Swindon2 hrs agoPlan to replace speedway stadium with homes rejectedMore than 100 residents had objected to the plans and called for the site to be used for leisure.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoDrone firm bolsters town's growing tech industryIcomat said the growth of the drone industry in Swindon was a 'major factor' in their expansion.3 hrs ago8 hrs agoNew forest with 18k trees will boost 'connection'Thousands more saplings have been planted by volunteers in Trees for Climate scheme.8 hrs ago2 days agoFarm fined thousands after slurry pollutes riverJD Spencer Farm Partnership pleaded guilty to the charges at Swindon Magistrates Court on Friday.2 days ago2 days agoPolice dog helps with arrest after car chaseOfficers say the dog found the suspect and stopped them getting away so they could be arrested.2 days ago2 days agoMan on a mission to help improve town's fitnessTim Howe is the founder of the Longevity Games - an exercise regime to help promote longer living.2 days ago3 days agoMore than 400 people dispersed from illegal ravePolice seize equipment and make three arrests after coming across the event.3 days ago4 days agoPride project to probe hidden local LGBTQ+ historyThe research will result in an exhibition telling the story of two centuries of community history.4 days ago4 days agoIn pictures: 'Supercars meet' and 'kindness video'Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West.4 days ago...