Cricklade News

Part of the A419 has shut near Swindon

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A419 closed for more than 24 hours near Swindon

The A419 in Cricklade is set to remain closed for two days

The A419 in Cricklade is set to remain closed for two days

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A419 road closure expected to cause traffic chaos all weekend

Swindon power cut causing problems for homes over large area

Swindon power cut causing problems for homes over large area

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Swindon power cut causing problems for homes over large area

Major disruption at Cricklade after A419 crash blocks road

Major disruption at Cricklade after A419 crash blocks road

Major disruption at Cricklade as A419 crash blocks road

Interior of Cricklade Club

Interior of Cricklade Club

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Trendy bar near Swindon goes up for sale

The driver had fled the scene by the time police arrived.

The driver had fled the scene by the time police arrived.

BMW left abandoned in Swindon field after crash

Wiltshire Farm Foods drivers have been gifted knitted hats from their customers.

Wiltshire Farm Foods drivers have been gifted knitted hats from their customers.

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Pensioners make heartwarming gesture to delivery drivers with special gifts

The White Hart dates back to the 16th century.

The White Hart dates back to the 16th century.

Pub of the Week

Pub of the Week

Landlord of historic pub dating back to 16th century reveals his love for the area

Households and businesses in Cricklade have been hit by a power cut.

Households and businesses in Cricklade have been hit by a power cut.

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Power cut hits town with more than 70 homes without electricity

Three men were charged with a spate of burglaries (stock image)

Three men were charged with a spate of burglaries (stock image)

'Prolific' burglars targeted elderly Swindon victims in their own homes

The powercut is affecting a large area of homes in Cricklade.

The powercut is affecting a large area of homes in Cricklade.

Major power cut wipes out electricity for more than 100 homes

Swindon residents have been hit by Freeview outages

Swindon residents have been hit by Freeview outages

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Hundreds of Swindon residents left without TV signal during outages

The defibrillator on the side of Meadow Bridge School in Cricklade is missing?

The defibrillator on the side of Meadow Bridge School in Cricklade is missing?

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'Life on the line' as defibrillator missing and volunteer in the dark

Traffic is expected on the A419 this weekend

Traffic is expected on the A419 this weekend

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Warning of heavy traffic on key routes ahead of RIAT this weekend

Doris Archer is celebrating her 100th birthday this week.

Doris Archer is celebrating her 100th birthday this week.

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Pensioner who knits blankets for the Wiltshire’s homeless celebrates 100th birthday

Officers carrying out speed checks in Hook

Officers carrying out speed checks in Hook

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Police lie in wait for drivers speeding through village

The American bombers soared over Wiltshire on Thursday.

The American bombers soared over Wiltshire on Thursday.

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'The ground rumbled': Residents startled as American bombers fly over Swindon

The 53 bus route operated by Stagecoach will close later this month.

The 53 bus route operated by Stagecoach will close later this month.

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Residents angry and confused as major Swindon bus route 'axed'

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Fully renovated barn conversion available just 20 minutes from Swindon

Police were in attendance at the scene.

Police were in attendance at the scene.

What we know so far after police car smash leaves three injured

David and Mary Cook are celebrating 60 years of marriage this week.

David and Mary Cook are celebrating 60 years of marriage this week.

King Charles III

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Couple celebrating 60 years of marriage remember honeymoon spent in Newbury snowstorm

Vauxhall driver allegedly hit several cars on his way home from pub

Vauxhall driver allegedly hit several cars on his way home from pub

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing into vehicles

The Met Office are warning of “torrential rain” in the region, which could bring “possible disruption” (Canva)

The Met Office are warning of “torrential rain” in the region, which could bring “possible disruption” (Canva)

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More thunderstorm weather warnings for Swindon this week

What are the latest house prices in Swindon? See how much your home could be worth (PA)

What are the latest house prices in Swindon? See how much your home could be worth (PA)

Data journalism

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Swindon house prices soar - see how much your home is worth

