Swindon news

• Hundreds oppose 'cruel' plans to build cattle complex

  20-05-2026 07:38 via bbc.com
  Hundreds of people have opposed the proposals, which they say are "cruel and inhumane".
  
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• Elderly woman hurt in crash with police car

  03-06-2026 22:28 via bbc.com
  
  The woman in her 70s is taken to hospital after the collision on the A350 near Chippenham.
  
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• Concern over air ambulance access to hospitals

  03-06-2026 18:27 via bbc.com
  
  New research shows that most hospitals in the region do not provide round-the-clock access.
  
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• Family's tribute to 'kindest soul' who died in crash

  03-06-2026 13:59 via bbc.com
  
  David Millard "was the kindest soul you could ever meet" according to his loved ones.
  
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• Homes and care home plan for vacant business park

  03-06-2026 13:29 via bbc.com
  
  The land was previously mooted for commercial use to become an Amazon warehouse.
  
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• Bath great Spurrell dies aged 71

  03-06-2026 11:25 via bbc.com
  
  Former Bath captain and club Hall of Fame player Roger Spurrell dies at the age of 71.
  
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• Spinal Tap guitar played at Wembley up for auction

  03-06-2026 07:30 via bbc.com
  
  The unique instrument, used during the 2007 Live Earth concert, is expected to fetch up to £12,000.
  
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• Marches and music: The Pride events happening this June

  03-06-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  There are a number of Pride events taking place across the West this summer.
  
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• Para-cyclist Unwin gearing up for Glasgow with new pilot

  02-06-2026 18:56 via bbc.com
  
  Double paralympic cycling champion Sophie Unwin reveals how she is preparing for her second Commonwealth Games with a new pilot.
  
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• Neighbour heard screaming months before woman's death

  02-06-2026 17:33 via bbc.com
  
  Stefania Glowka is accused of murdering her mother on Christmas Day.
  
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• Man denies murder of five-week-old baby

  02-06-2026 16:21 via bbc.com
  
  The 26-year-old pleaded not guilty to murder and causing or allowing harm or death to a child.
  
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• Boy admits defacing war memorial with racist word

  02-06-2026 08:52 via bbc.com
  
  The 12-year-old boy from Swindon admitted to scratching a racist word on the Tommy figure.
  
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• New viewing area created in honour of late Queen

  02-06-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  The viewing point will have space for six cars, picnic tables and an information board for visitors.
  
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• Plans for 275 homes on edge of market town

  02-06-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  The proposals include affordable homes and green space, such as allotments and two play areas.
  
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• BGT winners say mental health message most important

  01-06-2026 17:49 via bbc.com
  
  James Florey from the Hawkstone Farmers Choir says the BGT win "hasn't really sunk in yet".
  
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• Woman denies Christmas Day murder of her mother

  01-06-2026 17:10 via bbc.com
  
  Stefania Glowka admits the manslaughter of her elderly mother at their home in Devizes.
  
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• Family 'scared' after SEND school place rejection

  01-06-2026 13:58 via bbc.com
  
  The parents of a girl with autism, ADHD and anxiety say she will be placed in a mainstream school.
  
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• 'Underdogs' struggling to find forever homes

  01-06-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  Some dogs are being overlooked because of misconceptions about the animal.
  
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• Church 'will not survive' unless roof is fixed

  01-06-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  A new roof for a "hidden gem" church is expected to cost in the region of £185,000.
  
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• Community can vote for art to be installed in park

  31-05-2026 14:04 via bbc.com
  
  Two finalists have been announced for a public art competition for a town's new community garden.
  
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• Bristol keep season alive with tense win over Bath

  29-05-2026 23:42 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol dig deep to beat reigning Prem champions Bath 21-19 and keep alive their chances of gatecrashing the play-off places.
  
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• Prem team news: MacGinty back for Bristol-Bath derby

  29-05-2026 13:58 via bbc.com
  
  AJ MacGinty will make his first start for Bristol since the opening day in Friday's derby with Bath, plus team news from five more games.
  
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• Bodin says Swindon players often did not know if they were in team before matchday

  29-05-2026 11:40 via bbc.com
  
  Former Swindon forward Billy Bodin says players often did not find out who was in the team last season until Saturday afternoon under Ian Holloway.
  
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• Swindon splash park closed during heatwave

  27-05-2026 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coate Water Splash Park shut pending final safety checks and testing.
  
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• Hill happy with upturn in form as play-offs approach

  26-05-2026 19:11 via bbc.com
  
  Bath flanker Ted Hill says he feels his performances are "turning a corner" as the business end of the season approaches.
  
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• Swindon defender Kirkman signs new deal

  26-05-2026 16:59 via bbc.com
  
  Swindon Town defender Billy Kirkman has signed a new deal with the League Two club for next season.
  
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• Demand for action on traffic 'rat-runs' by Stonehenge

  21-05-2026 16:53 via bbc.com
  Wiltshire councillors demand action on traffic travelling past Stonehenge and on surrounding roads.
  
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• People urged to switch to rounded-tip kitchen knives

  21-05-2026 16:01 via bbc.com
  Wiltshire Police is working with households at greatest risk in Swindon.
  
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• Play-offs memories - from those who were there

  21-05-2026 15:04 via bbc.com
  Darren Moore, Troy Deeney, Phil Brown and others reflect on their favourite memories to commemorate 40 years of the play-offs.
  
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• Mum of stabbed teen 'proud' to back bleed kits

  21-05-2026 12:50 via bbc.com
  It takes about four minutes for someone to lose a critical amount of blood after a stabbing.
  
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