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  • Billie Piper expecting her third child

    Billie Piper is expecting her third baby. The Swindon-born star who shot to stardom as a teenage pop singer, is expecting her latest child with partner Johnny Lloyd, formerly lead singer of rock band Tribes. And there may be even more to come

  • All about... Battle of the Grumbles - Thomas Nation

    Battle of the Grumbles - Thomas Nation Perfection is by and large over-rated. Let me qualify that with a question. Is it better to capture the most perfect version of a song with little merit or to commit to prosperity a deft and delicious set of

  • Cheeky humour and sexual energy from Jake Shears

    Jake Shears, who rose to fame with pop-rock band Scissor Sister, delights with his first solo effort, while classical crossover quartet Il Divo return with their first album since parting ways with their old record label. JAKE SHEARS - JAKE SHEARS

  • Sent to The Tower for some lush pampering

    AS the heatwave finally surrendered to a weekend of tempestuous weather, the prospect of a visit to Bowood Spa seemed a tempting one. I have visited Bowood House and Gardens, near Calne, on many occasions over the years, but never once set foot

  • All star cast in Arthur Miller drama

    POIROT star David Suchet, one of Britain’s most celebrated actors, stars in Arthur Miller’s riveting drama The Price at the Bath Theatre Royal from tonight. The play concerns one Gregory Solomon, a silver-tongued, used furniture dealer who arrives

  • UK's 'fittest man' coming to Swindon

    THE UK’s fittest man Ryan Terry will be visiting Swindon this weekend. Bodybuilder and fitness icon Ryan will be at SNES (Sports Nutrition & Equipment Suppliers) in Havelock Street on Saturday for the launch of a new protein range. Fans of

  • First for Swindon Dance

    Dancers are being offered the chance to make a career from teaching dance by studying for a diploma right here in Swindon. The The Regent Circus dance studio, Swindon Dance, based in the Town Hall, is the first centre to run the Diploma in Dance Pedagogy

  • Super Troupers storm Sweden and now Swindon

    JANE Ellis from Abba Forever admits that the tricky bit of their tribute show is singing in a Swedish accent. The singer, who plays Agnetha, says the whole cast and crew are simply huge Abba fans. who are determined to recreate the sights and sounds

  • Police staff cycle to help 'fallen officers' families

    TWENTY-TWO Wiltshire Police riders and four support staff completed a 180-mile cycle ride, raising £7,500 for charity in remembrance of officers who have died on duty. Sergeant Pete Tuite of the Wiltshire Police began the county’s Unity Tour event

  • Knoyle doubtful for Lincoln trip

    FIRST choice right back Kyle Knoyle remains a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Lincoln as he continues to work on recovering from a hamstring tweak suffered during Tuesday night’s Checkatrade Trophy loss to Chelsea U21s. Knoyle, 21, was substituted

  • Women who may have witnessed assault urged to come forward

    TWO women who may have witnessed an assault have been urged to get in touch with Wiltshire Police. A 28-year-old man sustained injuries which needed hospital treatment after an altercation in a property on Highworth Road in the early hours of March

  • VIDEO: Neil McDonald previews Town's trip to Lincoln City

    ASSISTANT boss Neil McDonald sats down with the media this afternoon to look ahead to Swindon Town's League Two trip to Lincoln City on Saturday. McDonald reflected on the 4-0 Checkatrade Trophy defeat by Chelsea U21s on Tuesday and gave an injury

  • Museum wants pictures of (recently) bygone Swindon

    Swindon Museum & Art Gallery wants people to send in their photographs of the town for a project to explore what the it looked like during the 60s and 70s. The museum has a large collection of photography but little work has been done on the

  • ON THIS DAY: Thursday, August 9, 2018

    swindon 1952: At a crowded Pewsey Carnival Ball at The Bouverie Hall, Pewsey Vale, selected its 1952 Carnival Queen. The successful candidates were Miss Jean Broadlay, Uphaven Married Quarters, the new queen with 60 votes, and her two attendants

