Amanda Wilcox found safe
AMANDA Wilcox, 38, has been found safe after going missing on Friday evening. Police appealed for information and the response helped find her. A police spokesman said: "Many thanks for your support. It is much appreciated."
AMANDA Wilcox, 38, has been found safe after going missing on Friday evening. Police appealed for information and the response helped find her. A police spokesman said: "Many thanks for your support. It is much appreciated."
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Swindon increased by 57 over the last 24 hours, official figures show. Public Health England figures show that 3,478 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Friday, November
Great Western Hospitals Trust was caring for 49 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, NHS England figures show. The data shows that the number of people being treated in hospital for Covid-19 by 8am on November 17 was up from 36 on the
A GROUP of men are travelling around the county attempting to steal pet dogs. A green/silver Suzuki 4X4 – possibly a Vitara model – was seen on November 18 driving around the eastern part of Wiltshire in Shalbourne, Bedwyn, Bagshot and Hungerford
TEENAGE bikers have had their off-road vehicles seized following complaints about anti-social behaviour Two 16-year-old boys on trial bikes were spotted by PC Sean Williams and special PC Mark Kennedy who were patrolling the Barbury Castle area
POLICE officers came under attack as they tried to break up a rowdy lock-in at a Penhill pub during the height of the first lockdown Amanda Macieszonek, who punched and kicked three officers called to the Deers Leap pub in April, was ordered to
These are the fearsome-looking imitation firearms seized as police swooped on suspected members of an Eldene drugs gang. The submachine gun-style gas-fired weapon and pistols were found during a recent raid in east Swindon, Wiltshire Police said
SWINDON Town coach Tommy Wright has confirmed he is to remain with the club despite apparent interest in his services from former manager Richie Wellens at Salford City. Reports emerged at the end of last week stating Wellens was working with the
A driver who caused a head-on crash that left a man and two children with serious injuries was told it was “good fortunate no one was killed”. Jailing Thomas Grey for 26 months, Judge Jason Taylor QC said of the 25-year-old’s decision to overtake
FOLLOWING a number of the non-clinical staff at Hilary Cottage Surgery in Fairford having tested positive for Covid-19 last week, they are now isolating at home along with their close contacts. Working with Public Health England and NHS Gloucestershire
ADVER Sport rounds up a selection of the most interesting events to occur in Swindon Town Football Club history this week. November 20, 1924: Legendary Swindon Town manager, Danny Williams was born on this day. The Rotherham United record appearance
A WILTSHIRE pensioner has won a three-month battle with TV Licensing to get a new television licence. Avril Fisher paid £157.50 after receiving a TV licence renewal notice at the end of August. She sent off her cheque with a torn-off slip on
New research has revealed the areas with the highest and lowest amounts of potholes in the UK. The data, compiled by MoneySuperMarket revealed that Cornwall has the highest number of potholes in the UK, with over 210,000 reported since January
A GP working on coronavirus vaccination planning in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire has explained how the programme is likely to work. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme this morning, Dr Nigel Watson, chief executive of the Wessex Local
Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said suggestions that Boris Johnson will not sack Priti Patel after she was reportedly found to have bullied Home Office staff showed "all the hallmarks of a prime ministerial cover-up". The Labour MP told
The latest items hitting the shelves in the middle of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday, November 22, 2020 have been revealed by the retailers. We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket. Aldi This week, Aldi are
6:26pm Great Western Hospitals Trust was caring for 49 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, NHS England figures
MOST children like to spend their pocket money on sweets or toys but six-year-old Miriam Oubasslam used her to buy a litter picker so she could clean up the streets of Eastcott and Old Town. The youngster, who goes to Robert Le Kyng Primary School
SWINDON Town manager John Sheridan says he has already seen contrasting sides to his team within days of taking over. The Town boss watched on from the dugout as his side fought back from 3-1 down to snatch a point against Shrewsbury Town in his
JURORS took barely 30 minutes to find a Wiltshire man guilty of taking indecent images of a teen girl. Nicholas Hemburrow, 47, had denied taking eight indecent images of a child and being in possession of a further five from the same photoshoot.
