Emergency airlift after incident at Chippenham school
A casualty was rushed to hospital following a medical emergency at Charter Primary School in Chippenham this morning. Air ambulance lands at Bolts Croft Paramedics were called to the school in Wood Lane just before 9am on Wednesday. The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity helicopter landed nearby at Bolts Croft around 10.20am to assist […]
Air Ambulance and Ambulances Rush to Serious Incident at Chippenham School
An air ambulance and at least two ambulance crews are at the scene of a serious incident at Charter Primary School in Chippenham. Emergency Services Race to Charter Primary At around 10am this Wednesday, emergency services sprang into action after reports of a critical incident at the school, located off Wood Lane. The Great Western […]
Swindon Boy, 8, Dies After Fall from Hotel Balcony in Ibiza
Default Heading H1 Here is a structured Google News–style article based on the incident involving the tragic death of a Swindon boy in Ibiza: An eight-year-old boy from Swindon has died following a tragic fall from a third-floor hotel balcony while on holiday in Ibiza. Emergency services rushed to the Aparthotel Vibra Bay in San […]
3,000 Wiltshire Students Learn Vital Safety Skills Ahead of Secondary School
Thousands of Year 6 students across Swindon and Wiltshire have taken part in this year’s Junior Good Citizen (JGC) scheme — a multi-agency initiative aimed at teaching children vital life skills as they prepare to transition into secondary school. Organised by the Wiltshire Police Youth and Early Intervention Team, the programme involved over 3,000 students […]
Swindon Bomb Hoax Suspect Charged and Named
A man has been charged after a bomb hoax call was made to Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon, triggering a large-scale emergency response. James Morgan, 36, of Rabley Wood View, Marlborough, was arrested on Tuesday, February 25, on suspicion of making the hoax call. Today (February 26), he has been formally charged with communicating […]
Man Arrested After Bomb Hoax Forces Evacuation at Swindon Primary School
A 36-year-old man has been arrested following a bomb hoax that led to the evacuation of Badbury Park Primary School and surrounding homes in Swindon earlier today (25 February 2025). The incident unfolded in the early afternoon after the school’s office received a call falsely claiming an explosive device had been planted on the premises. […]
Murder Suspect Charged After Man Dies in ‘Serious Assault’ Near Primary School
John Moore, a 38-year-old man from Ingrave Road, Brentwood, has been charged with murder following a fatal assault that occurred just 300 metres away from a primary school. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon, and police were called to the scene shortly after 3.30 pm. Emergency services, including the air ambulance, attended the location […]
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 […]
A man has appeared in court charged with burglary at a primary school
Troy Russell, 27, of Sherbourne Drive, was arrested yesterday (29/10) following a burglary at Old Sarum Primary School during which laptops and tablets were stolen. Russell was arrested and has since been charged with burglary and two counts of theft. He appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court today and was remanded in custody to appear at […]
The family of Bethany Michelle Ovenden-Gumm, who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Westbury Pay tribute to her
Bethany, who was 18, was born at the RUH in Bath, and grew up in Westbury.She attended Westbury Infants, and then Westbury Leigh School, followed by Kingdown Secondary School, as well as Brune Park School in Gosport, and finally Trowbridge College to study childcare.She was someone who loved dancing, funky make up, social media and […]