12+ hour, 1+ min ago   (667+ words) A UK holiday home manufacturer has ceased trading after collapsing into administration, resulting in the loss of around 80 jobs. Sunseeker Holiday Homes, founded in March 2019, manufactured holiday homes and lodges for parks across the UK. The Sunseeker website reads: "Sunseeker…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (298+ words) Comedian and actress Dawn French has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding, according to a report by The Independent. The 68-year-old, best known for playing Geraldine Granger in BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, pleaded…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (410+ words) A well-known pub near Swindon and the Wiltshire border has been put up for sale. The Queens Arms, located in the Berkshire village of East Garston in the heart of the Valley of the Racehorse, has built a strong reputation…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (472+ words) A wife who was "unable to walk independently" hopes to join her husband in doing a marathon. Two marathon hopefuls from Swindon have launched a fundraising campaign as they prepare to take on the 2027 TCS London Marathon. Sarah and Andy…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (379+ words) A Wiltshire crematorium has fully reopened as a newly upgraded funeral 'SuperVenue' following a recent closure. North Wiltshire Crematorium closed its chapel for two weeks last month to allow for renovations and the installation of new technology which is designed…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (171+ words) A festival promising world-class musical experiences is returning to Wiltshire next month. The White Horse Festival will bring classical and cross-genre performances over two weeks at the start of October. The festival aims to deliver innovative programming to audiences outside…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (203+ words) Two major retailers are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place on some products. Norfolk Trading Standards has issued alerts in the last week over foods sold by Tesco and Waitrose, with recalls launched due to…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (248+ words) A new family-run takeaway in Swindon is earning praise from customers and councillors alike. El’s Corner has opened in Swindon’s Abbey Meads Village Centre, offering a menu of breakfast baps, burgers, baguettes, chicken nuggets, chips, and drinks, with kebabs available…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (364+ words) The Royal Mint has urged people to check their change for rare coins. The organisation, which is the official maker of British coins in the UK, has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain. Values…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (462+ words) The Royal Mint is marking 60 years of Star Trek with two new collectable 50p coins. Inspired by the classic TV series, the coins feature designs from across the Star Trek universe, with one showcasing the iconic Vulcan salute and the words…...