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In 10 weeks, Vale View Gardens has been transformed from an overgrown wasteland to a community space

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Wasteland fully transformed into community garden

Marks & Spencer in Orbital Shopping Park can expand into the empty unit next door

Marks & Spencer in Orbital Shopping Park can expand into the empty unit next door

Local government

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M&S given the green light to expand Swindon store

The Festival of Sustainable Homes will be held at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre later this month. Pictured: Harvey Fremlin and Laura Wildish with their colleagues at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon

The Festival of Sustainable Homes will be held at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre later this month. Pictured: Harvey Fremlin and Laura Wildish with their colleagues at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon

Major property show expected to attract thousands to Swindon

Spectrum building in West Swindon

Spectrum building in West Swindon

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Swindon gives its verdict on future of iconic Spectrum Building

The Croft, Upper Wanborough, SN4

The Croft, Upper Wanborough, SN4

House of the week

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‘Striking’ house with map room and extensive grounds for sale

The new Redlands Grove development near Wanborough, Swindon

The new Redlands Grove development near Wanborough, Swindon

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Social housing mix-up leaves mum homeless with boxes in the car

The Health Hydro is being refitted

The Health Hydro is being refitted

Local government

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Progress on Health Hydro in planning round up this week

Things look very different in Swindon town centre

Things look very different in Swindon town centre

Local government

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Fleming Way underpass gone for good as town centre transformation continues

Great Western Academy

Great Western Academy

Local government

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All-weather football pitches at school can now be used by local clubs

Work to improve Willowbrook Gardens in Wroughton has finished

Work to improve Willowbrook Gardens in Wroughton has finished

Changes made to outdoor space could improve future events

Spectrum building in West Swindon

Spectrum building in West Swindon

Planning and development

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New drone photos of iconic Swindon building as planning application lodged

Westgate Nursery in Highworth could become a family home

Westgate Nursery in Highworth could become a family home

Local government

Plan revealed to turn closed nursery school into a house

There is speculation over the future of The Palldium in Swindon

There is speculation over the future of The Palldium in Swindon

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Mystery as former Swindon cinema is boarded up by new owners

An artist's impression of how some of the house might look at the new estate of 238 houses

An artist's impression of how some of the house might look at the new estate of 238 houses

Local government

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Huge new housing estate on edge of Swindon gets green light

Luckington Court, Wiltshire

Luckington Court, Wiltshire

Wiltshire manor house that starred in BBC series on the market for £5 million

It was said that the noise levels of the site would give “significant adverse impacts” on the health and quality of life of the occupiers.

It was said that the noise levels of the site would give “significant adverse impacts” on the health and quality of life of the occupiers.

Planning Applications

Appeal dismissed for traveller site plans by the M4

Plans have been unveiled for a new McDonald's in Swindon

Plans have been unveiled for a new McDonald's in Swindon

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Plans for new McDonald's and Starbucks in Swindon revealed

Oaksey Park Golf and Leisure is located near the Wiltshire Gloucestershire border.

Oaksey Park Golf and Leisure is located near the Wiltshire Gloucestershire border.

Planning Applications

Appeal to allow those over 55 to live in holiday lodges dismissed

Buckhurst Field play area is set to be refurbished

Buckhurst Field play area is set to be refurbished

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Children's play area to be revamped as part of ambitious recreation ground plans

Fewer new houses are being built in Swindon compared with previous years, new figures suggest

Fewer new houses are being built in Swindon compared with previous years, new figures suggest

National government

Number of new homes starting construction in Swindon halves

The Pipers Way Burmah Castrol offices, known as Wakefield House, years after closure

The Pipers Way Burmah Castrol offices, known as Wakefield House, years after closure

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What the Burmah Castrol offices on Pipers Way look like now

Manor Hill Cottage is on the market on Zoopla

Manor Hill Cottage is on the market on Zoopla

House of the week

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Inside £1.75m six-bed cottage for sale that's a 'pool party paradise'

A disused wine bar can be converted

A disused wine bar can be converted

Local government

Transformation of disused bar among latest Swindon planning applications

Work to demolish the Honda factory has begun

Work to demolish the Honda factory has begun

Local government

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New aerial photo shows demolition progressing at former Honda site

The planned new Siemens facility in Chippenham

The planned new Siemens facility in Chippenham

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More details on plans for £100 million Wiltshire factory revealed

Inside the closed Swindon town centre tented market

Inside the closed Swindon town centre tented market

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What urban explorers found when they broke into abandoned Swindon market

The entrance to Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham

The entrance to Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham

Local government

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'Huge objection' to revised plans for 150 homes amid A-road traffic fears

Plans would see Number 8 a new house built and number 7 the barn converted with garages at 9

Plans would see Number 8 a new house built and number 7 the barn converted with garages at 9

Local government

Appeal launched after 'Grand Designs' style houses plan refused

Pictures of the mould in the flat

Pictures of the mould in the flat

'Our council flat is killing us' says Swindon family living with mould

Artist's impression of the Stonehenge tunnel.

