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Latest planning applications sent to Swindon Borough Council
The following are planning applications sent to Swindon Borough Council this week Westlea: The Campanile Hotel in the Delta Business Park on Westlea Road is to come under new ownership. An application ...
Calne Bike Meet 2025 details released ahead of event
On July 26 the Calne Bike Meet will once again see thousands of bikers pouring into the town for the event’s 25th anniversary celebrations. With the meet just months away, the organisers have revealed ...
ZOOfashions.com head caught speeding in Porsche on M4
The former head of an online fashion brand was caught speeding in a Porsche along the M4 near Swindon. Police parked at an observation post in an unmarked car on June 16, 2024, recorded Sohail Rehman, ...
Community solar group has helped more than 200 people
A community solar group has helped more than 200 people save on their energy bills this year. Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy (WWCE) is celebrating the third successful season of its free energy ...
Swindon rider and pony to compete at Horse of the Year Show
Charlotte Ramage, from Hannington, near Swindon, and her pony, Jackin the Box II, will compete at the prestigious event in Birmingham this October. The pair qualified for the Horse of the Year Show ...
Three Wiltshire pubs shortlisted by national awards
The National Pub & Bar Awards has shortlisted 256 venues which are all hoping to be named the best in their respective counties at an event in London on June 24. Three Wiltshire pubs made the cut and ...
Longleat Festival of Light 2025 theme and details confirmed
Wallace and Gromit will feature at the Longleat Festival of Light 2025 (Image: Longleat) Scott Ashman, Longleat’s head of operations, said: “We are delighted to be working with Aardman for The ...
Wilts and Berks Canal redevelopment has begun in Swindon
Redevelopment on the canal that runs through Swindon is underway. In March, the Advertiser reported that the canal that runs through Swindon was granted permission for redevelopment. Wilts and Berks ...
At least 14 people killed, 750 injured in Iran port explosion
Saturday’s blast was reportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant.
More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon
London could set a new record for the world’s biggest marathon, currently held by the New York Marathon in November when there were ...
John Higgins to face Mark Williams in World Championship quarter-finals
John Higgins will face Mark Williams in the World Championship quarter-finals after the Scot emerged with a 13-12 victory from his marathon clash with Xiao Guodong. After the contest could not be ...