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News published September 2026

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  Discover an exciting autumn of events at Lydiard Park

  Summer may be drawing to a close, but there’s plenty to look forward to at Lydiard Park this autumn, with an exciting programme of events taking place throughout September and October.

  Published: 4th September 2026
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  Magic of the night sky to come alive in town centre

  The magic of the night sky will come alive in the town centre this autumn thanks to a new pop-up planetarium.

  Published: 2nd September 2026
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  Council submits plans for new children’s home to help keep vulnerable young people close to home

  A planning application to convert a recently purchased property in Wichelstowe into a new children’s home has been submitted by Swindon Borough Council.

  Published: 2nd September 2026
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  Over eight tonnes of waste cleared in Big Town Centre Clean-Up

  Over eight tonnes of litter, overgrown vegetation and fly-tipped waste has been removed from Swindon town centre by volunteers working alongside council teams as part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.

  Published: 2nd September 2026