Archive - Monday, 17 December 2018

Man arrested after woman hit by glass in pub
A man has been arrested following an incident in a Cirencester pub.
Dairy farmers issue Neospora warning after sixth abortion
A DAIRY farm in Purton is warning dog owners to clean up their act after several cows miscarried as a result of contracting the Neospora parasite.
How to get Elf on the Shelf 'trapped' in your TV - the new hack for parents
STUCK for a little bit of inspiration this Christmas with your Elf on the Shelf?
Lorry crash blocks A4361 at Broad Hinton
POLICE have shut the A4361 after a crash between a car and lorry.
£10,000 Rolex stolen from Steam museum jewellery event
A £10,000 Rolex was stolen at a jeweller’s event at the Steam Museum.Wiltshire Police appealed for information that could help recover the Rolex Submariner watch, stolen from a private event on November 8.
Bikes seized by police during Toothill drugs warrant
POLICE are trying to find the owners of two bikes which they found while carrying out a drugs warrant in Toothill.
Letters to the Editor: December 17, 2018
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:…
Letters to the Editor: Saturday, December 15, 2018
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:…
What is freezing rain and how common is it in the UK?
FREEZING rain can quickly glaze an area with ice and leave roads and pavements in a dangerous condition, but fortunately it is relatively rare in the British Isles.
Morrisons launches 'Too Good to Waste' box for £1
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons is launching a one kilogram Too Good to Waste box to sell fruit and veg that are at the end of their shelf life but are perfectly good to eat.
Teenager attacked by boys on bikes who backed away when elderly dogwalkers approached
TEENAGERS on bikes attacked another youth but backed away after elderly dogwalkers approached the area.
Scrappers gym unveils disabled-friendly improvements
COMMUNITY gym Scrappers has unveiled brand new disabled-friendly facilities after it won a £5,000 grant in a nationwide contest.
Housing Association in Swindon saves elderly residents from poverty with free advice scheme
A HOUSING association says a free advice service has helped thousands of elderly people in supported housing improve their incomes.
Boy, 14, punched, kicked and robbed of £900 bike - now police want to speak to the couple that helped him
A TEEN was punched in the face, kicked and robbed of his £900 mountain bike.
REVIEW Peter Pan Theatre Royal Bath, until January 13
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Police warning over icy driving conditions after two crashes
POLICE have urged drivers to be careful as icy conditions have caused two vehicles to flip.
BERYL WINIFRED HARRIS
HARRIS BERYL WINIFRED 1933-2018 Passed away peacefully on 6th December 2018. Called home and now reunited with her beloved Husband Ken. Loving mum to Keith, Debra and Kim. Beloved Nana to Tim, Daniel, Rebecca and Victoria. Much loved Grand Nana to…
M4 Severn bridge tolls dropped from today (and it could save you £1,400 a year)
DRIVERS will no longer have to pay to get into Wales over the Severn road bridges.
Swindon-based npower and SSE call off merger - blaming government price cap
Energy giants SSE and Swindon-based npower have called off their merger, blaming “challenging market conditions” and the government’s price cap.
TRAVEL: What's happening on the roads on Monday morning?
Traffic is even slower than usual on the A419, with a travel time of seven minutes on the approach to J15.
Town needs better infrastructure says council leader
Housing, transport and roads and helping citizens, particularly adults, to learn and gain more skills are the main priorities for leaders in big towns and cities.
Hampers delivered to Haydon Wick OAPs facing Christmas alone
SCORES of Christmas parcels have been delivered to Haydon Wick pensioners facing the prospect of a lonely festive season.
Mum and daughter donate 50 teddies to sick children
A MUM showed her five-year-old daughter the true spirit of Christmas by donating 50 teddy bears to sick children in hospital.
Mum backs SCBU appeal after birth of baby Brody
WITHOUT the midwives and doctors on SCBU, mum Becky Bolton says her family could not have pulled through.
Police staff shortages left dash cam footage ignored, Wiltshire man claims
COUNTY police told a driver they were too short-staffed to be able to take dash-cam footage as evidence of dangerous driving.
Get your tax affairs in order over Christmas for January deadline, warns firm
THE Christmas break might be the perfect opportunity to get your finances in order.
GWH heart doctor Bill McCrea is singing his Christmas song round the tree on Wednesday (and you can join him)
A HEART doctor will be singing his Christmas single outside Great Western Hospital this week - and you can join him.
Chief constable unimpressed by swearing on 999 What's Your Emergency? (But he's full of praise of his officers)
FOUL language used by some Wiltshire Police officers on a prime-time documentary fell short of expectations, the force’s chief constable has admitted.
£17k grants giveaway could be signed off by South Swindon Parish Council
MORE than £17,000 could be pledged to community groups and other causes by South Swindon Parish Council tomorrow.
Homeless people are pitching tents around Swindon to survive freezing weather
HOMELESS people are pitching tents in green spaces all over Swindon in a desperate bid to shield themselves from winter storms and freezing conditions.
Wellens takes positives from Town's Grimsby defeat
SWINDON Town manager Richie Wellens felt the fact his side were able to create plenty of chances against Grimsby Town on Saturday helped soften the blow of seeing their winning League Two run come to an end.
THE FULL REPORT: Town blunted at Blundell Park
FAMILIAR bells were rung in a bitter north east Lincolnshire on Saturday – favourable attacking stats could not see Swindon Town record a fourth successive League Two victory, but fans left a rain-soaked Blundell Park encouraged by the performance…
Youth club reopens in Wroughton under volunteers (and there's an X Box for the kids)
A YOUTH club has been resurrected in Wroughton.
Mapstone family feature on Channel 4's 999 What's Your Emergency?
PENHILL family the Mapstones were featured on primetime TV, as 999 What’s Your Emergency turned its attention to how parents’ behaviour affected their children.
ANDY DUNCAN
DUNCAN Andy Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 4th December 2018, aged 60 years. Proud Dad, Grandad, Son, Brother and Uncle who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 21st December at 12:45. Family…
MARJORIE ANN BESANT
BESANT Marjorie Ann (née Theakston) Peacefully at the Great Western Hospital, on 7th December 2018, aged 84 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Roy. Dearly loved Mum to Alaric, Linda, Alison and Paul. Loved Nan to Kerry, Kyle, Hayley and…
COLETTE BLAKE
BLAKE COLETTE 16/12/1997 We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. With love from Joanne and all the family xxxx
ESME JANE ESME JANE
ESME JANE Happy 1st Birthday. Have a great day. Love Nana xxx
KATHLEEN LAVINIA MUSTO
MUSTO Kathleen Lavinia 'Kath' Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 7th December 2018, aged 91 years. Much loved wife of Maurice (deceased). Loving mother to Marilyn and son in law Brian. Grandmother to Nicola and Brian Jnr, Great…

