THE past was brought to life on Sunday as the 1940s rolled into 2017 in fabulous fashion.People dressed in the attire of the day on Sunday and gathered at Savernake Street Social Hall to enjoy a spot of wartime grub.The nostalgic day was the culmination
NIMBLE fingered volunteers have been busy over the last few weeks stitching warm blankets for people with no roof over their head this winter.Dressability, a charity that normally alters clothing for the disabled and elderly, will be giving them to Swindon
MINCE pies are one of the staples of the festive diet, and a firm favourite of Santa Claus himself. But one Gorse Hill woman has put her own spin on the popular Christmas delicacy: the battered mince pie. Maria Jackson, owner of the Lollipop
A DESPERATE appeal launched to save Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre from closure before Christmas has raised almost £20,000 in its first week. The cash included £2,750 from an event at the United Church Hall in Cricklade on Saturday, but
SWINDON Town's return to the Lamex Stadium to face FA Cup conquerors Stevenage has been moved to Tuesday, January 16 next year. The sides were originally scheduled to meet in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday, January 6, although the fixture was certain
THE council has been accused of performing “a massive U-turn” over proposals to increase car parking charges in the town centre.The accusation comes just days before the Conservative administration is due to consider launching a consultation on increasing
RETAILER Toys R Us has confirmed that its Swindon branch will not be one of 26 stores across the UK to close its doors. On Monday morning the toy shop giant announced plans to close more than two dozen stores, putting up to 800 jobs at risk, citing
A NATIONALLY important treasure that was in danger of being lost is set to be preserved after supporters raised enough for a £50,000 deposit in the space of a few weeks. The wildflower hay meadows at Morningside Farm near Royal Wootton Bassett,
EXCITABLE kids demanding their parents take them north to meet Father Christmas this year will be bitterly disappointed to find that jolly old Saint Nick resides somewhat closer to home. For it transpires that the bringer of Christmas cheer lives
WILTSHIRE Police has begun its annual campaign to help the public stay safe during the festive season. Phil Staynings, head of crime prevention for Wiltshire Police, said: “For many people December is a time for fun and celebrations, catching up
Leading retirement housebuilder, McCarthy and Stone, who currently have a Retirement Living development under construction, Banks Place on Moormead Road in Wroughton, in partnership with Richard James estate agents, have gifted a Christmas tree to help
A FIGHT broke out between five men in the town centre last month.The brawl began around midday on Friday November 17 by the Vodafone shop on Regent Street and moved down to Bridge Street.Police are appealing for witnesses who saw the altercation.Two 28
EX-POLICE officer Michael Inskip has been jailed after being found guilty of indecently assaulting a young girl two decades ago. The 63-year-old, formerly of Boundary Close, Stratton St Margaret, was convicted on October 13 of two counts of indecent
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THE woman behind 10 successful years of the Swindon Youth Festival of Literature will be starting a new chapter in her life when she retires next week.Fiona Hardcastle, who has worked at Dorcan Academy for the last 30 years, has been at the helm of the
A COUPLE who took over the running of the Cross Keys in Wanborough less than a year ago have won a top newcomer award.Darren and Kirstie Mingham fell in love with the country pub last December and since then, they have worked round the clock to make sure
HOMES and businesses in the Royal Wootton Bassett were hit by a power cut this morning. Scottish and Southern Electricity apologised for the loss of supply affecting the area at breakfast time. Power was restored to most properties by 11am,
The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group, of which the Swindon Chamber is part, has launched its first Business Manifesto. The 34-page document, developed and supported by major organisations and members, sets out the key priorities that will
THE festive season got off to a glittering start in Royal Wootton Bassett when crowds packed the high street to see the Christmas lights switched on. Nine-year-old Lola Woolford from Noremarsh Junior School did the honours after winning mayor Steve
DID you spot the 'supermoon' over the weekend and this morning? Yesterday the full moon coincided with the moon's closest approach to the Earth, making the moon look about 7 per cent bigger than average. The happens because the moon's orbit
A WOMAN is warning others to be on their guard after claiming she was conned out of £25,000 by fraudsters.Vanessa Osborne, who lives in St Andrew’s Ridge, says she received a call from what she believed was Virgin Media on Tuesday telling her she was
THE NUMBER of early deaths could be slashed if the UK hit its walking and cycling targets, campaigners claim. Sustrans, a charity that campaigns for sustainable transport, has said that over 8,000 premature deaths could be avoided if England hit
SWINDON Town manager David Flitcroft could not hide his bitter disappointment at his side’s failure to secure a place in the third round of the FA Cup. On the back of consecutive defeats in League Two, Town were unable to arrest their dip in form
WHEN the draw for the FA Cup second round was made back on November 6, Swindon Town’s scheduled trip to League Two rivals Stevenage was far from a tie to whet the appetite, but one that felt eminently winnable. Just a day earlier, Town had emphatically
A SELECTION of images from photographer Naomi Youd as Swindon's Luke 'The Duke' Watkins retained his Commonwealth cruiserweight title with victory over Southport's Mike Stafford at Leicester Arena on Saturday.
