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A controversial play park has been given the go-ahead in West Swindon despite concerns over the loss of a green space.
A report going to the Policy and Performance Committee for Build a Fairer Swindon reveals that Swindon schools are now on a positive trajectory in several key areas. These include early years ...
Swindon residents from around the town had the chance to share their housing frustrations at local borough council events.
Volunteers at Prospect Hospice have been honoured for their long service. A special awards ceremony celebrated individuals who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, and even 25 years to the hospice. Fay Howard, ...
Signal Festival, Swindon's only festival dedicated to youth arts, is returning for a second year. The festival, organised by Prime Theatre, will run from July 25 to August 2 and will showcase a ...
A GANG of unruly teenagers are causing mayhem in Cirencester town centre. Youths have been hurling items, smoking cannabis and causing a general nuisance in the town centre. Last week, the Standard ...
New pictures have provided a fresh perspective of the tallest building in Swindon. The David Murray John Tower dominates the Swindon skyline as it stands 20 storeys and 272 feet tall in the town ...
Four schools have received recognition for encouraging sustainable travel as part of Clean Air Day. The four Swindon schools attained the Modeshift Stars accreditation, an initiative promoting the ...
A celebration of talent and resilience took centre stage during an event recognising the contributions of refugee women in Swindon ...
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) has been celebrating National Estates and Facilities Day. The trust praised the "incredible" and "essential" staff working "behind the scenes" in ...
The application site for the 250 new homes is within Roundhill Farm, which extends to 105 hectares north of Highworth and is permanently endowed to the charity. The application can be viewed online by ...