Goughs Solicitors named Legal Provider of the Year at awards

A Wiltshire law firm was named Legal Provider of the Year at the Bath Life Awards. Goughs Solicitors took home the top legal accolade at the awards, which were held at The Forum in Bath to honour ...

The history of Swindon's tallest tower and how it got its name

Swindon’s tallest building has been in the headlines quite a bit recently, with the Adver reporting on fears that it could be demolished.

New youth councillors aim to meet the needs of the young

A new group is set to champion the voices of young people across their community. A cohort of 41 Youth Councillors has been elected to the Wiltshire Youth Council and will serve a two-year term ...

Swindon businessman accused of sexually assaulting child

The former owner of multiple businesses across Swindon and Wiltshire has appeared in court, charged with nine separate sexual offences against a ...

MP calls for action to stop Wiltshire fire station closures

A Wiltshire MP has led a parliamentary debate to raise the alarm over the proposed closure of four fire stations.

Wiltshire pothole complaints have tripled this year

A staggering rise in the number of pothole reports has been recorded by Wiltshire Council in the first months of the year. Martin Smith, the council's cabinet member for highways, told a meeting that ...

Swindon and Wiltshire Long Covid service could be wound down

A service that has supported sufferers of Long Covid in Swindon and Wiltshire could be closed down as the number of referrals declines. A meeting of Wiltshire Council's health select committee heard ...
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New integrated SEND facilities open at Swindon school

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Man who shoved own grandma into doorframe back in court

A Swindon man who was in court for shoving his own grandma into a doorframe has now been jailed for another assault. Levi Iles, of Norman Road in Gorsehill, has been jailed for harassing and ...

Swindon's 'family of country parks have own character'

Swindon’s “family of five country parks” will each have different characters as they continue to develop, councillors have been told.

Monday’s briefing: Tudor has a point, Carrick has the knack, Bompastor has a cup

A seventh win in nine games for Carrick put them six points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea, firmly in the driving seat for a Champions League place, and led Rooney to say on BBC Radio 5 Live that the ...

Michael B Jordan pays tribute to other black winners in emotional Oscars speech

Michael B Jordan paid tribute to past black Oscar winners as he was named best actor at the Academy Awards.