Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest.
Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells, despite tournament’s announcement
Tennis legend Venus Williams will not play at the BNP Paribas Open, the tournament revealed. The development comes days after it announced she would compete after accepting a wildcard entry.
One million customers signed up to Scottish Power scheme
More than one million people now benefit from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' Priority Services support.
Swindon Holi 2025: Festival returns to Town Gardens
Swindon Holi 2025 will take place at the Town Gardens Bowl on Sunday, March 16, and has been named the "biggest celebration in Swindon." Visitors can expect DJs, food stalls, selfie points and of ...
New Wiltshire pub owners 'really pleased' with progress
A community village pub which reopened at the end of last year is finally thriving under new management. David Hiscock and Claire Gulliver got the keys for The Patriots Arms in Chiseldon on Tuesday, ...
Swindon child sex offender sentenced for breach of order
Callum MacHardie, 34, of Arley Close, appeared at Swindon Crown Court on February 14 charged with breaching the Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and failing to comply with notification requirements ...
Police warn public after Swindon father ordered gun online
Police have warned the public it is their responsibility to make sure they are not breaking the law by ordering certain items online.
NHS launches first-ever breast cancer screening campaign
The NHS in England has launched its first-ever awareness campaign in South West to highlight the benefits of breast cancer screening.
'Deliver new track and protect Abbey Stadium' - Swindon Needs Speedway
Campaigners who want to see Speedway revitalised in the borough have called on the owners of Abbey Stadium to deliver a new rack, and for ...
PCC Philip Wilkinson praises Wiltshire youth crime service
A service dedicated to helping young crime victims has been praised by Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson.
GWH: Medical care rated 'Good' at Swindon hospital
The latest report into Swindon's Great Western Hospital has praised staff giving unplanned medical care as 'kind, compassionate and high-quality'. The report, published by the Care Quality Commission ...
Safety warning after TikTok cleaning hack air fryer fire
A safety warning has been issued after an online cleaning hack caused an air fryer to catch fire. Firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a property on Saturday, ...