2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (749+ words) A former SNP council leader who has been jailed for sex offences against young men has been urged to apologise to his victims by Scotland's First Minister. SNP leader John Swinney insisted it was "necessary, appropriate and essential" that Linden,…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (484+ words) A major fashion retailer is set to close its remaining 37 stores by the end of June after falling into administration. Quiz fell into administration back in February, for the second time in 12 months, after a "tough start" to 2026, with Alistair…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (719+ words) Police are continuing to investigate a suspected arson at a derelict historic building in Swindon. Emergency services descended on the Mechanics Institute in Emlyn Square at around 6: 20am on Friday, April 10. Nearby residents described their houses smelling of smoke and surrounding…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (266+ words) A fire at a historic Swindon building is now being treated as "arson" by police. In a statement, Wiltshire Police said they are investigating a suspected arson at the Mechanics Institute in Emlyn Square " a derelict historic Swindon building. Emergency…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (443+ words) A once-loved Swindon coffee shop has officially entered liquidation, after struggling to stay open. Fika Coffee & Wine, on Havelock Street, closed its doors for the last time on February 25 after months of uncertainty about the coffee shop's future. The business,…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (230+ words) A NATIONAL Trust site was forced to close on Sunday after a fire broke out on its premises. A lithium battery exploded in an office in Kingston Lacy on Sunday, March 22, resulting in three fire crews being called out to…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (426+ words) Shoppers have been giving their verdict on what Swindon's Designer Outlet has to offer " and what they would like to see more of. The outlet has seen a number of changes over recent months, including a new takeover by the…...

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (203+ words) A council has planted oak trees to commemorate the end of World War II. St Andrews Parish Council took part in the national initiative Oaks at 80, planting one oak for each of the armed forces. The trees were planted in Tadpole…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (599+ words) It is that time of year again, when firework displays are taking place all over the country, and people are even buying fireworks for personal use at home. But a warning has been issued to drivers buying fireworks, as storing…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (606+ words) Great Western Hospital has paid'a family "35million after their baby was left with life-changing disabilities. The child, now 11, was awarded the settlement after' Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted liability for the delayed diagnosis and treatment of early-onset group B…...