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Archive - Wednesday, 19 June 2019

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'A solid result,' says Swindon MP reacting to Boris Johnson's Tory leadership poll win
BORIS Johnson has extended his lead in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.
Swindon Refill scheme gets MP's backing (and it's all about filling up your water bottle)
A SCHEME getting businesses to offer free water bottle refills has won the backing of South Swindon's MP.
Councillors fear they’re ‘frozen out’
COUNCILLORS in Swindon complain they are being frozen out of decisions affecting their areas by the Conservative administration.
Holidaymakers heading to Greece warned of mosquitoes carrying virus
HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Greece this summer are being urged to pack mosquito spray to protect themselves against bugs carrying a virus.
Troops and veterans can get a FREE Toby Carvery this month (and here's how)
MILITARY personnel in the town are being offered a free breakfast or carvery meal at Toby Carvery to mark Armed Forces Day.
New TV show seeking stressed out parents
A NEW TV series is on the lookout for stressed-out parents of toddlers.
Another Swindon crack den SHUT DOWN by police
CHILDREN were forced to dodge naked drug needles in one of Swindon’s oldest conservation areas, a court heard.
Letters to the Editor: "His decision to accept a no deal Brexit is utterly reckless and seriously endangers our livelihoods"
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:…
This is why you saw green HAZMAT suits outside Swindon hospital earlier
MORE than a dozen farmhands were rushed to hospital with suspected chemical fertiliser burns.
Rossiter swoops to re-sign Bellego in wake of Musielak's long-term injury
A PARTICULAR French theme in Swindon sport has been established this week, after David Bellego’s Abbey Stadium return was confirmed by the club this afternoon.
Kaiser Chiefs to headline Salisbury Armed Forces Day (but you're unlikely to get a ticket)
KAISER Chiefs will headline Salisbury's Armed Forces Day later this month.
Controlling boyfriend jailed after brutal attack broke girlfriend's jaw
A FORMER drug dealer who smashed his partner's jaw in a violent attack has been jailed for 21 months.
Rays Ice Cream summer pop-up shop opens in Designer Outlet
RAYS Ice Cream has set up a summer pop-up shop in the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
Fisherman punched and thrown into lake in 'frightening attack'
A FISHERMAN was said to have been thrown into a lake in what police branded a “frightening attack”.
Bomb squad called to police headquarters in Devizes
WILTSHIRE Police HQ in Devizes was evacuated yesterday afternoon after a suspicious package was found on site and the bomb squad was called in.
Man, 25, arrested on suspicion of GBH over Swindon taxi driver stabbing
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a Swindon minicab driver.
5 minute queues on the A419 this morning (and there are delays elsewhere in Swindon)
THERE’S the usual slow traffic across Swindon hotspots this morning.
Thieves force their way into Peugeot van parked outside Swindon B&Q
THIEVES used a screwdriver to break into a Peugeot van parked outside B&Q.
TORY RACE: Who's in the running for Conservative leader? What happens next?
The race for the Tory leadership is hotting up with another candidate facing the axe on Wednesday following a TV debate which saw no clear winner.
Funfair decision was a mistake councillors told (and now the chief executive's said sorry)
Councillors received an apology from the chief executive of Swindon Borough Council Susie Kemp after a funfair was mistakenly approved for the car park of the County Ground in February.
Cheaper day tickets for Stagecoach passengers on Thursday
STAGECOACH passengers can buy cheaper day tickets on Thursday as the company supports Clean Air Day.
Council's 10,300 homes meet 'decent housing standards'
Virtually all the council housing in Swindon – 10,300 flats and houses – meets the nationally-mandated 'decent homes standard'.
WILTSHIRE LEAGUE CRICKET: Avebury close gap on leaders in rain-affected weekend
AVEBURY made the most of a weather-affected weekend in the Wiltshire Cricket League to cut the gap to Division One leaders Great Bedwyn to a single point.
EVENTING: Price powers to five-star prize in Luhmuhlen
WILTSHIRE-BASED eventer Tim Price claimed the third Five-Star win of his career at the weekend when triumphing at the Luhmühlen Horse Trials.
RUGBY LEAGUE: St George trouble table-topping Tigers
SWINDON St George narrowly missed out on claiming a first victory of the season in the West Division of the Southern Conference League on Saturday as they were beaten 38-34 at home by league leaders Torfaen Tigers.
Tobiasz's shoes are tough to fill at Robins
SWINDON Robins team manager Alun Rossiter admits there will be “a lot of pressure” on the rider who replaces Tobiasz Musielak in his septet.
Fryers eyes promotion with Town
ZEKI Fryers is itching to get started at Swindon Town after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with the club on Monday.
EXPLAINER: Series of stabbings and slight rise in knife crime prompted rally event
