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Dobbies' and Sainsbury’s grocery partnership comes to Swindon 

Dobbies' and Sainsbury’s grocery partnership comes to Swindon 

Dobbies' and Sainsbury’s grocery partnership comes to Swindon Dobbies Garden Centres has opened a new look ...

Community
SwindonTesco stores to hold extra summer food collection

SwindonTesco stores to hold extra summer food collection

Tesco is to hold an extra Food Collection in its Swindon stores to support children ...

Community
Mr Buckland believes foster carers play a crucial role in the care system

Robert Buckland backs Foster Care Fortnight 

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland is throwing his support behind Foster Care Fortnight.

Community
Progress on new Swindon M4 underpass continues

Progress on new Swindon M4 underpass continues

Work to construct a new underpass beneath the M4 will reach its fourth stage next week.

Community
Record-breaking 14km of Swindon sewers cleaned

Record-breaking 14km of Swindon sewers cleaned

Thames Water engineers have cleared almost 14km of sewers in Swindon over the last year.

Health
Wasdell chairman Martin Tedham, left, with Bob Champion and Martin's partner Iwona Guzek

Bob Champion thanks Swindon firm for Cancer Trust fundraiser

Winning Grand National jockey and cancer campaigner Bob Champion called in at Swindon pharmaceutical Wasdell.

Health
May 13 Update: Swindon reports eight new covid cases

May 13 Update: Swindon reports eight new covid cases

The latest report from NHS England has revealed that there have been no deaths from ...

Crime
Five arrested by Wiltshire Police in courier fraud probe

Five arrested by Wiltshire Police in courier fraud probe

Wiltshire Police officers made arrests in London following frauds against vulnerable people in the county.  

Crime
Wiltshire Police record lowest volume of crime - but more domestic abuse and hate crime

Wiltshire Police record lowest volume of crime - but more domestic abuse and hate crime

The latest crime statistics show that Wiltshire Police recorded the lowest volume of crime per head ...

Community
Designer Outlet getting ready to welcome back diners

Designer Outlet getting ready to welcome back diners

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon will be welcoming guests back to enjoy a meal at one ...

Community
The new status is a major achievement for pupils and staff. Front: Holly. Rear: Alfie, Jo Ballinger, Ryan, Lacey, Rooney, Andy Simpson, Toby

School recognised as achievement champion

Royal Wootton Bassett’s Noremarsh Junior School has been awarded the Achievement for All Quality Mark.

Community
There is still time to complete the census

Swindon people thanked for census support

The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all official expectations.

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Time to shiver with antici...pation

Time to shiver with antici...pation

Tickets for Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre have gone on sale.

Home and Garden
The Common Causes Of High Electricity Bills

The Common Causes Of High Electricity Bills

You might have received your electric bill and you couldn’t believe your eyes. The bill ...

Food & Drink
Designer Outlet getting ready to welcome back diners

Designer Outlet getting ready to welcome back diners

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon will be welcoming guests back to enjoy a meal at one ...

Arts and Culture
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How People in Swindon Can Bet on the Eurovision Song Contest

For many, The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most exciting events of the ...

Arts and Culture
Swindon cinemas reopen next week

Swindon cinemas reopen next week

Silver screens across Swindon will come back to life next week following the long pandemic lay-off.

Food & Drink
The pub as it was before refurbishment

The Cross Keys in Royal Wootton Bassett to reopen

Landmark Royal Wootton Bassett pub The Cross Keys will reopen and unveil its £200,000 transformation ...

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Dobbies' and Sainsbury’s grocery partnership comes to Swindon 

Dobbies' and Sainsbury’s grocery partnership comes to Swindon 

Dobbies' and Sainsbury’s grocery partnership comes to Swindon Dobbies Garden Centres has opened a new look ...

Business
SwindonTesco stores to hold extra summer food collection

SwindonTesco stores to hold extra summer food collection

Tesco is to hold an extra Food Collection in its Swindon stores to support children ...

