4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (436+ words) Plans to turn a Swindon home into an Airbnb have been refused - although the changes may have already been made. The application for 7 Baron Close in Stratton St Margaret sought retrospective permission to change the use of the house to…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (489+ words) Workshops are giving people a chance to see heat pump technology up close. Grant UK, a heating solutions manufacturer, has opened its Swindon Training Academy to the public for a series of sessions organised in partnership with Nesta as part…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (529+ words) Plans to transform two run-down streets in Swindon town centre remain under development a year after they were first unveiled, with the council saying improvement works are still planned. Last year in September 2025, we reported Swindon Council's plans to revamp…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (198+ words) A Swindon shop has been put up for sale and has appeared to be closed. Atwell Martin’s location in Godwin Court, Old Town seems vacant, with the Adver confirming the store was closed earlier this week. A ‘To let’ signage…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (157+ words) Couples planning their big day are being invited to a wedding fair. Cricklade Hotel & Spa will host the event on September 6, from 11.30am to 3.30pm. The hotel will be fully dressed for a wedding, allowing couples to visualise their special day. Attendees…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (462+ words) The Royal Mint is marking 60 years of Star Trek with two new collectable 50p coins. Inspired by the classic TV series, the coins feature designs from across the Star Trek universe, with one showcasing the iconic Vulcan salute and the words…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (573+ words) A plan to build nine new homes on a former office car park has been brought before Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee. The scheme, put forward by The Quadrant Housing, would see the redevelopment of part of the car park…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (459+ words) A property near Swindon owned by the same family for 60 years could be used as a short-term let, under plans submitted to the council. The application seeks permission for the property, which has been used for residential purposes, to provide…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (599+ words) A Swindon convenience store is set to be converted into a launderette, under plans approved by the council. The planning application is in relation to the S. F. Nawaz shop situated at 105 Broad Street, Swindon, which closed unexpectedly in December last year....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (587+ words) Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Swindon Borough Council, featuring proposals ranging from tree works and home extensions to major residential developments and commercial refurbishments. Below is a summary of the most recent applications validated or decided by…...