Swindon divided after Church reveals plans to buy Wetherspoon pub

Plans to turn a Swindon Wetherspoon pub into a 'House of Miracles' have divided opinion in the town, with some praising the church's vision while others mourn the potential loss of cheap pints.

List of medical conditions exempt from paying council tax

Anyone with these medical conditions could be exempt from paying council tax in the UK. Find out how to check and apply for an exemption.

Fresh hope for derelict Swindon buildings as £210m funding announced

Fresh hope has been sparked for some of Swindon's derelict buildings following a funding announcement from the government. A ...

West Swindon history talk to be repeated after demand

An illustrated talk on the history of West Swindon is set to be repeated due to "popular demand." Roger Ogle's talk will take place at the Hub, Toothill Centre on Tuesday, October 13, and will start ...

Swindon nature reserve to close for tree-felling work

A Swindon nature reserve will be temporarily closed for tree-felling and safety work. Hagbourne Copse Nature Reserve, Blagrove, will close from October 26 to October 30, as certain trees have been ...

Schools offered free Christmas trees in Dobbies campaign

Dobbies Garden Centres, in partnership with Needlefresh, has launched its annual Community Christmas Tree campaign, offering schools and nurseries within 20 miles of its Swindon store the chance to ...

New youth-painted mural unveiled at Swindon community centre

A new mural has been unveiled in Swindon. The artwork, located at the Broadgreen Community Centre, was created as a youth engagement project celebrating South Swindon. Young people from the local ...

Badbury Park community day to explore nature and wildlife

Participants can discover Badbury Park's ecology and wildlife, including ancient trees, oak, ash and native woodland canopy, seasonal fungi, local fauna, badgers, roe deer and mam ...

Swindon council invites residents to shape service changes

Swindon Borough Council is pushing ahead with a major transformation programme. The scheme aims to make services easier to use, improve early support, and strengthen digital delivery. Councillors will ...

Heathrow third runway delayed by four years to 2039

Heathrow’s long-debated third runway is back in the spotlight. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has defended the UK Government's support for the airport's expansion, following confirmation that the ...

Urgent plea to Swindon residents to have their say on 20-year plan

A plea has been issued to the public by Swindon Borough Council as they develop their plan for the town. Swindon council's draft Local Plan 'sets out the council's vision for how the town will grow ...