Swindon News

New official swimming sites proposed in the South West of England

NHS South West surpasses 1 million elective operations in one year

Controversial gas plant approved despite opposition from Blunsdon residents

Public consultation on fire station closures begins today

Flooding still expected as river levels remain high in Wiltshire

Over half of adults in South West admit littering

New red panda sparks excitement at Longleat

Council Leader "delighted" to secure future of two HRCs

Fire crews tackle property fire on Burbage Road in Wiltshire

Two arrested after disorder in Swindon Town Centre

Three sentenced for hare coursing near Chippenham

South West leaders push for urgent approval of Tobacco Bill

Plans for closure of Dorset and Wiltshire fire stations to go to public consultation

Residents in Swindon and Wiltshire to pay extra £15 per year for policing

Firefighters to protest plans to close eight on-call fire stations

Swindon shoplifter jailed after pleading guilty to multiple thefts

Exclusive: South Western Ambulance receives 444 hoax calls in a year

Community Foundation opens university bursary applications for 2026

Man rebuilding life after abuse thanks to charity support

Provisional trial date set for 15-year-old boy accused of murdering teenager in Chippenham

Six men charged after police raids uncover organised crime activities

Rain continues to drench south-west England as forecasters see 'no end in sight'

Police record rise in reported sexual offences amid growing public confidence

South West England and South Wales have seen rain every day so far in 2026

Romance fraudster pleads guilty to 13 offences

Heavy rain set to cause even more travel disruption and flooding in South West England

Charity urges sexual abuse survivors to reach out for help

Plans for M4 J16 service station recommended for approval

Swindon Town removed from Vertu Trophy after fielding ineligible players

15-year-old in court charged with murder of teenager in Chippenham

Recycling centres saved after council does deal with operator

Calls for knife amnesty following fatal stabbing

Chippenham parent helping support young people after teen tragedy

15-year-old boy charged with murder of teenager in Chippenham

Father pays tribute to 16-year-old who died in Chippenham stabbing

Trowbridge man reunited with life-saving paramedics after cardiac arrest