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Tributes to Swindon artist whose work was known worldwide

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Tributes to Swindon artist whose work was known worldwide
A wave of grief and tributes today greeted the news that veteran Swindon artist Ken White has died.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Six men appear in Swindon court charged with dozens of sexual offences

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Six men appear in Swindon court charged with dozens of sexual offences
Six men charged with more than 60 sexual offences against a woman have appeared in court.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Council hails 'game-changing' Swindon road repair funding

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Council hails 'game-changing' Swindon road repair funding
Swindon Borough Council has been awarded £30 in Government funding to repair roads across the town.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Man Arrested After Dangerous Driving and M4 Collision

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Man Arrested After Dangerous Driving and M4 Collision
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for multiple driving offences following a road traffic collision on the M4 last night - 22 December.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Festive policing open letter from key officers

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Festive policing open letter from key officers
Wiltshire Police County Hub Commander Supt James Brain and Swindon Hub Commander Supt Mike Vass have issued an open letter to the public about policing over the festive season.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Men charged with dozens of sexual offences

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Men charged with dozens of sexual offences
A former Swindon Borough Council member has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Residents thanked for saving millions through recycling efforts

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Residents thanked for saving millions through recycling efforts
Swindon Borough Council has voiced gratitude to local people for their recycling efforts.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Planning bid to demolish most of empty Regent Circus Development

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Planning bid to demolish most of empty Regent Circus Development
A planning application has been submitted to partially level the Regent Circus Development in Swindon's town centre.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Match Report: Swindon Town 1-0 Crawley

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Match Report: Swindon Town 1-0 Crawley
By STFC Correspondent Alfie Howlett
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December 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Fall in Swindon antisocial behaviour

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Fall in Swindon antisocial behaviour
Incidents of antisocial behaviour (ASB) in Swindon have fallen by 18 per cent over the past three years.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Financial advice firm donates £1000 to Christ Church Swindon’s Christmas Dinner Appeal

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December 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Public asked to support NHS as strikes give way to busy Christmas period

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Public asked to support NHS as strikes give way to busy Christmas period
Health bosses in the NHS region which includes Swindon are calling for continued public support ahead of the busy Christmas period.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Swindon community pharmacy Christmas opening details released

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December 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Swindon Pickleball's sold-out Christmas Festival

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Swindon Pickleball's sold-out Christmas Festival
Swindon Pickleball is celebrating a festive success after its newly introduced Christmas Festival sold out.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Resurfacing of 19 Swindon borough roads complete

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Resurfacing of 19 Swindon borough roads complete
A major Swindon Borough Council roads resurfacing project has been completed.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Time is running out to see Santa Claus in Swindon's town centre

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Time is running out to see Santa Claus in Swindon's town centre
As Christmas fast approaches, there are just a few days left to see Santa Claus at Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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New venture invites Swindon and Wiltshire to slow down, learn and escape

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New venture invites Swindon and Wiltshire to slow down, learn and escape
A new business bringing together travel, learning and time away from the everyday has been launched by three Wiltshire entrepreneurs.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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£10,000 research grant from Wroughton Hospital to Arthritis UK award winner

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£10,000 research grant from Wroughton Hospital to Arthritis UK award winner
The Ridgeway Hospital in Wroughton has awarded a £10k research grant to Professor Eleftheria Zeggini and team following their win at this year’s Research Highlight of the Year awards.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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More Swindon tenants to benefit from home energy efficiency improvements

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More Swindon tenants to benefit from home energy efficiency improvements
Swindon Borough Council tenants living in Stratton and Highworth will benefit from greener and more comfortable homes, thanks to a £6.5m programme of energy efficiency improvements.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Swindon author's new book blends history and legend

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December 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Tickets available for Jim Davidson's MECA Swindon show

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Tickets available for Jim Davidson's MECA Swindon show
Comedian Jim Davidson will play MECA Swindon on Sunday 28 December.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Young Highworth artist's card welcomes people to new homes

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Young Highworth artist's card welcomes people to new homes
A card design competition with Barratt and David Wilson Homes has seen a pupil from a local school spread festive joy among new residents at the homebuilder’s Honeymans Helm development in Highworth.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Thousands of extra National Express seats over festive season

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Thousands of extra National Express seats over festive season
The UK’s largest scheduled coach operator is boosting capacity on key intercity and airport services between the South West and London in order to meet demand over the busy festive period.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Swindon firm helps interns secure vital skills

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Swindon firm helps interns secure vital skills
A series of interactive workshops are helping young people with learning disabilities and autism to prepare for the world of work.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Swindon-based building society fined £44m

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Swindon-based building society fined £44m
Nationwide has been fined £44m for what regulatory body the Financial Conduct Authority describes as inadequate measures to address financial crime.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM