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IF the artists' impressions are to be believed, exciting times lie ahead for Swindon.

A new-look library, a town centre canal, a giant TV screen, new cinemas, shops, a climbing wall, more housing... the list of plans goes on.



We'll fight plans to build on Coate land
7:08am Thursday 14th February 2008
A CONSERVATION trust is determined to fight council plans to build on an area they say should be protected for its outstanding beauty.
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Locarno plan is approvedLocarno plan is approved
4:00pm Wed 13 Feb 08
PLANS to transform the Old Town Locarno have been approved by councillors.
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Speedway stadium plans approvedSpeedway stadium plans approved
3:12pm Wed 13 Feb 08
THE future of speedway in Swindon has been secured after plans to build a new stadium for the sport were approved by councillors.
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Wishlist 2008Wishlist 2008
12:10pm Fri 8 Feb 08
A WIDER range of shops and more activities for young people are just some of the things people want to see in Swindon over the next 20 years.
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Town politicians back canal ideaTown politicians back canal idea
8:00am Thu 24 Jan 08
PLANS for a canal in central Swindon have cleared a major hurdle.
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'We won't give up without a fight''We won't give up without a fight'
6:00pm Wed 16 Jan 08
THE decision to grant the Mechanics' Institute an alcohol and entertainment licence has forced residents to seek legal advice.
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Bid to sell booze in the Mechanics' InstituteBid to sell booze in the Mechanics' Institute
7:00pm Mon 14 Jan 08
THE OWNER of the dilapidated Mechanics' Institute in the Railway Village has applied to sell alcohol in the listed building.

Hotel plan gets go-ahead
6:00pm Wednesday 9th January 2008
BUILDING a hotel on the outskirts of Swindon will not scupper the regeneration plans for the town centre, say councillors.
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Showcase for canal plansShowcase for canal plans
2:45pm Tue 1 Jan 08
A CHARITY supporting a canal for Swindon has opened premises to tell people more about the idea.
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Hotel plans may hit town centre
2:12pm Friday 28th December 2007
BACKING for a 102-bedroom hotel in north Swindon could scupper town centre regeneration, councillors have been warned.
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