The generosity of ordinary Swindon people is inspiring.

And it's easy to see why pensioner Ron Winter has been moved to tears by the response of folk who were disgusted by the theft from his Highworth home of £45 he had been saving to spend on Christmas presents for his grandchildren.

We hope Mr Winter and his elderly neighbours who were also robbed and who'll be sharing in the cash gifts which have been sent by well wishers can now put their distress behind them.

It's good to know that for every callous thief there are countless people with big hearts.