Just Stop Oil Supporter Faces Trial for Motorway Gantry Protest
Cressie Gethin, a prominent supporter of the environmental group Just Stop Oil, is set to stand trial at Isleworth Crown Court starting today. Gethin faces charges of causing a public nuisance after she climbed a motorway gantry above the M25 on July 20, 2022, as part of a protest against fossil fuel projects. The trial, […]
2024 New Year Honours: Celebrating Exceptional Individuals and Honoring Musical Icon Dame Shirley Bassey
The 2024 New Year Honours list celebrates the achievements of exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, reinforcing the rich tapestry of talent and dedication that defines the United Kingdom Dame Shirley Bassey’s addition to the Companion of Honour further solidifies her status as a musical icon and a beloved cultural […]
Man Jailed for Multiple Counts of Rape of a Young person
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community, James Morrison, 31, of no fixed address in Chippenham, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after pleading guilty to multiple counts of rape of a young boy. The sentencing took place at Winchester Crown Court on November 22 The disturbing series of events came […]
Swindon child rapist jailed for 24 years
A Swindon man has been jailed for 24 years for multiple sexual offences against a child, including rape. Matthew Vandross, 30, of Homington Avenue, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court yesterday (15/11) for sentencing after being found guilty in September of the following offences: In the hearing yesterday, he was given a 24-year sentence with a […]
UK Considers Sending Troops to Ukraine in Unprecedented Move
In a significant development, the UK is reportedly considering sending troops to Ukraine for the first time since the full-scale invasion began, as discussed by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and military officials. Shapps is exploring the possibility of relocating a British-led training program “into Ukraine,” representing a notable escalation in Britain’s commitment to the ongoing […]
BMW to Invest Heavily in UK Mini Factory for Electric Car Production, Wizz Air Faces Capacity Reduction Due to Pratt & Whitney Engine Inspections
German automotive giant BMW has unveiled ambitious plans to inject hundreds of millions of pounds into its Mini factory located near Oxford, UK, to facilitate the production of the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs). This strategic move aims to ensure the long-term viability of the Cowley plant and the associated factory in Swindon. […]
BMW to Invest Heavily in UK Mini Factory for Electric Car Production, Wizz Air Faces Capacity Reduction Due to Pratt & Whitney Engine…
German automotive giant BMW has unveiled ambitious plans to inject hundreds of millions of pounds into its Mini factory located near Oxford, UK, to facilitate the production of the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs). This strategic move aims to ensure the long-term viability of the Cowley plant and the associated factory in Swindon. […]
A 26-year-old man from Trowbridge has been sentenced to 17 years imprisonment plus a five year supervision order for attempted rape and grievous bodily harm (GBH)
Stephen Sydney Chant, of Seymour Road, appeared at Swindon Crown Court today (17/7), after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted stranger rape on two teenage girls, a Section 18 GBH and one count of sexual assault. Chant admitted approaching a teenage girl on a footpath between the railway station and Langford Road at about […]
A 26-year-old man from Trowbridge has been sentenced to 17 years imprisonment plus a five year supervision order for attempted rape and g…
Stephen Sydney Chant, of Seymour Road, appeared at Swindon Crown Court today (17/7), after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted stranger rape on two teenage girls, a Section 18 GBH and one count of sexual assault. Chant admitted approaching a teenage girl on a footpath between the railway station and Langford Road at about […]
A Devizes man has been sentenced for two years after being found in possession of indecent images of children
39-year-old Shaun Harris of West View Crescent, Devizes, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, three counts of distributing indecent images of children and one count of possessing extreme pornography at Salisbury Crown Court. Officers from Wiltshire Police’s Child Internet Exploitation team were made aware of indecent images being uploaded […]