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Teenagers arrested as 'drugs' thrown from car window in police pursuit
Two teenagers have been arrested following a police pursuit in Swindon.
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LIVE: Emergency services rush to house fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Swindon this afternoon. Several fire crews are in attendance.
Suspected reason for fire at historic building listed as UK's most at risk
A fire at one of England's most at-risk buildings in Wiltshire is now being treated as ‘arson’ by police.
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'I couldn't believe it': Mini boss builds one-of-a-kind car for customer
The manager of Mini's Swindon plant has created a one-off convertible for a long-serving customer.
Hospital trust issues statement after approval of new Swindon health centre
Great Western Hospital has reacted to the approval of plans for its new health facility in Swindon.
Appeal launched to fund Swindon girl's dream Disneyland trip after rare condition
A community is rallying together to help make dreams come true for a young girl from Swindon.
Police descend on Swindon pub after brawl with 'multiple' people
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 'disorder' at a pub in Swindon.
Shock' as fire ripped through beloved Swindon site
A Swindon-based organisation that protects and supports historic sites around the country has spoken out after a fire at the Mechanics' Institute.
14-year-old boy robbed by suspects on e-bike in Swindon
Police are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy was robbed by two suspects on an e-bike in Swindon.
M4 closed after 'mental health related incident'
Traffic has been stopped on the M4 as police respond to a 'mental health related incident' near Swindon.
Full list of candidates standing for Swindon's local elections in May
There are 239 candidates standing in 25 newly-created wards for all 57 seats on Swindon Borough Council in this year's local elections.
REVEALED: Suspected cause of fire at Swindon building as police issue statement
A fire at a historic Swindon building is now being treated as ‘arson’ by police.
Boy hospitalised after 'horrendous' attack involving two dogs
A “horrendous” dog attack near Devizes has left a teenage boy with serious injuries.
Ex-BBC presenter jailed for child sexual abuse back behind bars
Ex-BBC and ITV presenter Peter Rowell back behind bars
Reports of teens entering at-risk building before fire broke out
Swindon’s council leader has reacted to the fire inside the Mechanics’ Institute.
Firefighters go through windows at 'too unsafe' site after fire burns through floor
Firefighters tackling a blaze inside one of Swindon's most historic buildings have not been able to go inside due to safety risks.
The rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for more than £160 - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009
LIVE: Fire hits historic Swindon building as firefighters rush to save it
Firefighters have descended on a heritage building in Swindon town centre after reports of smoke.
Has Swindon been taken over by chicken shops?
As more chicken shops open up in Swindon, are there now too many in the town?
Should the town's tallest building be saved, torn down or completely transformed?
Readers have been expressing their strong opinions about what should happen to the long-abandoned David Murray John tower in Swindon.