A MUCH-loved local market has had to move premises after a drop in sales. The Cricklade Country Market has left its former home at the town hall and is now based at The Club, in Cricklade, next to Tesco. To celebrate the move the chairman of the town
DANCERS from Swindon will be among those donning their pointe shoes alongside professional dancers in a classic ballet. Fifteen young dancers from Swindon have been selected to take part in an English Youth Ballet production of Coppelia, held
A SCHEME which will cut a swathe through the Cotswolds has been revived. National Grid wants to lay miles of underground steel piping from Sapperton to the north of the district to improve gas supply to the south west. The company says
THAMESDOWN Transport has said it does not know whether any busses will run tomorrow, after cancelling all services today. Drivers struggled through the snow, slush and ice to keep services running today, but boss Paul Jenkins sent drivers home at lunchtime
THE Waste to Wonder warehouse is offering the public bargain-priced furniture this weekend. Green Standards Trust is a environmental charity based in South Marston, which helps prevent redundant office furniture, and equipment worth thousands of pounds
WILTSHIRE Police have issued a checklist of how people can help during the snowy weather: People are urged only to travel if their journey is essential. If you do have to travel, exercise extreme care on the roads and pavements because of the
PLANS to mothball north Swindon’s only park and ride are still on track, according to budget papers. Swindon Council’s cabinet is expected to approve proposals to close the Groundwell site, despite vocal protests from passengers. The council is planning
Several residents and Covingham Parish have ask me the very topical question about the Salt/Grit bins that are dotted around Swindon, and why every street doesn't have one? This is a very topical question with the snowy weather, and I can imagine
THE WINTRY conditions did not stop homeless people delivering sandwiches as part of an employment scheme. Residents living in The Salvation Army’s Booth House Social Centre deliver sandwiches to businesses every day. But yesterday was no different.
The Met Office says tonight will be a cold one, with temperatures dropping to minus 6C, although any further snow fall is unlikely. However, as the temperature drops, the roads will freeze making conditions on the roads particularly dangerous late
A FLOOD of minor injuries to Swindon’s hospital has prompted medics to ask children to wear proper gear when having fun in the snow. The Great Western Hospital’s A&E department has been swamped with injuries including sprains, fractures, and breaks.
TOWN tonight remained confident that tomorrow's Coca-Cola League One clash with Southend (3pm) at the County Ground would go ahead as planned. The club today launched a large-scale clearing operation at the stadium, officials and volunteers
CHIPPENHAM Town's BGB Southern League Premier Division clash at Yate Town tomorrow has been postponed. The continuing cold weather and snow meant the Bluebirds trip to just north of Bristol became a victim, although Swindon Supermarine's trip
SLEDGES and grit have been flying off the shelves of Swindon stores. “As soon as there is a speck of snow everyone wants a sledge,” said Steve Soar, of Old Town Hardware. The store sold its last sledge on Wednesday and has tried to order more. Blooms
Leisure Leagues – Europe’s largest organisers of small-sided football, are about to launch three brand new leagues in Swindon. The leagues will take place at the Next Generation Club, and as the organisers are waiving the usual £25 joining
A PARADE commemorating 68 years of the Air Training Corps has been called off due to the weather. More than 300 air cadets aged from 13 to 18 were set to parade through Highworth on Sunday in full military dress to celebrate the special anniversary.
AMBULANCE staff have come into work on their days off to help out with emergencies. Great Western Ambulance Service has attended all 999 calls, although it is taking crews slightly longer to arrive. The service is also heaping praise on the drivers
VITAL services in the county are working hard to keep Wiltshire moving in the adverse weather conditions. Emergency services, health agencies and councils are liaising on a regular basis to make sure public services continue as normal despite difficulties
YET again, commuters are facing a treacherous journey home tonight, with many roads still covered in snow. As temperatures begin to drop to as low as minus 6C this evening, drivers are warned to watch out for icy patches. Anyone whose journey is not
THE Hellenic Football League bowed to the inevitable this afternoon, as the snow finally claimed the majority of its fixture list. As of 3pm today, only Highworth's Premier Division clash at Bicester Town had survived among the matches involving
A STARVING puppy was stuffed in a cardboard box and left to die by a roadside. Carlos the springer spaniel was only found when a passer-by spotted the moving box in Mill Lane. The tiny puppy was emaciated and had long nails. “When he came in on Thursday
I AM writing to complain about the article printed in your paper regarding the council taking away my pitch in the town centre for the selling of doughnuts. The point that I wanted to come across was that the council should be supporting us to stay in
IN recent weeks Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has been very saddened to hear of a number of instances in which people are struggling with the costs of owning a dog especially when the pet needs veterinary treatment. Sadly we have seen
The 17:35 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
ARE people friendlier in the snow? That's the question we're putting to you today. Several of us at the Adver have noticed that the adverse weather conditions have made people more inclined to chat, smile and help each other out. We've
The performance of Limelight & Lunacy at Swindon Dance due to take place at 7.45pm today has been cancelled. Tickets will be refunded.
