Horror Crash on Corsham Road Leaves Two Fighting for Their Lives
A car smashed into a minibus taxi near Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock, at around 9.30am on 21 October, sparking a life-threatening emergency. Two Seriously Injured in Morning Smash The female car driver, in her 50s, and a female passenger in the taxi, in her 40s, were rushed to hospital with critical injuries. The taxi driver […]
Serious Head-On Crash Shuts A350 Near Chippenham
A nasty collision between a minibus and a car has forced the shutdown of the busy A350 in Wiltshire this morning. The crash happened around 9am near Notton, close to the Whitehall Garden Centre junction. A grey SUV and a Wiltshire Council-licensed minibus collided head-on, sparking a major emergency response. Emergency Crews Rush to Scene […]
Ex-Wiltshire Cop Busted for Stalking Again
Andrew Edwards, 31, a former Wiltshire Police officer, has landed back in trouble. He’s been charged with breaching a court order after allegedly spying on his ex’s Facebook story. From Cop to Stalker Edwards, from Parkfields, Chippenham, was earlier convicted at Bristol Crown Court for stalking and misconduct in public office. He abused police systems […]
Teen Arrested After Hammer Attack Shocks Melksham
15-Year-Old Nabbed After Midnight Assault A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following a brutal hammer attack on High Street, Melksham, just after midnight on Saturday (18 October). The victim, a man who suffered serious injuries, was attacked during a disturbance involving two masked men dressed in black and riding bicycles. Police Seal Off Melksham […]
Police Hunt Driver Who Hit Child Then Bolted in Swindon
Officers are on the lookout for a hit-and-run driver after a young child was struck by a car in a quiet Swindon neighbourhood. Child Hit on Beaulieu Close The crash happened just before noon on Saturday, 18 October, on Beaulieu Close in Toothill. The child was hit around 11:30am in the usually peaceful residential […]
Police Urgent: Teen Alex Missing in Amesbury
Police are desperately searching for 16-year-old Alex, reported missing in Amesbury. The teen vanished after getting off a bus at Archer’s Gate at 10pm on Saturday, 18 October. Last Seen Travelling from Salisbury Alex was spotted arriving from Salisbury and stepping off the bus late Saturday night. Since then, there have been no confirmed sightings. […]
Man Seriously Injured in Mental Health Incident in Stratton, Swindon
Emergency services are currently responding to a mental health-related incident in Stratton, Swindon. One man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Authorities stress there is no threat to the wider public. Road and Pedestrian Closures Near Crown Pub A police scene is set up outside the Crown pub. Ermin Street remains closed to […]
Hammer Horror in Melksham: Victim Released as Police Hunt Masked Cyclists
A terrifying hammer attack rocked Melksham High Street late Friday night. The victim is now home safe, but police remain in hot pursuit of the masked assailants. Man Assaulted by Hammer in Midnight Scuffle Just before midnight on Friday (17/10), a man confronted two masked cyclists dressed all in black. The encounter quickly turned violent […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 13-Year-Old Callum in Swindon
Police are desperately searching for Callum, a 13-year-old boy who vanished in Swindon. Last Seen Leaving for School Callum was last seen at 8am on Friday (17/10), leaving his home to go to school. Since then, he has not been spotted. What He Was Wearing He may be donning his school uniform and carrying a […]
Lorry Overturns on A350 in Chippenham – Driver Arrested for Drug Driving
Chaos struck the A350 in Chippenham early Friday morning when a loaded lorry flipped onto its side, spilling wood chips across the road. HGV Crash in the Early Hours The single-vehicle crash involved a heavy goods vehicle packed with wood chips. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the lorry toppled over, blocking the major […]
Air Ambulance Scrambled to Serious Crash on Wiltshire’s A338
An air ambulance has been rushed to the scene of a severe crash on the A338 in rural Wiltshire. Emergency services were called around 5pm today after a collision just east of Burbage. Major Emergency Response at Piccadilly Crossroads Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance touched down in a nearby field close to Piccadilly Crossroads as […]
Man arrested after lorry overturns on A350 in Melksham
Lorry crash sparks early morning chaos A lorry flipped on the A350 close to Morrisons just before 2am today (17/10), leaving the driver trapped and emergency services scrambling to the scene. Road closed amid tricky recovery operation The stretch between Morrisons and the nearby petrol station was shut down while crews worked to clear […]
Ex-Soldier’s Rape Sentence Delayed After Suicide Attempt on Salisbury Plain
Gary Conibear’s sentencing for rape was dramatically postponed after he tried to take his own life on Salisbury Plain, sparking a major rescue operation. Manhunt Launched After Disappearance The 33-year-old ex-soldier vanished just before his hearing at Winchester Crown Court on 5 September. Police found a suicide note, prompting a huge search west of Tidworth. […]
Five Nabbed and Seven Women Rescued in Massive Modern Slavery Crackdown
