Meanwhile in Swindon: Pavement Repairs, Pop-up Shops & Potholes of Destiny
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While the rest of the country panics over recessions, global tariffs, and MPs getting yeeted out of Israel, Swindon marches on—bravely powered by Greggs, roadworks, and pure stubborn optimism.
Let’s take a tour of the local headlines this week, shall we?
Frank’s Kitchen for Sale – 1 Year of Greasy Greatness
Remember Frank’s Kitchen? No? That’s okay, it opened in Rodbourne last year and now it’s already up for sale. Nothing says culinary legacy like calling it quits faster than a Love Island contestant in a committed relationship. Rumour has it the fryer outlived the business plan.
Pavement Watch 2025: It Only Took a Few Years!
Good news! Commercial Road’s “unsafe” pavements have finally been repaired. Locals celebrated the end of the trip hazard era by not breaking their ankles for an entire weekend.
What’s next? A functioning roundabout? A pothole that doesn’t double as a koi pond? Dare to dream, Swindon.
Pop-up Shops: Because Nothing Says Stability Like Temporary Retail
A Denby pop-up shop has opened at the Designer Outlet—selling fancy mugs to people who just came in for cheap socks and a cinnamon swirl. Meanwhile, over in the town centre, a new food stall is apparently “bringing something new” to the market. Which, based on current trends, means it probably serves loaded fries and dreams.
Plans for 425 New Houses (And Maybe a Road if You're Lucky)
A lovely new housing development is being planned near a pothole-ridden roundabout. Excellent strategy—put more people in an area where even the tarmac has given up. Maybe each home will come with a complimentary steering realignment voucher.
Tributes Paid to Local Legend, Dad of Eight
On a more heartfelt note, tributes were paid to a Swindon man who was a dad of eight—eight! That’s not just a family, that’s a football team with subs. Massive respect. A local legend in every sense.
Amazon Driver Loses Licence, Half of Swindon Left Waiting
An Amazon delivery driver has lost his licence, prompting mass confusion in north Swindon. Locals reportedly stood by their front doors for 48 hours straight, whispering “...maybe it’s just delayed.” No parcels. No hope. Just tumbleweeds and missed toothpaste orders.
Swindon: Not the Poshest, But We’re Trying Hard
Facebook users agree: Swindon might not be “posh,” but we’re giving it a go. And honestly, that’s all we’ve ever needed. We’ve got blue plaques, new cafés in beer cellars, community gardens, and a big Victorian house that looks like it costs more than Swindon’s entire council budget.
Final Thoughts:
Swindon isn’t perfect. But where else can you:
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Get your food waste trialled in a red bin,
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Celebrate pavement repairs like it’s the Olympics,
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And watch a barbershop open faster than a pothole gets filled?
That’s right. Nowhere.
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#SwindonLife #LocalNewsLaughs #RodbourneRambles #PotholeHumour #PavementPride #SoggyFriesAndHope
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