Archive - Wednesday, 20 February 2019

RAF Tornados to fly near Swindon for last time today (here's when and where you can see them)
A FLY-BY of RAF Tornado fighter jets will pass over Swindon for the last time this afternoon.
HONDA CLOSURE PLAN: Everything we know so far
What's been announced so far?
PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE: Town boss Wellens talks pre-Grimsby
Swindon Town manager Richie Wellens completes his media commitments ahead of Grimsby's visit this weekend
Green MEP arrested at Belgian Airbase
GREEN MEP for the South West, Molly Scott Cato was arrested after breaking into a Belgian military airbase to protest against its stockpiling of American B61 nuclear bombs.
Dad entering London Marathon took up running to cope with loss of baby daughter
A FATHER who took up running after his wife miscarried with his first daughter has set his sights on the London Marathon.
Honda: Business secretary Greg Clark to chair urgent taskforce meeting in Swindon today
BUSINESS secretary Greg Clark will chair a taskforce in response to Honda today.
HONDA CLOSURE: 'Fanciful' to think Brexit didn't play a part, says former Japan ambassador
A former ambassador to Japan has said it's 'fanciful' to think Honda's decision to close its Swindon plant had nothing to do with Brexit.
Accident on Whitehill Way cleared this morning
A CRASH on Whitehill Way near the Fiveways Roundabout, West Swindon, was cleared earlier this morning.
Thomas SKUSE
SKUSE Thomas Charles 'Tommy' Sadly passed away on 9th February 2019 aged 85 years. Dearly missed by his beloved wife June and all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett on Wednesday…
Unite and TUC unions pledge to leave 'no stone unturned' following Honda announcement
A UNION boss pledged to “leave no stone unturned” in his attempts to keep the plant going and stop thousands of people losing their jobs.
Charity haircut is family affair for young Erin and Joanne
A GENEROUS seven-year-old decided to get her haircut for charity- then persuaded her cousin to join in.
Guard of honour for ex-firefighter Mick, who once helped the Rolling Stones to a gig
AN EX-FIREFIGHTER described by loved ones as "one of life's great characters" received a well-deserved guard of honour on the way to his final resting place.
From CSI to running the best-rated pub in the Swindon area
A FAMILY with no hospitality experience who took on ownership of a Wanborough boozer have turned it into the highest-rated pub in the Swindon area.
HONDA: Tweeters turn to billionaire Elon Musk to save the day
NEWS of the Honda plant closing continued to dominate the conversation around Swindon.
Nationwide put in plans for 239 homes at Oakfield campus site in Walcot
Formal plans to build hundreds of houses on an old university campus have finally been lodged.
Private cars to be banned from Fleming Way central bus boulevard
Building a new bus boulevard on in central Swindon on Fleming Way will involve building 12 new bus shelters with 31 stops and demolishing three buildings - and private cars, lorries and van will be banned from the major town centre route.
HONDA: Firm branded a 'disgrace' by worker who found out closure plan on TV
FURIOUS late shift workers at Honda are outraged after many found out hey had lost their jobs through news reports and social media.
Vegan dinner to help raise awareness about animal testing
A VEGAN hair salon owner will host an all-you-can eat meal to support a charity fighting against animal testing.
Skilled Honda workers will be in demand says engineering firm chairman
THE chairman of an engineering firm believes skilled Honda workers will be in demand when the plant closes.
Mead Way to close to prepare for widening work (commuters, get the date in your diary)
WORK that will pave the way for major improvements to a key West Swindon commuter route will start in a fortnight.
Hand over your old handbags at pop-up shop in Designer Outlet to raise money for Brighter Futures
VISITORS to Swindon Designer Outlet are invited to donate their pre-loved handbags at a pop-up shop, with all proceeds going to a local charity.
Late payment a 'serious issue' for small businesses, says Business Wise chairman
PAYING clients on time is just good business housekeeping, according to the chair of the local support group Business Wise.
Don't share video of schoolchildren fighting, warn police
PUPILS should be wary of sharing school fight footage on social media sites like Snapchat, Swindon police have warned.
PICTURE GALLERY: Honda through the years in Swindon
THE Swindon Advertiser has chronicled the story of Honda, its workers and the vehicles they built throughout the firm’s association with Swindon.
BASKETBALL: Shock slain by dominant Bristol
SWINDON Shock were dominated in their BBL Division Three South fixture against Bristol UWE Flyers II on Saturday, failing to win a single period as they went down 102-68 at the SGS College WISE Campus.
HMS Racing partner with Vehicle Repair and Recovery Centre for 2019
HMS Racing has agreed a new partnership ahead of the inaugural Touring Car Trophy Championship with Vehicle Repair and Recovery Centre, part of the 24hr Solutions group.
Doyle to be Robins captain in 2019
FORMER world champion Jason Doyle will captain Swindon Robins through their 2019 SGB Premiership campaign.
McCourt buoyed by Wellens' January recruitment
RECRUITMENT in January has helped drive morale in the Swindon Town dressing room to a level that will grant the club an opportunity to build on their home win against Forest Green Rovers last week, according to midfielder Jak McCourt.
RUGBY: Swindon's win at Witney is unlikely to prevent relegation
AN UNLIKELY win for Swindon against relegation-threatened rivals Witney on Saturday has done little to move player-coach Adam Westall’s realistic view about the club’s chances of avoiding the drop.
Nicholas GRIMSHAW
GRIMSHAW Nicholas 'Nick' Passed away at the Great Western Hospital on 15th February 2019, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Ida (deceased), loving dad of James and Rachel and cherished grandad of James Jnr and Sebastian. Funeral, Friday 1st March,…

19th February 2019