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Swindon hit by robber spree

Witnesses and information is being sought following several robberies In Swindon over the weekend. read more
MP's hospice mission

North Swindon MP Michael Wills is to visit Prospect Hospice during Volunteers' Week. read more
Former Tesco to get new image

Swindon's former Tesco store in St Andrews Ridge Local Centre in Swindon is to become a Costcutter. read more
Engineer rescued from mine shaft

A BT engineer had to be rescued this afternoon after falling 20ft down a mineshaft. read more
Rescue mission for shaft fall man

Emergency services are currently attempting to rescue a man who has fallen down a shaft near Wanborough. read more
Investigation into Farepak

Regulators have announced an investigation into the conduct of accountants involved in the collapse of Westlea-based hamper firm Farepak. read more
College flooding threatens exams

Nervous students taking exams were worried to see four fire engines outside New College this morning. read more
M4 work could cause chaos

Swindon's roads are likely to see a surge in traffic over the coming months as work starts to demolish the Blackhorse footbridge between junctions 15 and 16 of the M4. read more
Mum jailed for cruelty

A mother has been sent to jail after scalding and cutting her two-year-old son. read more
Could Jacko be coming to town?

Members of the Jackson Five are making a return visit to Swindon and may even have little brother Michael in tow. read more

Archive - Tuesday, 5 June 2007