  • Community Nativity planned for Swindon

    AMBITIOUS plans for a Swindon community Nativity play in December will culminate in a dramatic, ambulatory performance moving through Old Town to recreate the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. Initiated by Daphne Hardwick, curate of Christ

  • TRAVEL: Walking in Dylan's footsteps

    STEPHEN WEBB goes on the trail of the revered poet Dylan Thomas (and pants)during a trip to The Gower in Wales  HERE'S a quote for you... When it is rain where are the gods? Shall it be said they sprinkle water From garden cans, or

  • SOUNDS AROUND TOWN with Dave Franklin

    IT seems like the surge of local summer festivals is trailing off now and the amount of gigs in the usual musical haunts is starting to get back up to speed. And just as a reminder of how the local circuit really does punch above its weight, tonight

  • Letters to the Editor: Thursday, August 9, 2018

    PLEASE keep your letters to 250 words maximum giving your name, address and daytime telephone number - even on emails. Email: letters@swindonadvertiser.co.uk. Write: Swindon Advertiser, 100 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BE. Phone: 01793 501806. Anonymity

  • It's a fine life for Swindon youngsters in youth project

    THE Wyvern Theatre’s fantastic annual Summer Youth Project gets underway next week, as youngsters begin rehearsals for this year’s production, the musical Oliver! based on Charles Dickens’ famous novel about an orphan who asked for more. Following

  • Getting wise to dance in Swindon

    YOUNG dancers will be exploring creative ideas and immersive virtual technologies in a four-day summer school at Swindon Dance next week. Professionals from the Renaud Wiser Dance Company will be working with experienced dancers aged 14 to 18, investigating

  • Mazda6 engine is a pure thoroughbred

    On the Japanese motoring front the two big players in the UK are Toyota and Nissan. In fact Toyota is the biggest manufacturer in the world. You know you’re getting a good deal when you get one of their vehicles, totally reliable and good value

  • Suddenly I see... KT on Grandslam tour

    K-T Impact, the geological event that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, inspired Kate Victoria Tunstall to become KT Tunstall. The Scottish singer felt it was much cooler than plain Kate. "Kate makes me think of a buxom lass baking bread

  • Dog handler spots teen burglary suspects on roof

    POLICE have arrested two boys aged 15 and 16 after they were alerted to an attempted burglary in Buller Street. The pair, both local, were found by a dog handler on a nearby roof after the alarm was raised and police searched the area. Wiltshire

  • Fairport Convention's folk rock party kicks off tonight

    IN a field in Oxfordshire folk rock giants Fairport Convention invited a few pals along to perform, and gradually the Cropredy Music Festival grew into the legendary status it holds today. The laid back festival began as an impromtu gig at the village

  • Rattling tins raises hopes for a Brighter Future

    AN ENTHUSIASTIC married couple raised hundreds of pounds for Brighter Futures. Keith Duffer and his wife Mavis spent five hours collecting by the checkouts in Tesco at Ocotal Way with a charity bucket and a few family members to drum up support

  • Dad rides 680 miles for in memory of baby daughter

    THE memory of his baby daughter helped a Swindon father on an epic ride of nearly 700 miles from London to Geneva. Dan Sinclair set off last month with three colleagues from Cross Street Garage. But when they stopped at Paris, he carried on all

  • Reason to believe in Paul's Rod Stewart

    MEETING Rod Stewart’s sister or brother could have been the kiss of death for Paul Metcalfe’s stage show, but fortunately the superstar’s family were impressed. The musical stage show, Some Guys Have All The Luck, has been carefully crafted by Paul

  • Swindon firms invited to China pow wow

    BUSINESSES in Swindon that want to establish links with firms in China and the Far East are being encouraged to join a networking programme hosted by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau. The scheme is being launched in response to growing

  • SWINDON CAMERA CLUB: Just purrfect!

