Archive - Wednesday, 17 July 2019

George's Town trial unsuccessful - Krastev contract still on the cards
GOALKEEPER Shamal George’s trial at Swindon Town has been unsuccessful.
Wellens wants Diagouraga and McGlashan out - both men searching for a new club
RICHIE Wellens is seeking to rid of Toumani Diagouraga and Jermaine McGlashan, and has told both players they have every right to search for a new club.
Rita Webb
WEBB Rita Passed away peacefully on Sunday 14th July 2019, aged 93 years. Loving wife to Stanley. Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 30th July at 12 noon.
Keith BRADSHAW
KEITH BRADSHAW In loving memory of our dear Son who would have been 64 Today. We miss you so much Son "God Bless" Mum and Dad xxx
'You can get a boob job on NHS so why won't they help my son?'
A MUM whose baby’s head became flattened because he couldn’t move his neck is trying to raise money so he can have a special helmet fitted.
'It's simply not acceptable' - more anger over GP call centre shambles
The body responsible for healthcare in Swindon has been branded “an apologist” for call centre fiasco firm IMH.
GALLERY: Hungerford Town 1 Swindon Town 4; Tuesday, July 16, 2019
A selection of photographer Dave Evans' pictures from Swindon Town's 4-1 pre-season friendly win at Hungerford Town on Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Cats face four pre-season challenges
SWINDON Wildcats will play four pre-season challenge fixtures ahead of their 2019-20 National League campaign, starting with the visit of Bracknell Bees to the Link Centre on Saturday, September 7.
Kilby keen to see Robins support swell in summer holidays
CROWD levels at the Abbey Stadium have fallen below the required mark in recent meetings, but Swindon Robins co-promoter Lee Kilby is hopeful business will pick up during the school summer holiday period.
VanKleef excited to join ‘winning culture’ at Wildcats
SWINDON Wildcats’ newest import Tyler VanKleef says the winning culture at the club most attracted him to make the move across from Bracknell Bees ahead of this year’s inaugural National League campaign.
RUGBY LEAGUE: St George fail to strike gold
SWINDON St George missed the chance to close in on third place in the Southern Conference League West Division table after a 36-14 defeat at home to All Golds.
Little Mix star's ex one of five men in court over plot to smuggle £200,000 of cocaine into Swindon
A FORMER rapper who sang alongside Ed Sheeran and used to date Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson denies handing over almost a kilogramme of cocaine to a Swindon taxi driver.
Town centre Starbucks to close tomorrow
STARBUCKS in the town centre will close its doors today.
Driver caught speeding on same road TWICE in one day - and other court cases
PENHILL: A thief who stole thousands of pounds of cigarettes and alcohol has been given a jail sentence of five-and-a-half months.
Swindon man in court charged with serious assault
A PARK South man has been charged with GBH after he allegedly attacked a woman on Monday.
Journalist faces trial over stalking man in child abduction case
A JOURNALIST is to face trial by judge and jury accused of stalking a man involved in a child abduction case.
Vote for the best MP in the country (but NONE of Wiltshire's made the shortlist)
NO MPs from Wiltshire made the shortlist for a top award.
Your astronomical pictures of the Lunar Eclipse
Members of the public were out in force last night to try and get a glimpse of the partial lunar eclipse.
Swindon council's plan for 'unofficial' crossing at site of axed lollipop man
PLANS to install a dropped kerb at a spot previously patrolled by a lollipop man have drawn the ire of Swindon parish councillors.
Your chance to comment on Marlborough Neighbourhood Plan
PEOPLE living in the parishes of Marlborough and Manton, Mildenhall, Preshute or Savernake are being given the chance to find out more about how the Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group can address issues concerning the community.
Play park's new £38k revamp is a hit with young children
DOZENS of young children cheered with excitement as they enjoyed a play park which had just finished a £38,000 refurbishment.
Cost of insuring a car in Swindon has gone up (but still cheaper than most of UK)
Car insurance prices have risen by 8 per cent in Swindon in the last few months.
WHAT YOU SAID: Waiting times at Great Western Hospital's A&E department
David Rennard, leader of the Swindon Borough Council, will write to the secretary of state for health and social care about waiting times at A&E at the Great Western Hospital.
Extinction Rebellion protestor: Swindon council 'should declare a climate emergency now'
SWINDON Borough Council thinks it knows better than a number of international nations.
Letters to the Editor: "The town’s two MPs both back a candidate who many believe to be untrustworthy"
PLEASE keep your letters to 250 words maximum giving your name, address and daytime telephone number - even on emails. Email: letters@swindonadvertiser.co.uk. Write: Swindon Advertiser, Unit 1 and 2 Richmond House, Edison Park, Swindon, SN3 3RB. Phone:…
COMPETITION - Could you take the best picture to capture life in Wiltshire?
KEEN amateur photographers in Swindon are being given an extra incentive to get out and about with their cameras this summer.
What's it like to work at McDonald's? Swindon teenagers get a taste
STUDENTS from Swindon secondary schools learned about at the opportunities available at McDonald's.
How one man is trying to keep Swindonians away from payday lenders and loansharks
A one-man project at Swindon Borough Council has managed to help residents save thousands of pounds and get access to thousands more in benefits.
How Swindon's Victoria Road shops looked 37 years ago
THIS photograph was taken in April of 1982.
Hockey club celebrates 100th anniversary in new home at Deanery Academy
SWINDON Hockey Club celebrated its landmark 100th year as it moved into a new home with state-of-the-art facilities.
Have your say on where 1,000 houses should be built
The people of Swindon will be asked where, and how, their town should expand.
Swindon Jobcentre hails new employment figures
SWINDON'S jobcentre is enjoying a "buoyant" time with hundreds of job vacancies and people looking to fill them.
Parachute team flies in school's teddy mascot
PUPILS from Wroughton Junior School greeted their new teddy bear mascot when it parachuted in to the annual fayre with the help of a team of military veterans.
Arts Zone returns at Swindon and Wiltshire Pride 2019
The Arts Zone will be returning at Swindon and Wiltshire Pride this August.
Man has been charged with multiple offences
A man has been charged with multiple offences after being arrested in Melksham.
The new emojis you're going to love in the latest update
APPLE has released previews of a number of new emojis due to be rolled out later this year - including a range of disability-themed designs - to mark World Emoji Day.
Traffic update on Swindon roads this morning
Traffic update on Wednesday morning of the roads in Swindon
Man arrested for driving dangerously in Melksham
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Melksham last night for driving dangerously.
Sir Kenneth Grange locomotive coming to Steam for exhibition opening
The first production high speed train locomotive will be making a special appearance at STEAM for the opening of a unique month-long exhibition of nameplates.
Return of the Arts Zone for Pride
The Arts Zone will return at this years Swindon and Wiltshire Pride this August.
Interactive film could be the next step for mental health charity
A NEW interactive film aims to highlighting everyday problems that can affect men’s mental wellbeing.

16th July 2019