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Nationwide installing life-saving kits at every branch across country

Nationwide is fitting public defibrillators and bleed kits at every one of its branches across the country

Man charged after homes evacuated in serious incident

A man has been charged after a crash caused a serious gas leak in a Wiltshire town.

Swindon Reform leader

The leader of Reform UK in Swindon has been supporting the party leader, Nigel Farage, in his by-election campaign.

Drink driver crashes into kebab shop after losing control of car

A man who has never been in trouble before has landed himself in court after drink driving and crashing into a Swindon kebab shop.

Fundraising bid to save last Royal British Legion club in Swindon

The last Royal British Legion club in Swindon is raising money

Condiment company calls on public to pick crabapples for charity

A condiment company is calling on the community to lend a hand by collecting crabapples to help raise funds for a primary school

Care home to host free summer food festival

A care home is inviting the community to join a summer food festival

Leader admits council cannot afford to buy derelict Mechanics’ Institute

The leader of Swindon Borough Council has admitted it cannot afford to take on the derelict Mechanics’ Institute without external funding, despi…

Second runway at Gatwick Airport given green light

Heidi Alexander has welcomed the green light for a major airport expansion

Swindon logistics firm named national finalist in two industry awards

A logistics firm has been named a national finalist in two industry awards

Best accessible walk in the South West is in Swindon

A short stroll in Swindon has been named the best accessible walk in the South West

Huge changes planned for police force and how to have your say

Wiltshire residents are being invited to share their views on proposed police reforms that could reshape the future of policing

Young Swindon scout to represent UK at world jamboree

A Scout who describes the movement as her "place to belong" is set to take part in an international jamboree

Hospital looking for beauty therapists to volunteer for patients

Great Western Hospital is looking for volunteers to help brighten its patients' days

Swindon MP begins training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

A Swindon MP is preparing to begin training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Woman celebrates 105th birthday with gin and tonic

A woman living in Wiltshire has celebrated her 105th birthday

UK drivers warned as commonly believed speed camera myth could see them fined

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

Plans for two new schools in Swindon at risk in major change

Swindon Borough Council is facing a funding shortfall for two new schools