US diplomats and hostage envoy make first visit to Syria
The senior officials are holding talks with the country’s new leaders and seeking information about missing journalist Austin ...
Abandoned Wiltshire pub put up for sale 'needs serious renovation'
A Wiltshire pub closed for a decade has been put on the market and is in need of “serious renovation.” The White Hart in Oare, between Pewsey and Marlborough, closed its doors in 2014 after ...
UTC Swindon wins national award for helping students
A Swindon college has won a prestigious award for its efforts in helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Lydiard Park to get sea of colour after 9,000 bulbs planted
Thousands of bulbs have been planted which will transform a Swindon park into a "sea of colour." The Friends of Lydiard Park group donated £2,500 to the Swindon Borough Council-owned country park, ...
Swindon student awarded £1,000 scholarship for hard work
A Swindon student has been awarded a £1,000 scholarship for her outstanding academic achievements. The University of Worcester recognised Lucy Drury, a third-year sports therapy student, for her hard ...
Wiltshire entrepreneur joins firm as it expands into Swindon
A Wiltshire entrepreneur has become executive chairman of a South West IT firm. James Phipps, previously executive chairman of Excalibur Communications, has joined WestSpring IT, a managed service ...
Investigators make fresh attempt to question impeached South Korean president
South Korean investigators have again sought to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. On Friday, they summoned him for questioning on Christmas Day despite ...
Teenager who murdered Owen Dunn involved in another stabbing
The teenager who fatally stabbed Owen Dunn was involved in another stabbing just months before the fatal attack.
Los Angeles Chargers complete comeback to beat Denver Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers came from 11 points down in the third quarter to beat AFC West and wildcard rivals the Denver Broncos 34-27. Justin Herbert threw touchdown passes to Derius Davis and Hassan ...
Calls for Chippenham town park and ride splits residents
Calls for a park and ride scheme to serve a Wiltshire town centre have received a mixed reaction from residents. A recent Facebook post by Robin Hodson floated the idea of a park and ride service for ...
Labour to get Lords boost as new peers set to be announced
A raft of new peers are set to be announced, with numbers expected to be boosted on Labour’s benches in the House of Lords. Partygate investigator and Sir Keir’s ex-chief of staff Sue Gray is ...
Student who killed two people in shooting was in her first term at school
Police say Natalie Rupnow, 15, killed herself as well as a teacher and fellow pupil in the shooting in Madison, Wisconsin.