Funding cuts put the steam engine’s restoration in doubt. Relocation is considered as groups discuss options. General Steam Navigation Locomotive Faces Uncertain Future A big steam engine arrived at Swindon in 2019. It was the General Steam Navigation Locomotive 35011. People planned a huge renovation, and the estimated cost was millions. The restoration needed ten…
New Swindon “Library of Things” lets residents borrow tools, appliances, and more, boosting home improvement and sustainability. Swindon Opens New Library of Things Near Great Western Railway Swindon Council has a new “Library of Things.” The Housing team worked with Enterprise Works to make it. It lets people borrow tools and appliances, so residents can…
The popular Swindon Growers Summit is back in April, offering gardening tips, talks, and seed swaps. Swindon Growers Summit Returns for Its Third Year This April The event takes place this year in Old Town. Visit Christchurch Community Centre to join in. The summit happens on Saturday, April 12. It runs from 11:30 AM to…
Swindon continues aiding Ukrainian refugees with visa extensions via the UPE scheme, offering ongoing support and caseworker assistance. Swindon To Keep Supporting Ukrainian Refugees With Visa Extensions Hey, listen to this news from Swindon. The Warm Welcome team is reaching out to Ukrainians. They want to help them stay longer if they can. The government…
Crafting Treasures in Royal Wootton Bassett, after relocating, will close February 2025 due to owner’s health and declining shoppers. Crafting Treasures Royal Wootton Bassett Store Faces Closure in 2025 Crafting Treasures started in Swindon. Tanya Hall opened it after her dad passed away in 2020. She loved crafts. The shop moved to the Apsley House…
Ex-car meet organiser Bradley Warren’s driving ban was upheld after his appeal, following drug driving suspicion. Swindon Car Meet Organizer’s Driving Ban Upheld After Failed Appeal Bradley Warren lived on Haig Close in Swindon. The court found him guilty on two counts: he failed to give blood samples for analysis. This happened on June 28…
A replacement tree has been planted in Swindon’s The Parade to revive the spot where an old tree fell last October. New Tree Takes Root in Swindon, Replacing Fallen Parade Landmark A new tree now grows in The Parade. It replaces one that fell in October 2024. The old tree stood there for many years.…
Kubus Polski in Swindon may lose its alcohol license after a police raid uncovered illegal vapes, tobacco, and alcohol. Swindon Off Licence Faces Alcohol Ban After Illegal Goods Raid Swindon Council has a sub-committee meeting this week. A shop called Kubus Polski got raided back in November 2024. Police found lots of illegal vapes, tobacco,…
A collapsed drain caused a sinkhole, and Thames Water is responsible, leading to repeated repairs. Thames Water Blamed for Sinkhole as Collapsed Drain Goes Unrepaired Will Glass noticed path problems near his home in 2022. Thames Water engineers found a pipe issue then. The path keeps sinking and is also becoming uneven. Swindon Council fixes…
Beaufort Hunt donates auction proceeds to Society Without Abuse, formerly Swindon Women’s Aid, aiding domestic abuse programs. Beaufort Hunt gifts £2.5k to Swindon’s Society Without Abuse The Beaufort Hunt raised some money through a silent auction event. Society Without Abuse, formerly Swindon Women’s Aid, received the funds. The Wiltshire charity benefited from this donation, as…