Sir Tony Robinson event coming to Marlborough Town Hall

The special LitFest event featuring Sir Tony Robinson is coming to Marlborough Town Hall. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7pm, the Blackadder actor, TV presenter and historical expert will discuss ...

Thursday’s briefing: Kane ruled out and mixed fortunes for Man Utd and Chelsea

England captain Harry Kane has been ruled out of his side’s match against Wales, while Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire. The Women’s Champions League saw Manchester United get ...

John Cleese documentary coming to cinemas across Wiltshire

A new John Cleese documentary is coming to cinemas in Swindon, Trowbridge, and Salisbury. The 90-minute documentary, titled John Cleese Packs It In, will be shown on November 13, 2025 at Vue Swindon, ...

Israel and Hamas agree to peace deal as hostages and prisoners set for release

Hamas intends to release all 20 living hostages in a matter of days, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.

Teddy bedding and cosy designer dupes return to Aldi middle aisle

Aldi's Specialbuys for October include a winter kitchen collection, winter fragrances and the return of the ever-popular cosy teddy bedding ...

Wiltshire Council approves Stonehenge protection plan

Wiltshire Council’s cabinet has approved a plan to protect Stonehenge and Avebury from the impact of any future developments ...

The Lamb Inn at Marlborough set for management change

The Lamb Inn, on The Parade in Marlborough, has been listed as available for a rent to be confirmed by Wadworth brewery. At the time of writing, the venue remained open, but Wadworth is looking for ...

Garden centre in Swindon opening Christmas shop this month

Dobbies' Swindon store is opening its Christmas shop on October 9. The garden centre chain is opening its festive shop after noticing a 43 per cent increase in searches for Christmas decorations on ...

Royal Wootton Bassett suffer heavy defeat against Topsham

In a challenging encounter, Royal Wootton Bassett faced a tough defeat against Topsham, who showcased their strength and determination. The match took place at the home ground of Wootton Bassett. The ...

New strategy to improve Wiltshire and Swindon biodiversity

A new strategy to support nature recovery and improve biodiversity is set to be considered by councillors. Wiltshire Council’s cabinet has approved a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for ...

Swindon man denies trying to suffocate dog with blanket

A man has denied trying to suffocate a dog with a blanket and cause it unnecessary suffering.

Grants up to £20,000 for environmental and STEM projects

Grants of up to £20,000 are now available to support environmental and STEM projects in Swindon. The funding is part of the Sustainable Futures Programme, which supports community projects that ...