In the driver's seat

National Highways traffic officer David England with Diesel the dog and owner Gary

How quick-thinking traffic officer saved dog from certain death on M4
A QUICK-THINKING traffic officer saved the life of a Labrador lying in front of 70mph traffic on the motorway near Swindon.

Four cars involved in pile up near Wickes

Multiple cars crash at notorious Swindon blackspot

Bruce Street Bridges. Pictures: DAVE COX

The 'worst' roundabouts and junctions in Swindon revealed

Parking permits in Swindon to change after council announces overhaul

Updated Swindon parking permits to be overhauled

Police find more than they bargained for after stopping driver in Swindon

Police get more than bargained for after pulling over driver in Swindon

Police catch driver driving the wrong way on the M4

'Disgraceful behaviour' - Driver heads into oncoming traffic on motorway

Police seize vehicle driven dangerously at Swindon car meet

Police seize vehicle driven dangerously at Swindon car meet

There will be a small number of road closures on the M4 over the weekend of August 5-7 (PA)

M4 road closures and diversions disrupting Wiltshire drivers this weekend

A backup police truck driving down Salisbury Road in Amesbury.

Police chase suspect through Wiltshire following car theft

The junction at the top of New Road in Chippenham.

Drivers call for action over 'fatality waiting to happen' traffic lights

There will be a small number of road closures on the M4 over the weekend of July 29-31 (PA)

M4 road closures and diversions disrupting Wiltshire drivers this weekend

Vintage Extravaganza in South Cerney

Days Out 1,000 vintage cars set to go on display at steam extravaganza

A combination of a number of events means that severe congestion is expected (PA)

'Severe' amber traffic warning issued to drivers for weekend due to congestion

Huge new exhibition centre planned for millionaire's art and classic cars collection

Petrol stations 15p cheaper just half an hour from Swindon

Petrol being sold for £1.69 a litre 20 miles from Swindon

Work on the Tesco filling station in Chippenham

Third of town's petrol stations are out of action

Major maintenance is set to take place on the A419 this week.

Six road closures to look out for in Swindon this week

Picture: Getty Images

'Don't make up your own fares', Wiltshire's cash-strapped taxi drivers warned

Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

COLUMN 'I had to do radio show while stuck for hours in motorway traffic'

There will be a small number of road closures on the M4 over the weekend of July 22-24 (PA)

M4 road closures and diversions disrupting Wiltshire drivers this weekend

The whole of Great Western Way could be 40mph.

Plans announced to reduce speed limit on Great Western Way

Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls. Picture: PA

Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls

Over 240 drivers caught feeling 'need for speed' through Highworth during Air Tattoo weekend

Hundreds of drivers should expect speeding letters from police during Air Tattoo weekend

Speeding offences. Picture: GETTY

Swindon drivers fined for speeding on motorway far from home

Wearing sunglasses while driving in the summer could net you a £5,000 fine

Drivers warned over surprising £5,000 fine for wearing sunglasses

The Whalebridge junction near Jury's Inn will be changed to allow traffic to flow more easily. Picture: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Work to change layout of busy town centre junction starts next week

Driver has car seized for not wearing seatbelt and only having a provisional license

Unsupervised learner with no seatbelt has car seized by police

Car left sideways after crash with lorry causing delays on M4

M4 delays after car crashes with lorry

Home Bargains lorry almost ploughs into picturesque thatched cottage

Police take action as 'car enthusiasts' travel to Swindon for meet

Updated Two arrests as 150 car enthusiasts travel to Swindon for meet

Warning after spate of thefts from cars in Swindon town centre

Thieves targeting cars parked in town centre overnight

Emissions caused by cars and other vehicles in Swindon fell by a record amount in 2020. Picture: GETTY

Polluting carbon emissions from vehicles fell by record amount in Swindon

There will be a few road closures on the M4 over the weekend of July 8-10 (PA)

M4 road closures and diversions disrupting Wiltshire drivers this weekend

A three-month closure order has been imposed at Bridgemead retail park after car meets that attracted up to 500 people

Swindon divided on what to do with large car meets in town car parks

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers in the UK

DVLA warning to driving licence holders in UK

More road closures planned for the M4 near Swindon this week

All the road closures and diversions on Swindon's major roads and M4

Ann Sandford and Lisa Davies at the Aldbourne Doggy Day and Classic Car Show.

Proud owners show off talented dogs and classic cars at village show

Driver fined for failing to stop after Gorse Hill crash

Driver fined for failing to stop after damaging van on street he lived on

Road closures have been announced ahead of the Royal International Air Tattoo

The roads closed ahead of the Royal International Air Tattoo

There will be a few road closures on the M4 over the weekend of July 1-3 (PA)

M4 road closures and diversions disrupting Wiltshire drivers this weekend

Driving offences in court. Picture: GETTY.

Swindon speeder fined for ignoring 30mph zone in capital

Photos showing tyre marks and footprints left on the 'melting' West Swindon roads

Council launch investigation after newly resurfaced West Swindon roads start 'melting'

Village dog and classic car show to set tails wagging and motors revving

Dog show meets classic cars as village set to get tails wagging and motors revving

Wroughton locals to wait until next year for Prior's Hill road resurfacing

Much-needed repairs to badly damaged Swindon road won't happen until 2023

189 fines have been issued by Swindon Borough Council to companies digging up the roads in nine months

Firms digging up Swindon's roads fined 200 times in a year

'Completion never', 'End unlikely' - Locals hit out at 'Mead Way farce'

Another doctored sign emerges as Mead Way 'farce' goes on

LANE HOGGING: Car driving in middle lane with no other traffic around. Picture Credit: Dave Harford.

Row erupts over picture of 'lane hogging' driver on middle lane of motorway

Chris Harris, Pit Stop Director Hannah Hatherell, Jo Burton, Paddy McGuinness, shop supervisor Chloe Milne from Devizes and Freddie Flintoff.

Top Gear stars shock truckers with pit stop in Wiltshire

Roadworks on the Piccadilly Roundabout

Council issues update on when delayed roadworks will finally be finished

Female struck in Ermin Street crash as police seize illegal 'bicycle'

Another crash on 'dangerous' Swindon road

The picture tweeted by Wiltshire's roads police

Police 'wonder if tiredness had a part to play' as lorry rolls off the road

Confusion as many given bus lane fine despite having 'nowhere else to go'

Confused drivers fall foul of diversion near notorious bus lane

Fatal A419 crash victim called 'most trusted, honest and respectful man' by grieving family

Family's emotional tribute to dad of two killed in A419 crash

Roman remains of a rectangular structure at the Southern Connector Road. Pictures: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Roman remains discovery delays major new Swindon road as costs rise by £4.7m