Patrick Glover

UTC Swindon has been identified as having the largest catchment area among schools in Swindon. Great British School Guide data indicates that students living within 2,639 metres are most likely to be admitted, those up to 3,380 metres are often admitted, and applicants within 4,506 metres may sometimes secure a place. The 14–19 technical college specialises in engineering, digital technology and cybersecurity, with employer partnerships, work experience and routes into higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

The M4 received a 76% driver-satisfaction rating in a Transport Focus survey, ranking seventh among England’s A roads and motorways. The survey, based on feedback from more than 9,500 drivers over the 12 months ending March 2026, found improvements in journey times, road surfaces and roadworks management. Despite the strong ranking, some drivers described parts of the M4 negatively, echoing an earlier AA study that placed it among the UK’s worst motorways. National Highways is continuing a major five-year renewal programme intended to improve road conditions and reduce disruption.