All this weekend's local hockey action is expected to be called off with North Wilts the first of the local clubs to confirm their fixtures have been postponed. Officials at Swindon, based at Isambard School, followed suit with Wootton Bassett
THIRTEEN jobs have been lost in Swindon as High Street giant Zavvi closed its town centre branch. DVD and CD chain Zavvi – which was Virgin Megastore until September 2007 – said yesterday the Brunel Centre shop was one of 17 UK stores that
THIGH fives all round this week for Melinda Messenger and Rafael Nadal (SA Melinda’s magic message, p9 Jan 31). Both won through despite carrying thigh injuries. Melissa scraped into her fourth week of Dancing on Ice, performing to the naffest musical
THE most popular view of the Houses of Parliament is from the Albert Embankment across the River Thames to the Lords and Commons library terraces. However, to the rear of Parliament between Westminster Hall and St Margaret’s Street is Cromwell Green
DOCTORS have warned Swindon residents not to bottle up work worries and stress. The message comes as health services across the country mark Stress Down Day today – a day devoted to focussing on stress in the workplace and money worries. Swindon and
SWINDON Supermarine's BGB Southern League Premier Division clash at Stourbridge tomorrow is still ON, unless there is a deterioration in the weather conditions. It is likely that most decisions on whether matches in both the Southern and Hellenic leagues
WHEN all else failed, Ella Carrigan still made it to lessons through thick snow – thanks to a tractor. Staff at Bishopstone School couldn’t believe it when they saw the six-year-old hop out of the farm machine yesterday morning. The little girl was
The 15:35 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
THAMESDOWN Transport has just confirmed it will not be running any buses for the remainder of today.
A Swindon scientist has completed his 31st book after uncovering ‘ecological lies’. Brian Clegg, of Upper Wanborough, published Ecologic last Friday, after spending a year on the project. He retiring in 2004 to focus solely on writing and says the
TONIGHT's performance by Marc Paul at the Wyvern Theatre has been postponed. All ticket buyers are being contacted and the theatre hopes to rearrange this event as soon as possible.
KEN Regan believes his side have the perfect opportunity tomorrow to stabilise their stuttering cup form at the expense of Launton Sports. The Vics travel to the Bicester Road Playing Fields in the first round of the Supplementary Cup, and will face
ALL netball matches due to take place at Dorcan tomorrow have been cancelled.
The 15:59 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled due to poor weather conditions
BILL Frindall, our very own Bearded Wonder, has died of legionnaires’ disease, aged 69. The late Brian Johnston popularised his nickname because of Frindall’s remarkable ability to enliven cricket’s scoring system. His meticulous approach as the Test
THE winter conditions have prompted company top brass to much in with everyone else and keep businesses going. Joanne Taylor-Stagg, the general manager of the Marriott Hotel and also the president of the Swindon Chamber of Commerce, spent part of yesterday
I JUST had to respond to Coun Nick Martin’s letter (February 2). I feel very strongly that Mr Martin has unfairly stated that I had complained about the restoration of the County Ground Cricket Pavilion being carried out; this I most certainly did not
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Old Town’s library warn if the axe falls it will hit local businesses. Supporters say the council’s advice to residents to go down the hill to the new Central Library in Regent Circus also makes a mockery of Swindon
ALL flights from Bristol Airport have been suspended until at least 2.30pm. Originally it was hoped that flights could be resumed from midday. Those expecting to travel are advised to contact their flight operator before departing for the airport.
