Archive - Friday, 18 January 2019

NATIONAL: Prince Philip's car 'somersaulted' across road, witness reports
THE Duke of Edinburgh was left "very shocked" and shaken following a car crash, but walked away unhurt after his vehicle overturned.
TRAFFIC NEWS: How are Swindon's roads looking on Friday morning?
There are currently relatively few problems on Swindon’s roads network.
'My life didn’t really begin until I was 35 because of everything that has happened to me.'
A WOMAN who suffered years of domestic abuse and resorted to faking her own death when her husband tried to strangle her has written a book about her survival.
Rescued hedgehogs get their very own hospital
RESCUED hedgehogs have got their very own 'hospital' thanks to students from Swindon College.
A date has been set and Pride will be returning this summer
PRIDE is set to return to Swindon and organisers promise it will even more colourful than before.
Cricklade seating firm gets go ahead for new building
An industrial building may be built on a brownfield site on Chelworth Industrial estate in Cricklade.
Green MEP issues Brexit fascism warning as she gears up for Swindon panel debate next month
GREEN MEP Molly Scott Cato has warned of creeping fascism as politicians and public clash over Brexit.
ADVER SAYS: We don't want your garbage farm in Swindon, Rolton Kilbride
DEVELOPER Rolton Kilbride needs to get the message that Swindon does not want its proposed garbage farm.
Landlord reveals plans for surf hut and ski lodge in pub garden
INNOVATION is the key to success according to a village pub landlord, who is planning to transform the hostelry's garden into a ski-themed lodge.
Worries of possible charges for 'extra care' at Swindon retirement homes
Elderly people who live at five assisted retirement housing schemes run by Swindon Borough Council are concerned at changes that may be coming.
GWH beds out of action as vomiting virus hits Swindon hospital, figures show
A SICKNESS bug forced managers to quarantine hospital beds.
AWP chief executive to step down from mental health trust in May
A NHS mental health trust chief will step down in May.
Fungus-hit County Ground trees felled (and not everyone's happy)
A DECISION to significantly cut back trees close the the County Ground has come under fire.
Top percussionist teaches Swindon pupils to play the spoons
PUPILS at Westlea Primary School have learned the ancient skill of playing the spoons, thanks to a musical charity and a top percussionist.
Number of elderly people committing fraud jumps in South West
THE number of cases of fraud in the South West has doubled in the last year, according to research by auditing firm KPMG.
Nick Knowles appears on This Morning to auction red pants for Swindon teenager's operation
DIY SOS and I'm a Celebrity star Nick Knowles is auctioning a pair of infamous red pants to help a boy from Swindon walk.
Bus drivers say happy birthday to Stagecoach (using 10 buses and a drone!)
DRIVERS at Stagecoach have celebrated the company’s 25th birthday in style with a carefully choreographed stunt captured on film by a drone.
Roadshow aims to boost carer numbers
A JOBS roadshow to recruit local care workers will be stopping off in Purton on Friday January 25.
'Dont ship London's rubbish to burn in Swindon,' say anti-incinerator protesters
Thousands of tonnes of rubbish could be shipped into Swindon if a controversial incinerator gets the go ahead.
Brexit delays local government decisions
BREXIT, and the work going into the preparations and negotiations in London is having a knock-on effect on local government, councillors in Swindon were told.
RUGBY: 'Form goes out the window' as Bassett host Swindon in derby
ROYAL Wootton Bassett head coach Alan Low says his side must focus on themselves ahead of their South West One East derby at home to local rivals Swindon on Saturday.
SAM BULLAS COLUMN: Experience will aid Aaron
OUR coach, Aaron Nell, has been out in Estonia for a couple of weeks now with the Great Britain U20s at the World Championships and that’s great for him to be on the international stage picking up that experience.
Nell sure Cats can cope with his absence
SWINDON Wildcats player-coach Aaron Nell has the utmost confidence his players will be able to pick up a win in NIHL South One without him on Saturday night as he nears the end of his time in Estonia with the Great Britain U20s squad.
Marine boss Spalding wants clean sheet against Harrow
Swindon Supermarine manager Lee Spalding has targeted a clean sheet as their primary objective as they head east to take on Harrow Borough on Saturday.
Highworth boss Roberts wants fast start against Street
HIGHWORTH Town manager Jeff Roberts is after a fast start from his side this weekend as they welcome Street to the Save on Tyres Stadium in Southern League Division One South.
Langley says fast adaptation is key for Vics success
MALMESBURY Victoria joint-manager Josh Langley believes whichever team gets to grips with playing conditions fastest on Saturday will come out on top as his side welcome Pewsey Vale to the Flying Monk Ground in Hellenic League Division One West.
OPPOSITION INSIGHT: Tranmere Rovers
Adver Sport get the lowdown on Swindon Town's next opponents in League Two - Tranmere Rovers.
Doughty keen to channel frustrations into positive performances
MICHAEL Doughty admits trying to put together a charge towards the League Two play-off places over the second half of the season was not the situtation he expected Swindon Town to be facing when he joined the club last summer.
Never-say-die attitude is helping us get results: Dunne
JAMES Dunne believes the never-say-die nature of Swindon Town’s last two results in League Two epitomises the strong spirit within the squad.
Dealer with £70,000 in the bank set up selling cocaine and cannabis
A man who set up his own business dealing drugs to fund his own use has been jailed.
Fancy living in a milking parlour? You soon could near Swindon
A family could soon be living in an old milking parlour on a farm in countryside outside Royal Wootton Bassett.
Paul WHITE
WHITE Paul Aged 68 years, passed away peacefully on 8th January 2019 at Great Western Hospital. Loved Dad, Granddad and Great Granddad who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 8th February at 13.30pm.…
Martin NEW
New Martin Phillip Martin passed away suddenly at home on the 26th December 2018, aged 57. A dear son and brother. Funeral at Kingsdown Crematorium on the 23rd January at 11:15. Sadly missed.
Cyril HENDERSON
HENDERSON Cyril Passed away suddenly on Wednesday the 9th January, aged 93 years. Sadly missed by all his family. Funeral service will take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett, on Monday 28th January at 1 pm. Family flowers only…
William Percy BLAKESLEY
BLAKESLEY William Percy 'Bill' Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 11th January 2019, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Mavis (deceased). Beloved father of Peter and John, father in-law to Angela and Vivian. Bill will be sadly…
Martin Nigel RICHELL
RICHELL Martin Nigel Passed away suddenly at home on the 31st December 2018, aged 54 years. A much loved son to Anna and stepdad Dennis, father to Carla and Stephanie. Grandfather to Leo, Molly, Emily and Sophie. Martin will be sadly missed by all.…
Worst potholes in Swindon 'fixed in an hour', survey reveals
SWINDON is one of the fastest councils in Britain to fill severe potholes.

17th January 2019