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Ex-Tory councillor advertised drugged wife on internet for sex to fulfil secret ‘fantasy’, court hears

Jurors at Winchester Crown Court heard Phillip Young posted adverts on online swinging forums inviters strangers to ‘come and sleep with his wife at any age, any grace’

The Independent UK · 7h ago

Husband’s ‘betrayal of trust’ allowed other men to abuse his wife, court told

Four men allegedly recruited by her husband have gone on trial for allegedly abusing Joanne Young who has waived her right to anonymity.

Evening Standard · 8h ago

Who Is Joshua Cammidge? Brit Charged Over Alleged Russia-Linked Plot to Sabotage UK Drone Factory

Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged under the National Security Act 2023 over alleged communications with a suspected Russian intelligence-linked group and plans targeting UK drone factories

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

"I'm honoured by it – it's totally unexpected." A sculpture honouring local legends XTC has been unveiled in Swindon

The ceremony was followed by a performance by EXTC, featuring two members of the iconic XTC lineup

Louder · Jul 22

I spent an evening with fans of Lotus Eaters – the hit podcast shaping Britain’s new far-right culture

At a sold-out show in its home town, Swindon, all the bombast and conviction driving this Restore-linked outlet was there to see, says journalist Oliver Haynes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Swindon is not enough – every new housing estate deserves a Dench Close

Bond Place and Desmond Crescent have been named in honour of the 007 franchise after some scenes were shot nearby in the 90s – why stop there?

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Former Tory councillor convicted of drugging and raping wife for years admits making indecent images of children

Philip Young earlier pleaded guilty to drugging and assaulting his wife over a period of 13 years

The Independent UK · May 1

Ex-Tory councillor who drugged and raped wife admits making child abuse images

Philip Young changes all pleas to guilty after initially denying charges of making indecent images of children

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Family of murdered woman traumatised after being handed photo of her killer laughing by police

Julie Butcher was strangled by her ex-husband at their home in Swindon after she attempted to leave the marriage

The Independent UK · Apr 25

Swindon trial verdict: Man cleared after decade-long case and three police investigations

In a significant legal turn, Christopher Trybus, a businessman from Swindon, was found not guilty of rape and manslaughter in connection with the suicide of his wife. Prosecutors attempted to take a novel angle, claiming that prolonged emotional maltreatment contributed to her tragic end. However, after careful deliberation, the jury…

The Times of India · Apr 22