Artist's impression of the Stonehenge tunnel.

Stonehenge tunnel

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£1.7bn work to build Stonehenge tunnel paused

Catalent and Wasdell have been contacted for comment over the plans

Catalent and Wasdell have been contacted for comment over the plans

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Mystery surrounds pharma company's plan to expand in Swindon

The Regent Hotel in Victoria Road

The Regent Hotel in Victoria Road

Local government

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Row continues over future of landmark Swindon hotel

Inside the bar area at The Crown Inn in Lechlade

Inside the bar area at The Crown Inn in Lechlade

Historic high street pub on the market for almost £500,000

The Indian tapas bar Tikka Tikka has confirmed it will open 'soon'

The Indian tapas bar Tikka Tikka has confirmed it will open 'soon'

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New tapas and cocktail bar ‘opening soon’ in Swindon

Plans have been submitted to change the interior of the Spectrum building

Plans have been submitted to change the interior of the Spectrum building

Planning and development

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Look inside iconic Swindon building as plans for site revealed

44-46 Radnor Street. The former factory can be converted into 11 flats

44-46 Radnor Street. The former factory can be converted into 11 flats

Local government

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Future of abandoned factory in central Swindon finally decided

North Wiltshire MP James Gray with Stop Lime Down Solar Park campaigners at Parliament Square in London

North Wiltshire MP James Gray with Stop Lime Down Solar Park campaigners at Parliament Square in London

Planning and development

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Latest on fight against plans for huge solar park in Wiltshire

If constructed, the park is predicted to create 500MW of clean energy.

If constructed, the park is predicted to create 500MW of clean energy.

Planning Applications

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Days left of developer’s consultation for controversial solar park

Land off Purley Road where plans have been submitted for a lorry filling station

Land off Purley Road where plans have been submitted for a lorry filling station

Local government

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Plans unveiled for filling station just off major roundabout

Youngsters invited to design 'house of the future' in new competition

Youngsters invited to design 'house of the future' in new competition

Homes and interiors

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Swindon kids have chance to design 'house of future'

The suggested materials were chosen to

The suggested materials were chosen to

Local government

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Plans for homes outside Swindon receives more than 230 objections

The planned new Siemens facility in Chippenham

The planned new Siemens facility in Chippenham

'Jobs boom' hopes after update on £100 million Wiltshire factory plans

The statue of Don Rogers proposed for the new fanzone at the County Ground

The statue of Don Rogers proposed for the new fanzone at the County Ground

Swindon Town FC

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Swindon Town submit plans to transform part of County Ground

7 Market Street Swindon could become a take-away and restaurant

7 Market Street Swindon could become a take-away and restaurant

Local government

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New town centre restaurant among latest Swindon planning applications

Pond Street, Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25

Pond Street, Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25

House of the week

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Inside the 1600s farmhouse for sale which has hosted Swindon’s very own Crufts

The latest figures show how house prices are faring in Swindon

The latest figures show how house prices are faring in Swindon

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Property prices in Swindon rising faster than the rest of the region

Popeyes could be opening a branch in Swindon

Popeyes could be opening a branch in Swindon

Local government

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Popeyes restaurant plans revealed for Swindon town centre

St Aldhelm’s Church was opened in 1875.

St Aldhelm’s Church was opened in 1875.

Planning Applications

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Buildings in church courtyard to be demolished for new parish hall

Dorset Omaze BBC Children in Need Million Pound House Draw

Dorset Omaze BBC Children in Need Million Pound House Draw

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Inside latest Omaze rainforest-inspired house worth £2.5 million

The Manor House in Blunsdon St Andrew - the owners of Abbey Gardens want the houses they build to reflect its style

The Manor House in Blunsdon St Andrew - the owners of Abbey Gardens want the houses they build to reflect its style

Local government

Family story behind 'ruined manor' luxury homes plan in Swindon

How the houses proposed for Abbey Gardens might look

How the houses proposed for Abbey Gardens might look

Local government

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Luxury homes inspired by ruined Swindon manor house proposed

Two-year-old Joshie was the first resident to try out the new equipment

Two-year-old Joshie was the first resident to try out the new equipment

Exclusive refurbished play park proves to be big success

The site has been empty since Prezzo closed its Marlborough store in 2021

The site has been empty since Prezzo closed its Marlborough store in 2021

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Former High Street Prezzo up for sale for more than £1million

Plans to introduce a new banking hub to Marlborough are well underway

Plans to introduce a new banking hub to Marlborough are well underway

Councillor calls for town banking hub following closures

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