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      <title>Young fathers’ champion wins national award for life-changing support</title>
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      <description>A practitioner supporting young fathers across Swindon has been recognised nationally for delivering life changing support to families.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Unmanned Aircraft manufacturing up and running in months, Council’s new Leader told</title>
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      <description>Swindon Borough Council’s new Leader received a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Borough’s new Unmanned Aircraft manufacturing facilities following a visit to TEKEVER in West Swindon.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Summer of events set to take over Lydiard Park</title>
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      <description>One of Swindon’s most-loved attractions is preparing for a summer extravaganza with a host of fun-filled events taking place over the next few months.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Armed Forces Day celebrations return to Lydiard Park</title>
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      <description>Swindon will once again honour its serving personnel, veterans and military families, with Armed Forces Day celebrations taking place at Lydiard Park on Saturday, 20 June, from 11am to 4.30pm.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New ceramic exhibition opens at Museum &amp;amp; Art Swindon</title>
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      <description>Museum &amp;amp; Art Swindon’s (MAS) first major exhibition showcasing its extensive ceramic collection has now opened.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New Leader elected for Swindon Borough Council</title>
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      <description>Councillor Gary Sumner has been elected as Leader of Swindon Borough Council.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Half-term fun on offer at Swindon’s venues next week</title>
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      <description>Family-friendly activities are taking place across the Borough this half-term (23 to 31 May), providing something for everyone during the school break.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to showcase Swindon to major investors</title>
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      <description>Swindon Borough Council will make a bold and ambitious investment pitch at a key national event next week (19 to 21 May).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Businesses invited to Greener Business Day to drive sustainable growth</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1368/businesses_invited_to_greener_business_day_to_drive_sustainable_growth</link>
      <description>Businesses across Swindon and Wiltshire are being invited to a special event showcasing how sustainability is driving innovation, competitiveness and growth.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Swindon seeks to get more foster carers on board</title>
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      <description>Foster carers in Swindon have teamed up with Swindon’s Bus Company to try and drive up the number of people locally who can provide a loving home to children who need support.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council elections result in no overall control</title>
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      <description>No party has won enough seats to take control of Swindon Borough Council following yesterday’s (7 May) local elections.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Galactic stars return to STEAM next month</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1364/galactic_stars_return_to_steam_next_month</link>
      <description>Comic Con returns to the STEAM Museum next month, bringing stars from the big and small screen to the heart of Swindon once again.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Wichelstowe’s sustainable travel among the best in the land</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1363/wichelstowes_sustainable_travel_among_the_best_in_the_land</link>
      <description>Wichelstowe’s approach to sustainable transport is amongst the best in the country, according to a national travel body.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding available to support households in crisis</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1362/funding_available_to_support_households_in_crisis</link>
      <description>A funding package aimed at helping residents to be more financially resilient and supporting them during times of crisis is open for applications. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Thousands expected as Swindon’s “Big Bark” dog festival takes over Lydiard Park</title>
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      <description>Dog lovers across Swindon are being urged to grab their tickets quickly as one of the region’s most exciting dog friendly events prepares to bound into Lydiard Park on Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 May.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Parents receive primary school offers as most children secure preferred places</title>
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      <description>The majority of children (95.5%) in Swindon have been offered a place at their first-choice primary school for September. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Kingsdown Crematorium marks 60 years of compassionately caring for Swindon families</title>
      <link>https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/1359/kingsdown_crematorium_marks_60_years_of_compassionately_caring_for_swindon_families</link>
      <description>For 60 years, Kingsdown Crematorium has been a quiet constant in the lives of Swindon residents.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Plans to rejuvenate prominent ‘eyesore’ building being explored</title>
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      <description>Momentum is building behind efforts to regenerate the area around Swindon railway station, with early work underway to explore options for bringing the long‑derelict Signal Point back into use.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New social value fund brings life changing support to Swindon residents</title>
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      <description>Swindon Borough Council’s commitment to social value is delivering tangible benefits for residents thanks to a major partnership with public sector services provider Liberata.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Multi-million pound rollout of energy-efficient measures to council homes progresses</title>
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      <description>Hundreds of council homes across Swindon are benefiting from major energy‑efficiency improvements as part of an ongoing £48m investment programme designed to help tenants reduce their energy bills.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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