Local news from Swadlincote and the surrounding area
Great news for beer lovers and community spirits in Swadlincote! Our much-loved local pub has thrown open its doors again after a fantastic £134,000 makeover. It’s wonderful to see such investment in our town's social heart.
Exciting news for our town! The John Thompson pub in Swadlincote is getting a fantastic £134k makeover, complete with not one, but two new beer gardens. It sounds like a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy a drink this summer!
Great news for our community! The Swadlincote Community Pub has officially reopened its doors after a fantastic £134,000 refurbishment. It's wonderful to see this local hub looking so fresh and ready to welcome everyone back.
Five-way traffic lights by the Sainsbury’s roundabout are causing long delays to buses
More than 1,200 people have signed a petition opposing plans for 250 homes off Sandcliffe Road in Swadlincote
The 'critical' route between Swadlincote in Derbyshire and Ashby in Leicestershire is to be scrapped from August by Diamond but has now been rescued
Get ready for another fantastic Swadlincote junior parkrun this weekend! Our local youngsters will be lacing up their trainers for the 494th event, a brilliant way to get active and enjoy our community park. It's always a joy to see so many smiling faces taking part!
We're so saddened to hear about the tragic incident in a village just outside of Swadlincote, where a woman has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with the community and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
A 72-year-old woman was found with stab wounds at a property in Swadlincote
A woman was found injured at a property in Linton, Swadlincote
Well hello there, Swadlincote! It's another parkrun weekend, and this Sunday sees the 492nd installment of our fantastic junior parkrun event. Get ready for another fun-filled morning down at the park!
Brilliant news for Swadlincote! Our town centre is set to get a huge boost with the go-ahead for that amazing £59 million civic and leisure hub. We can't wait to see what this means for our community!
The new leisure centre would be built on the former Cadley colliery, a mile from Swadlincote town centre
South Derbyshire District Council is set to approve its £60 million plans for a new leisure centre and council HQ
Exciting news for Swadlincote! Plans for a brand-new leisure centre and office development look set to get the green light. This is a fantastic step forward for our town!
He is wanted in connection with drug supply and cultivation offences
The new Costa coffee shop is being built in Darklands Road, Swadlincote
The planned new leisure centre would now have broader facilities after lobbying from a local sports group
Great news for local business owner, [Diner's Name], who’s had their Swadlincote diner’s Facebook page reinstated! After a temporary ban from Meta, it's fantastic to see their online presence back up and running for everyone in our community to enjoy.
Police in Swadlincote are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with a string of attempted burglaries right here in our town. Detectives have released CCTV images and are urging anyone who recognises him to get in touch.
