Authoritarian leader of Belarus sworn for seventh term
Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in for a seventh term, and he mocked those who derided him as “Europe’s last dictator” by saying his country has more democracy ...
Free school meals cuts rumoured in the Spring Statement
Universal free school meals for the youngest children could be at risk in the Spring Statement tomorrow, reports claim.
When is the Spring Statement 2025 and what can we expect?
Statement 2025 is due to be delivered on March 26 by chancellor Rachel Reeves, promising economic updates and financial policy plans.
Container ship severely damaged in North Sea collision to be towed to Scotland
A stricken container ship which was involved in a collision with a tanker in the North Sea is to be towed to Aberdeen, according to the Coastguard. The Solong collided with the anchored tanker Stena ...
Swindon house 'requiring modernisation' sells for £124K
A terraced house in Swindon 'requiring modernisation' has sold for £44,000 more than the guide price at auction. The three-bedroom property at 44 Courtenay Road was listed by London-based auction ...
NYMT: Swindon teen with picked for Carousel production
A Swindon boy with a passion for performing arts will follow in the footsteps of award-winning actors after being selected to appear in a ...
Swindon town centre shops available to rent or buy
There are several empty shops in Swindon town centre advertised to let or buy in desperate need of new owners to take over.
Ben Sherman opens new Swindon Designer Outlet shop
"By 1963, Ben Sherman was ready to launch his own clothing line. "For over fifty-five years, the iconic Ben Sherman shirt and brand has been adopted by almost every seminal youth culture and style ...
Union criticises ‘sluggish’ negotiations to end Birmingham bins strike
Unite claims any chance of a breakthrough is being ‘hobbled’ by commissioners who were drafted in to help with the council’s finances.
Simon Easterby and Richard Wigglesworth set for Lions coaching roles
England’s senior assistant coach Wigglesworth is also primed for a Lions role, along with Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty. The latest appointments will follow confirmed posts within the Lions set-up ...
Donald Trump calls Yemen group chat breach a ‘glitch’
It comes after it was reported that top national security officials for President Trump, including his defence secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a ...
Chris Stark announces testicular cancer diagnosis – What are the signs?
The main symptoms of testicular cancer includes a lump or swelling in the testicle, a change in size and aches or pains in the testicle or scrotum. Other symptoms also include the scrotum feeling ...