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Council team ensures most children go to first choice primary schools

The majority of Swindon children due to start primary school in September have been offered ...

Crime

Police safety appeal to young and new drivers

Wiltshire Police have released images of a crash aftermath in a stark road safety appeal.

Veteran architect backs Oasis listing call

An architect with connections to Oasis Leisure Centre dating back to the 1970s has backed ...

A scene from a previous Prime Theatre production

Prime Theatre backstage roles available

There is still time for young people to apply for two key roles with Swindon's ...

Covid restrictions can't keep vital charity down

The Goldies music and exercise charity has announced two special guests for a forthcoming session.

A computer-generated impression of how Gilbert Place will look once complete

Swindon charities in line for support from retirement community developer

Retirement community specialists McCarthy Stone have launched a search for local charities to support in Swindon.

Locations conserved by the trust include Langford Lakes at Salisbury

Trust calls for 100 acts of support for Wiltshire’s Wildlife

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is joining the national fundraising initiative honouring Captain Sir Tom Moore’s birthday.

Crime

Police anti-terror vigilance appeal as lockdown eases

Wiltshire Police are reminding businesses and the public to be vigilant to the threat of terrorism.

Health

Apr 15 update: GWH reports no covid deaths for fifth consecutive day

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

Swindon’s Bus Company will observe national silence planned to coincide with funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

Swindon’s Bus Company will observe the national silence due to take place on Saturday 17 April.

A Swindon turntable ladder was among the appliances called

Firefighters' smoke alarm warning after house blaze

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public about the importance of ...

Pearce Funeral Services - Leave till July 21

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Lifestyle

Beth Cooper says her new role is a dream job

Young Swindon dancer joins top local arts company

Swindon's Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) has taken on a young local dancer to create and run ...

Prime Theatre backstage roles available

There is still time for young people to apply for two key roles with Swindon's ...

Musicians and comedians come together to fight period poverty

Performers from across the country and beyond are joining together on 17 April for Rise ...

Music festival postponed until next year

The Cornbury Music Festival has been postponed until July of next year.

Swindon architectural gems in focus

Photographers are invited to focus on striking architecture in a Visit Swindon competition.

Home and Garden

Rug Buying Tips From the Experts

Placing a rug in your home can magically add design, comfort, beauty, feel, and texture ...

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More demand for coach travel as lockdown eases

National Express says the easing of covid restrictions has prompted extra demand for coach travel.

Swindon charities in line for support from retirement community developer

Retirement community specialists McCarthy Stone have launched a search for local charities to support in Swindon.

Wiltshire Digital Drive shortlisted for national Small Award

Wiltshire non-profit Wiltshire Digital Drive has been chosen as a finalist in the Mission Possible ...

Business West and HSBC team up to enable Swindon & Wiltshire businesses build back better from COVID-19

Business West is teaming up with HSBC to deliver a series of webinars to enable ...

Appointments

New Managing Director announced for Stagecoach services in west of England and Oxfordshire covering Swindon

Rachel Geliamassi appointed as new Managing Director with immediate effect. New role will cover bus ...

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Education

Young Swindon dancer joins top local arts company

Swindon's Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) has taken on a young local dancer to create and run ...

Thames Water inspires next generation of 'Green Skills' students

Students gained insights into careers and green roles at Thames Water as part of Speakers ...

Revolution Performing Arts founder Fi Da Silva Adams

Swindon performing arts company receives £25,000 from culture recovery fund

One of the South West’s leading performing arts companies for children and young people has ...

Fiona Simpson is looking forward to helping the Platform Project work with even more young people

Swindon entrepreneur and charity founder has new role helping young people

Charity founder Fiona Simpson has spoken of her happiness at joining Swindon social enterprise The ...

BPS marks a year since first school closures by calling on government to keep a psychological approach to education at the heart of recovery

A year on from schools closing to pupils for the first time due to Covid-19, ...

Council scheme delivering road safety improvements to schools across Swindon, nears the end of its first year

Fifteen schools have benefitted from a five-year scheme to improve road safety outside their settings.

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Sport & Leisure

Clubs & Activities

Swindon and gambling - a love story

Sport

Can gaming and gambling be considered a sport?

There is no doubt that sport has always played a vital role in society. That ...

Travel

How To Make Your Next Vacation Better and More Unforgettable

Trip planning can be a challenging task. Where do you start? What's step one? What's ...

Travel

FRESH SEA AIR on sale for £10 a bottle as public demand for seaside escapes soars

After months stuck indoors, those longing for a holiday and an exhilarating breath of fresh, ...

Sport

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Motor racing legend Tiff Needell helps mark Castle Combe TV’s first birthday

TV motor racing expert Tiff Needell made a guest appearance to mark the first anniversary ...

Sport

New Swindon Croquet Club chairman Clive Smith

Excitement at Swindon Croquet Club ahead of lockdown easing

Members of Swindon Croquet Club are looking forward to restarting play now that restrictions for ...

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Charity

Swindon charities in line for support from retirement community developer

Retirement community specialists McCarthy Stone have launched a search for local charities to support in Swindon.

Social Enterprise

Wiltshire Digital Drive shortlisted for national Small Award

Wiltshire non-profit Wiltshire Digital Drive has been chosen as a finalist in the Mission Possible ...

Greenbridge roundabout to be lit up to raise awareness of Huntington's Disease Association in May

Greenbridge Roundabout will be lit up for the month of May to raise awareness of ...

GALLERY: Life on the front line with Wiltshire Air Ambulance during a pandemic

The gruelling challenges faced by air ambulance pilots and paramedics during the Coronavirus pandemic has ...

Musicians and comedians come together to fight period poverty

Performers from across the country and beyond are joining together on 17 April for Rise ...