Swindon Borough Council reports 30 companies in active talks to relocate, potentially creating thousands of high-quality jobs, with drone manufacturers and higher education hubs leading the charge.
MCR Property Group has purchased the former Intel UK headquarters in Swindon, planning a £130 million residential-led redevelopment that could include up to 350 new homes on the 12.87-acre site.
Savills has been appointed by Frasers Group to provide property management services for the 250,000 sq ft Swindon Designer Outlet, a retail destination experiencing growth in footfall and turnover.
Smiths News shares drop as UK Pensions Regulator considers financial support direction for underfunded Tuffnells pension scheme, potentially requiring up to £3.5m.
Mike Land, 55, miraculously survived a 170-foot bungee jump accident in 1993 with minor injuries. Since then, he has completed numerous marathons, bike races, and charity events, raising thousands for causes like the British Heart Foundation.
A grieving mother calls for legal changes to name underage killers, following the identification of a 15-year-old murderer after he turned 18, echoing a similar case in Birmingham.
Swindon-based furniture retailer Oak Furnitureland reports a significant reduction in operating losses and announces plans for new showrooms and store refurbishments in 2026.
A man has tragically passed away following a medical incident at Asda West Swindon. Emergency services spent 40 minutes trying to save him before he died at around 5.30pm on Friday evening.
WH Smith is demolishing its headquarters in Swindon following the sale of 500 stores to Modella Capital, with plans to build 217 new homes on the site as the company shifts focus to its travel business.
BMW Group has appointed US-based logistics leader GXO to manage warehouse operations at its Swindon MINI factory, aiming to boost efficiency and resilience in the supply chain for key vehicle components.
UK motorists risk £1,000 fines and driving bans for using mobile phones while driving, as shown by alarming footage from the M4 near Swindon.
India-owned Westwire Harnessing has opened a new manufacturing facility in Swindon, creating 80 skilled jobs and expanding its footprint to over 21,000 sq ft to meet growing defence sector demand.
Home Clearance Outlet has opened a new furniture store in Swindon's Brunel Shopping Centre, occupying the former Poundland site. The 6,000 sq ft store offers affordable sofas, beds, and mattresses, marking the retailer's third branch expansion.
Historic Swindon-based newspaper distributor Smiths News confirms full-year results in line with expectations and declares final dividend for shareholders.
Swindon has formally entered the competition to become UK City of Culture 2029, competing against Bristol and Plymouth. The bid could secure £10 million for arts projects and cultural events in the town.
Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Police introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle unauthorised car meets, with fines of up to £100 for offenders.
Retailer WH Smith appoints Leo Quinn, former Balfour Beatty CEO, as its new chair. The move follows an accounting error in its US business and a leadership transition. Read the full details.
Nicola Dickinson, 59, from Swindon, wins a £4.5m Lake District home plus £250k in Omaze prize draw. She ignored her husband's advice to stop entering. The win changes her family's future.
Swindon councillors will vote on a Labour motion demanding a daily direct train service to Oxford, a move set to boost connectivity and economic growth in the Thames Valley. Read the latest.
The 15-year economic partnership between Swindon and Wiltshire has dissolved as councils pursue separate devolution deals. The Business and Growth Unit closes. Read the full analysis.
Drivers face a year of disruption as the M4 in Wiltshire will close overnight for maintenance throughout 2026. Plan your journeys and check diversion routes now.
WH Smith launches clawback of executive bonuses as the FCA investigates a £50m profit overstatement in its US arm. The retailer pledges governance reforms.
The Hussey Family Trust seeks an environmental impact ruling for 300 homes on land east of The Marsh in Wanborough, Swindon. Read the latest on this controversial development.
Nationwide Building Society reports a 13.6% rise in early Black Friday transactions, with over 2.5 million by 10am. Get expert tips for safe and savvy shopping.
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A 55-year-old mother, Sarah Forrester, was found dead in her Swindon home. A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. Read the latest updates.
Daniel Smith, 45, has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Wiltshire. He was remanded into custody and will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her 50s in Swindon has been bailed while police continue their investigation. No wider risk to public.
Lee Hampton, 50, crushed sleeping pills into flu tablets before raping woman while she slept. He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Read the full shocking details.
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found dead at a Swindon address. Police are investigating.