The Government is pumping £283 million into roads, railways, buses and trams to improve public safety and protect services, the Transport Secretary has announced. Grant Shapps said the funding, divided into £254 million for buses and £29 million
ANOTHER two people have died from coronavirus at Great Western Hospital, the latest figures show. It brings the total death toll at the Swindon hospital to 111. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a further 282 covid-19 related deaths
Experts have warned people against leaving hand sanitiser in their cars - especially during warmer weather. The alert comes from Florida Gold Coast University associate professor, Dr Greg Boyce, who told Drivetribe that warm temperatures can cause
A number of takeaway outlets and restaurant chains have reopened their stores across the country as lockdown restrictions begin to ease. These are the main chains which have made their return in towns and cities nationwide. Nando's
THREE people wanted in connection with robbery and assault have been arrested last night on the A419. Officers from armed response and roads policing used containment tactics to stop the car. A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: “ They were wanted
A BRINKWORTH businesswoman is hoping her business distributing cardboard tents for festival goers can help firms as lockdown loosens. Kirsty Peters is the UK’s sole distributor of the tents, but with festivals cancelled, orders have followed suit
FIREFIGHTERS from Cricklade were called to help tackle a major woodland fire. The blaze, which broke out in Wareham Forest on Monday, has damaged around 190 hectares of land. Yesterday, more than 150 firefighters from across the county were
Police are hunting for a man named as Michael Mills after a serious sexual assault took place in Warminster. Officers say the assault took place on Friday and they are now appealing for the public's help to find the 34-year-old wanted man.
By Chippenham GP Dr Nick Brown I THINK that most people have forgotten that the drastic measures which started two months ago were implemented to control the spread of Coronavirus to a level that the NHS could cope with. Covid-19 is a highly
THE PM’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings is facing calls to resign after he travelled to his parents’ home despite coronavirus travel restrictions. Police have confirmed they attended a property in County Durham after it emerged that Mr Cummings
4:42pm Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "The PM for at least part of this period was in hospital. "The PM gives
Cadbury have revealed their stance on a long-running argument as to where people should store chocolate at home. The company - famous for its Daily Milk bars - spoke out after the debate, which has been highlighted in previous years, resurfaced
A number of furniture stores have reopened across England in time for the Spring bank holiday weekend. It comes as lockdown restrictions gradually start ease across the country, with the UK government now permitting homeware stores to reopen for
Budget airline easyJet have revealed which destinations they will fly to when flights resume from June. The company says a small number of mainly domestic flights, from 21 European airports will restart from Monday, June 15. Services will be
STAFF at some Swindon care homes have had their hours cut to help cover costs of personal protective equipment in the coronavirus pandemic. Coate Water Care workers at Church View, Downs View and Ashbury Lodge now face a dip in their income because
JORDAN Pearce had a shot at fame when he was chosen to appear in the X Factor TV auditions. But he didn’t go because it clashed with his GCSEs. Now the teenager from Park North has decided to go it alone and released his first album. And he’s
A teenager who stabbed a man dragged to the floor by a feral gang has been put away for more than four years. Arney Stead was just 17 years old when he stabbed the man, 20s, in East Wichel on January 17. Swindon Crown Court heard the boy, who
A 10-year-old from Grange Park has been inspired by celebrity fitness instructor Joe Wicks to go 100 miles in 10 days on a cross trainer. William Triggs, who goes to Tregoze Primary School decided on his marathon after watching an online class where
A blue-haired lackey who cut cocaine in order to pay off a drugs debt has been given a chance to prove his life is on track. Deferring Melvin Chuaga’s sentence for six months, Judge Jason Taylor QC said: “Mercy is not a vice. If you have a future
The town's new mayor is backing the people of Swindon to bounce back from the challenges they face over the next year. Councillor Garry Perkins was sworn in as the first citizen in unusual circumstances yesterday – and initial plans for his year
A SWINDON care home achieved an Outstanding rating after its latest inspection. Before the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, Care Quality Commission inspectors made an unannounced visit to the Badbury facility then awarded it their highest rating
KT Tunstall has been announced as one of the headline acts for BBC Radio Wiltshire Airwaves Festival. The Scottish singer-songwriter, with hits including Suddenly I See, will headline the festival on Friday night. More than 50 other acts have
Who can resist the dark-eyed appeal of former street dog Ernie? Rescued from a shelter in Spain a few weeks ago her is enjoying plenty of good food and attention after his ordeal And he is currently making the most of the warm weather with lots
Music fans say they are furious at being left out-of-pocket after being refused refunds for Swindon’s cancelled MFor Festival. The Lydiard Park event was due to take place on July 25 but has been moved to July 31 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak
A NEW online music festival is launching in Swindon later this year to showcase the town's talent. The Swindon Summer Music Festival will be held from midday on Saturday July 4 and continue on Sunday, with performances live-streamed on the event's
A MUM of two has sung her heart out to save the hospice that cared for her music-loving mum. Abby Mansi used Facebook live to do Prospect Hospice’s 2.6 challenge by singing 26 songs. Her mum Christine was a keen singer and years ago the family
