foreign secretary Boris Johnson has resigned over the government's plan for Brexit. The resignation follows that of David Davis, the secretary for the Department for exciting the European Union, and is the third in 24 hours. A Downing Street
This drawing of a harvest scene, wonderful though it is in itself, was actually a study for an oil painting. The artist, George Clausen, was middle-aged by the time he drew it, but he could already look back on an illustrious career. Happily, he
SWINDON Town summer trialist Shamir Mullings has signed for National League side Maidstone United. Striker Mullings spent time training with Phil Brown's Swindon at the start of pre-season, scoring in the opening friendly win at Cirencester Town
WILTSHIRE'S hopes of an opening Unicorns Championship Western Division victory of the season ended amid a batting collapse at Corsham today. The home side resumed their second innings at 44-3 on the final day of their three-day encounter, needing
The75-year-old man involved in a hit-and-run Swindon on Sunday evening has died. And police have launched a murder inquiry. The local man, who has not been named, was taken to John Radcliff Hospital on Sunday with life-threatening injuries after
POLICE have launched a murder investigation after the 75-year-old involved in a hit-and-run died last night. The local man, who has not been named, was taken to John Radcliff Hospital on Sunday with life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run
ONE of Swindon’s oldest theatre schools is growing, and now has what it hopes is a permanent home, for years to come. Tanwood Youth Theatre, based at Delta in West Swindon, is part of the Tanwood School for Performing Arts. It currently leases unit
THE Royal International Air Tattoo moved to RAF Fairford from its old home at Greenham Common 32 years ago. In those days it was simply known as the International Air Tattoo. RIAT 2018 begins on Friday, so we decide to delve into our collection
EXCALIBUR communications is keeping it local after acquiring smaller Swindon-based IT firm Sensata Ltd. Excalibur, a leading IT and telecoms provider based at Arclite House, took on the family-run firm in the third acquisition in 18 months. Staff
I SEE there’s talk from NHS bosses about making developers chip in toward the cost of extra hospital beds for the growing population. Although it’s impossible to sympathise with an industry whose bosses – some of them, anyway – show a level of greed
THANK goodness opting for a plant-food diet doesn’t mean giving up chocolate – now that would be a challenge. Forget the smell of sizzling bacon (so often cited by meat lovers as a reason not to give up their carnivorous habits) or the delight of
It's time to celebrate the unsung heroes in our Wiltshire communities. We’re launching the Wiltshire Community Pride Awards to shine a light on the people that make a real difference to where they live. Nominees can have done anything
This month is National Independent Retailer month, when visitors to town and city centres all over the UK are encouraged to support the shops, cafes and salons that aren’t part of national chains. We talk to some successful independents within The
SWINDON 1952: Mrs Winifred Guy, of Victoria Road, was due to travel from Swindon to Southampton and board the liner United States, bound for a reunion with her sister, Mrs Ella Orlando. Mrs Orlando had married American soldier Joseph Orlando while
LYDIARD Millicent School emerged victorious in the primary tennis competition at the Wiltshire & Swindon School Games held at Marlborough College last week. Lydiard had emerged from the Swindon area heats the previous week, coming out on top
CREAMY pastries, eggs, almonds and custards – the culinary pleasures of Portugal seem to be top of the dessert menu these days. The pastel de nata - the small, rich custard tart that is a Portuguese speciality – is currently all the rage, but it
It’s my birthday today. Hurray! There have always been lots of advantages to having a birthday at this time of year, and this was especially true when I was a kid. One reason was my birthday was often either close to or actually on the day of
This batch of images from our archive shows Faringdon Road, which has seen countless changes over the years. If readers have their own images or some memories to share, we'd love to hear from them.
SWINDON Robins have confirmed that this week’s postponed SGB Premiership clash against Leicester Lions will now take place on Monday, July 23. The meeting, which will also be televised live by BT Sport, replaces the league fixture against Rye House
CONCERNED residents expressed their shock at police and RAF members seizing a neighbour's car in connection with the Novichok poisoning. The white Audi was wrapped in cling-film by workers in camouflage gear and gas masks on Coronel Close, then
REWIND readers are used to stories about Swindon being ahead of the curve. There was Mondex years before debit cards swept the world, for example, and cable television when cable television was a rarity even in its spiritual home on the other side
COURT: A grocer’s shop in Manchester Road is facing 10 charges of breaching food hygiene regulations. A representative of the 9 O’clock Shop is expected to appear before Swindon magistrates on July 17 to answer allegations surfaces were encrusted
SWINDON Town are now on the hunt for a goalkeeping coach after Dean Thornton announced that he has left the Energy Check County Ground. Thornton arrived at the club in the summer of 2016 whilst Luke Williams was head coach at the club. The
HIGHWORTH is very busy on this sunny summer’s day; the weekly market is in full swing and the town’s biggest festival Wrde Up is just about to start, so the High Street is full of people browsing the stalls and looking for a good place to have lunch
A CHILDREN’S hospice-at-home charity which helps several Swindon and Wiltshire families has been awarded £10,000. Jessie May nurses were overjoyed to receive the funding from the Charlie Froud Foundation. The money will help the nurses provide
Might, it actually, really, be coming home? Well if Swindon Twitter is any judge, then it definitely is. Hollie Harvey @HollieAHarvey2 was simple and emphatic: “Of course it’s coming home!” Dane @danesladee might not have endeared himself
CHILDHOOD obesity rates in Wiltshire have remained steady against a rising national trend, health experts heard at a summit. Working Towards A Healthier Weight saw council leaders, representatives from the county’s clinical commissioning group,
THE skies around Swindon are expected to be busier than usual after the RAF marks its 100th birthday with a flypast over Buckingham Palace later today. Up to 100 aircraft including a Lancaster bomber, Hurricane and Spitfire from the battle of Britain
WILTSHIRE'S Unicorns Championship Western Division clash against defending champions Berkshire remained finely poised heading into today's final day at Corsham CC. The home side, resuming on 87-2 on Monday, got to within 30 of Berkshire's opening
FOOTBALL fans across Swindon are on a high after England’s crucial win to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. Some of the celebrations spilled out from the pub to the street with fans unable to contain their jubilation at winning against Sweden
SMEs looking to upskill their workforce can use a £5.1m government-funded skills training pot to help grow their business in Swindon and Wiltshire. Outsourcing firm Serco has had its contract extended to continue to deliver fully-funded training
STUDENTS from Faringdon had a little star power helping their world record attempt for the largest simultaneous performance of one show. More than 12,500 Stagecoach Performing Arts pupils sang and danced in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast simultaneously
TOWN centre bosses have ruled out screening England’s semi final clash on the big screen. There had been hopes a fanzone could have been set up in Swindon’s Wharf Green, where yesterday a St George’s flag hung limp beside a massive outdoor screen
SWINDON Robins boss Alun Rossiter is not interested in making team changes, despite his side suffering their heaviest defeat of the season against Belle Vue Aces at the National Speedway Stadium last night. Reserve Jack Smith failed to score while
IMAGES by Les Aubrey from Swindon Robins' 55-35 defeat at Belle Vue Aces.
PURTON skipper Aaron Lee admits his side missed a trick this weekend as they lost to Calne by six wickets in WEPL Wiltshire on Saturday. Lee chose to bat after winning the toss and watched his side get off to a blistering start due to opening pair
KESHI Anderson plans to exploit Swindon Town’s experienced management staff to his advantage, adding everyone can learn from everyone on the training ground. Anderson, 23, signed a permanent deal to remain at the County Ground in January having
TEMPORARY winter accommodation for homeless people could return at a new location if councillors heed the recommendations of a new report into a pilot scheme that lasted from January to mid-March this year. Around 50 volunteers spent 1,850 hours
A SWINDON homelessness charity boss has queried the success of a council winter housing shelter project, as councillors discuss its return Graeme Willis, chief executive of Threshold, said the temporary shelter at the former Carfax Medical Centre
