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Farewell to Winnie at 108

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

A WOMAN who is thought to have been the oldest person in Swindon has died at the age of 108.

Swindon Town fan misses AC Milan trip for Wembley

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:20:00 +0000

WHEN Darren Aylward had to choose between Swindon Town or the cream of Italian football, there was only going to be one outcome.

Police alert after spate of thefts

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

KEEPING valuables out of sight, wiping satnav marks away and leaving the glove compartment open are just some of the actions police in Gorse Hill are asking residents to take after a spate of attempted burglaries There have been at least 10 attempted car and garage break-ins since the end of December so police are urging residents to be careful.

Pupils suspended for bullying, booze, theft and violence

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

HUNDREDS of Swindon schoolchildren are being suspended or expelled for violent attacks on adults and other pupils, figures show.

Four years' jail for 'sexual predator'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000

A ‘SEXUAL predator’ who targeted underage girls for his own gratification has been jailed for four years.

Foster carer call gets support - but more is needed

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:10:00 +0000

A CAMPAIGN to help stop Swindon’s foster children from being split up from their siblings and sent away from their home town has seen dozens of people sign up to help.

Swindonians happy to live here: Survey

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

SWINDON residents are the least anxious in the country about their home running costs, according to a national survey by property website Rightmove.

Could Oasis be home to new skate park?

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +0000

A LONG-RUNNING campaign to secure a skate park might have found its answer at the revamped Oasis Leisure Centre.

MPs call for fans to lobby over Wembley train fare row

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:20:00 +0000

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.

Residents vow to fight pharmacy appeal

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

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.

Pub’s new owners make a leap of faith

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:19:05 +0000

A COUPLE hope to turn around the reputation and fortunes of a Penhill pub they have just taken over.

Teenager’s vision for future of youth

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:23:40 +0000

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.

Retiring store owner ready for life apres ski

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000

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

Pupils' art to decorate buses

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

ARTY schoolchildren from Swindon have pulled out the stops to decorate a bus with pictures of their favourite places.

Store's licence suspended for fake wine sales

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +0000

A SHOP caught selling counterfeit Jacob’s Creek wine had its premises licence suspended for two months.