Swindon News news
Two weeks left to register for the solar panel and battery storage Solar Together scheme
Swindon and Wiltshire residents still have time to register their interest for the Solar Together scheme and invest in cost-effective renewable energy for their home or business.
Published: Tuesday, 1st August 2023-
Council lays out plans to continue to support Swindon residents with cost of living pressures
An action plan to support families with living costs has been tabled at the first Cabinet meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s new administration on 12 July.
Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2023 -
County Archaeologist recognises significant Roman discoveries found at new Swindon link road
Headland Archaeology, which provides archaeological services and advice to Swindon Borough Council, has finished work at the Southern Connector Road.
Published: Friday, 16th June 2023 -
More than £3 million granted to Swindon in new Levelling Up funding
Christmas has come early for a number of community organisations and projects in Swindon after central government approved more than £3m in new funding.
Published: Friday, 16th December 2022 -
Council thanks sponsors, charities and volunteers ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day
Tomorrow (24 August) marks 31 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union and six months since it was invaded by Russia.
Published: Tuesday, 23rd August 2022 -
Swindon fans encouraged to do their bit to tackle COVID-19 ahead of County Ground return
Thousands of fans will return to the County Ground tomorrow (14 Aug) to welcome their new-look Swindon Town side in their first League Two home fixture following relegation last season.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 -
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is on the hunt for a creative ‘Family in Residence’
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery is searching for a local family to help put its learning and activity resources to the test.
Published: Tuesday, 30th June 2020 -
Swindon’s STEAM Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary
Swindon’s iconic railway museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month.
Published: Monday, 8th June 2020 -
STEAM Museum virtual tour attracts national recognition
Swindon’s STEAM Museum has been ranked among the UK’s top five best 360-degree virtual tour experiences by industry experts Museum Crush – ahead of the world-renowned National Gallery, British Museum, Stonehenge and the Black Country Museum to name a few.
Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2020 -
Swindon Museum & Art Gallery launches ‘Learning Library’ for schools and parent educators
Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has just launched a new online library of free teaching and learning materials to support schools and parents teaching from home.
Published: Monday, 11th May 2020 -
Council encourages residents to celebrate VE Day at home
Swindon Borough Council is asking its residents to pay tribute to the sacrifice and service of the Second World War generation from the comfort of their own homes.
Published: Monday, 4th May 2020 -
STEAM Museum launches 360° virtual tour
People with a passion for railway heritage can now enjoy the various displays and exhibitions from Swindon’s STEAM Museum from the comfort of their own homes during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Published: Monday, 20th April 2020 -
Home is ‘where the art is’
That’s the message from Swindon Museum and Art Gallery which has just launched a new digital project to bring its collection of modern art to people’s living rooms.
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020
