Man Jailed for Scamming Tenants Over Fake Rental Properties
A man from Swindon has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for defrauding multiple victims by falsely advertising rental properties online. David Russell, 36, of Fleet Street, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on February 20 for five counts of fraud committed between April 2023 and March 2024. He had […]
Warning: Rental Scams on the Rise in Salisbury and Wilton
Wiltshire Police is urging residents to be extra vigilant following a surge in rental scams in the Salisbury and Wilton area. Since the start of June, the police have received eight reports involving a man posing as a landlord, showing prospective tenants around properties he does not own. The scam unfolds when victims sign contracts […]
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 […]
H&M Introduces Online Return Fees Amid Growing E-commerce Returns Trend, Global Oil Prices Surge, Fuel Costs Expected to Rise, UK Homebuyers Face Increasing Challenge in Saving for Mortgage Deposits
H&M Introduces Online Return Fees Amid Growing E-commerce Returns Trend Fashion retailer H&M has joined the ranks of online retailers imposing fees on shoppers for returning items purchased online. Customers will now be charged £1.99 to return parcels, whether done in-store or online, with the cost deducted from their refund. Notably, returns will remain free […]
H&M Introduces Online Return Fees Amid Growing E-commerce Returns Trend, Global Oil Prices Surge, Fuel Costs Expected to Rise, UK Hom…
H&M Introduces Online Return Fees Amid Growing E-commerce Returns Trend Fashion retailer H&M has joined the ranks of online retailers imposing fees on shoppers for returning items purchased online. Customers will now be charged £1.99 to return parcels, whether done in-store or online, with the cost deducted from their refund. Notably, returns will remain free […]
A man has been charged for carrying a knife in Swindon
Kieran Evers, 27, of Ferndale Road, Swindon, was charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place after being searched by officers in Affleck Close, Toothill, Swindon on Sunday (16/07). He has been bailed to attend Swindon Magistrates’ Court on August 9. An address in Affleck Close is now subject to a three-month […]
£1.8 billion awarded to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions of homes and public buildings across England
Government awards £1.8 billion through Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to upgrade social homes and public buildings.
The Queens NYE Honours in Full for 2021
The New Year Honours list for 2021 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. The honours system continues to champion diversity at all levels and celebrates the breadth of service given by people from all backgrounds from all across the UK. Of the 1,239 people who receive an […]