HEAT leader Tobiasz Musielak insists Swindon Robins must quickly move on from tonight’s crushing 55-35 loss at the National Speedway Stadium against Belle Vue Aces. The Robins missed out on a chance to earn a consolation bonus point following a
POLICE have seized a car in Swindon in connection with the Novichok poisoning in Amesbury. It's not every day there is an international incident outside your house. The RAF and police outside seizing a vehicle linked to the Novichok story.
SWINDON Robins suffered their sixth straight away defeat at the National Speedway Stadium tonight when downed 55-35 by the Belle Vue Aces. The Aces didn’t once allow Robins to take control of the meeting, stamping their authority with heat advantage
HOMEOWNERS spoke of their shock after a hit-and-run that left a pensioner fighting for his life. The emergency services were called shortly before 9pm on Sunday evening to Southernwood Drive, Woodhall Park, after a 75-year-old man was knocked to
SWINDON MPs have spoken defiantly after the government was plunged into crisis when three ministers resigned in 24 hours over Brexit. The government was thrown into disarray yesterday as David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, resigned in the morning
AN annual photographic competition has returned to give budding photographers the chance to show off their work and win a cracking prize. Launched by VisitWiltshire with the backing of the Swindon Advertiser, the popular competition is now open
TEENS have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap. A police helicopter joined the search above Eldene on Monday afternoon, as armed officers hunted for the suspects. A teenager believed to be the victim of the kidnap has been found safe and well.
SWINDON Town have opted not to offer a contract to former defender Jamie Sendles-White. The central defender had been invited to train with Phil Brown’s troops during pre-season and featured in their opening two pre-season games against Cirencester
CROWDS enjoyed the sun, sounds and fun at Stratton Festival. Thousands visited the Grange Leisure Centre for the annual fun day. As well as showing England’s World Cup clash with Sweden, they enjoyed music, looking around emergency service vehicles
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Swindon was drawn into the novichok crisis which has seen one Wiltshire resident killed and her partner fighting for his life, when Swindon’s A&E ward was locked down for five hours this weekend. A police officer involved in the investigation
THERE’S nothing complex about the guiding principle of Swindon Advocacy Movement. “We’re here to give a voice to the people who need advocacy in and around Swindon, to help them to better lives,” said Barry Mitchell. The organisation provides
SWINDON Borough Council is set to miss a legal deadline to provide a new statement of need for SEN pupils by three months. The Department for Education required all local authorities to transfer SEN pupils from having a statement of special educational
PADDY Fitzpatrick’s fighters suffered mixed results over the weekend as Ryan Martin, Harry Webb, Bec Connolly and Sam Smith were all involved in scheduled bouts. Martin, Webb and Connolly were all out in Bristol, but Smith was forced to pull out
One of Swindon’s major routes has been closed by a traffic collision this afternoon. Croft Road has been shut by a collision described by a witness as “pretty nasty- looking”. The collision took place at 11am and involved at least two cars
Hungry, and hot, shoppers looking for a cooling salad were disappointed this lunchtime if they went to the Morrisons supermarket in Dorcan. The fridges and chillers in the giant store were having trouble just before noon - it means that the popular
TOWN centre bosses say there are no plans to host an open-air screening of England’s semi-final match. The screen at Wharf Green, which in the past has been used to show ballet and musical performances, is broken. And an order banning people
A BEARDED cyclist hit a 4x4 driver, before pedaling away on his folding bike. Wiltshire Police has appealed for any information that could help them catch the shorts-wearing male cyclist, who they say verbally abused a driver before hitting him
YOUNGSTERS at a Park North primary school got their first look at a brand-new play area. Holy Family Catholic Primary School £20,000 new play area opened on Saturday, after a massive fundraising effort by teachers, parents and pupils. Themed
THE Mechanics’ Institution Trust has been awarded a whopping £34,400 grant. The money has been given to the trust by the Heritage Lottery Fund for its Young Roots project, where 40 Swindon youngsters aged 11 to 17 will learn about and share the
A PENSIONER was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run in Woodhall Park. Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash, which took place at the junction of Southernwood Drive and Westfield Way at around
THE MURDER of a Wiltshire mum who died after being poisoned by Novichok has horrified and appalled police chiefs. Dawn Sturgess, 44, died at Salisbury District Hospital on Sunday evening. The Durrington mother was admitted to hospital on Saturday
WOULD you want to watch England’s World Cup clash with Croatia on a massive open air screen in Swindon? Other towns across the country boast so-called fanzones, where the matches have been projected onto massive screens. In Ipswich, Three Lions
AN ATTACK victim was last night recovering in hospital. The man, 45, was set upon by a gang in an alleyway behind Manchester Road in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police said he was attacked with a weapon, leaving him with cuts to his back
SWINDON’S accident and emergency department was sealed off for five hours after a nerve agent poison scare. It came 24 hours before Novichok claimed its first victim, 44-year-old Durrington mum Dawn Sturgess. On Saturday, security staff at the
SWINDON Wildcats player-coach Aaron Nell says Sam Jones is the final piece to his defensive puzzle as he continues to put next season’s roster together. The 20-year-old, who is based in Canada, becomes the sixth defensive player to sign on at the
MHA Monahans has been shortlisted for an industry award to recognise the firm’s growth in turnover over the last three years. The Accountancy firm, with office across the South West and one on Newport Street, has been shortlisted for The Accounting
VIRTUAL reality is about to take another step into the future in Swindon, as Render Media hopes to harness AI (artificial intelligence) to make inanimate products speak back to users. Immersive technology company Render Media, led by CEO Mark Miles
PHIL Brown admits new recruits Martin Smith and Luke McCormick will have to prove some doubters wrong after the pair signed one-year deals with Swindon Town on Saturday morning. Smith and McCormick were revealed as Town’s latest signings alongside
SAM Collier says he is itching to get started after being named as Royal Wootton Bassett Town manager on a permanent basis. Collier took over from Rich Hunter towards the end of the Hellenic League Premier Division season last year, and the club
SWINDON Robins team manager Alun Rossiter says the team’s success on the road earlier this season has given him belief that they can hit the same heights again. Although the Robins remain at the top of the SGB Premiership table, they have lost their
SUPERMARKETS need to step up in the war against plastic, according to Labour’s South Swindon parliamentary candidate Sarah Church. The Labour hopeful has joined a global campaign to go plastic-free in July to reduce plastic waste and highlight the
