A report by NHS England into the actions of a doctor who filmed intimate examinations at his practice in Royal Wootton Basset has found that a senior partner at the surgery had 'ongoing concerns' about him.
Davinder Jeet Bains was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May after admitting 39 charges of sexual assault. But NHS England says there's a lot of work to be done to restore public faith in the profession. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
A two minute silence will be held in Royal Wootton Bassett today to pay tribute to members of the armed forces who died in Afghanistan,many of whom were repatriated in the town.
Ahead of the special service, 40,000 crosses have been used to form a Field of Remembrance. It's one of six such Fields across the UK.
Police in Wiltshire are searching for a 48 year old woman from Royal Wootton Bassett who has been missing for over 24 hours. Susan Hibberd was last seen leaving her house yesterday lunchtime.
Anyone with information as to Susan's whereabouts should contact Wiltshire Police immediately on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
A family doctor jailed for filming himself sexually abusing female patients in Wiltshire has been struck off the medical register.
Davinder Jeet Bains used a secret camera hidden inside his watch to assault more than two dozen women at the surgery in Royal Wootton Bassett. The 46-year-old was jailed for 12 years in May.
Following a two-day hearing, the independent Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel said the only way to protect patients and maintain public confidence was to remove him from the General Medical Council's register.
Bains has 28 days to lodge an appeal against his removal from the register.
A 2-day medical tribunal starting today will decide whether a GP jailed for sexually assaulting and secretly filming his patients is fit to practise.
Davinder Bains, 45 and from Nythe in Swindon, was given a 12-year sentence in May 2013. The abuse took place at the Tinkers Lane Medical Practice in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. Bains had fitted a tiny camera into his watch in order to film himself abusing female patients.
The hearing in Manchester will decide whether he can ever practise as a GP again. For our full coverage of his trial, and interviews with his victims, click here.
A fire that damaged an historic pub in Wiltshire was started accidentally.
The roof of the Cross Keys in Royal Wootton Bassett was destroyed in July although crews managed to stop it spreading to neighbouring buildings.
Investigations suggest it was started by an electrical appliance in the top floor but the exact cause may never be known.
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has released footage of a blaze at the historic Cross Keys Inn at Royal Wootton Bassett. It shows the roof of the building well alight. The pub had been closed for building work and was due to re-open next week.
An investigation is being held into a blaze at the Cross Keys Inn in Royal Wootton Bassett. It is the oldest pub in the town, and was a meeting point for families on repatriation days. The fire damaged the roof and much of the first floor. No-one was injured.
– Inspector Steven Cox, Head of Roads Policing at Wiltshire PoliceI would like to thank every person who has come forward with information following this incident. ... What I am now urging is that anyone who was in this area - especially on the A3102 heading towards Royal Wootton Bassett between 10.30pm and 11pm on Sunday evening, to contact us immediately. The smallest amount of information might prove vital. We believe this woman was struck by a vehicle which has then failed to stop at the scene. It is possible that the driver of this vehicle might not have realised they have hit anything or might have thought they had struck an animal.
The road was closed for 8 hours while officers from the Wiltshire Police Serious Collision Investigation Team investigated the scene.
The Collision Team can be contacted on 101 extension 720 3111 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
– Mark Blackburn, husband of Sarah Blackburn.Sarah was dear to our hearts. She was much loved, cherished and appreciated. She was always willing to help anyone and would do anything in her power to make the people around her happy. She will always be a happy beat in our hearts and sadly missed always and forever.