TODAY'S greyhound racing at Blunsdon Abbey Stadium has been called off despite desperate attempts from track staff to get both meeting on. A decision was made this morning to call off this afternoon's and tonight's meetings due to the bad weather. A
GREYHOUND meetings at the Abbey Stadium today have been cancelled. Both the lunchtime event and tonight's races have been suspended due to the weather. A decision on tomorrow's race will be taken at lunchtime on Saturday.
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The 13:35 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
THE blizzard conditions has put paid to two shows at the Swindon Arts Centre. The Los Pacaminos concert featuring Paul Young and which was scheduled for this evening has been postponed. It will now be held on Monday, February 9, at 8pm. Also postponed
Yesterday I had to take Alfie to the hospital for his ENT appointment. Alfie has had glue ear from birth. This causes hearing loss and recurrent ear infections, as well as his ear drums perforating regularly, which as you can imagine causes him
HIGHWORTH Town boss Dave Webb believes a fantastic start to 2009 has set his side up nicely for a potential top-six finish in the Hellenic League Premier Division. Unbeaten since the turn of the year, Highworth have surged up the table and are now part
SWINDON people will get their post – albeit a few days late. The Royal Mail is predicting delays to parts of the SN postcode area because roads are closed. The Dorcan sorting office has reported difficulties coping with the weather, claiming that although
FARMERS are most likely lending a hand to residents who need help navigating through icy conditions, said the farmers’ union NFU. “With four-wheel drives and tractors, the local farmer will help others keep moving,” said Ian Johnson, southwest spokesman
ONE Swindon pensioner is taking the icy conditions in his stride. Frank Avenall, of Bathampton Street, has come up with a cunning plan to avoid slipping on snowy streets. Mr Avenall, 87, got so fed up with taking a tumble in wintry conditions that he
SOME residents’ parking permits will triple in price under Swindon Council's budget proposals. Visitor parking permits will rise to £15 from £5, while a six-month residents’ permit will go up from £12.50 to £25. An annual permit will rise from £25 to
The 2009 Six Nations kicks off in Swindon this weekend, as Big Screen Swindon plays host to its first international rugby competition. So for all those rugby fans, or those who don’t want to spend Saturday afternoon shopping, get yourself down to
THE Designer Outlet Village has become the latest victim of the snows to hit Swindon. The centre has been forced to close it's doors today. There are also about 15 shops closed in Swindon town centre. The Toothill Junior Youth Club, which meets from
JAMIE Cox is looking forward to taking ‘another step up the ladder’ when he fights Jason Rushton next week. The Swindon southpaw moves up to eight rounds for the first time in his career when he takes on Rushton on the ‘Fright Night’ bill at the Oasis
ALL flights from Bristol Airport have been suspended until at least midday. Any passengers expecting to travel from the airport today are advised to contact their flight operator.
SOME time on Wednesday morning, a neighbour of one of the volunteer drivers of Swindon’s gritting wagons-cum-snowploughs turned up on his doorstep. The man demanded of the driver’s wife why he wasn’t out gritting. What the charming inquirer
SWINDON Town were today pulling out all the stops to ensure their Coca Cola League One home clash against Southend would go ahead. As heavy overnight snow again caused chaos throughout the town, the club were still confident they could get
Swindon's council pitches have been hit by the severe weather sweeping the town with all matches due to be played on them called off. The postponements will cause havoc with local leagues such as the Wiltshire League, Swindon & District and Swindon Sunday
TRAFFIC around the county has struggled to travel along the snowy roads. The A350 at Westbury is currently inpassable. Cars are being advised to travel via Dilton Marsh, however lorries are unable to use this road due to small lanes.
