NEW pictures show Crime Scene Investigators at the scene of a woman's death in Blunsdon St Andrew this morning. A 70-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a house. The OAP is in custody
THREE delayed roadworks projects in Swindon are finally coming to an end. Projects at Gablecross, Nythe junction and the Piccadilly Roundabout are overrunning and continue to cause headaches for motorists and neighbours alike. But temporary
STEAM has reached a new milestone in the fight against coronavirus. A total of 400,000 Covid jabs have now been administered at the railway museum, which became the largest vaccine centre in Swindon when the vaccine was approved in December 2020
Passengers attempting to use the train today have had more disruption to their journeys. A person has been hit a train between London Paddington and Reading in the Slough area. As a result, trains are not able to run between the two stations
Another crash has happened on what many consider to be one of Swindon's most dangerous roads. Police were called to a crash on Ermin Street in Stratton after learning a young female had been struck. While at the scene police discovered that
SWINDON Town have announced defender Mathieu Baudry has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. The 34-year-old arrived under Richie Wellens back in 2019 and has gone on to play 63 times for the club in all competitions, scoring two
A Swindon fire station is holding its open day in more than three years this weekend. The event at Stratton Fire Station will take place on Sunday (June 26) between 10am and 3pm. A spokesperson from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets on leads around lakes and rivers due to a toxic algae that can be potentially fatal to animals. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to owners, asking them to take
MANDELA Egbo has signed a two-year contract at Charlton Athletic after rejecting the offer of a new deal at Swindon Town. The Addicks say there is an option of a third year, held by the club, and that they are "delighted" to confirm their second
RAILWAY workers gathered outside Swindon station for the first day of a national strike which brought the national network to its knees. Those on the picket line gathered at 5am as GWR put on less than half of its usual services. They were
Doctor Who star Janet Fielding says fans have a lot to look forward ahead of the BBC centenary special. Ms Fielding who played Tegan Jovanka during the 1980s is returning to the show after over 40 years. Now, the former companion has described
Police are investigating the death of a woman at a Swindon home after arresting a pensioner for her murder. Officers, as well as forensic teams, have been at the home in Standen Way in Blunsdon St Andrews all morning after responding to the incident
FORMER Premier League side Burnley have reportedly joined the race for ex-Swindon Town forward Scott Twine. Vincent Kompany's men are said to have made a “shock £4 million bid” for the attacking midfielder, according to a Patreon article by football
Martin Lewis has issued a warning that millions of household across the UK should be prepared for a "very bleak winter". The consumer champion has warned the energy bill price cap is set to rise by a further £1,000 from October. The Money Saving
Summer arrived in a blaze of glory over Wiltshire this morning and camera club snappers were up before the larks to see it. First to see the sunrise in England on solstice morning was Ness Point at Lowestoft in the east at 4.29am. Swindon's
A haulage firm has been fined after one of its drivers rolled a heavy goods vehicle over. Wiltshire Police's Roadside Policing Unit was dispatched to the lorry which crashed near Upavon, past Marlborough, on Monday night. After checking the
SWINDON Borough Council is launching an £8 million bid to help reopen the Oasis leisure centre. The local authority has turned to the government after landlord SevenCapital said the cost of reopening the iconic facility was unviable. It has
What would you do with £50,000? That's a question that one Swindon man now has to answer after his numbers were called during a local game of Bingo, winning him the National Bingo jackpot. The lucky winner, only identified as Will, called for
The Government has updated their list of deliberate tax defaulters, and two Swindon businesses were named. The list, which was published by the HMRC, details people and businesses who have been given financial penalties for failing to comply with
Hospital face mask decision premature The report that GWH has 'relaxed' the mandatory mask requirement in its facilities coincided with the Office of National Statistics issuing data showing that there has been a sharp increase in COVID infections
Our picture showing Coate Water diving board shrouded and surrounded in scaffolding revealed the £120k renovation work it's undergoing isn't popular with everyone. The listed structure, which was built in the 30s, is being cleaned of decades of
GRANTS of up to £1,000 could boost the education prospects and life chances for young people in low-income families. Vocational training grants from from Wiltshire Community Foundation are available to anyone aged between 14 and 25 to support the
We all love retro things. I saw on Facebook how many friends were off to see bands from the 1980s who are all on reunion tours. I play lots of 80s music on my afternoon radio show and I’m still dressing the way I did back then. That part might
Fashion retailer Primark has announced that it will be offering 2,000 children's products with the start of its click-and-collect trials. The trials will take place in more than two dozen North West stores and allow customers to order online and
SURPLUS mobile phones firm will provide a vital lifeline for victims fleeing abusive relationships. Construction company Stonewood Group, which builds new homes and renovates older and listed buildings, was left with a batch of older iPhones that
British holidaymakers have been warned about new rules in Spain which could land them with fines at beaches. A number of laws could result in tourists picking up fines, the Express reports. Holidaymakers going to the toilet in the sea or at
BBC soap Eastenders will be moving to a new channel later this month to make way for the start of Wimbledon. The British Tennis tournament will begin this week and from next week, the long-running soap will move from its BBC One home. Eastenders
Swindon's Hindu community gathered to celebrate Shikshak Vandan Divas - otherwise known as teacher appreciation day. Shikshak Vandan Divas provides the chance for all students to offer respect and gratitude to the teachers of Hinduism. On Sunday
Virgin Media customers have been warned over a new £25 fine over failure to answer the door to engineers. Customers who book an appointment and then fail to answer the door to Virgin Media engineers face being hit by the new charge. The Mirror
Universal Credit claimants could receive an extra £650 over the summer to help with rising costs caused by the cost-of-living crisis. This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases - from the energy price cap rise to surging inflation
