Archive
-
Date
Panattoni given greenlight for £700 million redevelopment of Honda site
The £700 million redevelopment of the former Honda site in South Marston can go ahead. Developer Panattoni, the company which built the huge Amazon warehouse just down the road from the Honda site, had brought plans to build 12 industrial or warehousing
-
Date
Marine play-off hopes hanging by a thread after mixed Easter weekend
SWINDON Supermarine’s Southern League Premier South play-off hopes are hanging by a thread after three points from a possible six over the Easter weekend. Lee Spalding’s men lost 2-1 at home to title-chasing Bracknell Town on Saturday before responding
-
Date
Swindon fan jailed after throwing firework at police officers and dog
A football hooligan who threw a firework at police officers and a police dog before a Swindon Town match has been jailed for four months. Lewis Hill, of Collett Place in Latton near Swindon, pleaded guilty to four counts of assaulting an emergency
-
Date
Wildcats' season over after play-off mauling
THE Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats’ season is over after a 9-3 drubbing on aggregate by Sheffield Steeldogs in the play-off quarter-finals. Swindon’s quest to reach finals weekend in Coventry was all but over after the first leg with Sheffield
-
Date
Review: The Barn Theatre's Waiting For Anya does a whole lot with a little
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has a reputation for putting on well-produced, brilliantly acted and thoroughly entertaining small-scale plays and musicals and Waiting For Anya is certainly no exception. Its latest offering is a stage adaption
-
Date
Public alert police to 'drink driver' near McDonald's restaurant
A MAN has been charged for multiple driving offences after police acted on a tip-off by members of the public. The man was driving near McDonald's on Great Western Way, Swindon, in a red Volkswagen, on April 8, when he was stopped by police and
-
Date
Police seeking owner of "stolen" jewellery dumped in Swindon field
Police are trying to identify the owner of jewellery that is believed to have been stolen. The necklace and brooch were found by a member of the public inside a pillowcase that had been dumped in a field in North Swindon in February. Officers
-
Date
Decision due TONIGHT on £700m plans for Honda site
The future of the enormous Honda plant in South Marston is set to be decided tonight. The £700m development plan for the site is due to be decided by Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee. The plans are being put forward by developer
-
Date
Meet the soldier turned politician hoping to unseat Justin Tomlinson
"Oh, I'm going to win." Will Stone has no doubt that whenever the next general election should fall, he will be the one victorious, returned as North Swindon's MP. It’s a bold call – and if he made it even a year ago it might have been seen
-
Date
How this week's junior doctor strike will affect GWH patients
Junior doctors at Great Western Hospital have started a five-day strike in the second walkout over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association's dispute with the government has not been resolved since last month's industrial action
-
Date
Public asked to have their say on how easy it is to get around Swindon
You can make your voice heard on how easy it is to get around Swindon, and what you would like to see to make it better. Swindon Borough Council is gathering feedback on public attitudes and feelings towards transport. A spokesman said: “We
-
Date
Fossil hunters reveal behind the scenes secret of lunchtime TV show
A pair of Swindon fossil hunters who made one of the most significant historical discoveries of recent times have opened up about their most recent television experience. Neville and Sally Hollingworth have had a whirlwind few years since they
-
Date
FOUR arrests made after man injured in 'hit and run'
A HIT-AND-RUN in Royal Wootton Bassett has resulted in four people being arrested. A man in his 30s was hit by a car on Sunday, April 9, at around 9.15pm on Longleaze and was treated by ambulance crews for injuries to his leg. Wiltshire Police
-
Date
Serious crash shuts busy road 'for hours'
A serious crash has closed a busy road in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit officers are currently dealing with a serious collision on the B3102 between Coped Hall and Hook. At 11am on Tuesday, the force advised motorists that
-
Date
Wakeling shortlisted among EFL end-of-season awards
SWINDON Town forward Jacob Wakeling has been shortlisted for the EFL's League Two Player of the Season award. Wakeling has scored seven goals and claimed five assists in 39 games since agreeing an initial one-year contract - which was quickly improved
-
Date
Police reveal update after serious crash on main road leaves man with head injuries
Police have issued an update after a pedestrian hit by a car on Fleming Way suffered a serious head injury. Officers investigating the collision that happened near the Magic Roundabout and Esso petrol station at around 12.15pm on April 10 are renewing
-
Date
Contract talks begun over possible new deal for Robins defender
SWINDON Town defender Tom Brewitt revealed early discussions have begun over the possibility of a new contract for the 26-year-old. Brewitt signed a short-term deal with the Robins in early March at a time where defensive cover was desperately
-
Date
Police arrest teen amid investigation into nightclub blaze
A teenager has been arrested for allegedly burning down a derelict nightclub building in Swindon. A blaze broke out in the former Broadwalk nightlife venue on March 12 and it took 40 firefighters almost 12 hours to get the blaze under control.
