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Paint festival 'brightens' town for third year

News imageBBC Street mural of Diana Dors in front of the 'ABC Savoy' theatre.BBC
Diana Dors, one of Swindon's most famous exports, features in one of the murals

A street art festival has returned for its third consecutive year.

Swindon Paint Fest - which takes place on Saturday and Sunday - builds on the town's existing mural art trail.

The event's organisers said they want to continue to "brighten up the town and create a sense of pride in local communities".

The programme is full of free interactive events that focus on getting families involved.

News imageMural on the side of a house, which is meant to look like the view through a church, with a giant floating apple core at its centre.
This year marks the third Swindon Paint Fest
News imageMural of a dark-haired woman with brown eyes and make up resembling an eye mask.
Brightening up the town centre is among the festival's main priorities
News imageMural of a male face on its side.
Some of the murals are on buildings, but many have been painted on roadside fencing.
News imageMural of Swindon Town football legends, including Don Rogers, Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Stan Harland.
A mural of some of Swindon Town FC's greatest players is among the works on show

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