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Swindon Half Marathon 2026 live updates and pictures

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James Heaton, 21, may be Swindon's youngest landlord after buying his first investment property at just 20 years old.

James Heaton, 21, may be Swindon's youngest landlord after buying his first investment property at just 20 years old.

Young man facing family tragedy becomes 'Swindon's youngest landlord'

Decorated Wood street in Old Town

Decorated Wood street in Old Town

How to spend a day in Swindon the UK’s best place to live for quality of life

A date has been announced for the funeral of Anne Wang.

A date has been announced for the funeral of Anne Wang.

Funeral date announced for much-loved Swindon teacher

The Bubble Master

The Bubble Master

Swindon bubble artist joins international association of 150 professionals

Lloyds customers have reported a huge rise in romance scams over the past year.

Lloyds customers have reported a huge rise in romance scams over the past year.

Lloyds issues urgent warning after sharp rise in romance scam victims

Thomas Pratchett made the trip to Salford

Thomas Pratchett made the trip to Salford

Teenage fundraiser honoured for years of support for Children in Need

Hollie, 25, from Stroud, who has been missing since July, was last seen in Weston-super-Mare on Thursday, July 23

Hollie, 25, from Stroud, who has been missing since July, was last seen in Weston-super-Mare on Thursday, July 23

Missing woman, 25, with Swindon links last seen over a month ago

The hedge is outside The Meadows Family Hub on Leigh Road, Swindon.

The hedge is outside The Meadows Family Hub on Leigh Road, Swindon.

Swindon dog walker blames overgrown hedge for 'near misses' near school

Rob Uzzell took on skydive

Rob Uzzell took on skydive

Adventurer completes skydive to raise more than £450 for Highworth charity

Ellie with her parents, Katie and Jonathan, and her two younger brothers

Ellie with her parents, Katie and Jonathan, and her two younger brothers

Swindon community rallies to support schoolgirl after heartbreaking diagnosis

The explosion at Groundwell Industrial Estate last September.

The explosion at Groundwell Industrial Estate last September.

'I was nervous' firefighter's emotions as Swindon erupted in horrifying explosion

Neil Bromley has won national recognition

Neil Bromley has won national recognition

Swindon fencing coach honoured after introducing more than 6,000 children to sport

The frequently-used bench was found smeared in poo by local resident Dawn.

The frequently-used bench was found smeared in poo by local resident Dawn.

Outrage and disgust after poo 'smeared' on Swindon bench

Tributes paid to beloved Swindon teacher who changed countless children's lives

Swindon Angel patrol the town centre and Old Town until the early hours.

Swindon Angel patrol the town centre and Old Town until the early hours.

I went out with Swindon's Angels and saw women followed home by men all night

Work is being carried out on a street in Swindon by Thames Water and one resident said it is causing

Work is being carried out on a street in Swindon by Thames Water and one resident said it is causing

Thames Water repairs in Swindon spark anger as driveways blocked off

A Swindon man won £1 million on the National Lottery's new two-round format.

A Swindon man won £1 million on the National Lottery's new two-round format.

Swindon man wins £1m Lotto prize and plans to launch new business ventures

Marlon on arrival at Swindon train station.

Marlon on arrival at Swindon train station.

Police disperse 150 young people gathering to meet influencer in Wiltshire

Swindon campaigner makes final push for hospital carers petition

Row of English terraced houses.

Row of English terraced houses.

House prices on the rise in Swindon - everything we know

Lighting candles at the Nepalese Association of Wiltshire's candlelight vigil on September 19 at Wharf Green, Swindon.

Lighting candles at the Nepalese Association of Wiltshire's candlelight vigil on September 19 at Wharf Green, Swindon.

Town gathers for Nepalese remembrance vigil following disaster

Swindon named best UK place to live – but locals aren’t convinced

Moving tributes to 'much-loved' local speedway legend following death

29-year-old Louis Lobban has been remembered for his kind heart and passion for life

29-year-old Louis Lobban has been remembered for his kind heart and passion for life

Death of 'incredible' Swindon father and businessman ruled a suicide

Norman received a signed Swindon Town shirt as one of his presents

Norman received a signed Swindon Town shirt as one of his presents

Lifelong Robins fan celebrates 100th birthday with signed shirt

Michael MacDonald moved from Swindon to Glasgow and his busking videos have gone viral on TikTok.

Michael MacDonald moved from Swindon to Glasgow and his busking videos have gone viral on TikTok.

Swindon musician finds viral fame after moving to Glasgow for fresh start

Carterton mother and daughter Lynn and Evie Miller win Puddle Ducks national awards for helping Oxfordshire children learn to swim

Carterton mother and daughter Lynn and Evie Miller win Puddle Ducks national awards for helping Oxfordshire children learn to swim

Carterton mother and daughter honoured for helping children learn to swim

29-year-old Louis Lobban was found dead last year

29-year-old Louis Lobban was found dead last year

Tribute to 'funny and loving' Swindon dad found dead in woods

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

The aftermath of a fire in Collingsmead in Eldene.

