News and features about life, celebrities, beauty and so much more, from the Swindon Advertiser

Could Oasis be home to new skate park?

A LONG-RUNNING campaign to secure a skate park might have found its answer at the revamped Oasis Leisure Centre. read more
MPs call for fans to lobby over Wembley train fare row

SWINDON’S MPs are urging football fans to lobby First Great Western to reinstate discounted rail fares for groups travelling to see Swindon Town’s cup final game at Wembley. read more
Residents vow to fight pharmacy appeal

CAMPAIGNERS are fighting an appeal against a decision to reject plans for a pharmacy with a needle exchange and extended opening hours in Gorse Hill. read more
Pub’s new owners make a leap of faith

A COUPLE hope to turn around the reputation and fortunes of a Penhill pub they have just taken over. read more
Teenager’s vision for future of youth

BARRIE HUDSON meets Grishma Ramesh, 16, the town’s newest member of the Youth Parliament, which is a national platform for the views of young people. read more
Retiring store owner ready for life apres ski

A WINTER sports shop is set to close its doors after nearly 40 years in business. read more

Archive - Sunday, 12 February 2012