Recent Swindon court cases include drug offenses, breaching orders, and indecent image possession. Sentences varied. Swindon Crown Court Cases: Cocaine, Prevention Orders, and Images Owen Hemmings appeared in court. He lives on Nuthatch Close in Swindon. He admitted supplying cocaine between February and March back in 2024. The court appearance happened April 12, 2024. He…
Swindon’s Tented Market remains derelict. No buyer found after talks failed. Planned work stalled, impacting local businesses. Swindon Tented Market Future Uncertain After Years of Inactivity The old market in town shut down eight years ago. No one knows what will happen to it. People were hopeful last year about a buyer. Workers were seen…
The Olive Tree Café, a mental health support haven, is closing February 28, 2025, due to funding problems. Swindon Café Closes After Funding Issues Despite Community Support The Olive Tree Café helped people, offering a safe place for those with mental health issues. The café was originally located in Cheney Manor’s Manor Garden Centre. In…
Six Swindon pubs remain empty after closures. They seek new tenants, face redevelopment, or await future plans. Swindon Pubs Vacant After Closures Await New Tenants or Development Swindon has closed pubs with long histories. Finding new uses for these buildings can take time, and securing tenants or permits often needs years. Here are six pubs…
Swindon council struggled to find streets meeting trial rules for the parking ban, despite approval and nominations. Swindon Pavement Parking Ban Trial Sites Still Undecided Hey, listen to this thing from Swindon council. Last summer, they asked about streets for a parking trial. They wanted to fine folks parking on sidewalks. The council approved letting…
Lewis Morton, 23, was jailed for over 5 years for drug dealing in Swindon. He admitted to multiple drugs and weapons charges. Swindon Drug Dealer Gets Over Five Years for Extensive Drug Crimes Lewis Morton, 23, appeared in court in Swindon on February 18. He lives in Penhill. Morton had MDMA, supplied crack cocaine, and…
A 25 year old man has admitted to assaulting a woman outside the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. The incident followed a chance meeting. Swindon Man Admits Assault Outside Wyvern Theatre in Princes Street Timothy Ryan, 25, admitted to assault. It happened in Swindon. He appeared in court on February 19. The court learned about the…
Sculptor Graham Derham updates on his Sir Daniel Gooch statue in Swindon’s GWR Park. Work progresses despite weather. GWR Park: Wood Carver Shares Daniel Gooch Statue Progress A new sculpture is at GWR Park on Faringdon Road, and someone has already called it the best public art. Graham Derham is the sculptor transforming a tree…
Bradford Council seeks £127M for 2025/26 by selling assets. Council Tax may rise. Gov’t aiding many councils facing financial issues. More Councils Get Financial Help, Bradford Council Wants £127 Million Bradford Council wanted £127 million for the 2025/26 financial year. Councils can now borrow or sell things, which helps them pay daily costs; this is…
Demolition has begun on the former Lava Lounge nightclub in Swindon to make way for new flats and shops. Swindon’s Lava Lounge Nightclub Demolition Underway for Flats Lava Lounge was a popular spot on Fleet Street. It offered drinks, food, and music. The club was open during the 2000s and 2010s; however, it closed its…