The aftermath of a fire in Collingsmead in Eldene.

Shock as terrace neighbours' homes were 'minutes away' from going up in smoke

Salyn and Steve Manning (inset) are relieved after an eight-month dispute with Wickes over an £8,000 refund has been resolved.

Salyn and Steve Manning (inset) are relieved after an eight-month dispute with Wickes over an £8,000 refund has been resolved.

Shop chain apologises and issues major refund after months-long dispute

The house following the devastating fire.

The house following the devastating fire.

‘Family lost everything’ in heartbreaking fire as fundraiser launched

Peter Knight (inset) and the washing machines at Markham Place

Peter Knight (inset) and the washing machines at Markham Place

Outrage as dozens of Swindon residents forced to share one washing machine

Judith Weelands holds a sign reading

Judith Weelands holds a sign reading

Woman's 16-week protest outside TUI over 'worst holiday' amid compensation offer

50th anniversary celebrations at Swindon’s historic Arkell’s Brewery.

50th anniversary celebrations at Swindon’s historic Arkell’s Brewery.

5 Swindon Railway apprentices reunite for 50 years heartbreakingly without one friend

Eight winners were recognised at the BBC Radio Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards 2026

Eight winners were recognised at the BBC Radio Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards 2026

Local heroes celebrated at BBC Make a Difference Awards

Residents of accommodation on Neston Close are fed up with the overflowing bin storage area.

Residents of accommodation on Neston Close are fed up with the overflowing bin storage area.

Rats and maggots found in overflowing Swindon rubbish store 'not safe for binmen'

The two cousins, both named Jimmy Ward, died within weeks of one another

The two cousins, both named Jimmy Ward, died within weeks of one another

Community thanked for 'kindness' after two cousins who share name die weeks apart

Abby Daniels has been remembered as a talented performer with remarkable strength and kindness

Abby Daniels has been remembered as a talented performer with remarkable strength and kindness

'Inspirational' Swindon dancer up for two awards months after her death

Ollie Burns raised more than £1,000 in memory of his two-year-old cousin Kylan at a boxing match in Swindon.

Ollie Burns raised more than £1,000 in memory of his two-year-old cousin Kylan at a boxing match in Swindon.

Donations surge as details revealed about Swindon toddler's tragic death

Police are searching for Frazer

Police are searching for Frazer

Concern grows for missing man, 38, as police search near Swindon

Lorries parked on Dorcan estate, Swindon has sparked debate online

Lorries parked on Dorcan estate, Swindon has sparked debate online

Call for traffic wardens after lorries seen parked on Swindon industrial estate

A former Historic England employee failed to claim unfair dismissal after she was sacked for making unsupported stalking and harassment allegations against her colleagues.

A former Historic England employee failed to claim unfair dismissal after she was sacked for making unsupported stalking and harassment allegations against her colleagues.

Jobs and careers

Historic England worker takes stalking allegations to employment tribunal

Maisey Relph was

Maisey Relph was

Jobs and careers

‘Bored’ Swindon woman moved to Australia and now earns £19k more a year

Karen Gray is now celebrating six years sober.

Karen Gray is now celebrating six years sober.

'I drank two bottles of wine a night and it nearly killed me' admits Swindon mum

Celebrating the life of a Swindon resident

Celebrating the life of a Swindon resident

Former Lancaster and Comet pilot celebrates 100th birthday

Olivia Parry has been crowned national champion

Olivia Parry has been crowned national champion

Swindon fencer crowned U11 epee national prep schools champion

Samantha Loveday

Samantha Loveday

Franchise group appoints Swindon based Samantha Loveday as sales partner

Images from the scene, taken by bus passengers

Images from the scene, taken by bus passengers

Shocked bystanders rescue pensioner and girl after Swindon smash

Tayla Mason in action

Tayla Mason in action

Rider returns to Burghley with home-bred horse after sixth place at Badminton

Bill Kingsmill has been recognised for 20 years of service

Bill Kingsmill has been recognised for 20 years of service

Special constable receives Long Service Award after 20 years with force

The Postcode Lottery has picked a street in Wiltshire to win £1,000.

The Postcode Lottery has picked a street in Wiltshire to win £1,000.

Wiltshire neighbours scoop big-money prizes in Postcode Lottery

Amazon prime boxes and envelopes delivered to a front door of residential building.

Amazon prime boxes and envelopes delivered to a front door of residential building.

Frustration as Amazon Prime parcels delayed across Swindon