THE first in a series of broadband training facilities has opened near Swindon.

Brinkworth Virtual Business Park has received the first of 125 ePods coming to Wiltshire and Swindon.

An ePod is a computer with fast broadband internet access so staff can finish courses without leaving the office. They are free to businesses in Wiltshire. The ePod scheme is part of the eSwindon and eWiltshire scheme.

To find out more call eWiltshire on 0845 600 3331.