Man creates ‘crazy’ Claudia Winkleman caricature cake
Keith Scovell, who said he loves ‘off-beat’ cakes with ‘auras’, has previously portrayed other celebrities in cake form.
UK’s first safer drugs consumption room opening in Glasgow
The UK’s first safer drugs consumption room opens its doors in Glasgow on Monday. The Thistle Centre will provide a space where drug users can take illegal substances such as heroin and cocaine under ...
North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine show no interest in seeking asylum
The agency said it was willing to discuss the matter with Ukrainian authorities if the soldiers eventually do ask to go to South Korea.
Los Angeles wildfire death toll rises to 24 amid warnings of winds returning
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says eight of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades fire and 16 resulted from the Eaton fire.
Royal Mint releases new George Orwell £2 coin design
George Orwell, author of 1984 and Animal Farm, is being celebrated on the new design of a £2 coin released by the Royal Mint.
Jodie Burrage lets tears flow as Australian Open win ends injury turmoil
Jodie Burrage let the tears flow after what she rated as one of the best wins of her career at the Australian Open.
Swindon: Spitfires and science marvels from old Vickers factory
Spitfires and high-tech scientific marvels were once produced in a Swindon industrial estate. Staff at Vickers Armstrong (Aircraft) Ltd supported the war effort against the Nazis by putting together ...
Hundreds of NHS staff off sick from GWH over Christmas week
More NHS staff in Swindon were off sick this Christmas period than the previous year, according to new figures. Data from NHS England shows an average of 290 staff members at Great Western Hospitals ...
Swindon parish council's sixth year without rising precept
Swindon’s largest parish has kept its precept at the same level for the sixth year in a row. Stratton St Margaret Parish Council approved the amount of funding it receives from taxpayers in the area ...
Swindon ranked as worst place to live in southwest England
In the southwest region, Cheltenham placed highest – ranking second out of England’s 291 local authorities, just below the Richmond area of London in first place – while Swindon placed at 188th and ...
New Swindon endoscopy unit will help thousands of patients
When up and running, the new site will be able to provide diagnostic care for approximately 6,000 patients each year, meaning more people will be able to receive investigative procedures - such as ...
Swindon's young artists to help people living with dementia
The Memory Project, sponsored by Arts Council England, will consist of a year of free weekly drama workshops for people living with dementia, their core carer and local young artists at the Wyvern ...