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Jane Leighton, Major Gifts Manager at Brighter Futures receiving the cheque from Haine & Smith Optometric Partner Mark Saunders

Opticians help dementia patients at Great Western Hospital

Specialist clocks to help dementia patients are in the fundraising sights of Swindon's hospital charity.

Community
Modern slavery and human trafficking checks at nail bars

Modern slavery and human trafficking checks at nail bars

Officers from a dedicated Wiltshire police team have been carrying out welfare checks on nail ...

Crime
Car mounted pavement during police pursuit

Car mounted pavement during police pursuit

Swindon Police are appealing for witnesses after car was chased and a man arrested.

Community
Good Afternoon Choirs and Golden Oldies founder Grenville Jones

Swindon's latest choir welcomes all

The Swindon Good Afternoon Choir will hold its first rehearsal at Freshbrook Church on Thursday, ...

Community
Leader of the Council, Cllr David Renard, and Commander of the South West, Colonel Neville Holmes MBE, at the Civic Rose Garden in Swindon

Swindon VIPs sign Armed Forces Covenant

Swindon Borough Council leader David Renard was among dignitaries who signed Armed Forces Covenant at ...

Community
Seven-year-old killed in lorry collision

Seven-year-old killed in lorry collision

A child has died following a road traffic collision in Collingbourne Ducis yesterday - 13 July.

Crime
Police search continues after discovery of human remains near M4

Police search continues after discovery of human remains near M4

A Wiltshire Police search prompted by discovery of human remains near J15 of the ...

Community
Mr Buckland joined forces with Swindon Seniors Forum for the campaign

Swindon MP's anti-loneliness campaign progress

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland has issued an update on his joint campaign with Swindon ...

Health
July 14 Update: 123 further Swindon covid cases

July 14 Update: 123 further Swindon covid cases

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

Community
Swindon, The Park (credit Swindon Libraries)

Public opinion wanted for park vision survey

South Swindon Parish Council's second online survey about GWR Park can be completed this month.

Politics
Council leader David Renard praised both Cabinet appointees

Replacement for councillor who quit amid Museum and Art Gallery row

Two new Swindon Borough Council Cabinet appointments have been announced by the Conservative administration.

Community
(Left to right) Kostya Vasiliev, Sally Parker and Louise May of Bellway

Wroughton Carnival supported by Bellway

Housing developer, Bellway, has donated £400 to Wroughton Carnival.

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Jane Leighton, Major Gifts Manager at Brighter Futures receiving the cheque from Haine & Smith Optometric Partner Mark Saunders
Opticians help dementia patients at Great Western Hospital
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Stephen K Amos tour to visit Swindon
Stephen K Amos tour to visit Swindon
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Stephen K Amos tour to visit Swindon

Stephen K Amos tour to visit Swindon

The comedian announces UK tour dates for 2021/22.

Health and Beauty
Can boric acid help with a yeast infection?

Can boric acid help with a yeast infection?

Family
Kids summer entry fee £1 at Steam

Kids summer entry fee £1 at Steam

Steam is offering discount entry for children as part of its 'Kids for a Quid' initiative.

Arts and Culture
(Left to right) Kostya Vasiliev, Sally Parker and Louise May of Bellway

Wroughton Carnival supported by Bellway

Housing developer, Bellway, has donated £400 to Wroughton Carnival.

Home and Garden
New Hills Homes development secures reservations within hours

New Hills Homes development secures reservations within hours

Hills Homes has launched new development The Paddocks in Blunsdon.

Arts and Culture
Members pictured before lockdown

Choir wants more members

Swindon-based Wessex Male Choir has begun a recruitment drive.

Perry Bishop April 21 - Jan 22

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Business
Jane Leighton, Major Gifts Manager at Brighter Futures receiving the cheque from Haine & Smith Optometric Partner Mark Saunders

Opticians help dementia patients at Great Western Hospital

Specialist clocks to help dementia patients are in the fundraising sights of Swindon's hospital charity.

Business
New Hills Homes development secures reservations within hours

New Hills Homes development secures reservations within hours

Hills Homes has launched new development The Paddocks in Blunsdon.

Business
Kim Cavilla and Andrew Perrolls

Swindon event management agency supports business sustainability

Venues and Events International has received Greengage ECOsmart accreditation.

