BusinessFamilyFood and drinkLeisureWootton BassettShareNodens Coffee on Royal Wootton Bassett’s High Street will be closing from the end of this month as they prepare to welcome a baby Noden into the world.Owner Rebecca Noden and her husband Steven revealed the news in a post on Facebook.“I’ve been hiding a little bump for a while – it’s my husband and my first and we’re due in January,” announced Rebecca, in Royal Wootton Bassett's community Facebook group.“This does however lead us to some sad news, as we’ve made the difficult decision that it’s time to close Nodens Coffee.“I’m sure...…BusinessFamilyFood and drinkLeisureWootton BassettShareNodens Coffee on Royal Wootton Bassett’s High Street will be closing from the end of this month as they prepare to welcome a baby Noden into the world.Owner Rebecca Noden and her husband Steven revealed the news in a post on Facebook.“I’ve been hiding a little bump for a while – it’s my husband and my first and we’re due in January,” announced Rebecca, in Royal Wootton Bassett's community Facebook group.“This does however lead us to some sad news, as we’ve made the difficult decision that it’s time to close Nodens Coffee.“I’m sure...WW…

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CrimeShareA man suspected of carrying a firearm has been arrested in Swindon. Armed police, police dogs and a police helicopter descended on Meadowcroft Road, Swindon on Friday morning.Locals reported seeing a man in bare feet being taken away by officers, placed in handcuffs and then driven away from the scene. LIVE UPDATES: Armed police swarm street in Upper StrattonWiltshire Police has now confirmed that a man in his 40s was arrested 'on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.'A spokesperson said: "Officers attended an address in Burns...…CrimeShareA man suspected of carrying a firearm has been arrested in Swindon. Armed police, police dogs and a police helicopter descended on Meadowcroft Road, Swindon on Friday morning.Locals reported seeing a man in bare feet being taken away by officers, placed in handcuffs and then driven away from the scene. LIVE UPDATES: Armed police swarm street in Upper StrattonWiltshire Police has now confirmed that a man in his 40s was arrested 'on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.'A spokesperson said: "Officers attended an address in Burns...WW…

Marks and SpencerBusinessSwindonShareThe future of Swindon town centre’s Marks & Spencer store is hanging in the balance as the company continues to consult staff over a possible closure.M&S told staff on August 15 that discussions regarding the Regent Street store’s closure had started.The department store chain was unclear on whether there would be redundancies at the two-floor shop in the town centre.In a statement at the time, M&S said: “We appreciate that this will be disappointing news for some."Our priority now is to talk to our colleagues about what this...…Marks and SpencerBusinessSwindonShareThe future of Swindon town centre’s Marks & Spencer store is hanging in the balance as the company continues to consult staff over a possible closure.M&S told staff on August 15 that discussions regarding the Regent Street store’s closure had started.The department store chain was unclear on whether there would be redundancies at the two-floor shop in the town centre.In a statement at the time, M&S said: “We appreciate that this will be disappointing news for some."Our priority now is to talk to our colleagues about what this...WW…

EducationShareA pre-school faces a race against time to raise enough money or face closing down by Christmas.Broad Town pre-school, near Royal Wootton Bassett, has been caring for toddlers for more than 40 years.But unless the nursery raises £6,000 quickly, it will have to close at Christmas.The school lost key qualified staff at the end of last term, and now only open on reduced hours. Therefore, it has reduced funding.John Kent, the newly-appointed chair of the pre-school committee, said: “I’m trying to navigate us out of a sticky situation.“We’re on a knife edge until I can stable...…EducationShareA pre-school faces a race against time to raise enough money or face closing down by Christmas.Broad Town pre-school, near Royal Wootton Bassett, has been caring for toddlers for more than 40 years.But unless the nursery raises £6,000 quickly, it will have to close at Christmas.The school lost key qualified staff at the end of last term, and now only open on reduced hours. Therefore, it has reduced funding.John Kent, the newly-appointed chair of the pre-school committee, said: “I’m trying to navigate us out of a sticky situation.“We’re on a knife edge until I can stable...WW…

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EnvironmentLocal governmentNational governmentSwindonShareNational and local politicians have been challenged by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to do more to restore the county, and the country’s, natural habitats to reverse an alarming drop in the number of wild creatures.The State of Nature report, published by wildlife organisations including the wildlife trust, shows one in six species is now at risk of being lost from Great Britain, that the wildlife studied has, on average, declined by 19 per cent since monitoring began in 1970 and that most important habitats are in poor condition.And the...…EnvironmentLocal governmentNational governmentSwindonShareNational and local politicians have been challenged by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to do more to restore the county, and the country’s, natural habitats to reverse an alarming drop in the number of wild creatures.The State of Nature report, published by wildlife organisations including the wildlife trust, shows one in six species is now at risk of being lost from Great Britain, that the wildlife studied has, on average, declined by 19 per cent since monitoring began in 1970 and that most important habitats are in poor condition.And the...WW…

LeisureLocal governmentSwindonShareThere have been calls for a public inquiry into the closure of leisure centres across Swindon, including the Oasis.In a poll run by campaign group Save Oasis Swindon on X, formerly Twitter, it was asked: "Should there be a fresh public inquiry into the closure and outsourcing of Swindon's Leisure centres?"Of the 233 responses, 78 per cent were in favour of a new inquiry with 22 per cent against.It comes as currently three leisure centres across the borough are closed, of which all are, or have been, operated by specialist leisure operator GLL, a charitable...…LeisureLocal governmentSwindonShareThere have been calls for a public inquiry into the closure of leisure centres across Swindon, including the Oasis.In a poll run by campaign group Save Oasis Swindon on X, formerly Twitter, it was asked: "Should there be a fresh public inquiry into the closure and outsourcing of Swindon's Leisure centres?"Of the 233 responses, 78 per cent were in favour of a new inquiry with 22 per cent against.It comes as currently three leisure centres across the borough are closed, of which all are, or have been, operated by specialist leisure operator GLL, a charitable...WW…

EmergencyShareThe cause of a huge explosion that has lit up the night and been seen by thousands has been revealed, as emergency services have raced to the scene.People far and wide across Oxfordshire have seen what appears to have been a fireball near the A34 this evening after a lightning strike.The incident near Yarnton was confirmed as a bolt of lightning hitting a gas tank at the Cassington AD Facility at around 7.20pm.A spokesman for Severn Trent Green Power, which runs the site, said: "We can confirm that at around 7.20pm this evening, a digester tank at its Cassington AD facility...…EmergencyShareThe cause of a huge explosion that has lit up the night and been seen by thousands has been revealed, as emergency services have raced to the scene.People far and wide across Oxfordshire have seen what appears to have been a fireball near the A34 this evening after a lightning strike.The incident near Yarnton was confirmed as a bolt of lightning hitting a gas tank at the Cassington AD Facility at around 7.20pm.A spokesman for Severn Trent Green Power, which runs the site, said: "We can confirm that at around 7.20pm this evening, a digester tank at its Cassington AD facility...WW…