Speedway Return Dream at Abbey Stadium Faces Uncertain Future Friday, September 26, 2025 abbeystadium speedway swindon redevelopment housing gaminginternational planning sportsfacilities community motorsports sport The future of speedway and other sports at Abbey Stadium in north Swindon is under threat, as Gaming International, the stadium’s owner, has submitted planning applications that could transform the site beyond recognition. … Read More
McLaren Begins Construction of Major Logistics Hub at Former Honda Site Saturday, September 20, 2025 mclaren panattoni swindon logistics construction sustainability breeam honda warehouse development McLaren Construction (Midlands & North) has embarked on a significant project to develop a 545,000 sq ft logistics and distribution centre on the former Honda plant site in Swindon. This marks McLaren’s first … Read More
Shoplifter Sentenced After Multiple Thefts and Assaults on Retail Staff Friday, August 8, 2025 shoplifting assault sentencing swindon retailcrime criminalbehaviourorder theft prosecution communitysafety justice Joshua Moss, 31, who openly admitted to a series of shoplifting incidents and assaults on shop workers, has been sentenced to 26 weeks in jail. Between June 8 and August 1, Moss committed 14 counts of theft and four assaults … Read More
Child Abuser Sentenced to 22 Years Despite Lack of Remorse Friday, August 1, 2025 childabuse justice sexoffences swindon conviction historiccrime sentencing remorse victimsupport law Stefon Winter, 73, a former resident of Goatacre near Calne, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted of multiple historic child sex offences. Winter showed no remorse during sentencing at Swindon Crown … Read More
Hospital Overwhelmed as Lack of NHS Dentists Drives Thousands to A&E Monday, July 21, 2025 dentistry nhs dentalcare emergency hospital swindon wiltshire healthcare crisis policy Over the past four years, more than 4,000 individuals in Wiltshire and Swindon have sought emergency care at Great Western Hospital for dental pain, highlighting a mounting crisis in NHS dental access across the region. … Read More
Racist Moped Gang Stabs Victim and Flees the Scene Thursday, June 5, 2025 swindon violence racism assault mopedgang knifeattack policeinvestigation crime communitysafety hatecrime A man in his 40s was violently attacked and racially abused by three masked individuals riding mopeds in Swindon, Wiltshire. The incident occurred between 11:25 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, leaving the victim with … Read More