A LORRY that got stuck while trying to make a milk delivery in Old Town has now been moved. The Robert Wiseman Dairies vehicle tried to reverse its load at the back of McColls newsagents in Prospect Place today at about 8.30am. It meant
MARK Collier insists there will be no FA Trophy hangover this weekend as Supermarine travel to Stourbridge in the Southern League Premier Division. Marine made the last 16 of the national competition before their exit last weekend at the hands of Blue
MATTY Davies has already mixed it with the big boys this month - and has warned the English Premier League that Swindon Wildcats are ready to do the same come play-off time. The forward, 19 next week, rounded off an eventful week last Sunday by firing
Wow I did some weight training this week and lost 3lbs, so I will be doing it again this week. I have know for a long time that exercise, or lack of it is my main problem to losing weight (I suffer from chronic fratigue syndrome) so I need
SATURDAY'S star-studded meeting at Newbury Racecourse has been abandoned because of the weather. The card was one of the most eagerly anticipated meetings of the year with the likes of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denham in action. But an inspection was
FIFTY pupils have been suspended from Nova Hreod School – after they went on strike because the school stayed open through the snow. The Year 10 and 11 pupils refused to come back in from the playing field after morning break on Wednesday.
TOWN made a loss of £1.75million in 2007, newly-published accounts have revealed. The club’s operating loss stood at just over £2.2million, but they recouped more than £800,000 from player sales, which included the departure of teenage striker Lukas
I FELT I had to put the following account of my visit to Swindon on Tuesday in writing to someone - and decided it should be yourselves. A few weeks before Christmas I had occasion to walk from the Outlet Village across to town with my future
CARS are struggling to get up Victoria Road and drivers would do best to avoid the area for now.
DANNY Wilson insists Anthony McNamee has a very bright future in Wiltshire, despite the wide man’s expected absence from Town’s starting line-up for the fourth consecutive game this weekend. As Swindon take on Southend at the County Ground tomorrow,
TAXPAYERS in Swindon could see their council tax climb by 3.5 per cent – but councillors admit that savings will have to be found elsewhere. Swindon Council will face job cuts, the mothballing of Park and Ride and higher charges for residents’ parking
POLICE are reporting that traffic trying to ascend the incline towards the Turnpike junction in the vicinity of the Motorola Factory is becoming hazardous. They are experiencing a great deal of problems gaining traction. It is recommended this
MOTORISTS are being advised to take extra care this morning and only travel if absolutely necessary. Reports are coming in from all over the town of cars getting stuck, treacherous driving conditions and people being forced to abandon their vehicles.
TOWN manager Danny Wilson has issued a warning to his soon-to-be out of contract players, insisting: ‘Only your performances will earn you a new deal.’ An astonishing 16 first team squad members, pictured,will see their County Ground deals run out at
WHEELIE bin collections for today have been cancelled. If you put yours out for collection on Thursday, then please take it back in. The decision about when it will be collected depends on the weather, and so will be made later. All kerbside recycling
TEMPERATURES dropped to below minus three degrees as the cold snap hit Swindon. Between three to five cms of snow fell overnight leaving many roads impassable. The Met Office says temperatures will rise to an average of three degrees
MORE than 70 schools in Swindon and the surrounding area have announced they will be closed today. For some it is the fourth day their doors have been shut to pupils and many of them have blamed blaming heating problems and health and safety
The 08:35 service from Swindon to London Paddington is cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
ALL flights at Bristol Airport have been cancelled until 10.30am. Luton airport is currently closed due to snow on the runway. Passengers are advised to check with their operator before travelling.
A NUMBER of events due to be held today have been cancelled due to the snow. The Swindon Country market has been postponed as has Wroughton Country market. A W.I. sale due to be held at the Ashton Keynes Women's Institute has also been
HEAVY snowfall overnight has caused many accidents and disruption around Swindon and the rest of Wiltshire. At 2.30am the A419 near Blunsdon saw a vehicle jacknifed at Blunsdon hill. This blocked both lanes on the southbound carridgeway.
SNOWY and icy conditions on Swindon roads have brought early morning headaches to motorists and pedestrians. The M4 motorway between junction 14 and 17 is extremely treacherous - although the first lane between 15 and 16 has been cleared.
BOTH Thamesdown Transport and Stagecoach Swindon have announced that they will not be running any services today. Thamesdown Transport had hoped to run a town service but due to deteriorating conditions they have had to revise this decision
SWINDON has woken up to a blanket of snow again this morning. Residents woke up to a snowfall of 4ins in some places. Commuters are warned to take care on the roads as major routes have been gritted, but secondary roads won't have been. One of
