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A powercut is affecting the Toothill area of Swindon

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Power cut hits multiple homes near busy Swindon road

A cattle skeleton found in Berkeley Dairy Farm in Wroughton

A cattle skeleton found in Berkeley Dairy Farm in Wroughton

Skeleton of unusual ancient animal found in Swindon

The renovation to the building has cost £1.8 million

The renovation to the building has cost £1.8 million

Local government

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Council to move into new home after £1.8m works

These are the best Halloween displays across Swindon ready to give trick or treaters a fright

These are the best Halloween displays across Swindon ready to give trick or treaters a fright

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In Pictures: Some of the best Halloween displays in Swindon

The Earl of Cardigan’s ancestral home is now owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos.

The Earl of Cardigan’s ancestral home is now owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos.

Planning Applications

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Billionaire 'could be liable to enforcement action' over work on mansion

An accessway behind Wootton Bassett Road has sold for £1

An accessway behind Wootton Bassett Road has sold for £1

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Small accessway behind Swindon properties sells for £1

Kioki will remove the tiki heads and awning

Kioki will remove the tiki heads and awning

Local government

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Club's famous 'stone heads' to go after planning row with council

The Carriage Works restoration is in its third stage

The Carriage Works restoration is in its third stage

Planning and development

Latest on multi-million pound Carriage Works restoration

McDonalds at the Orbital Shopping Park

McDonalds at the Orbital Shopping Park

Local government

McDonald's branch in Swindon planning big changes

Wyven House, part of the Theatre Square complex

Wyven House, part of the Theatre Square complex

Local government

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Community centre refused permission to expand over traffic fears

Work continues at Fleming Way in Swindon

Work continues at Fleming Way in Swindon

Local government

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Current status of Fleming Way works one month on from flooding disaster

A finance company has asked for permission to keep a number of unconsented changes made to Haybarns over the last eight years

A finance company has asked for permission to keep a number of unconsented changes made to Haybarns over the last eight years

Local government

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Luxury home's owner agrees to knock down buildings built without permission

The electricity generated by the proposed solar park would be exported via an underground cable connection into the existing national electricity transmission system at Melksham substation.

The electricity generated by the proposed solar park would be exported via an underground cable connection into the existing national electricity transmission system at Melksham substation.

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88% of consultation participants do not support huge controversial solar farm

The area is already prone to flooding.

The area is already prone to flooding.

Planning Applications

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'Like David and Goliath': Residents fight quarry plans at inquiry

To the northern boundary of the site is Brooklands, a cul-de-sac of mixed housing, and Templars Way Industrial Estate.

To the northern boundary of the site is Brooklands, a cul-de-sac of mixed housing, and Templars Way Industrial Estate.

Planning Applications

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Council to consider plans for almost 100 homes near sewage works

Corner Copse Solar Ltd has permission to build a solar farm the size of 236 football pitches on

Corner Copse Solar Ltd has permission to build a solar farm the size of 236 football pitches on

Local government

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Solar-powered gas plant 'won't impact environment' says council

The site at the corner of Swindon Road and Dover Street

The site at the corner of Swindon Road and Dover Street

Local government

Swindon Planning: 'Flat-iron' HMO plan is withdrawn after objections

This year's theme will be

This year's theme will be

Planning Applications

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Plans for huge dinosaur exhibition approved among latest applications

The Devizes Assize Court

The Devizes Assize Court

Planning and development

Latest on plans for transformation of derelict landmark after delays

The Tap and Barrel on Manchester Road could shut if the new landlord doesn't want the business

The Tap and Barrel on Manchester Road could shut if the new landlord doesn't want the business

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Town centre pub goes up for sale with future in question

The road will connect Eastern Way to the recently completed roundabout by Melksham Spa.

The road will connect Eastern Way to the recently completed roundabout by Melksham Spa.

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Council reveals details on controversial relief road delays following criticism

The vegetation has been removed from the front of long-abandoned Oxford House, on Victoria Road

The vegetation has been removed from the front of long-abandoned Oxford House, on Victoria Road

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Long-abandoned 'bombsite' house could become flats as 'work starts'

53 Devizes Road, formerly a Chinese restaurant, could become a pub and restaurant

53 Devizes Road, formerly a Chinese restaurant, could become a pub and restaurant

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Conversion of beloved Chinese restaurant into interesting new use is approved

The Evening Centre in Marlowe Avenue which is earmarked for demolition

The Evening Centre in Marlowe Avenue which is earmarked for demolition

Planning and development

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Derelict youth centre building earmarked for demolition

Looking over Salisbury from the spire

Looking over Salisbury from the spire

Average cost of rent in Wiltshire revealed - almost 20 per cent higher than in 2020

The development will stretch across 4.67 ha.

The development will stretch across 4.67 ha.

Planning Applications

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'Impossible battle to win': More than 60 homes approved on edge of county town

Ludgershall is located on the A342 road between Devizes and Andover.

Ludgershall is located on the A342 road between Devizes and Andover.

