Heritage

Line of cars driving onto Commercial Road minutes before the start of the military parade.

Confusion as cars interrupt Remembrance event repeatedly despite closure

Crowds locked to the Swindon British Rail Works open Day in 1975

Crowds locked to the Swindon British Rail Works open Day in 1975

GWR to DWP: Who made Swindon thrive?

Bob Wright is stepping down from his role

Bob Wright is stepping down from his role

Aaron Marchant becomes chairman of Swindon Heritage Preservation at 28

Bob Wright is stepping down as chairman

Bob Wright is stepping down as chairman

Aaron Marchant named new chairman of Swindon Heritage Preservation

Andrew Mountbatten's has reportedly got a new girlfriend.

Andrew Mountbatten's has reportedly got a new girlfriend.

Rumours of new romance for Andrew after woman spotted visiting Sandringham home

Devizes Road pictured 1980 and now.

Devizes Road pictured 1980 and now.

Devizes Road then and now: How Swindon street has changed over 50 years

Swindon's Ditcheat Manor sits outside the shopping centre's food court

Swindon's Ditcheat Manor sits outside the shopping centre's food court

Designer Outlet

What is going to happen to historic steam engine at Swindon Designer Outlet?

Damage to The Vale Hotel and Jubilee Clock in Cricklade.

Damage to The Vale Hotel and Jubilee Clock in Cricklade.

Owner of famous hotel from Channel 4 show furious after lorry crash

In Wiltshire paranormal sightings have been linked to major roads and smaller country lanes.

In Wiltshire paranormal sightings have been linked to major roads and smaller country lanes.

Wiltshire crowned UK’s haunted road capital with 57 paranormal reports

Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin listed on eBay for £32k

The National Trust's Swindon headquarters

The National Trust's Swindon headquarters

National Trust adds exciting new attraction to Wiltshire sites

Rose visited Swindon's Railway museum as part of Series 21 of the BBC's Who do you think you are?

Rose visited Swindon's Railway museum as part of Series 21 of the BBC's Who do you think you are?

Actress's search for family answers leads her to Swindon's historic railway

Swindon's bid to become UK City of Culture has ended - but that doesn't mean the end of progress

Swindon's bid to become UK City of Culture has ended - but that doesn't mean the end of progress

Swindon must be 'unapologetically ambitious' after failed City of Culture bid

Update issued on plans to restore iconic Merchant Navy class locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation.

Update issued on plans to restore iconic Merchant Navy class locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation.

Everything we know as steam engine axed from Swindon moves into next phase of repairs

The Oasis Leisure Centre revamp could be paid for through the development of 550 homes nearby.

The Oasis Leisure Centre revamp could be paid for through the development of 550 homes nearby.

Hundreds of homes could be back on table around Swindon's Oasis

The Benjamin Bunny Beatrix Potter 50p Fifty Pence listed on eBay

The Benjamin Bunny Beatrix Potter 50p Fifty Pence listed on eBay

Benjamin Bunny Beatrix Potter 50p listed on eBay for more than £17,000

A campaign group hopes to save the Wyvern Theatre from closure.

A campaign group hopes to save the Wyvern Theatre from closure.

Campaign launched to save Swindon's Wyvern Theatre from closure and demolition

Students from Lydiard Park Academy Felicity and Nazli, Principal Joshua Coulson, Councillor Kate Tomlinson, students Will and Oscar, and Councillor Matty Courtliff, in front of Lydiard House.

Students from Lydiard Park Academy Felicity and Nazli, Principal Joshua Coulson, Councillor Kate Tomlinson, students Will and Oscar, and Councillor Matty Courtliff, in front of Lydiard House.

Major £700k refurb will give new lease of life for historic Swindon manor

The steam engine's boiler has now been shipped out of Swindon

The steam engine's boiler has now been shipped out of Swindon

Plan to restore steam engine axed from Swindon finally reaches major milestone

A former telephone exchange in the old GWR Works will become eight flats.

A former telephone exchange in the old GWR Works will become eight flats.

Historic GWR Works building to be converted into flats

A major revamp of an historic Swindon area pub has been given the green light.

A major revamp of an historic Swindon area pub has been given the green light.

Historic pub near Swindon to close for weeks as major refurb approved

The police raids at Andrew Mountbatten's homes have been deemed unlawful.

The police raids at Andrew Mountbatten's homes have been deemed unlawful.

New neighbours move in next to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after high court win

Exclusive rides on the engine will take place on Sunday October 18 and Sunday October 25, with a 'Spooky Halloween themed ride' taking place on the evening of October 31.

Exclusive rides on the engine will take place on Sunday October 18 and Sunday October 25, with a 'Spooky Halloween themed ride' taking place on the evening of October 31.

Cultural attractions

One of UK's rarest locomotives to be unveiled in Swindon this weekend

Initial enabling works on the £14.8 million redevelopment of the historic Devizes Assize Court are due to start later this month.

Initial enabling works on the £14.8 million redevelopment of the historic Devizes Assize Court are due to start later this month.

Planning and development

Work could begin on £14.8m transformation of town landmark this month

The scaffolding nears the top of the historic Lansdowne Monument at Cherhill Down.

The scaffolding nears the top of the historic Lansdowne Monument at Cherhill Down.

