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LIVE: Power cut wipes out electricity for half of town
A large scale power cut has wiped out electricity for half of Royal Wootton Bassett
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Town's top-rated takeaways revealed
Swindon has no shortage of takeaways as cuisines from various cultures are served up to happy customers all around the town.
Award-winning business given top hygiene score in new shop
An award-winning food business has been handed a top hygiene score just two months after opening in Old Town.
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Man breached bail curfew trying to get mental health support
A man breached his bail conditions four times trying to access mental health support, a court has heard.
Suspected burglar accused of stealing passports from Swindon home
A man has appeared in court after being charged with stealing passports from a Swindon property.
Dispute over historic thatched Wiltshire cottage
Plans to make changes to a historic thatched cottage in a Wiltshire village will be considered by a planning inspector, after Wiltshire Council failed to make a decision.
Crowds as popular garden centre launches award-winning Christmas displays
Huge crowds flooded a Wiltshire garden centre for the launch of the award-winning Christmas shop.
Progress made on saving Swindon building at risk of decay
Progress has been made on bringing the historic Swindon building, The Mechanics' Institute, at risk of decay, back into use.
Swindon restaurant reopening with "exciting new dining concept"
A much-loved Swindon restaurant has reopened with a new look and a fresh dining concept.
Thousands of fly tipping instances cleared up by Wiltshire authority last year
Council contractors cleared up nearly 1,500 instances of fly tipping, emptied public litter bins 225,000 times, and cleaned nearly 185 million square metres of town centre public spaces last year.
Regional retailer to surprise 500 customers with free Christmas shop
A regional retailer is spreading festive cheer and support through a new seasonal campaign
Swindon retirement scheme switches to sustainable energy
A Swindon retirement living scheme has switched to sustainable energy, slashing electricity costs by 60 per cent so far this year
Memorial garden created by Highworth schoolchildren
A memorial garden has been created by pupils at a Highworth school
Barn Theatre opens up its doors to visiting productions
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester is to open its doors to visiting productions from 2026
Empty units and rising costs blamed for attraction closing
A town centre attraction will be closing its doors for good due to an increase in operatioal costs and nearby empty units.
Mother-daughter duo join forces as business marks milestone
A mother daughter duo are celebrating joining forces in performing arts business
MP calls in on composites company helping shape high-tech industry
A Swindon MP has paid a visit to a composites company which is helping to shape the future of high‑tech industries
Actors to make debuts with Wiltshire theatre group
Four actors and a director will make their debut with the Holt Players this month
Non-stop cycling for vital Kelly Foundation in Swindon
Two councillors from Haydon Wick Parish Council are among those set to embark on a gruelling 24-Hour Bikeathon for a Swindon charity.
Lorries appear to have moved on from Swindon retail park
The issue of lorries and camper vans using a retail park as a base for operations appears to be easing