Business
Record-breaking 14km of Swindon sewers cleaned

Record-breaking 14km of Swindon sewers cleaned

Thames Water engineers have cleared almost 14km of sewers in Swindon over the last year.

Business
Wasdell chairman Martin Tedham, left, with Bob Champion and Martin's partner Iwona Guzek

Bob Champion thanks Swindon firm for Cancer Trust fundraiser

Winning Grand National jockey and cancer campaigner Bob Champion called in at Swindon pharmaceutical Wasdell.

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Powerful tips for managing your projects like a pro

Powerful tips for managing your projects like a pro

The success of a project depends on a variety of factors. From building a solid ...

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Education

Education
The challenge promotes reading for wellbeing and pleasure

Star children's author in virtual Swindon visit

Anthony Horowitz virtually visited schools across Swindon to encourage reading for wellbeing.

Education
MP and council help free virtual health and wellbeing event

MP and council help free virtual health and wellbeing event

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland and borough council representatives will be guests at what is ...

Primary
The Hydra Ride was last run in 2019

Return of cycling challenge for primary school

A challenging bike ride in aid of a Swindon primary school is back.

Education
South Swindon MP Calls on Swindon Schools To Teach Children And Young People About Healthy Relationships

South Swindon MP Calls on Swindon Schools To Teach Children And Young People About Healthy Relationships

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland is calling on teaching staff in schools and colleges here ...

Education
A change in the way professionals talk to children and families

A change in the way professionals talk to children and families

A Swindon organisation has launched a drive to change the way professionals interact with children with ...

Education
The course will be delivered by Mindfulness teacher Susie Stead

Swindon Mindfulness course announced

An online Mindfulness course is to be hosted by the community centre at Christ Church ...

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Clubs & Activities
Live Dealer Games – The Latest Online Casino Trend

Live Dealer Games – The Latest Online Casino Trend

The online casino industry is growing substantially and experts believe that they will become the ...

Clubs & Activities
Mistakes beginners make at online casinos

Mistakes beginners make at online casinos

Are you new to online casinos and can’t figure out why you keep losing? Are ...

Fitness
New gym equipment works out well at The Manor House

New gym equipment works out well at The Manor House

Gym-goers at The Manor House in Castle Combe have been welcomed back to a fresh ...

Sport
Cheltenham Festival Highlights That Could Shape Next Season

Cheltenham Festival Highlights That Could Shape Next Season

While many Cheltenham Festival hopefuls are trained in and around the countryside outside of Swindon, ...

Fitness
5 Tips On Getting The Right Exercise Equipment

5 Tips On Getting The Right Exercise Equipment

Most of us do not find the time to head to the gym for a ...

Sport
Stephen Hendry sends Jimmy White packing in rocky trip down memory lane

Stephen Hendry sends Jimmy White packing in rocky trip down memory lane

It was a breezy Easter Monday evening when snooker went back in time. As Stephen ...

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Charity

Charity
The grant will fund a new outreach worker

Grant helps adults with learning difficulties overcome covid fears

A Swindon day resource centre for adults with learning difficulties is set to launch anew ...

Charity
Each raffle ticket sold helps to keep the air ambulance flying and saving lives

Wiltshire Air Ambulance launches summer raffle

A top prize of £3,000 awaits the winner of the latest Wiltshire Air Ambulance fundraising raffle.

Charity
Businesses plan virtual Dementia Action Week activities

Businesses plan virtual Dementia Action Week activities

Swindon businesses have joined forces to host a week of virtual activities and events for ...

Charity
The light display in 2019

Lights of hope for people with Motor Neurone Disease

Greenbridge Roundabout will once again be lit with the colours of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Charity
Eligible projects will include breakfast or holiday lunch clubs, food banks, youth clubs or schools

Swindon charities invited to apply for Tesco community grants

Tesco is encouraging charities and community groups in Swindon to apply for funding for local ...

Charity
Prospect Hospice medical director Sheila Popert

An honest talk about death

Prospect Hospice is encouraging people to have open conversations about death, dying and bereavement.

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