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Robert Buckland Throughout this extraordinary and difficult year, I have heard so many amazing stories of local residents, businesses and community groups who have been looking out for those who are vulnerable in our community. The amount of people who have selflessly come forward to volunteer their services reflects the strong sense of community spirit we have here in Swindon. I am proud to represent our community. My deep thanks to everyone who has made a difference this year and my deep sympathy goes to all those who have lost loved ones due to the pandemic. In the past week our town...

Police hunt jewellery thieves who raided a Biggar home on Christmas Day A considerable amount of jewellery and other personal items were stolen. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Police are hunting jewellery thieves who raided a Biggar home on Christ...

Labour leader Jim Grant says the new 'bus boulevard' isn't a high priority - much like the Whalebridge car park THE news Swindon town centre will get a new ‘bus boulevard’ costing millions has not been welcomed in all quarters. Swindon Borough Council leader David Renard hailed a Boxing Day £25m cash injection from the government’s Future High Streets Fund as a “real catalyst” in the town’s bid to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. The ambitious plans will see Fleming Way transformed, with a new bus interchange, a ban on all other motor traffic and improved pedestri...

AN ambitious plan to transform Swindon's business district has been given a £25m shot in the arm.

The towering crane at the site of the new Zurich headquarters at Kimmerfields Picture: DAVE COX THERE will be no early Christmas present for the councillors and business figures overseeing the regeneration of key areas of Swindon. They might be kept waiting for announcements on up to £50m worth of funding for major schemes until January. Swindon Borough Council has submitted ambitious £25m bids to two separate government funds – the Towns Fund and the Future High Streets. The Future High Streets fund money would be used to create a 'bus boulevard' in Fleming Way as par...