Swindon bakery praised for contribution to youth club

South Swindon Parish Council has praised a local bakery for its recent contribution to a youth club. This week, Lizzy Bakes HQ, based in Swindon, joined the Parks & Walcot Youth Club at The Base, ...

Sleeping Beauty pantomime opens at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

Sleeping Beauty opened at the Wyvern Theatre on December 6 and will run until January 4. The fairy-tale show features a star-studded cast including Jenny Ryan from The Chase as the villainous ...

Swindon Borough Council update on winter maintenance work

Swindon Borough Council is working throughout the winter to keep Swindon clean and safe. In a recent update on its official Facebook page, the council detailed the efforts of its operations teams in ...

Christmas party for 100 SEND families in Swindon hailed hit

A community group in Swindon organised a Christmas party for around 100 families with special educational needs (SEND) ...

Grace's Pond in Swindon adorned for Christmas event

A parish council has been commended for a well-organised Christmas light and carol singing event. The festivities took place at Claridge's Pond, Swindon, spreading joy to attendees. The event was ...

Call to support local pubs in Swindon amid financial crisis

A councillor has called on people to support local pubs amid financial challenges. Councillor Jake Chandler visited the Jovial Monk for a pint of Arkells Brewery 'Honest John' in a bid to raise ...

Swindon councillor and families all smiles at Christingle

Councillor Leanne Stevenson attended a Christingle service at St Andrew’s Church in North Swindon and described it as a "warm ...

Householders urged to check lofts for pests amid Christmas

Householders are being urged to check their lofts for pests during festive preparations. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is reminding residents in Wiltshire to look out for signs of ...

75p supermarket item a 'secret weapon' for stopping dry skin

A skin scientist has revealed how a 75p supermarket item could be the 'secret weapon' to combatting dry, cracked skin this winter. As the temperature starts to drop, the colder days can challenge our ...

Christmas community litter pick to be held in Swindon

A Christmas community litter pick is taking place in Oakfield. The event, run by South Swindon Parish Council, will be held on Monday, December 22. Volunteers can meet on the green at Oakfield ...

Wiltshire folk artist Gus White cracks the UK album charts

A Wiltshire artist has broken into the official UK Folk Albums Chart. Gus White secured the 26th spot with his debut album, For Now, Anyway. The record producer and festival organiser launched a local ...