South West Farmer

Profile: Erin Wright

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Reporter at Wiltshire Times and Gazette & Herald

Latest articles from Erin Wright

Gwen Hobson dressed up as princess Anna Photo: Gwen Hobson

Meet the teacher dressing up as Mary Poppins to spread cheer in lockdown

SHE'S an English teacher by day but by night Gwen Hobson transforms herself into some of the most famous characters in film history to bring cheer to children in lockdown.

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Leader of the council David Renard

Thanks to those who lent a hand

IN the past year, Swindon has seen a huge number of people volunteering to help the community in what has been a very challenging year for many.

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Cllr Chris Watts and Cllr Linda Kasmaty in front of the wish-hounds sculpture at the Croft Trail

New five-mile walking route in South Swindon to open in summer

A NEW five-mile nature route is nearly complete for walkers to enjoy in the town.

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Cllr Junab Ali, Cllr Janine Howarth and Cllr Abdul Hamid at Westcott allotments in front of the fence

New fence at Old Town allotments will keep hungry deer from eating crops

A LONG-AWAITED fence has been put in at Westcott allotments after complaints that deer were eating the crops.

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Hannah Marquez has based her window display on the dancers in Town Gardens Photo: Hannah Marquez

Window displays will light up homes with Window Wanderland starting today

STREETS will be illuminated tonight with window displays at Eastcott’s Window Wanderland.

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Prospect Hospice in Royal Wootton Bassett

Hospice offering Mother's Day gifts at new online shop

PROSPECT Hospice has launched an online shop in time for people to get a gift for Mother’s Day. 

Ruth Medici’s dog Roger came second in the Absolute Beginners Photo: Angela Richens

Paw-fect video dog competition for dancing school

SOME unusual guests got in on the act when Swindon Dog Dancing School staged its first video competition.

Help is available with completing the 2021 census

Voluntary Action Swindon providing census support

VOLUNTARY Action Swindon will be providing the census 2021 support service for Swindon.

People with learning disabilities are being prioritised for the vaccine Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Fears at-risk adults with learning disabilities will miss out on vaccine

THERE are fears adults with mild or moderate learning disabilities may still miss out on having the coronavirus vaccine on time.

PCC Angus Macpherson wants people to have their say with dog theft survey

Have your say on dog thefts as criminals target pets

DEMAND for dogs as pets has increased during the Coronavirus pandemic. The cost of some puppies, on Pets4Homes, is currently as high as £3,000, making them a valuable commodity to criminals.

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