Archive - Saturday, 29 February 2020

Christine Bryant
BRYANT Christine Mary 'Chris' Née Francis Passed away on 11th February 2020 at the Great Western Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband Alexander John Bryant. Loving mother of Paul, Andrew, Bradley and Claire, grandmother to Charlotte, Bradley,…
John Casey
CASEY John Leo Born 10.05.1933 Died 01.03.2010 Miss you forever Always in our hearts Never a day goes by that we don't think about you. Your loving Wife Diana and all your family x
Maurice Joyner
JOYNER Maurice William Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 8th February 2020 at Great Western Hospital, Swindon. A much loved brother, uncle and friend. Maurice will be missed by all those who knew him. Funeral service 6th March 2020 at Kingsdown…
Kathleen Balseker
Kathleen BALSEKAR Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of Dattu (deceased), mother of Michael, Helen and Anand. Kay will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral to be held at the Kingsdown Crematorium,…
Anthony Edginton
EDGINTON Anthony Alan 'Tony' Tony passed away peacefully at home on 20th February 2020. Adored husband of Irene, much loved father of Joanne and Jenny and cherished brother, father in law, step father, grandad and great grandad. All family and friends…
Colin Blanks
BLANKS Colin Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 16th February 2020, aged 81 years. Beloved husband to Betty. Much loved dad to Kevin, Christopher and Claire. Dear grandad to Tom, Hollie, Harry and Emily and great grandad to Maggie.…
POSTPONED: Mansfield Town v Swindon Town off due to waterlogged pitch
SWINDON Town's scheduled trip to Mansfield Town this afternoon has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Wellens praises centre-back pairing Fryers and Edmonds-Green ahead of Stags test
SWINDON Town manager Richie Wellens has heaped praise onto his latest centre-back partnership after Rarmani Edmonds-Green and Zeki Fryers’ outstanding performances of late.
Fans favourite Ferry proves a hit at OSC event
CHARISMATIC midfielder Simon Ferry spoke to hundreds of adoring Swindon Town fans on Wednesday night as the Loathed Strangers podcast put on its second live show in conjunction with Trust STFC and the Official Supporters Club.
BOXING: Former world title challenger Cox to return in May
SWINDON southpaw Jamie Cox says he is now in the right frame of mind after announcing he will be returning to the ring later this year.
HOCKEY: Ladies close in on Premier Division title
SWINDON Ladies are within touching distance of the West Clubs Women’s Hockey League Premier Division 2A title after a battling 3-2 victory at home to Clifton Robinsons 2s.
RUGBY: Brooks keen for history to repeat itself
SWINDON coach Nick Brooks is hoping history can repeat itself when his side take on runaway leaders Grove this afternoon in Southern Counties South.
GOLF: Retford on the fairway to success
JOE Retford’s dream of becoming a professional golfer has moved ever closer to reality after the Wiltshire teenager landed a four-year gold scholarship at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, USA.
PICTURED: All of the empty shops in Swindon town centre
AROUND a quarter of shops in the Swindon centre are lying empty.
LISTED: Everyone before Swindon Magistrates' Court on Leap Day 2020
The last time there was a Saturday remand court on February 29 was in 1992.
LEAP YEAR COURT: Addict who stole £130 of chocolate bars will be sentenced on April Fools' Day
AN ADDICT who spends up to £150 a day on heroin and crack cocaine stole suitcases and £130-worth of chocolate, Leap Year magistrates heard.
JAILED: Paedophile who tried to lure girl to garage is back in prison
A DAD-OF-TWO previously jailed for attempting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl is back behind bars after failing to comply with the terms of a court order while on parole.
CORONAVIRUS: Pod set up at GWH to treat people showing possible symptoms
A testing pod has been set up outside Great Western Hospital to keep possible Coronavirus victims separate from other patients.
Birthdays a rarity for leap year babies Kai and Lauren
BIRTHDAYS are rare for people born on a leap day.
Leap year birthdays
BIRTHDAYS are rare for people born on a leap day.
LEAP YEAR COURT: Man on M4 drug driving rap claims his friend was behind the wheel
AN OXFORDSHIRE man accused of drug driving denies being in the driver’s seat of a VW Golf pulled over on the M4 by police.
Taxpayers subsidising private Health Hydro management firm
Council taxpayers in Swindon are subsidising the private company contracted to run the Health Hydro in Milton Street to the tune of more than half a million pounds.
Country laybys being used by drug abusers (and councillors say police are ignoring it)
Laybys on rural roads around the borough are increasingly being used for criminal activity, particularly drug use, say councillors from country wards.
LEAP YEAR COURT: Son denies slapping mum on head and ordering her to buy booze
A SON denied claims he had slapped his mother to the head, demanded she buy booze and called her a vile name.
'Burglar' denies breaking into homes in Old Town and town centre
A SWINDON man denies burgling homes in Old Town and the town centre.
Town centre store numbers the same as five years ago, claims councillor
Overall store numbers in Swindon have remained the same as they were five years ago, according to a Swindon borough councillor.
Walk-in centre to be phased out as final closure nears
THE walk-in centre’s opening hours will be reduced in the weeks before it closes.
Indie rock bands to headline Longleat festival
TWO of the UK’s most successful indie rock bands will be headlining a brand new summer festival at Longleat.
Brothers deny behind responsible for double stabbing in Old Town
A PAIR of brothers from Nottinghamshire deny stabbing two men in Old Town last year.
Clintons in West Swindon will shut for good on Mother's Day
THE Clintons card shop in West Swindon will close for good on Mother's Day.
More drugs handed out for alcohol dependence in Swindon
More prescription drugs are being dispensed to treat alcohol dependence in Swindon, figures show.
WHAT YOU SAID: Swindon Lions Club cancels Polo Ground fireworks display
SWINDON Lions Club is cancelling its annual fireworks spectacular at the Polo Ground.
Storm Jorge expected to bring high winds
SWINDON is braced for strong winds for the fourth weekend on the trot.
'Regal' Star looking for energetic home
A PUP rescued from North Africa is looking for an energetic home.
Leap year love: Why women traditionally propose on February 29
THIS month we've got an extra day in February for the first time since 2016 - and today's the day!
Some people are avoiding Corona beer because they're worried about coronavirus
CORONA beer does not spread coronavirus or have anything to do with it - but that hasn't stopped some people avoiding it.

28th February 2020