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Swindon is calling for around 50 more households to host Ukrainian families under the Homes for Ukraine scheme as demand remains high; since 2022 the town has helped more than 500 Ukrainians, hosts receive £350 per month after security checks and safeguarding, and the community is boosting ties through UkraineFest and a potential Rivne twinning partnership.
A 16-year-old British cheerleader, Abbie Lainton of Swindon, died after a boat explosion during a family vacation in the Dominican Republic, with two siblings badly injured. A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised tens of thousands of pounds as tributes from her cheer team and Tanwood School honor her bright personality and love of performance; the UK Foreign Office is providing consular support to the family.
A 16-year-old British cheerleader, Abbie Lainton of Swindon, died after a boating incident during a family holiday in the Dominican Republic on July 30, with two siblings reported badly injured. A GoFundMe has raised more than £22,000 for her family, and tributes describe her as a bright, loved member of her cheer team and performing-arts community as memorials and consular support are arranged.
Philip Young, a former councillor, appeared in court charged with 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife over 13 years, including rape and drugging, and is remanded into custody with a court hearing scheduled for January 23.