Features
Does your choice of trading platform matter?

Does your choice of trading platform matter?

For anyone who lives in Swindon, keeping up with the latest local news and trends ...

Expert Voices
Are robo investment platforms any good?

Are robo investment platforms any good?

From digital currencies like Bitcoin to stocks and Forex, there are a whole range of ...

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Education

Primary
Children's comic book initiative launched to aid literacy skills

Children's comic book initiative launched to aid literacy skills

Swindon Stories and REY paper have started summertime writing initiative for children aged 10 - 12.

Education
Lower Shaw Farm reopening celebration

Lower Shaw Farm reopening celebration

Swindon arts and education venue Lower Shaw Farm has announced its new programme of events.

Education
From left: Old Town Librarian Deborah Lamb, author and illustrator Steve Antony and Outreach Librarian Debbie Jackson

Author Steve launches Swindon Summer Reading Challenge

Award-winning Swindon author and illustrator Steve Antony officially launched the Summer Reading Challenge at Old ...

Education
Students Mia Aldous, left, and Kate Curley try the Bloodhound challenge

Bloodhound speed record car team challenge Royal Wootton Bassett pupils

Year 7 Royal Wootton Bassett Academy students pitted their wits against the legendary Bloodhound Land ...

Education
From left: Leland, Year 9 pupil, Natasha Dixon, dance teacher, Andrew Bull, head of history and business and Luke, Year 9 pupil

Special day for Lawn Manor Academy

Lawn Manor Academy pupils paid tribute to the armed forces during a special personal development day.

Education
Year 8 pupils Ryhanna, left, and Charlie, said they learned a great deal during the week

Lawn Manor Academy pupils celebrate contribution of refugees

Staff and pupils at Lawn Manor Academy embraced Refugee Week to the full.

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Sport & Leisure

Sport
Goodwood Festival: The last three winners of the Sussex Stakes

Goodwood Festival: The last three winners of the Sussex Stakes

With the majority of the coronavirus pandemic restrictions set to be lifted in England on ...

Sport
Picture sourced from Receptional

Analysing the Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament

With Euro 2020 having drawn to a close, and Italy still revelling in their triumph, ...

Clubs & Activities
Members pictured before lockdown

Choir wants more members

Swindon-based Wessex Male Choir has begun a recruitment drive.

Sport
The likely lads to usurp Cristiano Ronaldo as Golden Boot winner

The likely lads to usurp Cristiano Ronaldo as Golden Boot winner

Despite their shock exit in the round of 16 at Euro 2020 – after losing ...

Sport
Chris Blackwell, right, with coach Will Lambourne and members of the team

Successful businessman helps childhood football club

Swindon-based mortgage expert Chris Blackwell has donated new kit to the Wroughton Youth Football Club’s ...

Sport
From left: Terry Clements, Garry Douel, Tony Tomlin (captain), Dave Booth, Martin Briggs, Beverly Briggs

Swindon Croquet Club away victory

Swindon Croquet Club’s golf croquet team travelled to Cheltenham for the first league match of ...

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Charity

Charity
Wiltshire High Sheriff, Charles Hobhouse

High Sheriff to host charity fete and bake-off

Wiltshire's High Sheriff will hold a baking fundraiser event at his home.

Charity
Twigs community gardens

Twigs community gardens open for charity fundraiser

Swindon's Twigs community garden is among three set to open as part of the National ...

Charity
Marie Curie charity wants public to aid Summer fundraiser

Marie Curie charity wants public to aid Summer fundraiser

Swindon people are being encouraged to host summer get-togethers with loved ones to show support ...

Charity
Diabetes UK launch campaign to spread awareness

Diabetes UK launch campaign to spread awareness

'Diabetes is Serious' is the name of the latest Diabetes UK campaign.

Charity
Vicky Wheeler (Admiral nurse funded from 2018)

Zurich pledges £100k for Dementia UK

Swindon-based insurance company Zurich's charitable arm has announced a further £100k in support for Dementia UK.

Charity
Luke Stacey will cover 100km - or a little over 62 miles

Teacher tackles 100km ultra-marathon in memory of pupil

Swindon teacher Luke Stacey plans to run an ultra-marathon for charity this weekend in memory ...

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