RESIDENTS on both sides of the county-borough border have expressed concerns at a proposal to build 500 homes on a strip of land between the west of the town and a tiny village. The land, which sits between Washpool, near Nine Elms, and Chestnut Springs
WORKERS got the best view in town when they got to work dismantling a 148ft tower in Swindon. The structure was at the Mini plant at Stratton and was taken down in stages during the week. The tower at the Bridge End Road site was part of the old oil
YOBS riding mini-motos, off-road bikes and quad bikes anti-socially or illegally are the target of a neighbourhood police crackdown. Swindon North Sector officers have launched a campaign with the Swindon Community Safety Partnership’s Anti-social
DOZENS of walkers will hike through the night over some of Wiltshire’s most beautiful countryside to raise thousands of pounds for good causes this weekend. A total of 160 people will tackle a 20-mile stretch of the Ridgeway, from Avebury to Bishopstone
AN INDEPENDENT review could be held into the Croft School saga to determine whether Swindon Council followed the proper process over the planning application. Work is under way to build a primary school for up to 420 children, next to the Croft Sports
SWINDON Scrapstore has put some gloss on its recycling efforts by taking a donation of more than 2,000 litres of paint. The tins would have been dumped at landfill but will instead be sold for a fraction of the price to generate funds for the charity
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a high value burglary which took place in Broad Hinton. Between approximately 5.45pm and 10.35pm on Friday, June 8 a detached property in the village has been entered and a number
A LARGE scale memorial is planned for this evening to pay tribute to the 19-year-old who died in the car crash on Marlborough Road yesterday. The victim, who has not yet been formally named by Wiltshire Police but has been named locally as
SWINDON Robins have rearranged their washed-out meeting with Wolverhampton Wolves. The clash at Blunsdon was called off last night following heavy rain, but the Robins have acted quickly to schedule a new date. The meeting will now take place
DIVERS, zombies and summer fairies were just some of the creations that impressed the crowds at Swindon College when models took to the catwalk. About 500 people watched a showcase created by 66 first and second year BTEC national extended diploma in
A REFERENDUM over the issue of family homes being turned into bedsits or flats in Eastcott is on the cusp of becoming a reality after an application was made to establish a neighbourhood forum. Some residents say landlords splitting homes has changed
A RECORD number of people donned their trainers for an annual race in aid of Lethbridge Primary School. The Lethbridge 10k race, in its 17th year, is organised by the Friends of Lethbridge Primary School, and this year 400 entrants took part. The men
A TEENAGE passenger died after being trapped in a burning car which swerved off a main road and hit a tree in the early hours of yesterday. Nearby residents phoned the emergency services and firefighters, paramedics and Great Western Ambulance Service
A CROOKED postal temp waited until his colleagues were on their breaks to pinch gifts from the Christmas mail. Lee Stevens, who had been hired over December, was caught when workmates noticed opened packets on the floor of the sorting area. They stayed
A DIABETIC woman who has lost three stone in a year has spoken of her surprise after also being told she no longer needs to rely on insulin. Sandra Hunter was diagnosed with diabetes 10 years ago and was told because she was on insulin she would never
TWO bogeys in his final two holes saw David Howell slip to a two over par opening round at the Saint-Omer Open in France. The Broome Manor professional is playing the small event in a bid to gain confidence while the major players on the European Tour
CHRIS Aubrey is hoping his maiden victory on the PDC Youth Tour will spur him on when he attempts to qualify for the European Darts Open tonight. The Swindon youngster broke his duck to win his first event on the Youth Tour in Germany two weeks ago,
SWINDON captain Paul Paginton is hopeful his side can buck the losing trend when they face Chipping Sodbury in the WEPL Glos/Wilts Division this weekend. The County Ground outfit have lost their last two encounters, to Painswick and Trowbridge, and currently
CRAIG Gibbens has backed Goatacre opening batsman Ed Kilbee to make it in first class cricket. The talented left-hander has enjoyed a prolific few seasons since breaking into the first XI in 2009, and his 860 runs last term provided the bedrock
PAOLO Di Canio will lead his Swindon Town side into battle in front of the Sky Sports cameras when Brighton visit the County Ground in the Capital One Cup first round in August. The game, which will be the first match of the new season for
LUKE McCormick arrived at Swindon Town as a free man for the first time on Wednesday to meet with the club ahead of his proposed pre-season training spell with the Robins. The goalkeeper, who was released from Leyhill Open Prison last week after serving
SWINDON St George head coach Carl Baker has urged his side to continue their impressive home form when they host rivals Oxford Cavaliers tomorrow. The Greenbridge Road side are level on points at the top of RLC West of England alongside Bristol Sonics
PAOLO Di Canio has hinted that Andy Williams could soon be unveiled as a Swindon Town player. The Yeovil striker, who will become a free agent on July 1 after he turned down the offer of a new deal at Huish Park, is expected to join the Robins
