THE raised hand of thanks, getting in the correct lane and forming orderly queues at rush hour are among Britain’s most common unofficial traffic regulations.

A 71-year-old man has been reported missing from Fairford.

Advice on how to keep your money and personal details safe from scammers.

DRIVERS are facing long delays on one of the main routes into Swindon town centre this morning.

AN AUTOGRAPH dealer bought pepper sprays and Tasers off the internet in a bid to protect himself from rogue collectors.

A MOD physical trainer with an impeccable service record has avoided jail for his part in an early-morning brawl in Old Town.

A SECOND solar farm could be built by a Swindon Borough Council-owned company as part of efforts to make army bases around the country more eco-friendly.

The new Christmas market in town could be a regular event during the festive season if all goes to plan.

Swindon and Wiltshire Pride is set to open a pop-up shop in the Brunel shopping centre.

The three candidates in the South Swindon constituency in the general election faced the voters at a hustings organised by BBC Wiltshire and the Adver.

CAROLS by candlelight and a civic service will be held at a Highworth church next week.

A six-year-old boy from Tadpole Garden Village is deserving of winning the mascot competition due to thriving after suffering from bullies, says his mum.

A PAIR of robbers stole a darts player’s tobacco then tried to sell it back to him in a bid to make him get out his wallet.

SCORES of Swindon children will be left cold and hungry this Christmas because their families cannot afford the basics during the school holidays.

TWO candidates in the North Wiltshire constituency at the general election on December 12 are going head to head again.

FOOTBALL-CRAZY Ryan Hargrave is hoping to finish a tough year on a high by leading his Swindon Town heroes onto the field on Boxing Day.

A bus shelter on Marlborough Road was mistakenly built on the cycle lane six months ago but has yet to be moved.

Campaigners who live on a major route into the centre of Swindon are not happy at the borough council’s response to their pleas.

Environmental groups in Swindon have joined together to host a climate hustings.

A NEW business launched in Swindon to help firms in poorly-connected areas of the county link up, get online and overcome technical issues.