'Rogue trader found guilty' and 'man fights for treatment'

A police custody head and shoulders mugshot of Mark Killick. He is looking straight at the camera and is wearing a dark shirt with a collar. He has short cropped ginger hair, and a mid-length beard and moustache.
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Mark Killick has been convicted of fraud for a fourth time, with his latest victims losing an estimated £1.25m

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Two parents from Wiltshire have spoken to ITV West Country after an inquest ruled the death of their newborn baby could have been prevented, external at a hospital in Bath.

Bridgwater Mercury reported the family of 19-year-old Bethany Branson from Bridgwater, external is having a rugby memorial match for her next month. Ms Branson was killed by a drunk-driver in 2022.

And Wiltshire councillors have voted to give themselves a pay rise, external of 3.2%, Wiltshire Live reports.

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Tom Lockyer has returned to his playing career at Bristol Rovers, external after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Luton in a Premier League match at Bournemouth in December 2023.

The Royal International Air Tattoo has announced its theme for 2026 will be 'Fighter Meet', external.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is raising money from its "sleeping ruff" event in Chard, external, Somerset.

And Swindon Borough Council has posted about free baby or child support sessions, external on Monday and Friday mornings.

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