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6 days ago | 
southwalesargus.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
The investigation into the disappearance of a missing South Wales woman is now being treated as a murder investigation. South Wales Police's Major Crime Team is leading the inquiry into the disappearance of Paria Veisi. The 37-year-old from the Cathays area of Cardiff hasn’t been seen since 3pm on Saturday, April 12. Her disappearance is totally out of character and officers said they were concerned for her welfare.
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6 days ago | 
gazetteandherald.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
A student behind the wheel of the simulator (Image: Wiltshire College & University) Students are learning how to drive tractors, diggers, and combine harvesters without leaving the classroom. Wiltshire College & University Centre's Lackham campus has invested in three high-tech simulators to help agriculture and engineering students gain practical experience.
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6 days ago | 
swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
Elvis with his favourite toy (Image: Cotswolds Wildlife Park) An orphaned wallaby joey is being hand-reared by a wildlife park keeper in her own home. Elvis, as the baby wallaby is called, lost his mother and has been cared for around the clock by deputy mammal keeper Jenni Maxwell. Staff at Cotswold Wildlife Park, where Ms Maxwell works, made preparations for the albino wallaby, including creating a space to mimic its mother’s pouch.
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6 days ago | 
swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
Joel Dommett is heading to Swindon (Image: Matt Crockett) Comedian and TV host Joel Dommett is set to appear in Swindon later this year. Due to high demand, the TV star has extended his Happy Idiot live tour, which started in February 2025, adding six more dates across the UK. Swindon fans can now catch his performance on October 1 at the Wyvern Theatre.
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6 days ago | 
gazetteandherald.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
Staff at Cepen Lodge with Easter egg collection (Image: Barchester) A care home has donated more than 100 Easter eggs to a children's hospital ward. Staff at Barchester's Cepen Lodge care home, with help from Chippenham Morrisons supermarket, collected the eggs for the RUH children's ward. The Easter Bunny and Polly the pink unicorn delivered the eggs to the children currently being treated at Bath's Royal United Hospital.
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6 days ago | 
swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
The world famous Longleat House (Image: Longleat House) A new TV series is set to take viewers behind the scenes at Longleat House and Gardens. The three-part series, titled "Inside Longleat," will air on Channel 5 from April 22 at 8pm. The show will provide an exclusive look at the stately home and safari park as it celebrates 75 years of being open to the public.
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6 days ago | 
swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
Warning about dogs health ahead of Easter (Image: Sarah Caldecott) Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of chocolate and dried fruits this Easter. The Dogs Trust has issued a reminder that these foods are poisonous to dogs and can cause serious health issues. The charity has highlighted that chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that dogs and some other animals find difficult to metabolise.
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6 days ago | 
swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
Jan Kohlmeier (Image: MAN Truck & Bus) Jan Kohlmeier has been announced as the new managing director of Swindon firm MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd. Mr Kohlmeier has been with MAN Truck & Bus since 2004 and has worked in a number of sales and customer service roles in Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific. Since 2020, he has been the managing director of MAN Truck & Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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6 days ago | 
swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
The new FlixBus (Image: FlixBus) A coach company is launching new routes in Swindon for the first time. FlixBus is celebrating its fourth anniversary in the UK by introducing new routes and destinations, including Swindon. The travel tech brand is also offering £4 tickets on these new routes. The new routes will bring the total number of destinations on the network to more than 80. The £4 tickets will be available for travel between April 23 and June 30.
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6 days ago | 
swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck
Stamp duty break coming to an end (Image: Newsquest) Wiltshire had one of the lowest home removal completion rates in the UK in March 2025. This has been linked to the stamp duty holiday ending in April, which caused a surge in home removals. Data from AnyVan shows that home removals increased by 76 per cent in March 2025 compared to the previous year.
