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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

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

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

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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

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

Man cleared of manslaughter of wife who took her own life

Christopher Trybus, of Swindon, Wiltshire, was cleared by a jury at Winchester Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus, of Swindon, also found not guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour towards Tarryn Baird

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Voices: ‘It can always get worse’: Readers warn voting Reform could backfire at local elections

YOUR VIEWS: After some Swindon locals said ‘things couldn’t get worse’ if they backed Reform UK in the upcoming local elections, readers warned that protest voting could instead deepen the issues behind that frustration – including pressure on public services, economic stagnation, and wider political instability

The Independent UK

‘I’m voting Reform – it can’t get any worse’: Starmer’s nightmare in England’s ‘bellwether’ election seat

For four decades, the voters of Swindon have consistently chosen MPs from the party that ends up governing the country. Ahead of the local elections in May, Alex Ross pays a visit to this bellwether town and discovers the one thing unifying residents: resentment towards the Labour Party and its…

The Independent UK

Swindon man accused over wife’s suicide tells court it was ‘worst day of his life’

Christopher Trybus is charged with manslaughter and two counts of rape and coercive and controlling behaviour

The Guardian - UK

‘I graduated with £84k student loan debt – I’ve applied for 60 jobs but can only get a part-time shop role’

Lewis Gibson has been forced to move back in with his parents in Swindon after graduating from the University of Sheffield last year

The Independent UK

Man admits rape of former Conservative councillor’s ex-wife

Police said Dean Hamilton’s offences relate to wider criminal proceedings involving Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity

The Independent UK

Man admits sexual assault of woman who was drugged and raped by husband for years

Dean Hamilton pleads guilty to rape of Joanne Young, ex-wife of former Tory councillor Philip Young

The Guardian - UK

Motorway driver caught watching TV on phone in shocking video

A driver on the M4 motorway near Swindon was filmed watching TV on their mobile phone while travelling at high speeds.

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Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period

Philip Young, who served on Swindon borough council, pleads guilty to offences against ex-spouse Joanne Young

The Independent UK

Former councillor admits drugging and raping ex-wife for more than 10 years

Philip Young, 49, subjected his ex-wife Joanne – who has waived her right to anonymity – to years of sexual abuse

Evening Standard

Ex-Tory councillor admits drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years

Four other men also appeared in court with Philip Young, from Enfield, charged with sexual offences against Joanne Young

Evening Standard

Husband to appear in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife

Philip Young is charged with 56 offences over a 13-year period between 2010 and 2023.

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The Independent UK

Non-league Macclesfield to face Brentford after FA Cup heroics as Arsenal welcome Wigan Athletic

Manchester City will take on either Swindon or Salford while Aston Villa host Newcastle

Evening Standard

Man accused of drugging and raping ex-wife remanded into custody

Philip Young, 49, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Man appears in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife

Philip Young is charged with 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife Joanne Young

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory councillor in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife

Philip Young appears at Swindon magistrates court charged with 56 offences relating to 13-year period

International Business Times UK

UK Man, Philip Young, Compared to French Abuser Who Drugged His Wife and Let Other Men Assault Her

Philip Young and five others face 60+ charges in a Swindon abuse case, drawing comparisons to France's Pelicot trial.

The Guardian - UK

Man in UK charged alongside five others with sexual offences against his wife

Philip Young, 49, is accused of 56 sexual offences, including drugging and raping his now ex-wife

The Independent UK

Husband and five men charged with string of sexual offences against his ex-wife

Wiltshire Police have asked that Ms Young’s privacy is respected at this time after the 48-year-old waived her anonymity

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