Swindon news on Saturday, October 24, 2026
In Swindon on Saturday, October 24, 2026: Storm Austen: 15-hour power cuts hit Swindon homes. Also: Swindon cenotaph cleaned ahead of Remembrance and Armistice Day services next month; 1,000 large poppies have appeared across Swindon again for Remembrance season. Weather: Expect heavy rain, up to 41 km/h wind, and 9–14°C today.
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- Storm Austen is causing 15-hour power cuts across Swindon homes today.Swindon Advertiser ·
- Swindon cenotaph cleaned ahead of Remembrance and Armistice Day services next month.Yahoo News UK ·
- 1,000 large poppies have appeared across Swindon again for Remembrance season.Swindon Advertiser ·
News & local government
- Swindon council seeks urgent help over £55.3 million funding gap.Swindon Advertiser ·
Traffic & transport
- Wiltshire road closures planned for maintenance works across 18 locations.Swindon Advertiser ·
Events & going out
- Swindon Christmas shopping night to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK.Yahoo News UK ·
- Lydiard Park announces festive programme including ghost tales and New Year's Eve party.Swindon Advertiser ·
Food & drink
- Owner of Swindon's top-rated TripAdvisor restaurant reveals secrets to success.Swindon Advertiser ·
Health & care
Culture & arts
- Tim Burton music concert featuring Danny Elfman's film scores comes to Swindon.Swindon Advertiser ·
Community & volunteering
- Extra help being made available for rough sleepers in Swindon.Swindon Advertiser ·
- Swindon children's art club earns national award.Swindon Advertiser ·
- Calls made to improve 'neglected' The Lawns park in Swindon.Swindon Advertiser ·
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