    Happy International Cat Day! We asked for you to send in your pictures, and you didn’t disappoint. Hundreds of Adver readers posted their beloved moggies on our Facebook page and many more messaged us pictures of their pets for the big day yesterday

  • Young fun with the Great Jaydini

    KEEP summer holidaying youngsters entertained with a dash of magic and humour from the Great Jaydini, in the Spotlight Room at the Wyvern Theatre this morning at 11am. The Great Jaydini is a talented professional magician whose unique style blends

  • Fundraiser for Swindon 'Pride day'

    EVEN though Pride has been cancelled for this year people can celebrate the event on Saturday – but as a fundraiser to make sure it goes ahead next year. It will be Swindon and Wiltshire Pride’s biggest funding event of the year at the Regent Hotel

  • Your views wanted on Moredon recreation ground's future

    Plans for a £3 million sports hub and an associated housing estate will be put in front of Swindon’s public - if councillors agree. The borough council’s planning committee will be asked to approve a public consultation document about the possible

  • Self-build centre gets behind Swindon Town

    The Robins have a new supporter - the National Self Build and Renovation Centre. The advice bureau and exhibition centre, based in Lydiard Way, has been named as Swindon Town’s new Gold Business Partner. So when home fans celebrate a goal, they

  • Autistic drug dealer 'would struggle in prison'

    A teenage drug dealer who was caught armed with two knives and a loaded pistol has walked free from court. James Parish had the imitation firearm tucked into his waistband when he was stopped in a friend's car in the middle of the night. But

  • Anger as travellers pitch up on recreation ground again

    THE borough council has been accused of neglecting to make sure travellers were prevented from pitching up on the Wootton Bassett Road recreation ground. Around eight to 10 caravans appeared on the site on Monday evening, along with horses and dogs

  • Drunk driver took police on 20mph 'chase'

    A POLISH aerospace consultant who blew almost three times over the drink drive limit has been banned from getting behind the wheel. Wieslaw Zabski, 47, of Hexagon Close, Manchester, was stopped by police on a town centre side street after taking

  • Abbey Meads man slapped pregnant girlfriend

    AN ABBEY Meads man who slapped his pregnant girlfriend has been told to sort out his toxic relationship. Christopher John Ramsdale, 28, of Waggoner Close, admitted assaulting the woman last month. He appeared before Swindon Magistrates Court yesterday

  • 'Working with fans is only way forward on County Ground plans'

    SWINDON Town have signalled their intention to draw a line under previously strained relations with supporters to help make the ambition of County Ground development a reality. Town’s non-executive vice-chairman Clem Morfuni insists owner and chairman

  • Bid for County Ground will be better together

    TALKS regarding stadium development at the County Ground between Swindon Town Football Club and the Supporters’ Trust will reach a structured stage next month. Trust STFC vice-chair Rob Angus revealed the group will meet with the football club in

  • St George slay Raiders in final push

    SWINDON St George secured a shot at West of England Super Fives glory in the South West League after a 30-8 victory over Reading Raiders in the semi-finals last Saturday. Ben Whincup’s side will now travel to Cheltenham for the final this weekend

  • No pride as Town fall to Chelsea youngsters

    SWINDON Town’s crushing four-goal loss against Chelsea U21s dented the club’s pride and confidence, according to manager Phil Brown. Brown’s men conceded twice in both halves on Tuesday night as Chelsea’s youngsters romped to a comfortable four-goal

  • DAN THE FAN: Conjuring up an opening day trick

    IS Michael Doughty a magician? Well, he’s definitely a good player but the show he gave on Saturday would lead you to believe he could be. First of all, we have the mystic choosing of the number three shirt and he left his audience on the edge

  • AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Storm's final clash abandoned

    SWINDON Storm’s season was brought to a bizarre end after their Division Two home clash with Bournemouth Bobcats was abandoned. The game was halfway through its third period when the referee opted to bring it to a close, after Callum Elver picked