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…
Serco staff protest in Swindon over denied bonuses aligning with NHS counterparts; Unison backs action. Serco Workers Protest Over Pay Outside Great Western Hospital Swindon People protested outside the hospital. They demonstrated on February 14 and 16. The protests lasted from 10 AM to 11 AM each day. Unison South West organized it. About 20…
An 18 year old from Swindon admitted guilt to possessing a machete, drugs, and multiple driving offences. Swindon Teenager Found with Machete in Town Centre Street Keaon O’Brien, age 18, admitted guilt in court. He lives on Hanbury Road, in Park South. He had a knife blade, an offensive weapon, and also intended to supply…
India Bazzar fined £29,179 after officers discovered widespread rat contamination throughout the store. Swindon Shop Hit by Severe Rat Infestation Resulting in Closure Hey, I have news about a shop in town. It’s India Bazzar on Broad Street. Council officers checked the shop on November 2, 2023. The shop was open and had customers then.…
Abbey Stadium deteriorates amidst new construction. Fears rise over potential housing replacing the iconic venue. Swindon’s Abbey Stadium Condition Contrasted with New Housing Estates Taylor Wimpey is building a new place called Robin Gardens, next to the old speedway. A new street, Ravenscroft, faces the B4534 road. The stadium entry looks like a messy build…
A woman received a driving ban and community order following a drunk driving collision on the M4 near Swindon. Swindon Drink Driver Gets Sentence After M4 Lorry Crash Near Wales Helen Bradshaw crashed her Peugeot on February 4. The crash happened near M4 junction 16. She did not stop after the collision. This all occurred…
Winstone’s Hunting Raven Books in Frome is nominated for Independent Bookshop of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025. Somerset Bookshop a Top Pick in South West for 2025 Book Award Winstone’s Hunting Raven Books is special. It’s in Frome and got a big award nomination. The British Book Awards chose it for 2025,…