Sarah Dalton

Witney

Reporter at Wiltshire Gazette and Herald

Reporter for @SwindonAdver and @WiltsGazette🌎🗒 NCTJ Gold #cardifftrained and former @The_JDF recipient | Words also in @BBCNews

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Articles

Postcards and artefacts depicting Swindon's past set to sell for hundreds at auction

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

7 1/1 Postcards and artefacts that reveal what life was once like in Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett are set to sell for hundreds at auction. Dating from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, the postcards have been described as a "window" into what life was like for Wiltshire residents. The collection includes over 1,000 postcards, many of which show never-before-seen images, and is expected to sell for a minimum of £200.
Man who raped Swindon teen and left her unconscious in car park jailed

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

Rooney Gardi has been sentenced to jail (Image: Wiltshire Police) The man who raped a teenager in a Swindon car park and then left her unconscious has been sentenced to jail. Rooney Gardi, 23, of Calne Road in Lyneham, appeared in Swindon Crown Court on Wednesday, June 4, after having previously been found guilty of rape during a trial in March.
Snapchat 'model' who blackmailed married man over nudes sent back to court

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

Bethan Guy says blackmailng married man for buying her nude pics was 'stupidity' (Image: Social Media) An 'adult model' who was sentenced for blackmailing a married man who bought her nude photos is due to reappear in court. Bethan Guy, of King John Street, was given a suspended sentence on October 15, 2024, for the blackmail plot that saw her sextort her victim.
Thames Water update as pipe bursts again in same field as recent repair

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

On May 18, a burst pipe opposite East Wichel Park left residents in the SN1 area without water for almost four days. Now, less than a month later, Old Town residents have woken up once again to no water. It comes after a pipe has burst on Wednesday, June 4, in the same field as the previous repair. "It's just getting a bit ridiculous now.
Case of quadruple killer 'behind prison hammer attack' pushed back again

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

2 1/1 A convicted murderer from Swindon who has allegedly attacked a prison inmate with a hammer has had his case pushed back once again. Damien Bendall, 35, is currently serving a life sentence at Frankland Prison, Durham, after he killed his pregnant girlfriend, her two children and one of the children's friends in a brutal attack at a sleepover.
Arsonist admits deliberately setting fire to Swindon family home

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service rushed to the scene of a house fire on Norfolk Close in Swindon on Monday, March 10, after reports of a fire at a residential home shortly after 1am. Four fire crews attended and remained at the scene for two and a half hours, tackling the blaze, which thankfully did not cause serious injuries. Agron Seferi, of Norfolk Close in Swindon, was later charged with arson and possession of a knife in a public place.
'Utter shambles' as splash park closed to public just weeks after opening

3 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

6 1/1 A splash park in Swindon has been closed to the public due to 'maintenance issues', just weeks after it reopened for summer 2025. Coate Water Splash Park opened for the 2025 season at the end of May, after having undergone a £475,000 renovation last August. The outdoor leisure facility was supposed to open from 11am to 6pm every day until the end of September, free of charge.
Renovation work planned for Swindon Old Town pub

4 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

The Plough Inn in Old Town is preparing for a new look as scaffolding has been erected at the site. The scaffolding was first put up by Coles Scaffolding Contractors on Sunday, June 1, and pub staff have confirmed the site will still be open to the public as usual. "The scaffolding has gone up in preparation for our paint team to do an external paint and signage spruce up to keep the pub looking good," a spokesperson for Arkell's told the Adver.
Swindon company director denies raping woman, as trial date is set

4 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

Daniel Frame, of Tulip Tree Close in Pinehurst, appeared in Swindon Crown Court on Friday, May 30, after being accused of raping a woman in the town. The court heard how the 34-year-old, who is the company director of Auto Asylum Windscreens, allegedly had sex with a woman without her consent or believing her to be consenting, on March 16, 2024. The rape offence is understood to have taken place in Swindon, but little other information has been given at this stage.
'Gentle giant' avoids jail after kidnapping screaming woman in middle of Swindon

4 days ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

Mohammad Beg, of Partridge Knoll, was being tried at Swindon Crown Court after denying the kidnap on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 by forcing her into the back of a car. The court heard what was described as "overwhelming evidence" on the first day of the trial, including fingerprints found on the exterior of the car and tracking information on Beg's phone. On the second day of the hearing, Beg changed his plea to guilty.