Latton Parish Church. Picture courtesy of Latton Parish Council

Latton Parish Church. Picture courtesy of Latton Parish Council

Local government

Village needs volunteers and experts to help get new hall

New map shows crime hot spots as crime is on the rise in Swindon

New map shows crime hot spots as crime is on the rise in Swindon

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Every crime reported on your Swindon street - and whether it has been solved

Police at the scene of the alleged murder on Standen Way

Police at the scene of the alleged murder on Standen Way

Pensioner arrested for murder after woman found dead

These pictures are included in the Garlick's application to show how they need new buildings to use for repairing tractors

These pictures are included in the Garlick's application to show how they need new buildings to use for repairing tractors

Plans for tractor repair business setting up near Swindon

Motorists face the real risk of losing their licence with another 3 points pushing them on or over the 12-point ban threshold.

Motorists face the real risk of losing their licence with another 3 points pushing them on or over the 12-point ban threshold.

92,000 UK drivers at risk of losing driving licence

St Sampson’s appears in the distance behind the meadow filled with snakeshead fritillaries, by Geoff Whysall

St Sampson’s appears in the distance behind the meadow filled with snakeshead fritillaries, by Geoff Whysall

Cultural attractions

Fabulous views of rare fritillaries filling wildflower meadow at Cricklade

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New Year - a time for statesmanship, leadership and a belief in Britain

HEALS chairman of trustees Gavin Grant with staff, trustees and volunteers of Heals which has been awarded £15,000

HEALS chairman of trustees Gavin Grant with staff, trustees and volunteers of Heals which has been awarded £15,000

Low income help charity expands into Purton and Cricklade with £15,000 grant

Send us your Halloween pictures

Send us your Halloween pictures

Send us your Halloween pictures

A419 accident between Cricklade and Blunsdon causes queues

A419 accident between Cricklade and Blunsdon causes queues

A419 accident between Cricklade and Blunsdon causes queues

Ted Grove Welsh was excited for his first day at Crowdys Hill

Ted Grove Welsh was excited for his first day at Crowdys Hill

BACK TO SCHOOL!

GALLERY: Swindon children head off for their first days back at school

The cause of an unpleasant smell in the Cirencester area has been revealed

The cause of an unpleasant smell in the Cirencester area has been revealed

Stench as human sewage is spread on land near Cirencester

Swindon Womens Aid Gannett Foundation

Swindon Womens Aid Gannett Foundation

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Nominate charities for a share in huge £20,000 giveaway

Send in your Back to School snaps

Send in your Back to School snaps

Send us your back to school photos

The crop is almost ready, by Steve Bessent

The crop is almost ready, by Steve Bessent

Beautiful images of Wiltshire's fields of gold

A woodpecker enjoys a snack

A woodpecker enjoys a snack

VISIT MY GARDEN

Birds, bees and butterflies love Gail's garden

Karl Webb was up early to catch this spectacular sunrise over the County Ground

Karl Webb was up early to catch this spectacular sunrise over the County Ground

Community contribution

County Ground basks under spectacular summer skies

The Reds arrive in style at Fairford Picture: Andy Hicks

The Reds arrive in style at Fairford Picture: Andy Hicks

Red Arrows wow fans with spectacular arrival at RAF Fairford

The escaped bull in the road at Castle Eaton Picture: Tina O'Neill

The escaped bull in the road at Castle Eaton Picture: Tina O'Neill

Huge escaped bull gives motorist the fright of her life

Shane Allen with the baseball bat Picture: CPS WESSEX

Shane Allen with the baseball bat Picture: CPS WESSEX

PICTURED: The baseball bat thug who ended up getting hit in brawl

Cricklade will be hosting its Open Gardens weekend Photo: Open Gardens

Cricklade will be hosting its Open Gardens weekend Photo: Open Gardens

Take inspiration as town shows off its beautiful gardens

Paddleboarders have raised funds for young Felix

Paddleboarders have raised funds for young Felix

Paddleboarders show support for boy, 4, with ultra-rare condition

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