Swindon

American

[swin-duhn] / ˈswɪn dən /

noun

a town and unitary authority in Wiltshire, in S England.

Swindon British

/ ˈswɪndən /

noun

a town in S England, in NE Wiltshire: railway workshops, high technology. Pop: 155 432 (2001)
a unitary authority in S England, in Wiltshire. Pop: 181 200 (2003 est). Area: 230 sq km (89 sq miles)

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Butcher was jailed for 13 years but after his release in 2020, he was allowed to move back to Chiseldon, near Swindon in Wiltshire, where Ms King was living.

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Mr Young, formerly of Swindon but now of Amberley Road in Enfield, confirmed his name and address at Swindon Magistrates' Court.

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Dressed in a pair of dark blue jeans and a black zip-up jumper, he was remanded into custody earlier and is next due to appear at Swindon Crown Court for a hearing on 23 January.

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Mr Young served as a Conservative Swindon borough councillor for Covingham and Nythe between 2007 and 2010.

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All six men are due to appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

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