1,300 laptops and tablets for disadvantaged students across Swindon Tuesday, 23 February, 2021 Pupils across Swindon have benefitted from 1,310 laptops and tablets to date, as the government hits an important milestone in its roll-out of devices to support disadvantaged young people. More than 1 million devices have now been delivered to schools and local authorities across England as part of a £400million investment that will support schools and young people for years to come. The figures... Local News
Robert's Weekly Column - 16th December 2020 16th December 2020 I love my regular visits to Coate Water, which are often accompanied by my attempts at running, so it is exciting news that a new waterside restaurant, café and... Articles
Great Western Hospital Trust to receive £195k to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals 11th December 2020 Government providing allocations of £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals Great Western Hospital Trust to benefit from £195k The Health Secretary has... Local News
Robert's Weekly Column - 9th December 2020 9th December 2020 It was great news for Swindon that the Great Western Hospital was this week one of 70 hospitals across the country to be able to start administering Covid-19... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 2nd December 2020 2nd December 2020 Tackling loneliness has always been a priority for me and over the past couple of years I have been working to bring together key organisation in an around... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 25th November 2020 25th November 2020 Many if not most of us will have strong feelings about the Oasis, given our own happy visits there. It remains an important local amenity for us all here in... Articles
Swindon to receive an extra £731,500 to boost local cycling and walking infrastructure 20th November 2020 Swindon to receive an extra £731,500 to boost cycling and walking infrastructure The Active Travel Fund is designed to create safe space for cycling and walking... Local News
Robert's Weekly Column - 18th November 2020 18th November 2020 There are around 21,000 unpair carers here in Swindon and whether you are a new carer or have been caring for someone for a while, it is vital that you... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 11th November 2020 11th November 2020 Remembrance Sunday is an important occasion in the calendar, and I had the honour to attend and lay a wreath during the National Service of Remembrance at the... Articles
Robert's Weekly Column - 4th November 2020 4th November 2020 This week I am inviting everyone to get involved in Parliament Week – an annual festival that engages people from across the UK with their Parliament, explores... Articles
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
