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Stuart James Pell was banned from driving for seven days and fined £300, with additional surcharge and costs bringing the total to £540, after being caught travelling at 57mph on the M4 where a temporary 50mph limit was in force. In separate cases, Julia Artemis McGiveron was fined £574 and given six penalty points for travelling at 68mph in a temporary 40mph zone, while Richard German was fined £219 and given three points for driving at 62mph in a 50mph variable-limit area. The cases highlight repeated speeding enforcement on the M4 and nearby M5 stretches, particularly around junctions 19 and 20.

A 17-year-old named Evie, reported missing from Aldbourne with links to Marlborough and Swindon, was found safely after police issued an urgent public appeal. Authorities detailed her appearance, last known clothing and the time she was last seen, urging anyone with information to call emergency services.

Three young people from Swindon have been charged in connection with cocaine supply and possession of criminal property exceeding £30,000. Daniela Sopiku faces charges related to drug supply, cash proceeds and possessing a false passport. Hysen Sopiku is charged with uninsured and unlicensed driving, drug supply, fraud-related possession and criminal property offences. Alvaro Vrapi is charged with cocaine supply and holding illicit funds and goods. The alleged activity occurred in early May and June, with two driving offences involving different vehicles. All three appeared at Swindon Crown Court, where a six‑day trial was scheduled for late October, and they were remanded in custody pending trial.

Multiple motorists faced court proceedings for exceeding temporary 50mph speed limits on the M4, M5, M6 and A34, with recorded speeds ranging from 57mph to 70mph. Victoria Coll faces sentencing for several offences committed on the same day and earlier incidents, while other drivers received fines, penalty points or driving bans for similar violations captured by automated cameras or manned enforcement equipment.

A motorcyclist in his 40s was taken to Southmead Hospital in life-threatening condition after two collisions occurred near the A36 and Crockerton roundabout in Warminster. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded and the road was closed for several hours due to severe traffic disruption. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or dash‑cam footage.