Swindon Local, Business News and What on Wiltshire
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Veteran railways team deserves Pride of Swindon recognition

Brunel badge should be awarded to ex-railway works men who look after Steam Museum rolling stock... read more

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Jubilee inspires Royal exhibition at STEAM museum

Museum of the Great Western Railway creats a unique exhibition exploring royal rail travel... read more

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Society matters for staff at Alcatel-Lucent

"Sponsor a Breakfast" scheme helps Broadgreen Breakfast Club... read more

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Business Show Swindon a steaming success

Keynote speech by founder of Gü inspires packed audience at STEAM... read more

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Oasis revamp partners named for £65 million project

New leisure pools and slides, snow slope, hotel, cinema and shops, and a new multi-sports and concert venue proposed

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Rare lesser spotted woodpecker found in Wiltshire

Discovery at Ravensroost, a Wiltshire Wildlife nature reserve

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Great Western Hospital launches People's Choice Award

Nominate a hospital worker who has gone beyond the call of duty

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Swindon school children name new housing development

Seven Fields pupils rewarded with book vouchers for naming new site Hazel Ridge

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Children voice concerns to road safety officers

Toothill Primary School pupils meet with school transport planners

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Youth Piano Festival - 17 April

Young pianists, come and share your talent at Piano Festival hosted by The Commonweal School at Swindon Arts Centre

Don't let drink sneak up on you

Be warned - drinking just that little bit more can seriously impact long term health.

NHS Summary Care Records support emergency care in Swindon

Quicker and easier access to key health information

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Swindon town centre business support continues

inSwindon BID, the independent management company, back by businesses to boost shopping and leisure experience

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Vacancy for Specialist Mobility Retailer

Application closing date 8 February

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Last few days to buy tickets to Foodbank West End event

A great meal and entertainment at Swindon Marriott on 12 February

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Revamp plan for Oasis first stage of massive leisure development

Plans to extend water facility and introduce an indoor surf centre plus snow centre and 35,000 capacity concert venue

Assured Plumbing & Heating

A local reliable and friendly services with 24 years experience. For all your plumbing, heating and gas requirements.

Benchmark Construction

Extension and garage conversion specialists. No job too big or small! Fully insured. 18 years experience.

S J Edney Solicitors

Had an accident/injured? On the road? At work? Slip? Trip? Medical negligence? Speak to a specialist solicitor.

Ashdown Bathrooms and Kitchens

Design to installation. Plumbing, carpentry, tiling, electrics. Free design consultation and estimate.

Swindon Scene

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BOKWA - try the latest dance craze

Dance yourself fit with the newest dance fitness programme - commencing 28 February

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Dancing Round the Handbags

A powerful new book by Lynne Copp which looks at how women can dance to their own tunes and find balance between work and life

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Jessica on her way to prestigious London dance school

Swindon student accepted at Central School of Ballet in London

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Free Education Community Workshops

Swindon Libraries - Tuesday 14 February; Explore Learning, Swindon - Thursday 16 February

Drop-in events for local businesses throughout Wiltshire

First event on 21 February at Monkton Park Council Offices, Chippenham

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Scrapstore Supports Vulnerable Young People

Art and craft workshops funded by £2000 grant from Midcounties Co-operative

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Habla espanol?

Native Spanish speaker Rodrigo Villegas offers Spanish tuition using multi-media application

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Learn how to run the right way

Steiner teaches youngsters the right technique to avoid injury in the future

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CTC Cycle Champions Swindon Sportive and Family Cycle Ride

Sunday 19 February - starting from Lydiard Park

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Council supports National Libraries Day - 4 February

Pop down and join your local library for free

St Joseph’s proud of school league table performance

Principal keen to highlight rounded approach to students' education

Schools to be congratulated for promoting healthy living

Swindon Mayor to present awards at Swindon Academy as part of the Healthy Schools Plus programme

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John Peel’s Shed - 14 February

Five star sell out smash theatre hit of the Edinburgh Festival comes to Swindon Arts Centre

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The Adventures Of Andy Kershaw

BBC broadcaster at Swindon Arts Centre, 13 February

Calling all young literary buffs and budding film makers

Film and literature worlds merge for fantastic new competition - closing date 15 February.

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