Planning Applications

Construction of almost 200 homes confirmed for town

Pictures of the murals in the Oasis showing the effects of nearly four years of closure

Pictures of the murals in the Oasis showing the effects of nearly four years of closure

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Listed Oasis dome concrete walls can be tested with hammers for safety

Roadworks block part of Kemble Drive near the Swindon Designer Outlet.

Roadworks block part of Kemble Drive near the Swindon Designer Outlet.

Planning and development

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Roadworks block busy route to popular Swindon destination

A piece of land to the rear of Marlborough Road is up for sale

A piece of land to the rear of Marlborough Road is up for sale

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Mystery over small woodland by busy Swindon road's future as it goes up for sale

27 Church Walk South in April 2024

27 Church Walk South in April 2024

Local government

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Controversial plan to knock down distinctive bungalow and build five more fails

Plans have been submitted for the former Betfred unit in Swindon town centre

Plans have been submitted for the former Betfred unit in Swindon town centre

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Plans for closed town centre betting shop revealed

Plans for a new play park in Tadpole Garden Village have been submitted but there are concerns

Plans for a new play park in Tadpole Garden Village have been submitted but there are concerns

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Concerns raised over planned Tadpole Garden Village play park

There are 11 thermal cameras available

There are 11 thermal cameras available

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Thermal imaging cameras to help Wiltshire residents reduce energy bills

(L-R) Year 6 pupils James, Florrie, and Holly from Ashton Keynes C of E Primary School cut the ribbon to officially open King’s Water

(L-R) Year 6 pupils James, Florrie, and Holly from Ashton Keynes C of E Primary School cut the ribbon to officially open King’s Water

Primary school children cut ribbon to launch housing development

The latest plans for the regeneration of Emery Gate

The latest plans for the regeneration of Emery Gate

Planning and development

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Shopping centre transformation plans to take major step forward

Artist's impression of the new Avalon Centre facilities

Artist's impression of the new Avalon Centre facilities

Local government

Work begins on major expansion of brain injury therapy centre

Residents at flats in Swindon have been 'disgusted' to see maggots on overflowing rubbish

Residents at flats in Swindon have been 'disgusted' to see maggots on overflowing rubbish

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Residents 'furious' as swarms of maggots cover bins at flats

A licensing application has been submitted seeking permission for a new business on Bridge Street.

A licensing application has been submitted seeking permission for a new business on Bridge Street.

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Update on plans to turn former town centre pub into takeaway

Hongxin Oriental Buffet

Hongxin Oriental Buffet

Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Planning: Restaurant's proposal for car wash refused again and more

A mock-up of the site once completed.

A mock-up of the site once completed.

Planning Applications

Progress on large solar farm among latest Wiltshire planning applications

Sarah Garry, CEO of Property Care Association has spoken about 10 tips to protect homes from flooding

Sarah Garry, CEO of Property Care Association has spoken about 10 tips to protect homes from flooding

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Advice to Swindon residents on protecting homes from floods

The new update to the site will allow people to complete the entire planning process in one place

The new update to the site will allow people to complete the entire planning process in one place

Planning and development

New feature for planning portal launched in Swindon

How the refurbished units in the Station industrial estate and along London Road might look

How the refurbished units in the Station industrial estate and along London Road might look

Local government

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Next phase of Carriage Works restoration will cost millions of pounds

Southleaze Cottages can be knocked down

Southleaze Cottages can be knocked down

Swindon Borough Council

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Cottages left derelict and vandalised for years to be knocked down

Nightingale Lane could have seen 12 caravan pitches be installed

Nightingale Lane could have seen 12 caravan pitches be installed

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

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'Just dangerous': Traveller site with 'bad design' and safety fears decided

The local plan details sites for the construction of over 36,000 homes by 2038.

The local plan details sites for the construction of over 36,000 homes by 2038.

Wiltshire Council

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Wiltshire housing plan approved for send-off despite concerns

The Redlands Grove development in Wanborough

The Redlands Grove development in Wanborough

£12k deposit contribution offered to Wiltshire homebuyers

A multi-millionaire lives on this Swindon suburb street, says the Land Registry

A multi-millionaire lives on this Swindon suburb street, says the Land Registry

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Unassuming terraced houses reported as selling for £8 MILLION

Greggs has submitted plans for a unit in Wiltshire

Greggs has submitted plans for a unit in Wiltshire

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Residents back new plans for large Greggs location in town

The Mesothelioma Garden reopened on Friday, October 11

The Mesothelioma Garden reopened on Friday, October 11

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‘Swindon Disease’ memorial garden closed because it was 'too dangerous' reopens

Great Wolf Lodge is set to open in Chesterton

Great Wolf Lodge is set to open in Chesterton

Planning and development

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Update given on huge water park set to open an hour away

Open Space in Matley Moor, Liden eyed up by developers

Open Space in Matley Moor, Liden eyed up by developers

Local government

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'Save our green space' say cul-de-sac residents in response to planned house

Plans have been revealed for the former museum and art gallery at Apsley House

Plans have been revealed for the former museum and art gallery at Apsley House

Cultural attractions

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Former museum and art gallery building will become shops and restaurant

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