Crime and safety
Have you got working smoke alarms?
The national Fire Kills campaign is focusing on the importance of working smoke alarms throughout May.
A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the danger of fire, giving you time to escape from your home. They are cheap, easy to get hold of and easy to fit. Station Manager, Kathy Collis, from...
The shocking reality of children and internet porn
Pictures of Coate Water on sale to raise money for Swindon-based charity SHOC (Stop Harming our Children) campaign against online porn
Basil Jones of Swindon-based charity SHOC (Stop Harming our Children) is displaying and selling canvas-mounted photographs he’s taken of Coate Water to raise funds for activities to protect chil...
Police search for dangerous bikers in West Swindon
Illegal motorcyclist endanger pedestrians on popular footpath
The problem of young motorbike riders illegally using the River Ray Parkway continues. But now the police are hunting for two young teenagers caught on camera terrorising pedestrians using the footpa...
S J Edney Solicitors
Had an accident/injured? On the road? At work? Slip? Trip? Medical negligence? Speak to a specialist solicitor.
Wiltshire Grandmother encourages others to learn first aid
Grandparents, learn some life saving skills from the Brtish Red Cross - next course 10 May
A grandmother who regularly looks after her young grandchildren has learned some life saving skills to help prepare for an emergency, and is encouraging other Wiltshire grandparents to do the same. P...
New College students visit Old Bailey
LLB degree students experience criminal proceedings first hand
In March, LLB students from New College went to London. In the morning, students visited the Central Criminal Courts (the Old Bailey) for a tour. They learnt about the history of the Court since its ...
Plan now for your celebrations!
2012 is a year of celebrations, and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service wants anyone looking to hold an event to plan ahead.
2012 is a year of celebrations, and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service wants anyone looking to hold an event to plan ahead. Whether marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee or corresponding with ...
Taking Stalking Seriously - 18 April
3 hour awareness raising session, including lunch, on National Stalking Awareness Day
April 18th is National Stalking Awareness Day and HOMETRUTHS is hosting a three hour event to raise awareness of stalking by current or ex-partners, the impact it has on victims, the legisl...
Giving information on crime is now easier with Crimestoppers
Crime-fighting charity launches mobile version of its website
Independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is making it even easier and more accessible for people to give information about crime through the launch of a mobile version of its website. Over 40...
Swindon MP at No 10 for International Womens Day
Reception at 10 Downing Street to mark efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls at home and abroad
Robert Buckland, MP for South Swindon, today visited 10 Downing Street to take part in a reception supporting International Women’s Day. The reception marked the increasing efforts to elimina...
100th Domestic Violence Protection Order granted
Wiltshire Police taking part in Home Office pilot scheme which gives new civil powers
The 100th Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) was granted to Wiltshire Police by magistrates in Swindon. The Force is taking part in a year-long Home Office pilot under which new civil powers c...
Swindon Council proposes Parking Restrictions Redhouse Way
Parking restrictions in North Swindon will help buses and emergency service vehicles. Comments and objections can be made until 8 March
In 2011 in response to difficulties experienced by the local Bus Operator, Swindon Borough Council proposed to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order to introduce parking restrictions (double & sing...
Drop-in events for local businesses throughout Wiltshire
First event on 21 February at Monkton Park Council Offices, Chippenham
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is working with Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council to run a series of drop-in events for local businesses during February and March. The aim of the sess...
Children voice concerns to road safety officers
Toothill Primary School pupils meet with school transport planners
Youngsters at Toothill Primary School met with Swindon Council school transport planners in late November to tell them of their worries when walking to or leaving school. The December Link reported t...
Wilts Fire & Rescue warn of Chinese Lantern danger
Swindon house fire caused by paper lantern on 30 January
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is again warning people about the dangers of Chinese lanterns, after a fire in Swindon on Monday 30 January. Chinese lanterns, also known as wish or flying...
Unlocking the truth on abuse behind the front door
Hometruths celebrates first year providing services to survivors of domestic violence and abuse
Hometruths celebrates its first anniversary early in 2012 following a very successful year, providing services to survivors of domestic violence and abuse in Swindon and Wiltshire. There were 2,734 i...
Community groups urged to bid for loan sharks money
'U Choose' scheme to decide on how loan sharks' money should be spent to improve the community - place your bid by 6 February
Local groups are encouraged to bid for cash, which has been confiscated from illegal money lenders, as part of an initiative organised by the England Illegal Money Lending Team working in partnership ...
Play park glass a worry
Grandfather expresses his concern for the safety of his grandchildren
Grandfather Barrie Brocks of Grange Park is concerned for the safety of children by the amount of broken glass in the play park on Camden Close. “My daughter Katie likes to take her young child...
Wire no more, thanks to Nick
West Swindon councillor dons protective clothing to remove barbed wire
When West Swindon councillor Nick Martin read the letter from Beverley Baker in the November Link expressing concern about barbed wire in Swindon’s open space, he reacted in a practical fashion....
Exploring fears and anxieties through the lens
Charlotte expresses herself through photography
Teenager Charlotte from West Swindon and a friend were subject to a totally unprovoked attack by two other young women close to the fair next to the Link Centre in September. She was bruised, her fri...
West Swindon Forum - 16 January
To be held at West Swindon Library, Link Centre
An opportunity to discuss community matters with the eight Swindon councillors representing the area. Agenda items to include a police report on their work since the last meeting. The Youth Offendin...
Velux glass problems in North Swindon
Find out if your window is one of the faulty batch
Owners of 8 to 14 year old houses, which have been fitted with small Velux windows, are experiencing a shock when the glass spontaneously shatters, spraying shards in all directions. Apparently this ...
Generous donations from Midcounties Co-operative
Gifts to show abused women that someone cares this Christmas
Women in Swindon who have fled domestic violence and abuse or who have sought help to improve their lives will benefit from the kindness of strangers this Christmas. Colleagues and customers at commu...
Parking restrictions to make academy kids safer
'No Waiting At Any Time' and 'School Keep Clear' zones around Lydiard Park Academy in Grange Park
Proposal for 'No Waiting At Any Time' and 'School Keep Clear' zones around Lydiard Park Academy (Greendown School? STATEMENT OF REASONS Swindon Borough Council (Waiting and Loading Restrictions and ...
Swindon refuge given makeover by Midcounties volunteers
Two day project gives refuge a fresh new look
A Swindon refuge for women and children affected by domestic violence has been given a fresh look by volunteers from The Midcounties Co-operative. Ten colleagues from the community retailer’s P...
Swindon pupils launch Road Safety Week with balloon release
Haydon Wick Primary School campaigning for safety zone outside school
To launch Road Safety Week, Haydon Wick Primary School Council organised a whole school balloon release. All children and teachers were very excited. This community event was one to remember...
Isambard pupils receive road safety advice
Truck training company WTTL helps increase awareness of extra care needed when sharing roads with HGVs
HGV training company WTTL in conjunction with the road safety charity Brake visited Isambard Community School in North Swindon to get important lessons over to Year 7 students during Road Safety Week ...