THE anti-knife crime rally in Penhill aimed to tackle Swindon teen gang violence following a string of injuries and incidents around the town throughout the last six months.
Diabetes figures show improvement
Figures for the treatment of diabetes in Swindon are expected to show an improvement when they are published later this year.
Nominate heroic police volunteers for Lord Ferrers Awards
NOMINATIONS for dedicated and committed police volunteers from Swindon are wanted for the 26th Lord Ferrers Awards.
Coming soon to Swindon... a positive sign for the humble hedgehog
The hedgehogs of Swindon are set to receive extra protection on the roads after new signs were made available to warn drivers of potential hazards from small mammals.
Choir prepares for Downton Abbey concert with Carson the butler
Everybody Sing has been preparing to perform at this year's Downton Abbey Live on Saturday June 22.
Pair pedal for a charity close to their hearts
GRAHAM Carter enjoyed a Father's Day to remember when he joined his daughter and 16,000 others in biking 54 miles in aid of charity.
Festival with humble roots is back and bigger
A FESTIVAL that started life as a celebration of a youth football team's cup success is to return for the sixth year in a row.
Could dogs cut stress levels in the workplace?
ALMOST three-quarters of Brits say stress levels in the office would improve if pets were allowed in the workplace, according to research.
PICTURES: Wellington Street reopens after £800,000 facelift
THE £800,000 facelift given to Swindon town centre's 'front door' has been given the seal of approval by shoppers and commuters.
REVEALED: Neighbourhood Watch areas see 11% drop in crime (now they want more volunteers)
NEIGHBOURHOOD watch teams around Wiltshire hope to recruit more volunteers to cover the whole county after a new study revealed that crime rates drop in areas they patrol.
Trainee pharmacist scoops Diabetes UK award
A TRAINEE pharmacist from Swindon has won an award from Diabetes UK for his work on an outreach project.
Six-year-old Hollie climbs Britain's highest peaks in three days
DETERMINED Hollie Lennon girl scaled Britain’s highest mountains in three days to help other children.
Brain-damaged teenager recruited by county lines gang behind bars
A VULNERABLE 19-year-old pressured into working for a county lines gang while serving a sentence in a young offenders' institute has been spared more jail time.
KNIFE CRIME: Children as young as 12 reveal they're scared to go out at night in Swindon
CHILDREN as young as 12 in Swindon are afraid to go outside at night because they fear they may get stabbed.
Fears new 'plaza' will make town centre too noisy
PEOPLE living in Swindon fear ambitious new plans to liven up Canal Walk fear will make the town centre too noisy at night.
IN THE DOCK: Pub ban, drink-driving and other cases from the courts
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT: Nicholas Bray was given an eight-week nightly curfew after he pleaded guilty to entering Treasures Mobile Phone Service Centre with intent to steal on November 18.
Mayor will dare to step into thin air for his charities
Mayor of Swindon Kevin Parry will take a step into the unknown, literally, on Saturday.
Council must be ‘rigorous’ to manage budget
The borough council is making progress in modernising itself and addressing its significant financial challenges, according to a report by the Local Government Association.
New councillors get schooled
New members elected to Swindon Borough Council in May will be getting some essential training next week.
Rachel Dodson
DODSON Rachel I now know what a broken heart and loneliness feels like. Love Mum, son Taylor and Family
Moira Hayward
HAYWARD Moira Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 9th June 2019. She was loved by so many, especially by Sylvia, her family and also the Roots family. Funeral Service to take place at St Mary's Church, Purton, on Friday 28th June at 11:30am…
Terry Brown
BROWN Terry It is with sadness we have to announce the loss of Terry who passed away at Great Western Hospital, aged 71 years. Sorely missed by family and friends. Ill health bravely fought and finally lost at 5 pm on 1st June 2019. Funeral will take…
Peter Martin
MARTIN Peter Arthur Passed away peacefully on 31st May 2019, aged 74 years. Peter will be sadly missed by all his friends. Funeral Service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Friday 28th June 2019 at 11:00am. No flowers please but donations…
Dorothy Merritt
MERRITT Dorothy Ethel "Dot" Passed away peacefully at Wemyss Lodge on Wednesday 12th June 2019, her 93rd birthday. Much loved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt. The funeral service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd July at 12 noon.…
Sylvia Glass
GLASS Sylvia Mary Sadly passed away at Great Western Hospital, Swindon on 10th June, aged 89 years. Dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett on Thursday 4th July at…
Ian Fraser
Fraser Ian Kenneth Simon Passed away peacefully, aged 92 on 9th June at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. Beloved husband of Susan, loving father to Andrew, Gordon and Alison and much loved stepdad to Katrina. Grandfather to five and to three great…

18th June 2019

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