Bea Swallow

Bristol

Freelance Multimedia Journalist at BBC

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

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Articles

Family of Air India crash victims say 'final goodbyes' at funeral

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Joint funeral for 'beloved' plane crash victimsBea SwallowBBC News, GloucestershireFamily HandoutAkeel Nanabawa, Hannaa Vorajee and their four-year-old daughter Sara were returning from a surprise trip to IndiaA "beloved" family of three Britons who died in the Air India plane crash have been laid to rest at a joint funeral. Their relatives were able to say their "final goodbyes" on Wednesday, as they thanked the community for providing a "constant source of comfort".
Wiltshire Council

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Man fined £2.8k after abandoning car on busy roadBea SwallowWiltshire CouncilThe reluctant owner of the car was tracked down following a DVLA checkA man has been fined £2,869 after abandoning his car on the side of a dual carriageway along with a note saying it had broken down. Jeremy Lopes, of Park Avenue in Southall, London, left his untaxed Skoda Octavia parked on the edge of the A303 near Cholderton, Wiltshire, in July 2024.
Man fined £2.8k after abandoning car on busy road

1 week ago | aol.com | Bea Swallow

A man has been fined £2,869 after abandoning his car on the side of a dual carriageway along with a note saying it had broken down. Jeremy Lopes, of Park Avenue in Southall, London, left his untaxed Skoda Octavia parked on the edge of the A303 near Cholderton, Wiltshire, in July 2024. Wiltshire Council posted a seven-day abandoned vehicle removal notice on the windscreen of the vehicle but the owner failed to comply.
Gloucester comic book artist says AI is 'threat to livelihood'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Comic book artist says AI is 'threat to livelihood'Bea SwallowBBC News, West of EnglandBBCNich Angell specialises in illustrating children's comic books and adventure role-playing games A comic book illustrator says artificial intelligence (AI) is "a threat to [his] livelihood", over fears the quickly evolving technology could render artists obsolete.
Wiltshire sex attacker who tortured woman for 10 hours jailed

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Sex attacker jailed for 10-hour torture ordealBea SwallowWiltshire PoliceTommy Hitt deliberately damaged the woman's phone and held her against her willA man has been jailed for 21 and a half years after subjecting a woman to 10 hours of torture in which he shaved her head, strangled, beat and sexually assaulted her. Tommy Hitt, 46, of Springhead in Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, deliberately damaged the woman's phone and held her against her will at his property and inside a vehicle on 21 February.
Sex attacker jailed for 10-hour torture ordeal

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bea Swallow

A man has been jailed for 21 and a half years after subjecting a woman to 10 hours of torture in which he shaved her head, strangled, beat and sexually assaulted her. Tommy Hitt, 46, of Springhead in Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, deliberately damaged the woman's phone and held her against her will at his property and inside a vehicle on 21 February. The victim has been left with life-changing injuries after Hitt fractured her eye socket and smashed several teeth.
Salisbury man finds suspected WW2 grenade while magnet fishing

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

Man finds WW2 grenade while fishing with childrenBea SwallowDavid LaceyMr Lacey said the pin mechanism had rusted but he was able to discern it was "fairly safe"A member of the public discovered a suspected World War Two hand grenade while magnet fishing in a river with his children. David Lacey was treasure hunting with his children, aged five and eight, in the River Avon near the Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury, Wiltshire, on Sunday.
Completion of £16m Trowbridge medical centre 'firmly in sight'

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Bea Swallow

Image source, BSWICBImage caption, The £16m medical centre is expected to open in early 2026BBC News, West of EnglandThe completion of a £16m integrated care centre is "firmly in sight" following the installation of a new roof. The Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre in Wiltshire has been described as a "state-of-the-art health and care facility" and is due to open to patients early next year.
Completion of £16m medical centre 'firmly in sight'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bea Swallow

The completion of a £16m integrated care centre is "firmly in sight" following the installation of a new roof. The Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre in Wiltshire has been described as a "state-of-the-art health and care facility" and is due to open to patients early next year. The site will become the location for the minor injury unit and X-ray department that are currently based within the nearby Trowbridge Community Hospital.
King's Police Medal for interim Gloucestershire chief constable

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bea Swallow

King's Police Medal for interim chief constableBea SwallowBBC News, GloucestershireGloucestershire PoliceMaggie Blyth paid tribute to the victims and survivors in their fight for justiceA temporary chief constable says she is "delighted, surprised and deeply honoured" to be awarded the King's Police Medal in King Charles III's Birthday Honours. T/CC Maggie Blyth, from Gloucestershire Constabulary, was recognised for her work in tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).