Following the discovery of a man’s body in the town centre early on Sunday morning (3 June), police have issued a warning to drug users. The victim, who was in his 40s, was pronounced dead despite the greatest efforts of the emergency services responding to the scene in The Parade. Before his death, detectives believed…
A “struggling” father reportedly passed away in custody after calling the police to ask for assistance. Piotr Rak, also known as Peter and going by the nickname Raku, was reportedly arrested on Saturday morning, May 18, but the following day, he was found dead in his cell. On Sunday, May 19, Wiltshire Air Ambulance was…
A Swindon man’s body was discovered inside his house when neighbours became worried. On Friday, May 10, the inquest into the death of Walcot resident Lee James Emblen, 47, came to a close. During the trial, Swindon and Wiltshire Coroners’ Court was told by one of his neighbours that she used to see him strolling…
For the Sikh community, Vaisakhi is a very important holiday that commemorates the founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. It is seen as a period for introspection, appreciation, and camaraderie. The Shri Guru Nanak Gurdwara on Kembrey Street hosted a variety of events to commemorate the annual occasion over…
Former Swindon man on trial after ‘arranging wife’s murder’ A trial has heard that a husband and his lover “arranged and paid for” the man’s then-wife’s 1981 murder in order for them to be together. In the 1970s, Allen Morgan resided in Swindon before relocating to Bedfordshire with his partner Carol, who subsequently met a…
The family of a Swindon man who has been missing for over a week has begged him to ‘come home’. Trevor Barnard, 43, was last seen in the Pinehurst area on Monday, April 1, and has not been seen since then. Wiltshire Police has become increasingly concerned about his whereabouts and a search has been underway since then. His fiancée Alison’s sister Kerry…
Town has only won 12 of their 41 league games this season, placing them 19th in the League Two standings. The visitors should be secure with a few more victories, but they are not mathematically safe from being forced into a relegation battle just yet. Wild is determined to ensure that there are no unpleasant…
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted child abduction. On Wednesday, April 3, North Swindon resident Prasath Yasasvin made an appearance before the Swindon Magistrates’ Court. He is now scheduled to appear at Swindon Crown Court on April 26 after being remanded in jail. It comes after reports that on Monday, April…
For Bradford, having Young back for the upcoming season will be quite beneficial. He scored 16 goals in all competitions during his spectacular first half of the current season at Swindon. They may have a valuable asset if he can replicate that kind of form with the Bantams. He was signed by the Yorkshire team…
Not on loan The Swindon Advertiser reports that Tomi Adeloye, a striker for Swindon Town, will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. The attacker has been allowed to play for Partick Thistle in Scotland throughout this campaign by Swindon Town. Adeloye, 28, has eight goals for the Scottish Championship team in all competitions….