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Man arrested after woman hit by glass in pub

Dairy farmers issue Neospora warning after sixth abortion

How to get Elf on the Shelf 'trapped' in your TV - the new hack for parents

Lorry crash blocks A4361 at Broad Hinton

£10,000 Rolex stolen from Steam museum jewellery event

Bikes seized by police during Toothill drugs warrant

Letters to the Editor: December 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor: Saturday, December 15, 2018

What is freezing rain and how common is it in the UK?

Morrisons launches 'Too Good to Waste' box for £1

Teenager attacked by boys on bikes who backed away when elderly dogwalkers approached

Scrappers gym unveils disabled-friendly improvements

Housing Association in Swindon saves elderly residents from poverty with free advice scheme

Boy, 14, punched, kicked and robbed of £900 bike - now police want to speak to the couple that helped him

REVIEW Peter Pan Theatre Royal Bath, until January 13

Police warning over icy driving conditions after two crashes

BERYL WINIFRED HARRIS

M4 Severn bridge tolls dropped from today (and it could save you £1,400 a year)

Swindon-based npower and SSE call off merger - blaming government price cap

TRAVEL: What's happening on the roads on Monday morning?

Town needs better infrastructure says council leader

Hampers delivered to Haydon Wick OAPs facing Christmas alone

Mum and daughter donate 50 teddies to sick children

Mum backs SCBU appeal after birth of baby Brody

Police staff shortages left dash cam footage ignored, Wiltshire man claims

Get your tax affairs in order over Christmas for January deadline, warns firm

GWH heart doctor Bill McCrea is singing his Christmas song round the tree on Wednesday (and you can join him)

Chief constable unimpressed by swearing on 999 What's Your Emergency? (But he's full of praise of his officers)

£17k grants giveaway could be signed off by South Swindon Parish Council

Homeless people are pitching tents around Swindon to survive freezing weather

Wellens takes positives from Town's Grimsby defeat

THE FULL REPORT: Town blunted at Blundell Park

Youth club reopens in Wroughton under volunteers (and there's an X Box for the kids)

Mapstone family feature on Channel 4's 999 What's Your Emergency?

ANDY DUNCAN

MARJORIE ANN BESANT

COLETTE BLAKE

ESME JANE ESME JANE

KATHLEEN LAVINIA MUSTO