From a parachute jump, to a bikers’ rally and run round Lydiard Park, the community has united to pay its respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Together with traditional Remembrance services at venues like the Swindon Cenotaph, Radnor
THE derelict sensory garden at Swindon Station may soon be rejuvenated. A flower shop owner has begun talks to take responsibility for the upkeep of the garden, which has long been denounced as an eyesore. Louise Joachim, owner of Wendy House
ADHD sufferers and their families in the town now have some much-needed help. A new support group has been set up for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and aims to provide a network for those who need help and advice. It
A HUSBAND claims doctors failed to detect his late wife’s malignant tumour and diagnosed her with acid reflux instead. Barbara Lees, 78, was admitted to the Great Western Hospital on Valentine’s Day after suffering a severe stroke. He husband
BROOME Manor pro David Howell completed a good weekend at the Turkish Open by carding a two-under-par round of 70 today. The Swindonian sunk four birdies to more than cancel out two bogeys and he currently sits tied-44th on the leaderboard.
SWINDON has seen one of the largest drops in annual waste being collected for each person in the UK over the last 12 months. Figures released by the Government show that there has been a drop of 12.5 per cent in council-collected waste in the last
RYAN Mason could be set for a spell out of action after twisting his ankle at Macclesfield yesterday. The midfielder hobbled off towards the end of the 4-0 FA Cup first-round defeat to the non-league Silkmen and manager Mark Cooper is concerned
DANCER Ryan Nash hopes to be toe-tapping his way to the West End after securing a £20,000 scholarship from Strictly Come Dancing’s Bruno Tonioli. The 17-year-old, born in Freshbrook and now living under supported housing in Radnor Street, began
HE HAS performed on the main stage at international folk festivals, in the common room of retirement homes and recently dabbled in busking on the streets of Swindon. Mervyn Penny, from High-worth, may be turning 90 tomorrow, but the born entertainer
