Rebecca May, 40, admits to assaults and damage at a Gorse Hill pub while intoxicated, awaiting sentencing. Swindon Woman Assaults Four People in Swiss Chalet Pub, Faces Charges Rebecca May, forty years old, appeared in Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 19. She faces assault and damage charges. The charges include four counts of assault…
Darren Roberts, charged with causing death by dangerous driving, was accosted outside Swindon Crown Court. Swindon Driver Accused of Fatal Collision Confronted at Court Darren Roberts faces serious charges. He lives on Barnfield Close in Rodbourne. The charges include causing death by dangerous driving. He is also charged with intent to supply cocaine. He pleaded…
Swindon’s Orbital Market relaunches March 29-30! Enjoy local food, gifts, and support small businesses at the shopping center. Orbital Market Returns to Swindon After Hiatus on March 29 and 30 Sugar Shack’s owners started Orbital Market to help local Swindon businesses. The first market happened in February 2024. About thirty businesses had stalls selling food…
Nicola Slack, 46, stalked her neighbor for years via social media and false reports, causing devastating distress. Swindon Woman’s Stalking Spree Inflicted “Havoc” on Victim Nicola Slack, 46, went to court on Wednesday, February 19. She lives on Queens Drive in Walcot and admitted to stalking her neighbor, causing them distress. The stalking spanned from…
Swindon plans to borrow £150M for housing upgrades, increasing debt to £273M by 2037 to improve housing standards. Swindon Council to Borrow More Due to Housing Improvement Costs In 2012, tenants voted to keep Swindon Council as their landlord. The government then put a £138 million debt on the council, making their total housing debt…
Borrow tools and equipment via Swindon’s new “Library of Things,” saving money and space for residents. Swindon Residents Gain Access to Borrow DIY and Gardening Gear Swindon has a new “Library of Things”! The housing team launched it for local people. You can borrow household items from them. They are working with Enterprise Works. That…
Swindon’s Rose and Crown is a finalist for PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards, recognized for its community support. Rose and Crown Pub in Swindon a Finalist for National Community Award The Rose and Crown pub is up for an award! It is a finalist in PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards. Holly Royle, the general manager,…
An inquest concluded Owyn Randall’s death in Swindon was drug-related, caused by cardiac arrhythmia due to cocaine toxicity. Swindon Man’s Death Ruled Drug Related After Inquest Hearing Owyn Randall died at 55. He passed away at his partner’s home in Highworth, Swindon on June 24, 2024. An inquest into Owyn’s death took place on February…
The Nelson Trust marks four decades of helping people across South West England with recovery and community reintegration. Wiltshire Charity The Nelson Trust Celebrates 40 Years of Support The Nelson Trust started in Stroud back in 1985. They help people across South West England. Roy and Mary Brash founded it. It began as a rehab…
Police Commissioner addresses public safety concerns in Wiltshire after new crime data revealed in Daily Mail report. Commissioner says more needs to be done to make people feel safer A Daily Mail report shows Wiltshire’s crime areas. Swindon Central has the most violent crime, with over 100 crimes per 1,000 people. Philip Wilkinson, the Police…