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Discover the warmth of Kingston House care home this winter
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many families begin to notice small changes in their older loved ones. Perhaps Mum is finding it harder to get out and about, or Dad’s home isn’t quite as tidy as it used to be.
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Will Swindon join Reading and Oxfordshire to make new 'super council'?
Leaders and members of councils stretching as far east as Heathrow Airport seem to be in favour of joining with Swindon to allow the formation of a super authority for the Thames Valley
Masked men caught breaking into home as jewellery stolen
Police investigating an aggravated burglary in Cirencester last week have released CCTV footage in a bid to locate stolen jewellery with sentimental value.
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LIVE: Busy Wiltshire road blocked by 'wedged' bus and tractor
A busy road in Wilshire has been blocked in both directions after an incident involving a bus and a tractor.
Swindon car dealership wins prestigious award
A Swindon used car dealership has bagged a prestigious award at the 2025 Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards
Sunshine and showers forecast for this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for Swindon this weekend
Book on the experiences of Ukrainian women to launch in Old Town
A book on the experiences of Ukrainian women has been launched in Old Town
Primary school raising funds for new outdoor space
A primary school is raising funds for a new outdoor space
Swindon's best volunteers thanked for their efforts
A special evening has been held to thank the people who give their time to support others
Nando’s reveals 14 new restaurants but are any near Swindon?
Find out where Nando's will be opening 14 new restaurants across the UK - is one opening near you?
Details as new order to ban car meets across Swindon revealed
A new order banning unauthorised car meets is set to come in force across the entire Swindon borough.
Joy as Swindon care home labelled 'exceptional' and 'outstanding' by CQC
Staff at a Swindon care home are celebrating after the CQC rated it as Outstanding.
Tributes to 'wonderful, beautiful, loving lady' from Swindon who died at home
An inquest has found that a "wonderful, beautiful, loving lady, Mum and Nana" from Swindon died from accidental causes.
Youth centre and bus interchange among key improvements in Swindon
A new youth centre, investment in manufacturing, and a major bus interchange are among recent improvements in Swindon
Detailed weather forecast for Wiltshire over the coming days
The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for Wiltshire over the coming days
Festive events being held at care home this December
Festive cheer is coming to a Purton care home this December
Met Office issue weather forecast for Wiltshire this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for Wiltshire this weekend
Woman bravely reveals horrific injuries after abusive boxer jailed
A former Swindon boxer who attacked and abused his partner, by "dragging and hitting her" as well as "threatening to kill her," has been jailed.
Rare bronze sculpture sells for £22,000 at Wiltshire auction
A rare bronze sculpture has sold for £22,000 at a Wiltshire auction
Volunteer hailed a hero for 'absolutely smashing it'
A volunteer minibus driver's mate has been celebrated for his work