TK Maxx and Homesense is recalling various Bite Fuel Protein Granola Trail Mixes because they contain milk and oats which are incorrectly labelled. This means these products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk
THE OLD pound coin will cease to be legal tender in just a couple of days. But many shopkeepers will continue to accept the round coins – as long as the banks keep taking them in. The old coins, which first came into circulation in 1983, are
Theresa May’s housing speech at the Conservative Party Conference, pledging an additional £2 billion to create genuinely affordable homes for those on the lowest incomes, has sparked support from both the National Housing Federation (NHF) and leading
Landlords who choose to file a paper tax return – whether this is completed on a self-assessment basis or they would like HMRC to work out how much tax they owe – are reminded that the strict deadline is 31st October 2017.Those who file their tax return
IKEA has announced its intention to buy TaskRabbit, an online market place that connects people with independent contractors. Perfectly in sync with IKEA’s brand of simple, efficient design, the acquisition of TaskRabbit will help householders connect
AN ARREST has been made following a suspected £35 million money laundering scheme.Customs officials raided an unknown premises in Swindon at the weekend, seizing computers and business records.A 44-year-old Swindon man was arrested along with nine others
New research by British wallpaper manufacturer Graham & Brown has discovered the average male forks out £1,304 a year on soft furnishings, scented candles and homewares – compared to women who spend £1,141. In fact, nearly half of British males (47 percent
After months of painstaking research into interior trends and consumer behaviour, Dulux has announced their Colour of the year for 2018. Heart Wood. A subtle and warm tone of grown-up pink, it draws from the tactile qualities of natural wood and leather
A WQMAN has been banned from driving for 18 months after she drove through a road closure sign at a serious crash. Nadia Abdul-Karim, 29, of Stickley Court, Faringdon, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and careless driving when she appeared at Swindon
ANOTHER school has received a potentially life-saving piece of medical equipment after the fundraising efforts of a kind-hearted dog trainer.Janet Garret, of Janet’s Puppy Skool, has throughout the year been raising funds to put defibrillators in schools
PROVIDING a first-class education that meets the needs of every pupil has resulted in Uplands School being rated outstanding by Ofsted for the second successive time. The special needs school in Tadpole Lane welcomed a visit from the education
Breast cancer survivor Vicki Gilbert is appealing to women, whatever their age, to check their breasts regularly and not to rely on screening alone.Vicki, 55, from Lydiard Millicent, discovered not a lump but a strange ridge in her breast, in 2009, when
GROOM Luis Sheppard presented his bride with the ultimate wedding gift the day after their nuptials – the chance to talk to her pop hero. Devoted Westlife fan Laura was so shocked she could hardly speak when her new husband took her to the Wyvern
SINGERS and musicians from across the town came together this weekend to raise around £12,000 for the Brighter Futures radiotherapy appeal. Getting underway at 9am on Saturday, the collection of talented individuals and groups played and sung their way
GRINNING crooks snapped themselves as they made off with a mobility scooter. The apparently selfie-snapping pair made off with the scooter from The Brunel shopping centre in Swindon's town centre at around 6.35pm on Thursday, August 31. Police
ANGLERS and councillors hope to reverse the fortunes of a beauty spot turned “eyesore”. A newly-formed fishing club wants to clear up Shaftesbury Lake and the surrounding park – which locals say has become the target of junk-chucking vandals.
