Jamie Hill

England

Editor at Swindon Link

Editor at The Ocelot

Editor and journo who founded The Ocelot and is the editor of Swindon Link. Three kids. Three cats. Bit of a geek.

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Articles

Safer, Not Slower: How Smart Tech Keeps Seniors Moving with Confidence

1 week ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this There’s this unspoken myth that as we age, we’re supposed to hit the brakes—slow down, stay home more, avoid the unexpected. But the truth? Most older adults don’t want to retreat. They want to stay active, keep their independence, and still go for those midday strolls or spontaneous weekend trips. The only catch? They (and their families) want to feel safe while doing it.
June 2025

4 weeks ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill
Discover, Explore, and Win with the Old Town Festival Quiz Trail

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this This summer, the Old Town Arts Festival invites you to uncover the stories and secrets of the Town Gardens, in Old Town Swindon, with a Quiz Trail designed for families, friends, of all ages. Kicking off on Sunday, 1 June, the trail offers a fun and engaging way to explore this historic space.
Old Town Festival returns for 2025 with a bigger focus on Arts

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this Old Town Festival 2025 kicks off this Sunday, 1 June, with the much-loved Family Fun Day in Town Gardens - a refreshed celebration of culture, creativity and community in the heart of Old Town. Running from 12–5pm, this year’s festival brings back everything locals love, with a bigger spotlight on the arts and the park itself.
Highworth Golf Course could be earmarked for 700 homes and a nature reserve under borough plan

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this Members of Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve that further work is carried out on a proposal which could see part of a former pitch and putt golf course in Highworth earmarked for up to 700 homes, up to half of which could be affordable.
Finance company supports local charities thanks to award win

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this Local Finance Company Southby & Co Financial Planning are supporting several Wiltshire charities thanks to a £5,000 gift which came from winning a prestigious industry award. Recently, Southby & Co Financial Planning, based in Wroughton, near Swindon, won St. James’s Place (SJP) Responsible Business of the Year.
Global Recognition for Wiltshire Police's ICT Robotic Delivery Team for Excellence in Robotic Process Automation

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this Wiltshire Police's ICT Robotic Delivery Team has received international recognition for its pioneering use of robotic process automation (RPA), winning a prestigious award at the SS&C Blue Prism Customer Excellence Awards held in New York. The team was named the winner in the Rising Star category, an accolade that celebrates emerging leaders in intelligent automation.
Man who dealt Class A drugs in Swindon jailed

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this A man has been jailed for dealing cocaine and heroin in Swindon. Ronnie Collier, 23, of no fixed abode, appeared in Swindon Crown Court on Friday (09/05) after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He was jailed for three years and eight months.
Cotswold Wildlife Park hosts World Binturong Day to save a most unusual mammal

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

Share this Cotswold Wildlife Park, home to one of biggest Binturong group in the UK, proudly hosts World Binturong Day to save one of nature’s most unusual mammals The Park is home to more than 1,500 animals from 250 different species but one more than any other sparks the most curiosity from visitors due to its bizarre appearance and unmistakable sweet-smelling aroma - the Binturong.
A huge European Star is coming to Swindon on Sunday for a massive dance party

1 month ago | swindonlink.com | Jamie Hill

The German Sparkle Party fundraiser is being laid on by pro-Europe group Dance Europa, and is billed as a fun celebration of VE Day and Rejoin Day. As part of it a 6ft European Star sculpture is being driven down all the way from Hereford especially for the event. The star is currently on a tour of the UK throughout May eventually coming to Westminster on 19 May for the EU/UK summit.