PLAYER-COACH Aaron Nell’s hat-trick helped Swindon Wildcats recover from a first-period ‘disaster’ to claim a 6-3 victory over Hull Pirates and maintain their 100 per cent home record in the National League. Having won their two most recent home
RICHIE Wellens praised Swindon Town’s fight and spirit after they survived Plymouth Argyle’s late charge to earn a point from a lively game at the Energy Check County Ground on Saturday that ended 1-1. Eoin Doyle notched Town’s only goal of the
Steven Benda – 7.5 Came out to meet crosses well. Distribution was quick and well thought. Some cracking saves also, goal was a stretch too far. Rob Hunt – 5.5 Had a tough task dealing with the all-action Danny Mayor and Callum McFadzean
CHARITY Threshold Housing Link and outdoor store TOG24 have joined forces to launch a campaign to keep homeless people warm this winter. 'Swap-a Coat’ will see customers bring their old coats into TOG24's Outlet store to be donated to the Swindon
SWINDON Town’s struggle to beat top half League Two teams continued at the Energy Check County Ground this afternoon, as Plymouth Argyle’s visit concluded in a 1-1 draw. Eoin Doyle notched a timely goal for Town at the end of the first half after
TWO German Shepherds were running around on the A420 earlier this morning. A Wiltshire policing sergeant found the dogs north of junction 17 and got them safely into a police van. Both of the dogs are without identification and being looked
TWO men appeared before magistrates accused of selling heroin and crack cocaine to undercover cops. The court appearance came in a week-long push by Wiltshire Police against big city County Lines drug gangs in Swindon. Christopher Desantos, 30
The ruling Conservative cabinet of Swindon Borough Council will discuss two possible commercial investments at its meeting next week. And it will do it in secret. The agenda for the cabinet meeting on Wednesday contains two items which will see
EDWARD Bennett's superb portrayal of the tragic genius Alan Turing dominates the impressive production of Hugh Whitemore's play Breaking the Code, directed by Christian Durham in the round at Salisbury Playhouse. Turing, whose brilliance in breaking
CHILDREN in Swindon are being encouraged to get active through sword fencing. Heart Research UK, alongside Swindon’s Subway stores, are supporting more than 500 local youngsters to get involved in the sport. Two pupils from East Wichel Primary
EXPERIENCED D-man Neil Liddiard says all plaudits for Swindon Wildcats’ strong defensive record should head in the direction of netminder Renny Marr. Aaron Nell’s side made it back-to-back shut-outs on home ice last Saturday with a 5-0 success over
SWINDON Town manager Richie Wellens wants to help protect injured captain Dion Conroy’s future following news that he may not play again this season. Central defender Conroy was forced off with a knee injury during Town’s defeat at home to Newport
STRIKER Jerry Yates admits Swindon Town have let their standards slip in recent weeks and is desperate to see a big improvement in this afternoon’s League Two clash at home to Plymouth Argyle. Town have already faced the Pilgrims at the Energy Check
WALCOT ABC fighters experienced mixed fortunes when they competed in the England Boxing Development Western Counties Championship, writes DAVE VEYSEY. The leader of the pack for the Swindon club at the event in Cheltenham was Bolton Fernandes as
WHEN it comes to handing out the plaudits and gongs for success during the summer track season, Swindon Harriers’ Simon Byrne will surely be in contention, writes KEVIN FAHEY. The 31-year-old middle distance runner notched up an amazing series of
SWINDON Robins rider Adam Ellis can see echoes of the 2017 SGB Premiership title-winning side in the club’s current crop after reaching a third Grand Final in two years. Alun Rossiter’s side completed a dominant 107-71 aggregate play-off semi-final
Members of the public will be able to hear about the possible future of one of Swindon's most important historic buildings on Monday. The Mechanics' Institution Trust is holding an open meeting to allow people to hear the progress of a feasibility
DRUGS squad detectives had a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer on speed dial this week as they step up efforts to tackle County Lines gangs. Easier access to the lawyer seems to be paying off. Two people arrested in Monday’s raids were put before
WILTSHIRE Police has admitted they “got it wrong” after a 101 call-handler let a 17-year-old schoolgirl retrieve a stash of crack cocaine. The drugs were found inside a white purse last month together with a number of bank cards in different names
A MAN found with hundreds of vile images of children admitted having a “Toy Story” paedophile manual. Simon Masters, 33, of The Teasels, Warminster, pleaded guilty to making 306 child sex abuse images and videos. It included 48 in the most serious