A 26-year-old man has appeared before magistrates charged with kidnap and sexual assault. Ibrahim Gediklioglu, of Woollaton Close, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address at Swindon Magistrates' Court this morning. He faces two charges
POLICE are urging a taxi driver who complained his vehicle had been damaged to make contact with them.The victim flagged officers down at 2am on September 24 on Rodbourne Road to tell them what had happened but while they dealt with the suspect he left
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Costcutter is recalling Independent Sliced Chorizo because the product contains milk which is not correctly declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk and milk constituents
Three Swindon mum’s have lost the equivalent of a new born baby giraffe between them, Rebecca Martin, Vicky Scott & Claire Worship have a combined weight loss of more than 9 stone.Although they hadn’t met each other until recently, they share strikingly
VANDALS smashed their way into a house in Walcot last week. The break-in happened at around 9am on Tuesday, October 3 in Bilborough Drive. The offenders smashed the sliding doors at the back of the property and stole a large quantity of cash. PC Bryan
A man has been sentenced to five years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of a bladed article. Luke Broom, 28, of Canadian Avenue, Catford, London, appeared in Swindon Crown Court
CREATING a lasting legacy in memory of a popular Broad Hinton resident has seen thousands of pounds raised for the Brighter Futures appeal. Every year, the Hackpen Hill 10k sees hundreds of people take on the gruelling challenge of running around
POLICE cordoned off the Esso garage in Fleming Way this morning. Officers were called just before 10.30am to reports of a serious assault near the Magic Roundabout and since then, the garage has remained taped off to customers. A Wiltshire
A BIKE was stolen from Swindon town centre last month.The bike was taken from College Street between 12.45pm and 1pm on Friday September 22.The male suspect was wearing all-black clothing and a black cap. He was last seen leaving the scene and heading
A CHOIR made up of Prospect Hospice staff, volunteers and additional singing enthusiasts have added their voices to a recording session with Choirs with Purpose, which they hope will take them all the way to this Christmas’s number one. The Prospect
APPLE juice, apple crumble cake, apple pulp, green apples, red apples, apples as far as the eye could see. A simple fruit perhaps, but on Saturday it was apples that drew a steady stream of families and friends to Queen’s Park for a day of pressing
A POPULAR Green Party activist has been recognised for her inspirational qualities and her creative approach to campaigning. South Swindon candidate Talis Kimberley-Fairbourn was named runner-up in the 'Inspiring Candidate' category at this year
AARON Nell is sure he will have no problem keeping a level-headed mentality amongst his Swindon Wildcats troops despite the team’s flying start to the new season. Swindon swept Cardiff Fire aside 7-0 at the Link Centre on Saturday night and followed
ONE man was taken to hospital following a two-car collision on Bath Road this morning. Fire crews from Swindon and Westlea were called to the incident shortly after 8.30am and the road was blocked for just over half an hour between the junctions
HONDA hosted a number of major, locally-based companies and organisations for the official Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Made In Swindon campaign launch.Swindon businesses supporting the event included Green Inc, Pure Offices, Kerr Office Group and
AN intricate diorama depicting The War of the Worlds was just one of the creations that held visitors to the Great Western Brick Show spellbound over the weekend. Tiny Jacobites battled against the English and miniscule corsairs played out scenes
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AFTER the success of an appeal which aimed to help Wiltshire's army of unpaid carers, the group which supports them is going straight on to launch another scheme to tackle one of the problems they face.The Time for Carers Appeal, which beat its £25,000
A DRUGS crisis sweeping across the country is hitting Swindon so hard that junkies are discarding needles at a rate of 6,000 a year. That is the warning from a veteran councillor who says that more needs to be done to combat the scourge of drug-related
THE new secondary school currently being built in North Swindon will be a shining example of excellence in education, says the principal. Graham Davis was in April appointed to head the Great Western Academy in Tadpole Garden Village. And he
DAVID Flitcroft admits a lack of consistency is currently the biggest thorn in the side of his Swindon Town team after they slipped to a heart-breaking 2-1 defeat at Cheltenham Town at the weekend. Although Danny Wright’s stoppage-time strike for
LUKE Watkins says not everything went to plan as he stopped Robin Dupre in the sixth round to be crowned the new Commonwealth cruiserweight champion. The unbeaten Swindon man got off to a pedestrian start at York Hall which saw Dagenham’s Dupre
SOMETIMES it just isn’t meant to be. When Reice Clarke-Cook superbly saved Danny Wright’s penalty midway through the second half at Cheltenham Town on Saturday, it seemed that would be the catalyst for Swindon Town to complete their comeback and
