A419 closed while police deal with incident
The A419 has been shut by police while dealing with an incident. Police were called at around 7pm on the Blunsdon Bypass. Officers have closed all surrounding roads. More follows.
The A419 has been shut by police while dealing with an incident. Police were called at around 7pm on the Blunsdon Bypass. Officers have closed all surrounding roads. More follows.
Great Western Hospital has revealed some of the statistics behind the current wave of Covid-19 as cases continue to rise in Swindon and across the UK. "We are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 patients needing hospital treatment," the hospital
SWINDON'S weather forecast has been updated following the Met Office issuing its first-ever warning for extreme heat. Temperatures are rising to 30 degrees Celsius today and could stay that high on Tuesday as well, with lows of a still-warm 18C
The extreme hot weather is putting extra strain on staff as the number of patients showing up at Great Western Hospital increases. The Urgent Treatment Centre is seeing more people turning up with sunburns, heat exhaustion and sore throats.
When the weather heats up, you want your house to be a haven of coolness. Here’s how to achieve that. We’re already one heatwave down, and there’s probably more to come, but summer can prove tricky when we’re away from air-conditioned offices,
A PATIENT with coronavirus has died at Great Western Hospital for the first time since May. The patient died on Saturday, according to the latest available data, bringing the hospital's total Covid-related death toll to 324. A further 75 coronavirus
The UK's first extreme weather warning has been issued for Wiltshire and the South West as scorching temperatures continue. And the heatwave, which has seen the mercury in the town climb past 30C, has seen a rise in the number of people visiting
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a burning field near Cricklade. Witnesses say two fire engines and another emergency services vehicle have been near Hallsfield Meadow for around an hour. A plume of smoke can be seen for some distance. A Dorset
THE South Western Ambulance Service has issued a public appeal after the second busiest day in its entire history. In a video message, the service's Assistant Director of Operations, William Lee, says the service is "continuing to experience unprecedented
Pub giant Greene King has been forced to shut 33 pubs in the past week while retail and leisure bosses have also faced closures after staff were told to isolate by the NHS Covid app. Nick Mackenzie, chief executive of Greene King, said he believes
A leading toy retailer has issued a major warning about Christmas to parents across the country. The alert comes from the owner of The Entertainer surrounding the issue of children's Christmas presents. The warning follows news of disruption
THE Conservative candidate for the Police & Crime Commissioner role has said his top priority would be to develop a new traffic control scheme following the death of a seven-year-old girl in Collingbourne Ducis. Philip Wilkinson, who recently took
Nature is full of wonders, and for those of us lucky to live in Wiltshire, it means not having to look too far to spot a beautiful display of colours and heart-warming moments. Under the scorching sunshine, all sorts of creatures are out
A SOUTH Marston pub will be closed for two days due to being short-staffed. Several employees at The Carpenter's Arms are required to self-isolate after the Test and Trace app pinged and alerted them to the face that they came into contact with
SO what rules have changed and what stayed the same? All legal restrictions on social contact were removed and all remaining closed businesses and venues can reopen. The restrictions on how many people can meet indoors or outdoors is gone.
The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV this week. We've put together everything we know so far about the programme. What channel will it be shown on? The show will be broadcast on BBC Two
A TOTAL of four new professional dancers have joined the line-up for the next series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing. Here's everything you need to know about the new additions. Who has joined Strictly Come Dancing? Dancing With The
With the Covid pandemic affecting nearly every single aspect of our lives, it’s no surprise the real estate industry also had to adapt to changes. New data shows Swindon homeowners were reducing their asking prices by around 2.30% (an average of
POLICE arrested a woman during a drugs raid on a Gorse Hill home. Officers from the local neighbourhood team executed a drugs warrant at an address in that part of Swindon last week. The team carried out a search of the property in Chapel Street
A fundraising page has been set up in the memory of the little girl who died after a collision with a lorry in Collingbourne Ducis last week. It was set up by family friend Chris Page yesterday and has already exceeded its £5,000 target with 163
THE latest Met Office forecast expects the heatwave to continue for the next five days before showers cool Swindon down a little. Temperatures could reach 30 degrees Celsius today with lows of 17C and blazing sunshine expected throughout. The
Why surgeons mask up To mask or not to mask? That is the question (with apologies to Shakespeare). To those who want to abandon the wearing of masks – for whatever reason – I would pose another question. Why do surgeons put on masks
