GWR to be nationalised under contract with government

Great Western Railway is set to be nationalised on December 13. The change will see GWR, which operates services between Wiltshire and London, will become the eleventh train operator to move into ...

Wiltshire man in court charged with murdering baby boy

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a four-week-old baby boy in Wiltshire. On September 1, 2022, a baby boy was admitted to Salisbury District Hospital with serious ...

John Barrowman comes to Wyvern Theatre with one man show

Actor and performer John Barrowman is set to dazzle audiences at the Wyvern Theatre. On May 19, at 7.30pm, the star will take to the stage for his new show, My Life In Musicals. The show will ...

Swindon park improved by flower planting council says

Residents gathered for a sunny day of bulb planting at Greenbridge. The event, organised by Stratton St Margaret Parish Council, saw the community come together to brighten up the area. The council ...

Water fountain set to improve Swindon's Town Gardens

Work has begun on a new drinking water fountain to improve public amenities in a park. South Swindon Parish Council revealed the installation in Town Gardens, located near the park café, is part of a ...

Swindon kebab takeaway handed zero food hygiene re-inspected

A pizza and kebab takeaway in Swindon previously handed a zero out of five food hygiene rating twice has been given a new score.

Children's choir to make debut at Wiltshire festival

A children's choir will make its debut performance at this year’s Blue Sky Festival. The Wiltshire Children’s Choir, based in Corsham and part of Bath-based music charity Voices for Life, will take to ...

Spring paint and sip evening to be held in Swindon

A spring painting workshop is set to take place in Swindon. The event, at Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre, will take place on May 20, at 6.30pm. The event is open to all, whether you are a ...

Volunteers tidy Swindon Town Foundation Park during visit

Intel employees have volunteered their services to Swindon Town FC Community Foundation. Fifteen Intel workers helped with various tasks at Foundation Park, including sorting Zambia kit donations and ...

Mum thanks South West paramedics who saved son's life

A mother has expressed gratitude to paramedics who saved her son's life. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation ...

Neighbourhood officer walked 12 miles on polling day

A neighbourhood police officer walked 12 miles covering every polling station on election day in her area. PC Terrett was on foot patrol in the Old Town area of Swindon. She clocked up more than 20km, ...