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Jail for Swindon drug dealers caught in garden

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Jail for Swindon drug dealers caught in garden
Two drug dealers from Swindon are behind bars following an investigation by the Wiltshire Police Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team (LPTT).
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January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Puppet show brings laughter and togetherness to care home

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Puppet show brings laughter and togetherness to care home
White Lodge Care Home in Braydon was filled with laughter, smiles and shared memories as residents and members of the local community gathered for a puppet show.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Man found with more than three times drink drive limit walks free from Swindon court

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Man found with more than three times drink drive limit walks free from Swindon court
Swindon Police have thanked a member of the public who reported a suspected drink driver at the weekend.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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Funeral of Swindon artist Ken White whose work is known worldwide

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Funeral of Swindon artist Ken White whose work is known worldwide
Loved ones and friends of veteran Swindon artist Ken White gathered at Christ Church in Old Town for his funeral.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Three arrested as illegal tobacco and vapes seized

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Three arrested as illegal tobacco and vapes seized
Swindon Police have arrested three people and seized potentially hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of illicit, counterfeit tobacco and vapes.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Swindon MP hits the trail to highlight men's health

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Swindon MP hits the trail to highlight men's health
North Swindon MP Will Stone took part in the 4.5k campaign to shine a light on men’s health and wellbeing.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Health Hydro welcomes back swimmers and fitness enthusiasts

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January 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Health Hydro officially reopens

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Health Hydro officially reopens
A ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today - 19 January - marked the official reopening of the historic Health Hydro in Milton Road.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Match Report: Swindon Town 2-3 Salford City

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Match Report: Swindon Town 2-3 Salford City
by STFC writer Alfie Howlett
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January 19, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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NHS staff across Wiltshire reveal abuse faced at work

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NHS staff across Wiltshire reveal abuse faced at work
Wiltshire Police have surveyed 600 hospital workers as part of the Never OK campaign and uncovered the scale of abuse faced by frontline NHS staff.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Prolific drug dealer jailed at Swindon Crown Court

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January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Athletes urged to apply for support awards

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Athletes urged to apply for support awards
Swindon’s sporting superstars are being urged to sign up for this year’s GLL’s Sport Foundation (GSF) awards.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Swindon school pupils run a mile for domestic abuse charity

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Swindon school pupils run a mile for domestic abuse charity
Over 400 pupils from Moredon Primary School have run a mile to promote awareness of domestic abuse.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Five key roads in Swindon to be resurfaced

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Five key roads in Swindon to be resurfaced
Swindon Borough Council has announced that five key roads will be resurfaced before the end of February as part of its continued work to repair the local highway network.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Winter circus spectacle returning to Wyvern Theatre

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Winter circus spectacle returning to Wyvern Theatre
Cirque Enchantment is returning to Swindon on Tuesday 3 February as it opens its latest tour.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Businesses invited to join Swindon’s safe places network

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Businesses invited to join Swindon’s safe places network
An initiative to create a series of designated safe place for local people has been launched by Swindon Borough Council.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Swindon bakery unveils new flavours

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Swindon bakery unveils new flavours
Award-winning artisan baker Pipp & Co is reaching further into the retail market by expanding its range available direct to customers and launching new pastry line-ups.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Swindon woman wins £4.5m house and £250,000

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Swindon woman wins £4.5m house and £250,000
A Swindon woman who ignored her husband’s suggestion to stop entering a prize draw has become a multi-millionaire.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Swindon Arts Centre date for award-winning Trio CarmenCo

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Swindon Arts Centre date for award-winning Trio CarmenCo
Award-winning trio CarmenCo will perform A Pocket Opera at Swindon Arts Centre on Saturday 24 January 2026.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Special access to Wroughton Science Museum building for Festival of Tomorrow

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Special access to Wroughton Science Museum building for Festival of Tomorrow
Festival of Tomorrow audiences will be able to have special access to the Hawking Building at the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park at Wroughton.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Teenager admits GBH and possession of offensive weapon following stabbing

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Teenager admits GBH and possession of offensive weapon following stabbing
A teenaged boy has been remanded into youth detention by Swindon Magistrates after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in public.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Three arrested following pursuit in Swindon

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Three arrested following pursuit in Swindon
Swindon Police have arrested three people following a pursuit in Swindon yesterday afternoon - 14 January.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Teenager charged following Swindon stabbing

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Teenager charged following Swindon stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in public.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Samaritans volunteers celebrate Brew Monday campaign

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January 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Council Leader shown how Swindon firm is powering the nation

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Council Leader shown how Swindon firm is powering the nation
Swindon Borough Council Leader Cllr Jim Robbins toured the West Swindon headquarters of one of the town's largest employers.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:17 AM