A SOFT play area is staging a summer festival to provide fun for families that can't go abroad for their holidays. Alistair Burnett, manager of Kidz About in Westlea, is thrilled to be having the outdoor event with a different theme each week to
POPPIES Nursery is requiring improvement after a OFSTED inspection was released this week. The nursery, which is located on Ferndale Road, was told by the non-ministerial department whilst they knew the children well, staff did not use their knowledge
WITH today marking the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions across the country, the NHS Regional Director of Public Health for the South West has wrote an op-ed to the public urging for 'common sense and courtesy'. Professor Debbie Stark, who is also
DORSET & Wiltshire Fire Rescue posted a statement warning people of the dangers in relation to bonfires and garden safety. For those wishing to host bonfires over the summer, there are various steps to follow. Site the bonfire away from a large
Wiltshire specialist ops have revealed that 12 drivers will be contacted for being on their mobile phones during the M4 lorry crash. The incident which took place on July 16 resulted in the closure of junctions 14 and 15 between Swindon and Membury
SWINDON'S Bus Company has advised passengers to continue wearing face masks, despite the government lifting coronavirus restrictions. The bus company 'strongly recommends' passengers to wear a face mask whilst on board one of their buses. Customers
VISITORS basked in the sunshine over the weekend at the Richard Jefferies Museum as it held its annual Steam and Cream Teas event. Now in its fourth year, the event featured a range of activities including live music, a blacksmith’s forge and steam-powered
A BREAST cancer charity is hosting fundraising events to help women in the town. Aurora Breast Cancer Wellbeing is running a car boot sale without the boot at the Grange Community Centre on July 31 from 12 pm until 3 pm with half the proceeds going
A RODBOURNE salon owner is celebrating almost two decades of staying in business after the toughest year in its history. This time last year, Jane Norgrove had just reopened Natural Selection Salon after the pandemic's first lockdown forced it
SWINDON Town face further pre-season woe after one of the club's Under-18 players tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend. Town are also waiting on the result of one more Covid test from an unnamed youth player, but for now the majority of
A BUSINESS fete will take place next month encouraging customers to avoid the chains and shop at local businesses within the community. Hannah Fruen who started the event and owner of Mamas Sweets Treats & Fudge talked about the importance of buying
A COUNCILLOR made a public apology after making potentially-offensive remarks about a proposed LGBT-themed mural near a children's play area. His comments came at a Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council meeting earlier this month to discuss, among
Swindon business Vet’s Klinic have announced that they will continue to operate in a Covid secure way after July 19th 2021. In a statement posted on their facebook page, the veterinary care revealed that they will stick to social distancing restrictions
A MAN was arrested on Penhill of suspicion of wounding with intent which resulted in another man suffering significant injuries and being taken to hospital. Officers was called to a violent disorder at Corsham Road, Penhill at approximately 2pm
A DELIVERY driver's van was stolen on July 16 resulting in the reported theft of multiple parcels. Police were called to The Broadway in Moredon at 3pm following the reports that parcels had been taken. It is believed that the suspect went
Nicole Hale, 18, from Redhouse is overwhelmed with the generosity of the public after asking for donations for a group that traps feral cats and helps them find homes. Cats Assistance Trapping Service, a Gloucestershire and Swindon-based rescue
GREAT Western Hospital is facing a record number of patients requiring urgent care and treatment. Those with Covid-19 symptoms is slowly rising into double digits after weeks of staying in low single figures throughout May and June, but a surge
Euro 2020, Wimbledon and my favourite, the Tour de France, have all come and gone again, and now the Olympics are back. Sport is nothing if not relentless, but don’t think we have seen it all before. To me it feels like we are lucky to be living
Children needing routine treatment at Great Western Hospitals Trust are being seen on time, figures show. NHS rules state patients referred for non-urgent consultant-led care should be seen within 18 weeks. Data from NHS Digital shows almost
Asbestos-related cancer has claimed the lives of more than 250 people in Swindon over almost four decades, new figures reveal. MPs have launched an inquiry into how the material is being managed across the UK after serious safety concerns were
House prices dropped slightly, by 0.1%, in Swindon in May, new figures show. But the drop does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area achieve 5.5% annual growth. The average Swindon house price in May
More than 900 people have been told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Swindon. Department for Health and Social Care data shows 951 people were told to self-isolate after being in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19 in the
Cars and vans parked on a patch of grass are driving neighbours round the bend in Pinehurst. The vehicles are assembled on the area between Cunningham Road and Beech Avenue, off Northern Road. A caravan appears to have an electricity cable