New Swindon speed cameras piloted The first of five new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras has been installed by Swindon Borough Council as part of ongoing work to make roads safer.

New Swindon speed cameras piloted

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Council vehicle fleet to switch to greener fuel Swindon Borough Council’s vehicle fleet will no longer be powered by fossil fuels as a renewable biofuel will be phased in from next month.

Council vehicle fleet to switch to greener fuel

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Arson suspected at Moredon block of flats Swindon Police officers investigating a suspected arson are appealing for dash cam footage which could assist enquiries.

Arson suspected at Moredon block of flats

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Free dementia advice clinics in Swindon Specialist Admiral nurses from Dementia UK are to host advice clinics at Nationwide branches in Swindon, Devizes, Trowbridge and Warminster.

Free dementia advice clinics in Swindon

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Council reveals more than £29m of planned roads spending Tens of millions of pounds will be spent improving Swindon’s roads over the next few years as part of a new programme to be discussed by councillors.

Council reveals more than £29m of planned roads spending

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Royal Agricultural University partners with Royal Veterinary College The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have agreed to work together to expand research and transnational education opportunities.

Royal Agricultural University partners with Royal Veterinary College

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Council reveals first-choice secondary school places offered to nine in 10 Swindon pupils The majority of Swindon pupils who applied for a secondary school place for the next academic year have been offered a place at their first-choice school.

Council reveals first-choice secondary school places offered to nine in 10 Swindon pupils

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Swindon Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers: Match report by Link STFC correspondent Alfie Howlett Palmer Places Parity

Swindon Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers: Match report by Link STFC correspondent Alfie Howlett

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Animal rights demo at Swindon Farm Foods Protesters from animal rights group The Humane League staged an in-store protest at the Farm Foods supermarket on Cheney Manor Road.

Animal rights demo at Swindon Farm Foods

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Arrests after paramedics attacked in Swindon Swindon Police say two people have been arrested after paramedics and police officers were assaulted during disorder in Swindon.

Arrests after paramedics attacked in Swindon

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Teenagers arrested after knifepoint robbery Two teenagers have been arrested following a knifepoint robbery in Swindon.

Teenagers arrested after knifepoint robbery

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Swindon repeat Class A drug dealer jailed A Swindon drug dealer has been jailed for the second time in 12 months after pleading guilty to three counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Swindon repeat Class A drug dealer jailed

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A perfect poetry evening at The Pulpit in Swindon A column by Link Poetry Correspondent Maurice Spillane

A perfect poetry evening at The Pulpit in Swindon

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STFC - The jury is out. A column by the Link's STFC correspondent Alfie Howlett

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Implications of the 2026 Swindon Borough Council budget

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Making sure Swindon gets the future iit deserves: Swindon Borough Council Leader Cllr Jim Robbins writes for the Link One of the things I’ve heard time and again from residents is that they want a council that backs Swindon — confidently, proudly, and with a clear plan for the future.

Making sure Swindon gets the future iit deserves: Swindon Borough Council Leader Cllr Jim Robbins writes for the Link

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Old Town businesses fear harm from parking charge changes Business leaders have warned that proposed parking rate changes in Swindon could reduce footfall in both the town centre and Old Town.

Old Town businesses fear harm from parking charge changes

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New Park Library community hub brings local support under one roof A new community hub has opened at Park Library in Cavendish Square - the first of four prototype hubs launching across Swindon this year.

New Park Library community hub brings local support under one roof

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Four arrested on suspicion of firearms offences in Swindon Swindon Police arrested four men this morning - 25 February - in a pre-planned drugs warrant operation in Galsworthy Close.

Four arrested on suspicion of firearms offences in Swindon

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Swindon community makes homelessness charity's sleep out a success Over 50 people took paert in Swindon charity Threshold’s Sleep Out 26.

Swindon community makes homelessness charity's sleep out a success

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Concert band show for Ukrainian aid charity Swindon Concert Band is joining forces with Swindon Ukrainian Choir for a performance on Saturday 28 February at Christ Church in Old Town.

Concert band show for Ukrainian aid charity

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Businesses pledge support to young Swindon people who have experienced care system Organisations across Swindon pledged to support care-experienced young adults at an event organised by Swindon Borough Council.

Businesses pledge support to young Swindon people who have experienced care system

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Events to mark 40th anniversary of Railway Works closure A variety of events will take place across Swindon next month to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of the Railway Works.

Events to mark 40th anniversary of Railway Works closure

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New electronics repair shop in Swindon's town centre Swindon's town centre now has its very own ‘Repair Shop’ thanks to the opening of a new business.

New electronics repair shop in Swindon's town centre

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Roof repairs planned for Malmesbury’s Victorian chapel Malmesbury Town Council has put funds in place for essential repairs to the town’s 140-year-old chapel.

Roof repairs planned for Malmesbury’s Victorian chapel

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Swindon apprentice surveyor full of praise for employer Bellway An apprentice quantity surveyor from Swindon says he put his career on the right track by embarking on a degree apprenticeship with Bellway.

Swindon apprentice surveyor full of praise for employer Bellway

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First Marlborough LitFest authors announced Marlborough LitFest has announced its first confirmed authors for 2026.

First Marlborough LitFest authors announced

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GWH nurses to Brave the Shave for cancer patients A dedicated team from The Meadows Unit at Swindon's Great Western Hospital are set to Brave the Shave for a vital cause.

GWH nurses to Brave the Shave for cancer patients

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Residents invited to mark Covid-19 Day of Reflection at Lydiard Park Swindon people are invited to come together at Lydiard Park next month for a special commemorative service marking the UK-wide Covid-19 Day of Reflection.

Residents invited to mark Covid-19 Day of Reflection at Lydiard Park

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Chancellor urged to unlock Swindon growth potential Swindon Borough Council has joined five other Fast Growth Cities (FGCs) in writing to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to call for renewed national investment.

Chancellor urged to unlock Swindon growth potential

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