-
Date
Sky warns iPhone and Android users of QR code scam that steals your details
Sky is warning customers to look out for a dangerous cyberattack that could steal your financial details. The scam imitates a common sign-up system on Sky devices to gain access to your personal details. Sky is warning customers to check their
-
Date
BBC reveals new UK prehistoric era documentary featuring Sir David Attenborough
Following the success of Wild Isles, Sir David Attenborough is now turning his attention to exploring more about the UK’s prehistoric era. The BBC has announced a new documentary series called Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster (working title
-
Date
Smokers will be encouraged to vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme
More than one million smokers will be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes under a “swap to stop” scheme described by ministers as a world first. As part of the scheme, vape starter kits will be offered to almost one in five of all smokers in
-
Date
Amanda Holden and Motsi Mabuse mentors for King's Coronation Concert choir
Amanda Holden and Motsi Mabuse will form part of a celebrity coaching line-up that will mentor the choir that will perform in front of King Charles III and the Queen Consort at the Coronation Concert next month. Strictly Come Dancing judge, Mabuse
-
Date
Sainsbury's announces major change in bid to rival Tesco
Sainsbury’s is extending its range of discounted offers for Nectar card holders in a bid to rival Tesco’s Clubcard offers. The supermarket is extending the range of Nectar card discounts to cover 300 items in the shop. Discounts will be applied
-
Date
Iconic BBC comedy Blackadder to return for 40th anniversary, star teases
The much loved and iconic BBC comedy Blackadder is set to return to mark the 40 years since the show first aired. It comes as the star of the show Tony Robinson who played the lovable Baldrick hinted at the programme's potential return. Speaking
-
Date
Deadline warning to voters as last chance to register is just days away
Across England, thousands will be receiving pamphlets from local council candidates with elections set to take place in just a few short weeks. But in order to vote you will need to register, and if you haven’t yet, you’ll need to be quick as the
-
Date
Walkers angers customers after making multipacks smaller but hiking prices
Crisp-brand Walkers have left customers angry after some spotted a major change to the brand's iconic multipack bags. It comes as some spotted that Walkers had shrunk the number of packets in their multipacks, changing them from 22 to just 20 as
-
Date
Child left unrestrained on front seat of speeding Volkswagen
A young child was allowed to sit unrestrained in the front seat of a speeding Volkswagen. The driver of the car was first spotted by officers from Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit after they were seen driving at an excess speed on the motorway
-
Date
Former Town coach placed in temporary charge of Royals after Ince exit
FORMER Swindon Town assistant coach Noel Hunt has been placed in temporary charge of Championship side Reading after Paul Ince was sacked as manager on Tuesday. Ince was relieved of his duties after a dismal run of results that has left the Royals
-
Date
Mercedes driver caught driving at nearly 120mph on A419
A MOTORIST has been caught doing an excessive speed on a Swindon dual carriageway. On April 8, the driver of a Mercedes was observed by members of Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit reaching speeds as high as 118mph on the road, 48mph over
-
Date
Town squad assessed following defeat to Tranmere
ADVER Sport assesses the performances of the Swindon Town players following the club’s 1-0 defeat away at Tranmere Rovers in League Two. Sol Brynn: 6 Had very little to do throughout. There was a save from Turner-Cooke late on, and he did well
-
Date
Horror as teen 'carrying knife' is stopped by brave shoppers in town centre
An eyewitness has recalled her horror after watching brave shoppers apprehend a teen carrying a knife in Swindon town centre The shocking incident happened over the Easter weekend and ended with police pinned a 17-year-old to the floor near the
-
Date
Burger joint launched by YouTube sensation in Swindon reviewed and rated by customers
A burger-ordering service set up by a popular YouTuber is still going strong one year after launching in a Swindon hotel's restaurant. Internet sensation MrBeast has partnered with businesses around the world to offer his own range of fast food
-
Date
Why parking apps are making our lives worse
I’m no Luddite, I love technology, when it works to make our lives easier but parking apps can’t claim that. They’re making our lives worse. A survey found that one in 20 drivers still got a fine even when they thought they’d used the app correctly
