Bea Swallow

Bristol

Freelance Multimedia Journalist at BBC

BA Hons & MA. BBC Journalist for the West of England

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Articles

What it is like to live with Parkinson's

6 days ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

What it is like to live with Parkinson'sBea SwallowBBC News, West of EnglandAlison AndersonAlison Anderson said Parkinson's symptoms can be frustrating and embarrassing From nightmares to severe backache, three people with Parkinson's have shared their symptoms and experiences to offer insight into what it is like to live a day in their shoes. The progressive disorder affects the brain, nervous system, and muscle control.
Large blaze breaks out at World War One airfield

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bea Swallow

A fire service has issued a chemical warning after a blaze broke out at a Grade II*-listed World War One airfield. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said it was called to Lancaster Road, Old Sarum in Salisbury, Wiltshire, to reports of a building fire at 18:38 BST on Thursday.
Large blaze breaks out at Old Sarum Airfield in Wiltshire

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Large blaze breaks out at World War One airfieldBea SwallowRoger LeggardThere are three, Grade II listed hangars and two conservation areas within the siteA fire service has issued a chemical warning after a blaze broke out at a Grade II*-listed World War One airfield. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said it was called to Lancaster Road, Old Sarum in Salisbury, Wiltshire, to reports of a building fire at at 18:38 BST on Thursday.
Free things to do across the West of England this Easter

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow |Jonathan Holmes

Bea Swallow & Jonathan HolmesBBC News, West of EnglandThe Easter holidays are well under way, with just a week of fun left to enjoy. But with the cost of travel, entry to attractions and food quickly adding up, here are a few Easter activity ideas in the West of England - none of which will cost you a penny. Lego Easter eggsBristol Lego enthusiasts GertLUG have created a free Lego Easter egg hunt, with eggs displayed in shops along Gloucester Road.
Max and Mason's murderer jailed for stabbing hours before killing

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Bea Swallow |Chloe Harcombe |Laura Jones

Image caption, The 16-year-old admitted stabbing a teenager just hours before murdering Max Dixon (L) and Mason Rist (R)Bea Swallow, Chloe Harcombe & Laura JonesA boy has been sentenced to four years in prison after stabbing a 17-year-old just hours before he murdered two teenagers. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday after admitting stabbing the teenager in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol on 27 January 2024.
Max and Mason's murderer jailed for stabbing hours before killing

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Bea SwallowBBC News, BristolA boy has been sentenced to four years in prison after stabbing a 17-year-old just hours before he murdered two teenagers. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday after admitting stabbing the teenager on 27 January 2024. The attack occurred just hours before he - alongside a group of others - went on to murder Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, in a separate case of mistaken identity.
Teenagers charged after boy attacked with weapons

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bea Swallow

Bea Swallow - BBC News, WiltshireTue, April 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM UTC1 min readThe 14-year-old victim, now aged 15, sustained serious injuries in the attack [PA Media]Six teenagers have been charged with GBH after a 14-year-old boy was attacked with weapons outside a school. Wiltshire Police said the victim was assaulted outside St Joseph's Catholic College in Swindon, Wiltshire, at about 15:15 GMT on 12 March last year.
Teenagers charged after boy attacked with weapons

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Bea SwallowBBC News, WiltshireSix teenagers have been charged with GBH after a 14-year-old boy was attacked with weapons outside a school. Wiltshire Police said the victim was assaulted outside St Joseph's Catholic College in Swindon, Wiltshire, at about 15:15 GMT on 12 March last year. The teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, have each been charged with section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.
Fish and chip shop owner's concern as prices 'escalating quickly'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Bea SwallowBBC News, West of EnglandFish and chip shop owners have voiced their concern as their costs have been "escalating very quickly". Steve Webb, who runs Buckles in Chippenham, Wiltshire, said he has been forced to increase prices by 10% (from 9.30p to 11.20p) to cover rising costs of fresh produce. The National Federation of Fish Friers said the market is growing more "competitive" after the amount of cod allowed to be caught in key areas such as Barents Sea has been cut by two-thirds.
Men jailed for violent Gloucestershire home invasion as baby slept

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Men jailed for violent home invasion as baby sleptBea SwallowBBC News, West of EnglandGloucestershire ConstabularyColin Brown (left) and Craig Wood both pleaded guilty to burglaryTwo men have been jailed for breaking into a house and threatening the occupants with a knife while their baby slept upstairs. Colin Brown, 36, from Stanway Road in Coney Hill, and Craig Wood, 33, of Portreath Way in Kingsway, were sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court on 27 March.