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Council leaders welcome Minister’s backing for new Swindon to Oxford rail services

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February 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Teacher to brave cold for charity at Sleep Out 26

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Teacher to brave cold for charity at Sleep Out 26
A Lawn Manor Academy teacher is preparing to spend a night outdoors at the school as part of the Threshold charity's Sleep Out 26.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Parish council offers thermal imaging cameras to detect heat loss

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Parish council offers thermal imaging cameras to detect heat loss
Residents across South Swindon will soon be able to borrow thermal imaging cameras for free to identify heat loss in their homes.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Dancers bringing interactive half term fun

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Dancers bringing interactive half term fun
Swindon contemporary dance company Neon Dance is bringing something unusual to half-term shopping at Swindon Designer Outlet until Thursday 19 February.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Care home residents share Valentine's kindness

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Care home residents share Valentine's kindness
Residents of Barchester White Lodge care home in Braydon visited Royal Wootton Bassett to spread a little Valentine’s cheer.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Dean Hamilton pleads guilty to raping woman from Swindon

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February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Recruitment drive for 130 new care professionals

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Recruitment drive for 130 new care professionals
Abicare s looking to recruit 130 new care professionals over the next 12 months.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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50 days of yoga raises funds for domestic abuse charity

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50 days of yoga raises funds for domestic abuse charity
Staff from Swindon’s Family Time Centre have completed 50 days of yoga to raise £2,342 for local domestic abuse charity Society Without Abuse (SWA).
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February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Swindon Amazon apprentice encourages others to follow in her footsteps

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Swindon Amazon apprentice encourages others to follow in her footsteps
An apprentice from Swindon who works at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in the town is encouraging others to become an apprentice and pursue their dream career.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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All welcome at Swindon Hindu celebration

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All welcome at Swindon Hindu celebration
Swindon's Hindu Community will host a Festival of Colours celebration on Sunday 1 March from 11am to 4pm at GWR Park in Faringdon Road.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Swindon families thank police following Christmas present appeal

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Swindon families thank police following Christmas present appeal
The Wiltshire Police Christmas toy drive supporting Swindon Borough Council has been hailed a great success.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Half-term health tips issued by NHS chiefs

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Half-term health tips issued by NHS chiefs
Bosses of the NHS region serving Swindon have issued their top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the half term.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Recognition for top-performing Wiltshire Police dogs

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February 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Lydiard Park to host theatre, murder...and dogs

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Lydiard Park to host theatre, murder...and dogs
From murder to man’s best friend, Lydiard Park is set to welcome a bumper programme of events aimed at delighting and entertaining.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Public consultation on proposed fire station closures

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Public consultation on proposed fire station closures
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has today agreed to take proposals for closing up to eight fire stations to public consultation.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Transformation of former museum and gallery building in Old Town begins

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Transformation of former museum and gallery building in Old Town begins
Work has officially started on the redevelopment of Apsley House in Swindon’s Old Town.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Memorial bench for beloved boxing coach unveiled

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Memorial bench for beloved boxing coach unveiled
South Swindon Parish Council has unveiled a memorial bench honouring boxing coach Harry Scott.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Indiepalooza festival heading for Swindon

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Indiepalooza festival heading for Swindon
MECA Swindon hosts Indiepalooza on Saturday 14 February from 5.30pm.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Purton money launderer jailed over role in £2m computer support scam

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Purton money launderer jailed over role in £2m computer support scam
A Purton man has been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court for laundering more than £580,000.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Image released as Swindon Police investigate threats to kill

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February 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Swindon prepares for biggest local elections in 14 years

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February 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Police praise rape survivor as attacker jailed for 19 years

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February 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Specialist Swindon firm helps secure future of century-old family business

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Specialist Swindon firm helps secure future of century-old family business
A 107-year-old family business is looking towards a future in safe hands thanks to a sale facilitated by Swindon-based corporate finance specialists Watersheds.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Festival of Tomorrow 2026 begins

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Festival of Tomorrow 2026 begins
The Festival of Tomorrow 2026 public programme opened today - 9 February - with more events, for more people, in more venues than ever before.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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BMW chooses major international specialist to manage Swindon site

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BMW chooses major international specialist to manage Swindon site
GXO Logistics, Inc. has been selected by BMW Group to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM