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1 week ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
A man from Stratton St Margaret has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornographic content involving animals. Adrian Parker, 53, of Cameron Close, appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday 11 April where he admitted to three counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children, and one count relating to the possession of extreme pornographic images.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
Once associated with the rich and famous, prenuptial agreements are quietly becoming part of everyday relationship planning — and couples across Swindon are leading the local shift. Family law solicitor Georgina Hitchins of OLS Solicitors, based in Swindon, has seen a sharp rise in enquiries for prenups over recent months, driven in no small part by social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. “There’s a definite change in tone,” says Hitchins.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
Swindon’s proud railway heritage is once again taking centre stage with a brand-new exhibition at the STEAM Museum, offering a rare glimpse into the demanding journey to becoming a steam engine driver. Launched on Saturday, 5th April, ‘A Job for Life’ opens the throttle on a path once pursued by thousands of railway workers. Far from being a role one simply stepped into, the position of engine driver had to be earned through years of commitment, grit, and skill.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
Hospitality businesses across Swindon and beyond are being urged to familiarise themselves with a tightening of the rules around tipping, as a new piece of legislation comes into full effect this April – with stiff penalties in place for those who fall short.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
A man from Rodbourne has been sentenced to nearly five years behind bars following a violent and unprovoked assault on a South Swindon Parish Council worker. The attack, which took place in the Broadgreen area on 9th September 2023, saw 25-year-old Zak Nicholson, of Westbourne Court, Jennings Street, repeatedly strike a street cleaner in his 50s with an extendable baton.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has launched a week-long appeal with a powerful message – donate once, and double your impact. From 22nd to 29th April, the Trust is taking part in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund, with an ambitious target of £20,000 to protect Wiltshire’s most vulnerable wildlife. Every pound raised will be matched, penny for penny, thanks to the Big Give’s champion donors.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
Police are appealing for witnesses after a string of burglaries took place in the early hours of 27th March in the Stratton St Margaret area of Swindon. Between 4.49am and 6.10am, a total of seven offences were reported across the Gayton Way and Weedon Road neighbourhoods. Various items were taken, including an angle grinder, bungee cords, and gardening equipment. Officers believe the incidents may be linked and are searching for two men seen in the vicinity around the time of the break-ins.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
In the spirit of Easter and giving back to the local community, Swindon-based accountancy and law firm Optimum Professional Services has kicked off a series of fun and charitable fundraising activities to support the Doing It For Dan charity. Doing It For Dan provides grants to young people, helping them access sports-related equipment, coaching, and club fees – all vital to their development in sport.
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2 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
How Employee Ownership Trusts Can Transform Local BusinessesEmployee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are reshaping the business environment in communities throughout the UK. Imagine a business model where employees are not just workers but co-owners who share in the company’s success. This transformative approach inspires staff and leads to increased productivity and job satisfaction.
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3 weeks ago | 
theswindonian.co.uk | Charlie Harrington
With the long Easter weekend fast approaching, Swindon residents are being reminded to get their repeat prescriptions in now to avoid any last-minute panic or being caught short without essential medication. Many pharmacies across Swindon and the wider Wiltshire region will be closed from the end of the day on Thursday 17th April and not reopen until Tuesday 22nd April.
