13+ min ago   (469+ words) A former teacher who was banned from the profession after “humiliating” a trans student has progressed his appeal against the decision. New College Swindon dismissed Kevin Lister for gross misconduct in September 2022 after receiving complaints alleging that he had not…...

13+ hour, 35+ min ago   (833+ words) Town centre property owners and businesses being urged to tackle graffiti, weeds, and other maintenance issues by the end of the summer sparked a lot of debate. Buildings and land in the town centre that are deemed to be negatively…...

12+ hour, 58+ min ago   (461+ words) Fletcher Holman is looking at a potentially long spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected hamstring injury in Swindon Town’s 3-1 defeat to Bristol City. Swindon demonstrated plenty of positives during the first 60 minutes of the game, with Billy Kirkman…...

11+ hour, 8+ min ago   (527+ words) The man charged after a screwdriver stabbing at a building site near Swindon has made his first court appearance. James Denys, 36, of Ravensdale, East Wichel, appeared in Swindon Magistrates' Court on Saturday, July 25, charged with grievous bodily harm following a…...

16+ hour, 50+ min ago   (50+ words) Swindon Advertiser Swindon Town 1 Bristol City 3: as it happened Our live feed has now finished. - Swindon play at home in pre-season for the first time since 2024 - Bristol City lost to Stockport in their only friendly so far...

23+ hour, 35+ min ago   (431+ words) A new programme is helping people with Parkinson’s get active and move with confidence. The Parkinson’s Coach programme was created by personal trainer and exercise coach Katie Thompson, who was inspired to support the Parkinson’s community after her father-in-law was…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago   (541+ words) Swindon Town again gave a good account of themselves against strong opposition, but eventually fell to a Lorent Tolaj double and a 3-1 defeat. Having impressed for much of the opening hour against Crystal Palace, the challenges were not getting any…...

13+ hour, 58+ min ago   (546+ words) Courtney Tulloch is backing England’s new generation of gymnastics stars to shine at the Commonwealth Games. The 30-year-old from Maidstone is a four-time Commonwealth champion but is missing this year’s Glasgow showpiece as he targets European and World Championship glory…...

16+ hour, 30+ min ago   (542+ words) Matt Harding dedicated his Commonwealth silver medal to his father Colin, after he sealed an emotional podium finish at Glasgow 2026. Harding’s father passed away shortly before his Commonwealth Games debut at Birmingham 2022 and the 27-year-old para powerlifter has vowed ever…...

23+ hour, 35+ min ago   (172+ words) A coach operator is running a competition. Barnes Coaches is offering schools the chance to win free or discounted travel for a school trip, with the winning school receiving private coach hire at no cost. The competition is open to…...