Sarah Dalton

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Reporter at Wiltshire Gazette and Herald

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Articles

Ex-scaffolder caught dealing outside Swindon school sparks police chase

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

Ronnie Collier, of Beech Avenue in Pinehurst, appeared in Swindon Crown Court on Friday, May 9, charged with possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession of criminal property, namely £690 in cash. It comes after the 22-year-old was arrested during a proactive patrol of Pinehurst on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Man denies assaulting Swindon police after being caught drink driving

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

2 1/1 A man from Oxford who was caught drink driving has denied assaulting police officers in Swindon. Dayne Smith, of Reedmace Close in Oxford, was charged for multiple offences on Tuesday, April 8, after an incident which took place on Kitchener Street in Swindon. The 33-year-old was arrested after being caught driving a black Vauxhall Astra in Swindon, and has previously pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, failing to stop for police, and drink driving.
Positive Ofsted for school despite need for education improvement

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

Nythe Primary School has undergone several changes in recent years, which Ofsted claims the school is still recovering from. But despite concerns over its education quality, which inspectors say 'requires improvement', the school has been rated 'good' in the other four of the five assessed areas.
Chairs designed by UK royal sell for OVER £9k at local auction

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

5 1/1 A group of chairs designed by a member of the UK Royal Family, which were predicted to make £500, have sold for almost £10,000 at auction near Swindon. The furniture which appeared at RWB Auctions on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street had been designed by the Earl of Snowdon, David Linley himself, who is King Charles III's cousin and the son of Princess Margaret (the late Queen's sister).
Barclays smashed window sparks Swindon bank investigation

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

2 1/1 A criminal investigation has been launched in Swindon town centre after a bank was found smashed. The incident at Barclays bank on Regent Street in Swindon has seen repair crews take over the site, after the store's large front window was found shattered. Police say the incident is believed to have taken place overnight between Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, and it was reported to Wiltshire Police on Friday morning.
Men charged with planning '23 local burglaries' linked to 'UK conspiracy'

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

Morgan Spiers, 26, Grange Farm Drive, Evesham and Chance Gill, 25, of Eckington Road, Evesham, both appeared before Swindon Crown Court on Friday, May 9, 2025, to submit pleas to their charges. It comes after the men were charged with conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal between November 8, 2024 and January 6, 2025.
Bistro to reopen 'with a twist' almost one year on from 'temporary' closure

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

4 1/1 A bistro which lasted just three months before closing its doors has now confirmed it will reopen, but 'with a twist.' Quercus Bistro, on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street, first opened to the public in April 2024, and it appeared to be popular with locals. The bistro, which acted as a coffee shop during the day and a restaurant/wine bar in the evenings, was regularly fully booked.
More details revealed for opening of entirely new country park with canal tours

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

4 1/1 As the grand opening of a new town country park draws nearer, full details of the event have been revealed. Canal boat trips, nature walks, and guided tours will all be on offer at Royal Wootton Bassett's newest country park on May 10, after the site was taken over by the town council earlier this year. The 48-acre country park, on Bynards Hill in Royal Wootton Bassett, was previously owned by Wain Homes.
More details revealed for opening of entirely new country park with canal tours

6 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

4 1/1 As the grand opening of a new town country park draws nearer, full details of the event have been revealed. Canal boat trips, nature walks, and guided tours will all be on offer at Royal Wootton Bassett's newest country park on May 10, after the site was taken over by the town council earlier this year. The 48-acre country park, on Bynards Hill in Royal Wootton Bassett, was previously owned by Wain Homes.
Bistro to reopen 'with a twist' almost one year on from 'temporary' closure

6 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

4 1/1 A bistro which lasted just three months before closing its doors has now confirmed it will reopen, but 'with a twist.' Quercus Bistro, on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street, first opened to the public in April 2024, and it appeared to be popular with locals. The bistro, which acted as a coffee shop during the day and a restaurant/wine bar in the evenings, was regularly fully booked.