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rat droppings

Court agrees Council was right to close rat-infested store

A convenience store, which was closed by council inspectors due to a rat infestation, has been allowed to reopen after making significant improvements.

Published: Monday, 21st July 2025
  • Single-use plastics

    Venues prepare for plastic ban this October

    Venues owned and operated by Swindon Borough Council are preparing for the England-wide ban on single-use plastics, which comes into effect from October.

    Published: Friday, 21st July 2023
  • dark bark bbq investigation

    Pop-up eatery hit with hygiene order

    A pop-up food stall at the Swindon Designer Outlet has been hit with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order after being found to be using unsafe cooking practices.

    Published: Friday, 14th April 2023

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