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'Significant' changes to plans for redevelopment of historic brewery site
Changes have been made to plans for the future of a historic former brewery site.
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Dog owner has XL Bullies returned after being fined for keeping them illegally
A dog owner who claimed he did not realise his XL bully dogs were banned has been heavily fined at Swindon Magistrates Court.
Strip club seeks permission to continue operating in town
An adult entertainment venue that has been part of Swindon’s town centre for over a decade hopes to be allowed to carry on.
'Machine Man' jailed for 'personalising' lethal pills that killed 800 people
A businessman from Swindon who personalised illegal drugs which have killed hundreds has been jailed after a national investigation.
Woman praises GWH staff for caring for her during "nightmare"
A woman has praised the hospital staff and paramedics who cared for her during what she described as the worst time of her life.
Revealed: What scores of new houses that will be built in Swindon will look like
The look of scores of houses to be built on the edge of Swindon as part of the New Eastern Villages expansion of the town has been set out.
I’m a Celebrity 2024 line-up ‘confirmed’ – Full list
Strictly's Oti Mabuse, Love Island's Maura Higgins and Coronation Street's Alan Halsall are among the rumoured line-up for I'm a Celebrity 2024.
Dancer Amy Dowden forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Professional dancer Amy Dowden has pulled out of the remainder of Strictly 2024 after suffering an injury.
Swindon cars 'egged and spray painted' by Halloween criminals
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after homes and cars were vandalised on Halloween.
M4 driver got out and smashed man's van in rush hour 'road rage'
A rush hour road rage incident on the M4 saw one man violently damage a van on the motorway.
Man arrested after early morning brawl outside McDonalds
One man has been arrested after a violent disorder broke out outside McDonalds.
Woman wanted after 'attempted burglary' on residential road
Police want the public's help in identifying a woman after an attempted burglary in Swindon.
Complete makeover of toddler play park confirmed as early plans revealed
The highly-anticipated refurbishment of a play park near Swindon has been confirmed as early plans are revealed.
Inside the 'quirky' 1900s period property on the market for £745,000
A unique three-bedroom property dating back to 1900 has been listed for sale in a village near Swindon.
New CT and MRI scan facility planned for medical centre
Patients needing diagnostic tests using CT and MRI scans will be able to go to West Swindon Medial Centre if a new plan is approved by Swindon Borough Council.
Swindon Planning: Town centre block already being converted could see yet more flats
More flats might come to an area of the town centre rapidly being redeveloped. And there’s a new Indian restaurant in Highworth
Supermarket thefts prompt police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information about thieves shoplifting from a Swindon supermarket.
Martin Lewis's advice on whether you should keep the heating on
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year.
DVLA huge fine warning to anyone who passed test before 2015
Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine
Police confront "engine revvers" in supermarket car park
Drivers caused a nuisance by revving their engines late at night in a supermarket car park.