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Co-op Local Community Fund is now open to local groups
Local groups can now apply for a share of £5m from the Co-op's Local Community Fund. The funding aims to support projects that improve access to food, mental wellbeing, youth opportunities, community ...
Dogs Trust: how to keep your dog safe during summer
"Walking your dog during the cooler times of day, keeping their activity levels lower, ensuring they have a shady spot to rest, and providing constant access to fresh water can all help keep them safe ...
Met Office invites public to honour loved ones in search for new storm names
The Met Office has invited the public to honour their loved ones as the weather service launched a search for new storm names. Naming storms helps effective communication among the media and the ...
Council leader welcomes extra govt investment in Swindon
Last week’s Spending Review brought fantastic news for Swindon, with our town receiving not one, but two specific mentions in the ...
Swindon stalker who left ex and kids in fear avoids jail
Ben Lynch, 37, of Prospero Way, entered a guilty plea to stalking involving serious alarm and distress at an earlier hearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court on May 20, and the case was adjourned for a ...
Swindon council workers offer help with recycling problems
A new team of council workers will help Swindon residents reduce their rubbish and improve recycling habits. Swindon Borough Council has introduced waste and recycling officers who will work with ...
£2.6m grant to help Swindonians struggling with energy bills
Millions of pounds have been given to Swindon Borough Council to help Swindonians struggling with their energy bills.
Clarkson's Farm: Swindon named in Richard Hammond Wyvern jab
Swindon's Wyvern Theatre has received a shoutout in the latest season of Clarkson's Farm, as the Jeremy Clarkson takes a jab at Richard Hammond.
GWH: Wiltshire mum died of rare post-surgery complications
In what senior coroner for Wiltshire and Swindon, David Ridley, described as “the worst of this type of incident I have come across regarding ERCP”, she then had to have an emergency procedure to ...
Wiltshire headteacher named among the best in the country
A “compassionate” Wiltshire headteacher has been recognised with a prestigious national award. Dan Crossman, the head of Marlborough St. Mary's, has won a Silver Award for Headteacher of the Year in a ...
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service issues wildfire warning
People are being urged to stay safe outdoors as the hot and dry weather increases the risk of wildfires ...
GWR reveals plans to get thousands to Glastonbury Festival
Extra trains and seat reservations are part of plans to help tens of thousands of festival-goers reach Glastonbury festival ...