News archive
News published October 2026
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Lydiard apples turned into new preserves
Apples growing in Lydiard Park’s historic Georgian Walled Garden have been used to make a new range of handmade Wiltshire preserves, following a collaboration with an award-winning local producer.
Published: 30th October 2026 -
Government confirms mayoral strategic authority for the Thames Valley
Ambitions from council leaders across the Thames Valley to unlock economic, infrastructure and investment opportunities for the region are closer to being realised.
Published: 28th October 2026 -
Experience the magic of Christmas at Lydiard Park
Visitors to Lydiard Park can enjoy a jam-packed programme of festive events in December.
Published: 27th October 2026 -
New road linking Wichelstowe to the M4 now open
A new road which provides an additional route into and out of Wichelstowe has this morning (26 Oct) opened to motorists after developers completed the final section of the scheme.
Published: 26th October 2026 -
More support available for people sleeping rough in Swindon
Additional outreach support and emergency accommodation are now available for people sleeping rough in Swindon.
Published: 23rd October 2026 -
A thousand poppies to appear across Swindon’s roads to honour the fallen
Around 1,000 poppies are again being placed on lampposts along some of Swindon’s busiest roads as the town prepares to honour the fallen.
Published: 22nd October 2026 -
Swindon vows to build on UK City of Culture journey
Swindon will build on the momentum of its UK City of Culture campaign after its ambitious bid just missed out on the final shortlist.
Published: 22nd October 2026 -
New chapter for Lydiard House as sixth form transformation gets underway
Work is underway to give historic Lydiard House a new lease of life, creating high-quality teaching and learning spaces for around 120 sixth-form students and staff.
Published: 16th October 2026 -
Government approves Swindon’s SEND Reform Plan to improve support for children and young people
Children and young people with SEND in Swindon are set to benefit from improvements to local services and support after the Government approved the Borough Council’s SEND Reform Plan.
Published: 9th October 2026 -
Next phase of Wichelstowe development reaches significant milestone
Work could soon start on the next phase of Wichelstowe, Swindon’s landmark new housing development, which continues to deliver thousands of much-needed new homes.
Published: 9th October 2026
