55+ min ago   (459+ words) A property near Swindon owned by the same family for 60 years could be used as a short-term let, under plans submitted to the council. The application seeks permission for the property, which has been used for residential purposes, to provide…...

1+ day, 55+ min ago   (722+ words) A new petition is calling for the DWP to scrap or reconsider its powers to check information held by banks about Universal Credit claimants – amid concerns over privacy and how the system will be used. The petition, which has attracted…...

5+ day, 55+ min ago   (429+ words) Early detection could be the key to preventing avoidable sight loss. A leading eye surgeon is urging people to prioritise regular eye exams as part of their routine healthcare, warning that many cases of preventable sight loss could be avoided…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (287+ words) Thousands of people headed down to UkraineFest in Swindon at the weekend. The celebration took place on Saturday, August 22, ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day on Monday, August 24. The free event was organised by Swindon Welcomes Ukraine in partnership with Swindon…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (749+ words) A new House of Commons Library report has laid out the growing debate over whether Britain's State Pension tax rules need reform, as ministers come under pressure to rethink how older people are taxed. The briefing examines calls to increase…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (222+ words) Jeremy Clarkson has launched an emotional plea to the public after the most recent series of Clarkson's Farm. Best known as a former presenter of Top Gear and The Grand Tour, in recent years the 66-year-old has found a new…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (389+ words) Swindon Supermarine manager Bobby Wilkinson believes his club are doing things ‘the right way’ amid a flurry of high spending in non-league football. Supermarine have made an unbeaten start to the Southern League Division One South season, recording 1-0 wins over…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (431+ words) A new programme is helping people with Parkinson’s get active and move with confidence. The Parkinson’s Coach programme was created by personal trainer and exercise coach Katie Thompson, who was inspired to support the Parkinson’s community after her father-in-law was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (386+ words) A new network is bringing together health and care professionals. The Thrive Community Network, launched by home care provider Walfinch Swindon and Marlborough, aims to improve collaboration and support across the sector. Meetings are held on Thursdays from 10am to 11.30am at…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (732+ words) Tributes have flooded in for a much-loved "inspirational" Swindon dancer and teacher remembered for her talent, kindness and lasting impact on the community. 26-year-old Abigail Daniels was first diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in 2020 and underwent multiple…...