LAWYERS were said to have lost contact with a client accused of fencing a Volvo recovery truck. Stephen Mimer was due before Swindon Crown Court on Friday morning to answer charges of handling the breakdown truck stolen from Hawksworth Trading Estate-based
OLD Town Festival will next year mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Organisers have set the dates for the popular summer festival. It will return on June 6, 2020, running until June 13. Appealing for volunteers to help plan the
A SPEEDER left his special constable mum high and dry by letting her take the rap for lying to police about his whereabouts while he walked free. Former Wiltshire Police special inspector Karen Ravenscroft was yesterday jailed for five months for
A DAY full of congratulations and celebrations saw more than 100 Swindon College students enjoy graduation with their friends and families. Cheers and applause filled Steam Museum as graduates enjoyed their moment on stage in front of a crowd of
Wiltshire Air Ambulance has revealed its Christmas card designs. Stonehenge features as well as festive scenes of the charity's airbase near Melksham. This is the first time the base, which the charity moved in to last year, has been used.
RAF veteran Anthony 'Spike' Hughes fulfilled his dream of flying one last time in the same plane he completed his maiden flight. The 83-year-old joined pilot Chris Thompson in a Tiger Moth biplane 68 years after he first took to the skies in the
A TEAM of six cyclists from Wiltshire, have cycled over 900 miles for charity, raising over £3,000. The team from the Seed to Glory gym in Stype, near Marlborough, rode across Spain from San Sebastian to Malaga in nine days which included crossing
Swindon Lions Club is holding its annual fireworks show next month. The Polo Ground on Marlborough Road will host the evening of entertainment on November 2, including a funfair and refreshment stalls selling burgers and hot dogs, hot drinks and
Yesterday we revealed that nine per cent of Swindon’s individual neighbourhoods, one in 11, are in the highest 10 per cent of deprived areas in the country. This comes despite Swindon being 157th in the deprivation table across England and 10th
The first houses being built at the new expansion of Swindon in Wichelstowe go on sale today, although buyers won’t be able to move in until next year. Both Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes will open their sales centres today at the new development
OFFICERS policing a three-month closure order on a Chippenham drugs den "obviously" wouldn't arrest a three-year-old, a court heard. Magistrates heard that gangs had taken advantage of toddler's mum. Class A addict Shannon Graham was also involved
THE National Self Build and Renovation Show returns next week for three days of live demonstrations, seminars and top talks from homebuilding experts. More than 250 exhibitors will be attending from October 18 to 20 and guided tours of the National
EXCITED pupils at a Swindon primary school eagerly started a project that will bring the town's past to life. Pensioners who worked on projects including Swindon's Easiform housing will share their memories of the town in education workshops with
Swindon's primary and secondary schools will receive a 5.08 per cent funding increase next year from the government. Secondary school pupils will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil next year with every primary school pupil receiving a minimum
Volunteers from McDonald’s restaurants across Swindon spruced up a Scout hall and provided kit to a local football team. Thirteen volunteers from the fast-food restaurants owned and operated by franchisee Carl Room, helped to regenerate Stratton
KITCHEN fitter Steve Ralph has been hailed a hero after saving people and their beloved pets from devastating floods that caused havoc in Spain. He leapt into action when rising waters threatened the lives of pets and animals at a sanctuary.
Disabled children in Swindon are being forced to wait more than four months for a wheelchair from the NHS, new figures reveal. Charities warned that major gaps in provision across England are leaving many disabled people without the wheelchairs
A make-up artist to the stars was diagnosed with breast cancer after watching ITV’s Lorraine show. Tracey Curnock was sitting in a hospital bed when she was watching a discussion on the programme about breast cancer. The make-up artist, who
WITH World Mental Health Awareness Day falling today (Thursday) it feels like an apt opportunity to discuss the ongoing work of my office and Wiltshire Police to support those most vulnerable in society. Often the police are mistakenly associated