Five suspects have been arrested across multiple counties – and seven women safeguarded – after police stormed massage parlours linked to a major human trafficking probe. Warrants Hit Massage Parlours in Chippenham and Beyond The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) launched dawn raids on “massage parlours” in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Reading. […]
Jason Povey, 36, locked up for four months after a booze-fuelled joyride in Trowbridge
Drink Driving Nightmare Ends Behind Bars Jason Povey, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty yesterday at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court to a string of offences: aggravated car theft, driving while banned, uninsured driving, and refusing to provide a breath specimen. He was handed a four-month prison sentence and banned from the road for just […]
Major Search Launched for Missing Person on Salisbury Plain
Large-Scale Operation Underway A major search is underway on Salisbury Plain after a person went missing. Wiltshire Search and Rescue teams were deployed this morning (Thursday) to kick off the urgent operation. Rescue Teams and Dogs Scouring the Area A muster point has been set up on a tank track off the A360 at […]
Drug Kings Nabbed After Community Tip-Off
Three crooks slammed with hefty jail time after huge Class A drug bust in Wiltshire. Drug Dealers Nabbed After Community Tip-Off Police swooped on Wiltshire’s drug scene after locals tipped them off. The Serious Crime Organised Unit (SOCU) arrested 29-year-old Ayo Awoyera from Pinehurst, 46-year-old Kenneth Brown from Raleigh Avenue, and 29-year-old Dejuan Stewart-Richards […]
Major Crash Brings Emergency Crews Racing to A303 Near Amesbury
A horrific smash on the eastbound A303 near Amesbury has sent emergency crews into a frenzy. Police, firefighters, and paramedics arrived just before 7pm tonight (Monday) to manage the chaos. Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Involving Delivery Van Prompts Air Ambulance Call Eyewitnesses report several vehicles collided, including a supermarket delivery van. The Dorset and Somerset Air […]
Toddler Seriously Hurt After Running Into Swindon Car
A three-year-old boy was left with a broken leg after darting into the path of a car in Swindon on Sunday afternoon. Crash on Cricklade Road The collision happened just before 4.15pm near the Edinburgh Street junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene when the youngster was struck by the vehicle. Child Rushed to […]
Police Helicopter Scrambles Over Swindon Estate
A police helicopter is buzzing low above a Swindon estate amid an urgent incident. The National Police Air Service chopper landed near Penhill around 12:30pm today (Sunday). Its search is zeroed in on the Downton Road area, stirring concern among locals. What’s the Drama? Details are still under wraps. Police have yet to reveal the […]
Victims’ Bravery Lauded as Man Found Guilty of Multiple Child Sex Offences
Michael Barker, 71, has been found guilty of nine child sex offences after a trial at Swindon Crown Court this week. Four victims showed incredible courage in bringing his heinous crimes to light. Serial Abuser Caught After Decades Barker, now living in Albert Hill, Durham, was convicted of six counts of indecent assault, two counts […]
A36 Major Closure Near Warminster
The A36 through Wiltshire is shut both ways after a serious crash near the Cley Hill Roundabout in Warminster. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 4.30pm today (Thursday). Major Closure Near Warminster The busy stretch between Victoria Road and the A350 near Crockerton remains closed as police and ambulance crews work on […]
Man Held After Shocking Indecent Exposure Near Swindon Rugby Club
A Swindon man is behind bars after a disturbing indecent exposure incident rocked the Dorcan Way area. Incident Happened at 5.50pm on October 8 Police say the offence took place at around 5.50pm on October 8, in the green space next to Swindon Rugby Club. Eyewitnesses reported suspicious behaviour in the area, triggering an […]
Drunk Driver Banned for 3 Years After M4 Crash Near Chippenham
A man has been slapped with a three-year driving ban after causing a multi-vehicle pile-up on the M4. Crash Chaos at Junction 17 Mohammed Khan, 38, from Hounslow, was sentenced at Swindon Magistrates Court on October 7. The collision happened on October 8, 2024, when police rushed to junction 17 following reports of a serious […]
Tidworth Man Jailed for Raping Sleeping Woman
Gary Conibear, 33, has been locked up for seven and a half years after being found guilty of raping a woman while she was asleep. Chilling Attack After Night Out The terrifying incident happened in June 2022 in Tidworth. Gary Conibear met the victim during a night out with friends, where they played pool and […]
Brave Woman’s Fight Ends in Rapist’s Conviction After Chilling Reign of Terror
Swindon Man Found Guilty of Rape and Coercive Control Kane Walker, 21, from Swindon, was today found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of rape, sexual assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour. The jury dismissed his denials after a harrowing trial. Walker, now behind bars, faces sentencing on November 19. Terrifying Control and Surveillance Unearthed […]
Rescue Dog Dexter Sniffs Out Crime with Wiltshire Police
From Charity Pup to Crime Fighter Meet Dexter, the 18-month-old Labrador who went from a rescue at Dogs Trust to a licensed police search dog. After being handed over to Dogs Trust in January, his strong working instincts quickly shone through. Now, he’s on the beat with Wiltshire Police, partnering with handler PC Vicki Pegrum […]