Whats on in Swindon Local News
New Swindon builders merchant opens creating nine local jobs
Grant & Stone is delighted to announce that its new builders merchants branch has opened in Swindon. The branch, located on Headlands Industrial Estate, has created nine new job opportunities…
Is this the best job in the world? Swindon housebuilder on the hunt for ‘Archi-tot’ to design future homes
A Swindon housebuilder has created an exciting new role and is recruiting for an ‘Archi-tot of the future’ as part of its 50th birthday celebrations. Redrow South West, currently…
Back of the net for Abbey Meads U15 football team scoring Metric Group as shirt sponsor
Grass-roots football team Abbey Meads U15 blue squad has welcomed Metric Group as its shirt sponsor for the 2023/24 season. This is the second year the team, which comprises players…
Adopters needed for children that wait the longest.
If you are thinking about becoming a parent through adoption, or would like to know more about adoption, PACT (Parents and Children Together) is here to help! PACT is an…
The Sun Inn Lydiard appoints new head chef
The Sun Inn in Lydiard Millicent has appointed Francisco Rodriguez as new head chef. Originating from Spain, Rodriguez moved to the UK ten years ago and has recently been…
Down’s Syndrome Association
New Employment Officer Will Help More People with Down’s Syndrome Find Jobs A retired police Control Room Manager of more than 40 years has joined forces with the Swindon Down’s…
Dinomania Educates Swindon
Dinomania Educates coming to Swindon! You can meet these lifelike walking dinosaurs, including a tyrannosaurus rex, when Dinomania comes to town! A fun-filled dinosaur experience will be coming to Swindon…
Rare mohican feathered hoopoe bird spotted in British garden
the mohican feathered hoopoe bird during its visit to suburban Swindon. A rare and vibrantly-coloured tropical bird has been spotted far from its native habitat, strutting around a back garden…
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Gazette and Herald
- Warning issued as emergency crews race to another huge fireby jason.hughes@newsquest.co.uk | Jason Hughes on July 14, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Wiltshire residents have been issued a warning after another large fire.
- Rugby player allegedly killed with samurai sword in ‘cold-blooded execution’by jason.hughes@newsquest.co.uk | Jason Hughes on July 14, 2026 at 4:39 pm
A Wiltshire lorry driver was murdered with a samurai sword in a “cold-blooded execution”, a court heard.
- Huge fire on the edge of town ‘started by teenagers’ as arson probe launchedby jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on July 14, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Police are investigating suspected arson after two separate fires caused substantial damage in west Trowbridge.
- 'Crash' blocks busy A-road and sparks long queuesby jason.hughes@newsquest.co.uk | Jason Hughes on July 14, 2026 at 4:04 pm
Drivers have been warned of long queues after a “crash” on a major A-road in Wiltshire.
- Police lie in wait for drivers speeding through Wiltshire villageby jason.hughes@newsquest.co.uk | Jason Hughes on July 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Police have been lying in wait for speeding traffic through a Wiltshire village.
