Swindon Local News
Sunday 10 February - two champions to take first dive into reopened Link Centre pool
Swindon Tigersharks hold masterclass from 10am to midday
Two championship swimmers, and a Swindon councillor, will be marking the reopening of the pool at Link Centre on Sunday 10 February, and the public are invited to watch from 10am. Former Tigersharks ...
UTC aimed at the heart of Swindon’s engineering heritage
Former railway buildings could be used for new kind of technical education school in the town
A new proposal for location of UTC Swindon would see the exciting new educational development situated at the centre of Swindon’s engineering history. The new site under considerationfor the ne...
The 39 Steps actors make spiffing trip to Steam
'A joyous version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic' spy thriller at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 4 to 9 January. Tickets on sale now
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Priory Vale community website under new management
Resident and local councillor takes over North Swindon site
Priory Vale resident, Swindon borough councillor and proprietor of Emnico Technologies Emma Faramazi has taken over the editorship and management of North Swindon’s community website www.prioryv...
New site for InSwindon town centre management
Website will help visitors to the town and provide an online shop front for business
inSwindon BID Company have gone live with a new look website which gives quick and easy access to essential information on Swindon town centre. It's part of the Business Investment District (BID) comp...
Regular 80s Roller Discos every month at M.E.C.A Swindon
Now every first Friday of the month, starting on 1st February - separate sessions for families and over 18s
Due to popular demand the 80's Roller Disco will now take place every 1st Friday of the month with two sessions: families from 6pm until 9pm and over 18’s from 9.30pm until 12.30am. The bars wi...
Has Ridgeway Farm killed localism and damaged democracy?
The decision to permit 700 houses to be built has wider implications for localism, democracy, global pressures and future planning policy
The Ridgeway Farm decision and the wider implications for localism, democracy, global pressures and future planning policy. Dr Richard Pagett of environmental campaign group Purton Ps &Qs, below, ...
Swindon Dance performances at the town hall studios in February and March
What's On at Swindon Dance
Friday 15th February 7.45pm Theo Clinkard Physical Contemporary dance with live piano. £10 & £7 Friday 22nd February Sonia Sabri Kathak Dance presented in a modern way with music...
Swindon student living, working and studying in America
Former Ridgeway School and New College graduate says Swindon is quite well known in the USA, thanks to The Office and playing for Swindon Town FC in online soccer games
Lucy Westcott from Westlea, who studied at The Ridgeway School and New College, Swindon before graduating in American Studies at Sussex University, is currently studying at the University of Maryland,...
Isambard class of 2012 say farewell after delivering great results
First ever Isambard Community School students reunite at graduation evening
The first ever students to attend Isambard Community School reunited in November to celebrate five years of hard work at a graduation evening watched by family, friends, staff and special guests. Per...
2 February - consultation on giant solar farm in West Swindon
Huge solar array proposed for third phase of landfill reclamation. Plans on show at Peatmoor Primary School
Swindon Council is holding a consultation exercise on Saturday 2 February to hear views about building a solar energy farm on the third phase of Shaw Forest, the part of the landfill site which was ca...
Brantano Footwear officially open
Big store trading at Mannington Business Park
The Mayor of Swindon Councillor Mick Bray officially opened the Brantano store at Mannington Business Park off Great Western Way, Swindon on Saturday 26 January. To make busy lives much easier, Brant...
Lorry jammed under Swindon bridge causes chaos
Artic driver ignores warning signs not to use Wootton Bassett Road bridge. Photos from calypix.com
Despite multiple warning signs in the approach from Swindon town centre towards the railway bridge over Wootton Bassett Road stating there is a 4.5 metres height limit, a driver of a 32 vehicle manage...
NICE comes to Swindon - 23 January
Public Board Meeting and Question Time session at Great Western Hospital, Swindon
On Wednesday 23 January 2013 NICE will be holding its Public Board Meeting and Question Time session at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon. A question time session with Chief Executive Sir Andrew ...
Boxing Day sales record smashed at Swindon Designer Outlet
Highest ever trading recorded for Boxing Day as shoppers are out in force post-Christmas.
Highest ever trading recorded for Boxing Day as Swindon shoppers are out in force post-Christmas. Double digit growth across designer collections, underwear and footwear. Brands including Superdry and...
College to build a new construction centre on campus
Swindon College receives planning permission for development at its North Star campus
Swindon College has received planning permission to build a new Construction Centre of over 1,000 square metres on its campus at North Star Avenue. The new centre, which will be ready for September 2...
Explore Lydiard Park with free winter tree walk
Lydiard Park’s diverse woodlands will be the subject of a special walk on Sunday 3 February.
Park warden Mark Eborn will lead a walk through Swindon Borough Council’s historic Lydiard Park on Sunday, 3 February from 10.30am and will point out all the different species of trees as well a...
Football match to raise money for Hop, Skip and Jump
Cordon Insurance donate full Nike football kit to support County Ground charity match in May
Cordon Insurance from Trowbridge has donated a full Nike football kit to support a charity game between a local team and former professionals, many with a connection to Swindon Town FC, to raise money...
North Swindon primary school places consultation
Plans available until 23 February. Meet council officers on 23 and 31 January
Swindon Council is restarting the consultation delayed from November to hear views on the provision of another 60 primary school places by September 2014. Two options are being considered: expanding ...
Free Swindon writers workshop on Saturday 2 February
Find out how to publish and use social media to market your talent at Basepoint Business Centre, West Swindnon
Following a successful writers day in November, California based crime writer Jenny Hilborne from Haydon Wick is leading another half day event at Basepoint, Swindon, on Saturday 2 February, 1pm to 4p...
Curry charity night on 29 January to boost Bradon pupils' fundraising
Bombay Lounge fundraiser on 29 January will go towards a life changing trip to India in April 2014.
Thirty youngsters from Bradon Forest School are starting to raise funds for a life changing trip to India in April 2014. They will visit two partner schools where they will stay in dormitories, as we...
Swindon attracts National Tour from music’s rising stars
Young Kato, with support from: Portia Conn, Old Colours and Salute The Magpie - 25 January 2013, The Furnace
With Josh Kumra and Gabrielle Aplin having number one singles and the X-Factor success of Jahmene Douglas in the very recent past, music in the Swindon area is experiencing something of a surge in pop...
The milkman always gets through, even for his wedding
Snow white wedding will be remembered by Carly Taylor and Richard Smith
The snow storm that hit Swindon on 18 January did not prevent milkman Richard Smith and his bride-to-be Carly Taylor tying the knot at Swindon Registry Office at the Civic Offices. They'll always rem...
Swindon College Open Evening - 23 January
Information available for full time vocational courses, A levels, university level courses and part time courses.
On Wednesday 23 January, Swindon College will be opening its doors from 5 – 7pm for its Open Evening. There will be information available for all areas, including full time vocational co...
See a Lowry in Swindon town centre until 18 January
Contemporary office complex showcases artist who typified early-to-mid 20th Century industrial British life
A contemporary office complex is showcasing an artist who typified early-to-mid 20th Century industrial British life at Station Square, 1 Gloucester Street, Swindon, SN1 1GW. The free exhibition takes...
Seminar on helping disabled people into employment
Free breakfast seminar at Basepoint Swindon with SEQOL energy2work - Wednesday 23 January
On Wednesday 23 January, Basepoint Swindon will host a free breakfast seminar with SEQOL energy2work, so the local business community can learn more about how disabled people in the area are being hel...