Latest on restoration of historic monument blighted by hoardings for years

Napier ‘40/50’ limousine motor car

Napier ‘40/50’ limousine motor car

From ice-cream tricycles to radar: Surprising stories of the Second World War

The SS United States

The SS United States

One last stage before SS United States becomes world's biggest reef

Inside Marlborough's old police station: one of the metal doors securing a corridor.

Inside Marlborough's old police station: one of the metal doors securing a corridor.

Inside derelict town police station as urban explorers enter building

Avebury is fames for it's ancient standing stones, which are fully accessible to the public.

Avebury is fames for it's ancient standing stones, which are fully accessible to the public.

The best picturesque National Trust walks around Swindon to enjoy this autumn

Benjamin Bunny Beatrix Potter 50p listed on eBay for £32k

Estate to open rooms of 'rarely seen' 18th century house to public

Runners take on the Swindon Half Marathon 2025

Runners take on the Swindon Half Marathon 2025

Swindon Half Marathon

First look at new Swindon Half Marathon medal celebrating town landmarks

The derelict Locarno and Corn Exchange in Old Town, Swindon.

The derelict Locarno and Corn Exchange in Old Town, Swindon.

Watch urban explorers trespass inside historic fire-damaged building

STEAM, the Museum of the Great Western Railway's Golden Age Festival, will include a visit to a reconstructed Air Raid Shelter, normally closed to the public.

STEAM, the Museum of the Great Western Railway's Golden Age Festival, will include a visit to a reconstructed Air Raid Shelter, normally closed to the public.

Big bands, wartime history and railway heritage at Swindon festival

The president of RBL, Will Stone and Mike Armstrong

The president of RBL, Will Stone and Mike Armstrong

Community thanked as last Royal British Legion club in Swindon set for major upgrades

Freya, Sally and Evelyn test out the tractors

Freya, Sally and Evelyn test out the tractors

IN PHOTOS: West Swindon comes together to mark 50 years

Plan to restore steam engine axed from Swindon painstakingly near major milestone

The world-famous locomotive will haul passenger trips from Didcot Parkway on October 17 and 18

The world-famous locomotive will haul passenger trips from Didcot Parkway on October 17 and 18

Famous steam train the Flying Scotsman heading to Wiltshire

The ex-GWR Works building that is now the Pattern Church will undergo significant repairs.

The ex-GWR Works building that is now the Pattern Church will undergo significant repairs.

Approval given for major repairs and new roof for ex-GWR Works building in Swindon

The front of the Adver's old offices on Victoria Road could be turned into commercial units and flats.

The front of the Adver's old offices on Victoria Road could be turned into commercial units and flats.

Major plans revealed for shops in historic front of listed building

Events have been cancelled by Swindon and Cricklade Railway amid 'excessive heat'

Events have been cancelled by Swindon and Cricklade Railway amid 'excessive heat'

Swindon and Cricklade Railway events cancelled amid heatwave

The Mechanics' Institute has become worn down and broken into.

The Mechanics' Institute has become worn down and broken into.

Pressure from Swindon to fix old derelict Swindon building

Two teenagers were reportedly seen trespassing at the Mechanics' Institute.

Two teenagers were reportedly seen trespassing at the Mechanics' Institute.

Leader admits council cannot afford to buy derelict Mechanics’ Institute

The Dartmouth Steam Railway at Saltern Cove

The Dartmouth Steam Railway at Saltern Cove

Swindon timber worker helped build much-loved chalet

Drone photos show the excavation site

Drone photos show the excavation site

Archaeologists find 'Iron Age fort' on edge of Swindon in landmark excavation

No trains are running on Cholsey and Wallingford Railway due to a crash

No trains are running on Cholsey and Wallingford Railway due to a crash

Historic railway line closes for 'forseeable future' after incident

St Mary's Church has launched an appeal

St Mary's Church has launched an appeal

Historic church organ restoration project launches with recital

Trustees of Friends of Trowbridge Park Bandstand Group, Sharon Sullivan, Sharon Cooper, Cllr Mel Jacobs and Cllr Stephen Cooper taking a close look at the historic facility

Trustees of Friends of Trowbridge Park Bandstand Group, Sharon Sullivan, Sharon Cooper, Cllr Mel Jacobs and Cllr Stephen Cooper taking a close look at the historic facility

Friends group launches campaign to restore Trowbridge’s historic bandstand

Designer Outlet Swindon.

Designer Outlet Swindon.

Designer Outlet

Major changes bringing two new restaurants to Designer Outlet Swindon praised

The rebuilt bridge at Pewsham Locks

The rebuilt bridge at Pewsham Locks

Historic canal bridge restored by volunteers after three-year project

Melksham’s Rafel Dixon with his sons Toby and Jacque with the weapons mounted on a Ricardo that was once used in Kosovo as part of the NATO intervention

Melksham’s Rafel Dixon with his sons Toby and Jacque with the weapons mounted on a Ricardo that was once used in Kosovo as part of the NATO intervention

Thousands turn out for Wiltshire steam and vintage rally

Swindon locals will recognise some of the locations in this new Channel 4 series

Swindon locals will recognise some of the locations in this new Channel 4 series

Cherished Swindon location to appear on hit Channel 4 show this week

Lydiard House has acquired a new portrait

Lydiard House has acquired a new portrait

Cultural attractions

Lydiard House acquires new portrait for its collection

The last ever Denby Pottery piece has left the kiln

The last ever Denby Pottery piece has left the kiln

UK manufacturer makes 'iconic' piece after 217 years trading