Swindon's News

Tributes Paid To A 'Beautiful Daughter'

The family of a 17 year old girl from Swindon who died in a car crash over the weekend have paid tribute to her.

'Right To Buy' Take Up Increases In Swindon

The number of council house tenants taking up the right to buy their home in Swindon has rocketed.

Two Teenagers Die as Car Crashes Down a Bank

Vehicle fell 2 metres into undergrowth after leaving the A419 just outside Swindon at the weekend

Swindon Teen Jailed Following Fatal Crash

A Swindon teenager has been jailed after admitting causing death by dangerous driving.

Teenagers Waiting For Help

More than twenty teenagers in Swindon are waiting for help to turn their lives around.

Search Is On For Missing Man

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing man from Purton near Swindon.

Audio/Video: Why Ross Noble's Looking For One Of These In Swindon..

Comedian Ross Noble is on the hunt for a pig in Swindon today with the criteria being that the animal must have prominent boobs!

The Swindon Mela Is Back On

The Swindon Mela is back on.

Girl Suffers Head Injuries In Collision

A 12 year old girl has been left with serious head injuries after she was hit by a car in Swindon.

Programme Helps Troubled Families

A three-year programme to help turn around Swindon's 'troubled' families has helped more than a hundred in its first year.

Man Charged Following Assault

A man's been charged following an assault in Swindon.

Seven Men Jailed For Swindon Drugs Offences

Seven men have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 40 years in prison for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in Swindon.

Hundreds Of Jobs To Go At Wiltshire Council

The equivalent of 340 full time jobs are expected to be cut at Wiltshire Council as part of plans to save £4 million.

CCTV Released Following Distraction Thefts

CCTV pictures have been released of women police want to speak to in connection with a spate of distraction thefts in Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett.

Man Arrested Following Fatal Crash Is Bailed

A 23 year old man from Swindon arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash at the weekend has been bailed.

Resurfacing Work In Swindon

Drivers in Swindon are being warned delayed resurfacing work on Thamesdown Drive will start again today.

Three Car Collision

Police were called to a three car pile-up in Royal Wooton Bassett this morning.

Council Encourage Us To Get Active

People in Swindon are being encouraged to exercise to get a healthy body and mind.

Men Jailed For Assault Near Swindon

Two men are starting jail sentences for an 'unprovoked' assault on a man outside a pub in Covingham near Swindon.

Redundancies As Firm Leaves Royal Wootton Bassett

Some staff working for a travel company based in Royal Wootton Bassett are facing redundancy as it has announced plans to move out of the area.

Measles Vaccine Plea

There are renewed calls for parents in Swindon to get their kids vaccinated against measles.

Jury In Eddy Shah Trial Discharged

The jury in the rape trial of Wiltshire's Eddy Shah, at the Old Bailey, have been discharged.

Cheney Manor Reopened

Swindon's Household Waste Recycling Centre at Cheney Manor has re-opened.

Sunglasses Seized In Swindon Amid Safety Concerns

Trading standards have launched an investigation.

Thames Water Consultation Begins

Thames Water customers in Swindon are being encouraged to have their say on the company's future business plan.

Local Police Helicopter Grounded As Regional Service Takes Off

Avon and Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset to share aircraft, but they'll more of them and greater cover is the promise by the national service.

Election results for North Wiltshire announced.

The Tories have kept control of the County Council.

International Interest In Swindon Star Wars Scene

A sci-fi fan from Swindon has spent a year building a replica scene from Star Wars that's attracted attention from as far afield as Hong Kong and the US.

Police Crack Down On Indecent Exposure

Wiltshire Police are stepping up their efforts to try and crack down on incdent exposure.

Assault During Attempted Robbery

A man's been assaulted by two men during an attempted robbery in Swindon.

Polling Stations Open

People in places like Royal Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Lyneham are being urged to go to the polls today.

Fire At Swindon Flat

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a flat fire in Even Swindon last night.

How To Make Swindon Healthier In Spotlight

Patients in Swindon are going to be asked for their thoughts on how millions of pounds should be spent improving healthcare here.

Work Starts On New Leisure Complex For Swindon

Work is finally getting underway to build a new leisure and shopping complex on the old Swindon College site.

Burst water main closes section of Great Western Way for the weekend.

It happened last night.

Teenager jailed after Corsham attack

A teenager who admitted assaulting a boy with a pair of 5 inch scissors during an attempted robbery in Corsham has appeared in court.

