THE first-ever Swindon Wellbeing and Arts Festival launches next month.

MORE armed police and fewer call handlers could be on the cards if plans to increase the police share of the council tax are approved.

A WOMAN who relies on mental health services in Swindon has urged health chiefs to reconsider closing the town’s place of safety permanently.

A SWINDON Labour group has pushed for Parliament to hold a People’s Vote if the government cannot resolve its current Brexit plans deadlock.

HALF a century of Christian collaboration was celebrated at a special service in Old Town.

VOLUNTEERS heave-ho’ed heavy boxes into a van to help the Shoebox Theatre complete its big move to a new home.

DISCARDED needles were found by a concerned parent in the town centre yesterday afternoon.

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Royal Wootton Bassett after receiving reports of a fire alarm sounding in a house.

A SHORT film showing the history of St Margaret's Church in Stratton St Margaret has racked up thousands of views online.

MORE than 6,000 people in the south west have signed up to the government's new saving account scheme.

A CHARITY auction with a top prize raised hundreds of pounds for the British Heart Foundation.

A LITTLE drizzle didn't stop wassailers having a great time in Old Town over the weekend.

THIS year's Old Town Festival charity partner will be Wiltshire Search and Rescue.

TWO PCSOs came up with a fun way to give out vehicle safety advice and encourage residents to spread the word.

A PARISH councillor in Wroughton is suggesting people make sensible stockpiles of food in preparation for Brexit.

ROYAL Wootton Bassett Sports and Social Club is hoping to score a six with councillors on the area board on Wednesday when its bid for a grant of almost £2,500 to help with the cost of a noise reduction system is considered.

WILTSHIRE Council’s health chief has joined those pressing the government to publish their plans on adult social care.

WILTSHIRE Council is launching a new campaign to get people to swim the length of the M4 throughout the course of the year.

THE Co-op wants to demolish part of the old Best One shop in Station Road, Purton to provide extra space for the shop floor.

A FURIOUS driver has vented this anger at getting a fine for driving in a bus lane - despite being sent there by police.