News archive

News published October 2020

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  Swindon’s STEAM Museum wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award

  Hot on the heels of being praised for its virtual tour during lockdown, STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, has today announced it has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winner.

  Published: 8th October 2020
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  Council makes £500 Support Payment available for self-isolating residents on low incomes

  Eligible residents on low incomes, who will lose income as a consequence of self-isolation, will be offered a £500 payment as part of a national scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council.

  Published: 7th October 2020
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  White Hart slip road to be temporarily closed for next stage of £30m improvements

  The next stage of improvement work at White Hart junction will see the A419 southbound exit slip road closed for seven weeks.

  Published: 7th October 2020
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  Registration for the first TechSwindon Summit is now open

  A virtual event to promote and celebrate Swindon’s burgeoning tech sector will be held next month.

  Published: 6th October 2020
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  Vulnerable people affected by pandemic to benefit from government funding

  Local people struggling to afford food and essential supplies due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will be able to benefit from grant funding from the Government.

  Published: 6th October 2020
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  Progress being made at Mead Way, despite lockdown restrictions

  Work is continuing to progress at Mead Way, despite the pandemic enforcing changes to the schedule.

  Published: 5th October 2020
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  Gallery will use Swindon’s parks as a new art exhibition space

  Four of Swindon’s beautiful parks have been chosen to host an autumn trail with a difference.

  Published: 1st October 2020