Wootton Bassett Terror Plotter Jailed

A Muslim convert who plotted a terror attack on Royal Wootton Bassett has been jailed for six years.

Swindon Ear Specialist Is Youtube Star

An ear specialist from Swindon has become a youtube sensation after uploading footage of some of his medical procedures.

Swindon Ear Specialist In Model Plane World Championship

An ear specialist from Swindon is representing England in a world model plane gliding championship in Denmark.

Swindon Surgeon Works On Groundbreaking Research

A Swindon surgeon's helped publish guidelines on a type of surgery that can heal damaged spines.

Stars Out For Literature Festival

Claire Balding, Ken Livingstone and Alistair Macgowan are among the speakers at this years Swindon Festival Of Literature.

Swindon Gears Up For Walking Festival

People from Swindon are being encouraged to get outside and get active as the town's month long Walking Festival kicks off in May.

Miss Swindon Organiser Defends Pageant

One of the organisers of the Miss Swindon and Wiltshire beauty pageant says the competition isn't too old fashioned.

Wildcats Sign Matt Towe

Swindon Wildcats have signed Matt Towe from the Belfast Giants.

Becky Inquest: Death A 'Mystery'

Narrative verdict recorded.

Wiltshire Council Streamlines Drug Service

It's to be taken over by Turning Point.

Swindon Joins World Book Night

Event at library this evening

Swindon Card Discounts To Change

Some of the concessions available to young, old and means tested to be lowered.

Train Ads Promote Wiltshire Tourism

On routes to and from London Paddington.

Ambulance involved in Swindon road accident

It happened during an emergency call out

Wiltshire And Swindon Sports Awards Open

Both individuals and organisations can be nominated.

Veternary Clinic Searches For Budgie's Owner

He was brought in by a member of the public.

Residents Have New Way Of Saving Money

From today, Swindon residents have a new way of saving money on energy bills.

Swindon Town secure League 1 play-off place

The Robins have now won twice in the last 5 days

Hundreds Of Children On Protection Plan

Over a hundred children in Swindon are currently on the child protection plan according to the NSPCC.

Reduction In Metal Thefts

There are fewer delays on the Great Western mainline because of a reduction in metal thefts.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Rape

An eighteen year old has pleaded not guilty to the attempted rape of a ten year old.

Boy Due In Court

A sixteen year old boy is due in court today charged with GBH.

Police In Speeding Crackdown

Wiltshire police are taking part in a European Campaign to crack down on speeding motorists.

Bus Route could be Axed

A Swindon bus service might not continue to run

Police Appeal for Swindon Mugging Witnesses

A man's been robbed and assaulted in Lawn Woods in Swindon

Unprovoked Assault In Swindon

A woman's been assaulted in Swindon in an unprovoked attack.

Man Jailed For Smuggling Tobacco

A man who smuggled counterfeit tobacco into Swindon through the post has been jailed for two years.

College Plans Move Forward

Plans to build a University Technical College for future generations of engineers in Swindon have moved forward.

Murder Trial Begins Following Death Of Swindon Man

A murder trial is underway after a 44 year old man from Swindon was stabbed to death last June.

Family Pay Tribute To Deborah

The family of a woman stabbed to death in Amesbury have described her as an extremely loving daughter, mother and grandmother.

Jobs To Go At Honda

There are going to be job losses at Honda's Swindon plant.

Pop Up Shops To Be Discussed

A project to breathe new life into Swindon town centre by encouraging what are known as ‘pop up shops’ to open is being discussed tonight.

Government Grant For Families

A government grant’s going to make sure families of patients at a Swindon hospice can stay close to their loved ones at the end of their lives.

Guilty plea follwoing road death in Swindon

Eighteen year old Luke Cowley pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

Wiltshire MP's react to Margaret Thatcher's death

The former Prime Minister died this morning.

Woman dies after incident at Swindon car park

It happened at Islington Street.

Man charged by Police following Old Town assault.

A man is in a critical condition at the John Radcliffe Hospital

Vehicle fires in Swindon could be linked.

They both happened at the weekend.

Rail Changes To Continue Until Monday

There are going to be further changes affecting train passengers travelling from Swindon.

Swindon Police Plan Launched

Priorities for our local police force have been set out in a new policing plan, which has been unveiled by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon.

STFC transfer embargo lifted

The Robins signed three players before the emergency loan window closed.

Oscars: Historic Win For Daniel Day-Lewis

The actor - who trained at Bristol Old Vic has made history after becoming the first man to win the best actor trophy three times, but other west country hopefuls missed out.