A WILTSHIRE man tried to set fire to his flat as he believed there was an eight-strong gang of machete-wielding men in his attic, a court heard. Dylan Rose, 32, was yesterday given a hospital order after a Swindon judge heard he had been suffering
A THIRD strike burglar was spared the mandatory three year jail sentence. William Gifford, 36, faced the mandatory minimum sentence when he came before Swindon Crown Court this week after admitting his third house raid since June. The alcoholic
DRIVERS caught speeding by police volunteers could soon find themselves hauled before the magistrates. Wiltshire Police already has hundreds of Community Speedwatch volunteers, generating on average 40,000 reports every year from across the county
HUNDREDS of people have got behind a petition to save the Oasis Leisure Centre. Widespread sadness greeted Wednesday's news that the iconic attraction, which has attracted families to North Start for 44 years, won't be reopening next month.
Counselling and mediation are among the tools being used to tackle bullying in school. The issue has become a key priority for schools in and around Swindon and different methods of dealing with it are being highlighted in National Anti-Bullying
THE stretch of canal restored as part of the housing development in Wichelstowe could become a crucial link up with the national waterway system. The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust has long wanted to find a way to connect the southern England network
THIS week we heard the very sad news that the Oasis Leisure Centre is set to close. Most people in Swindon have a cherished memory of the Oasis. It is an iconic, much-loved, well-used and integral part of Swindon’s heritage and leisure provision
THE historic Grade-2 listed main gates of the Town Gardens on Quarry Road look as good as new after being restored to their former glory. South Swindon Parish Council enlisted a heritage blacksmith to spruce up the crumbling metalwork and chip away
RUNNERS are being invited to celebrate the first birthday of the Seven Fields parkrun at their own leisure this weekend. The free weekly 5k event launched at the Penhill nature reserve 12 months ago and after a muddy start through the winter, was
AN online event for Carers Rights Day will give unpaid carers in Swindon looking after a family member, partner or friend the chance to hear from and question health and social care leaders. Each year, Swindon Carers Centre brings organisations
A MAN has appeared in court in connection with an assault allegedly committed five days before Christmas last year. Rory Curran, 33, faces a single charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. It is alleged he caused serious injuries to
MAJOR road projects across Swindon are happening at the same time because government funding demands it. The council’s cabinet member for infrastructure and planning Gary Sumner presented a report to the authority’s communities and place committee
THE closure of the Oasis Leisure Centre has sparked anger among Labour councillors. Operator GLL and landlord Seven Capital dropped the bombshell on Tuesday, saying the iconic facility at North Star has no viable future. But those in opposition
ONE of the biggest names in the Swindon economy is looking to sell its tower block headquarters and warehouse. But WHSmith says despite plans for up to 228 homes on the land in Greenbridge Road, it wants to stay in the town. The struggling
THE multi-million pound revamp of West Swindon’s Asda is almost complete. New signage and shop space has been revealed at the store but the finishing touches are still being put in place before the project is completed at the end of the month.
WICKES has announced it will be closing its stores across the country for Christmas. This is the first time in 48 years all of DIY giant's 235 outlets will close, including the Swindon branch in Gypsy Lane. The move is part of a thank you to
A SWINDON dog groomer was allowed to reopen during lockdown as long as she followed strict Covid-19 safety guidelines. Aggie Cooper of Fetch Groom and LMG.dog received word from the government that she and other dog groomers had been re-classified
Great Western Hospital's chief executive has urged people to do their bit and help free up hospital beds over the winter. In a message posted on Twitter, Kevin McNamara asked those who have family members ready to be discharged to do so before the
The co-founder of Just Eat UK David Buttress is aiming to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs as part of NatWest’s ‘An Audience With’ series. The bank has been running the events as part of its digital support of businesses during lockdown