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Regent Street evacuated due to gas leak

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:14 +0000

SHOPS in Regent Street have been evacuated this morning following a gas leak.

Fire at Penhill Royal British Legion Club

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:25:28 +0000

A FIRE has caused severe damage to the old British Legion Club in Downton Road, Penhill.

Thamesdown services running as normal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:13:49 +0000

THAMESDOWN Transport is reassuring passengers that services are running normally and there are no problems to report.

Swindon schools remain open

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:18:28 +0000

CURRENTLY no Swindon schools have announced that they will be closed due to the weather conditions.

Cycle club has fears for future

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

SWINDON Cycle Speedway has vowed to fight for survival after failing to obtain assurances it will be part of the revamped Oasis Leisure Centre.

Coffee connoisseur set to steam ahead

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

A COFFEE fanatic was hoping to brew up a storm in a competition to find the best barista.

Secret document made public

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:02:15 +0000

A CONTROVERSIAL secret agreement between disgraced former Cotswold Water Park Society chief Dennis Grant and property developers Watermark has been revealed.

Rising to the challenge of supporting Women’s Aid

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:03:24 +0000

COMMUNITY retailer The Midcounties Co-operative is celebrating after raising £170,000 for its charity partner Women’s Aid in just one year.

Debt councillors expecting their busiest day of the year

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:04:38 +0000

A DEBT counselling charity in Swindon is preparing for what is predicted to be its busiest day of the year on Monday.

Chance to share your love with the town

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:57:56 +0000

BT IS giving loved up people across Swindon the chance to share their feelings with the town.

Town centre is now one of the safest in country

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:59:25 +0000

POLICE are cracking down on anti-social behaviour in the town centre after a successful campaign against violent crime.

Young musician contest strikes right chord with visitors

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:29 +0000

THE 16th Swindon Young Musician of the Year Competition attracted 25 entrants at the weekend.

Artist set to make a splash with her work

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:20:00 +0000

WORKS of art by one of the town’s artists will soon be hanging on walls across the country.

Football fans angry at train firm cancelling discounts

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:20:00 +0000

FOOTBALL fans have kicked off after being told they cannot get discounted rail fares for groups travelling to see Swindon Town’s cup final date at Wembley.

GWH chief backs call for more private care income

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

GREAT Western Hospital’s medical director has supported plans for hospitals to get a bigger slice of private care income.