Barrie Hudson

Swindon

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Deputy Editor at Swindon Link

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Three arrested in connection with rape investigation in Swindon

4 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this Swindon Police have arrested three people in connection with a rape investigation. On May 31, officers received a report of rapes relating to multiple victims at a property in Ratcoombe Road. The offences relate to three teenage female victims aged under 16. They are being supported by specially trained officers. Three men, aged 24, 20 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Latest Swindon Thames Water pipe failure closes schools

4 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this Hundreds of Swindon households woke this morning to discover they had low water pressure or no water at all. The cause was the latest failure of a Thames Water pipe, this time in Collard Close, Wichelstowe.
Housebuilder's major award

4 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this A Swindon housebuilder has earned a five-star rating for its customer service for the seventh year running. Redrow South West, which is currently building at 13 developments across Wiltshire including Badbury Park in Swindon, was awarded the rating by The Home Builders Federation (HBF) after more than 95 percent of its customers said they would recommend the housebuilder to a friend.
Wroughton care home celebrating anniversary with open day

5 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

By Barrie Hudson - 3 June 2025 BusinessCommunity Share this Staff and residents at Ladymead Care Home in Wroughton will join in the celebrations as Healthcare Homes Group marks its 20th anniversary.
Rescue dog begins Wiltshire Police career

5 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this A former rescue dog adopted from Dogs Trust by Wiltshire Police has just been licensed as a search dog. The force adopted two-year-old Cocker Spaniel Frank in March from Dogs Trust Canterbury. Frank began training and recently completed his course to become a Drugs, Cash and Firearms Recovery dog.
Man dies following collision in Swindon

5 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this A man has died following a collision on William Morris Way, Swindon, yesterday afternoon - 2 June. A Swindon Police spokesperson said: "At around 1.05pm, we responded to a head-on collision between a silver Hyundai i10 and an MG HS near Great Western Academy.
Celebration of Swindon Hub volunteers

5 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this Swindon Hub is marking Volunteers’ Week by celebrating the efforts of its 30-plus volunteers. The Hub is the town centre’s welcoming, accessible space run by the community for the community. Volunteers’ Week, now in its 41st year, is a UK-wide campaign recognising the powerful impact volunteers have across the country, while encouraging more people to get involved in their communities.
Record crowds at launch of revived Old Town Festival

6 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this The revived Old Town Arts Festival launched on Sunday 1 June with a record-breaking 4,650 people attending the Family Fun Day in Town Gardens. It marked the start of a refreshed week-long programme of arts and community activity across Swindon’s Old Town.
Fleet Street to close for up to four weeks as Fleming Way completion nears

6 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this An update on work to transform Fleming Way has been issued by Swindon Borough Council. The project is edging closer to completion, but part of the site is still under construction obscured from view to many pedestrians.
Wychwood Festival organisers hail most successful year yet

6 days ago | swindonlink.com | Barrie Hudson

Share this Wychwood Festival returned with its best-attended edition to date, organisers say. Under stunning sunny skies and the picturesque Prestbury Hills, the festival at Cheltenham Racecourse brought together a curated lineup of music, comedy, workshops, laugh-out-loud fun and more.