Snow causes chaos on the roads of Swindon and Wiltshire

Snow need to risk taking car

Witness appeal after man assaulted in Wood Street

4:30pm Tuesday 22nd January 2013

ROYAL Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Neighbourhood Policing Team is urging people to be careful after a young driver lost control near Royal Wootton Bassett.

Warning to not walk on frozen water

Firefighters have issued a warning about the dangers of walking on frozen water after a 70-year-old man fell through the ice covering a private lake near Wantage.

2:40pm Tuesday 22nd January 2013

WITH the icy conditions continuing from the weekend, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people not to venture onto frozen water.

Snow rest for the gritters

A gritting lorry out on the roads yesterday

10:40am Tuesday 22nd January 2013

AS HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a weekend of sledging and snowball fights, authorities across Swindon are reflecting on a busy period.

Families make most of a winter wonderland as snow hits Swindon

Families make most of a winter wonderland as snow hits Swindon

12:20pm Monday 21st January 2013

IT WAS not all woe in the snow this weekend as families dashed out to the town’s parks to make the most of the white stuff.

Paolo helps Town fans clear the pitch

Paolo with Town fan Tim Thurston last night

12:22pm Saturday 19th January 2013

TOWN manager Paolo Di Canio pitched in to help Robins' fans clear snow from the County Ground last night - meaning today's game can go ahead.

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