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Family friendly dog walk at Westonbirt

New Wallace and Gromit dog walk unveiled at Westonbirt

Baby anteater is born at water park

Baby anteater is born at water park

Cotswold Wildlife Park thrilled to announce arrival of baby anteater

The new cohort of young commissioners met for the first time in Trowbridge

The new cohort of young commissioners met for the first time in Trowbridge

Young people to influence policing practices in Wiltshire

Swindon Wildcats will be hosting a Rock the Rink event when they face Romford Raiders

Swindon Wildcats will be hosting a Rock the Rink event when they face Romford Raiders

Swindon Wildcats' Rock the Rink night this November

Promoting local retailers through great design at The Orchards.

Promoting local retailers through great design at The Orchards.

A new showhome in Purton is showcasin independent busines

Danny Lynch's family are supporting adults with learning difficulties in his memory

Danny Lynch's family are supporting adults with learning difficulties in his memory

Family filled with 'immense grief' one year on from death of popular man

Six Wiltshire Police staff were placed on the barred list between April 2023 and March 2024.

Six Wiltshire Police staff were placed on the barred list between April 2023 and March 2024.

Every police officer barred for life in last year and why

A Wiltshire business wins four national awards at the TBE Awards.

A Wiltshire business wins four national awards at the TBE Awards.

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Tanning business named national award winner four times over

Police are hoping to identify two people wanted in connection with parcel thefts

Police are hoping to identify two people wanted in connection with parcel thefts

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CCTV images released as 'packages stolen' from outside homes

Michelle Chamberlain from Miranda House in Wootton Bassett was named 'Chef of the Year' by Aria Care

Michelle Chamberlain from Miranda House in Wootton Bassett was named 'Chef of the Year' by Aria Care

Wootton Bassett care home chef named Chef of the Year 2024

A campaign group worked with Sainsbury's in a bid to stop drivers at a petrol station dropping plastic gloves everywhere.

A campaign group worked with Sainsbury's in a bid to stop drivers at a petrol station dropping plastic gloves everywhere.

Drivers blamed as plastic gloves littered around petrol station

The former Empire cinema in Greenbridge has reopened under Vue management

The former Empire cinema in Greenbridge has reopened under Vue management

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Cinema screens shut as major improvement work begins

Plans for the Oasis site have finally been revealed

Plans for the Oasis site have finally been revealed

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Revealed: Current state of Oasis site as plans for re-opening finally released

LIVE: Emergency services on scene of A-road crash

LIVE: Emergency services on scene of A-road crash

LIVE: Emergency services on scene of A-road crash

Christmas at Lacock Abbey

Christmas at Lacock Abbey

Cultural attractions

Wiltshire's historic Lacock Abbey gets ready for busy festive season

Parents can make their homes safer

Parents can make their homes safer

Planning and development

Housebuilder to offer free baby safety kits to Swindon parents

Dave and the Wroughton Witches

Dave and the Wroughton Witches

Swindon girl's football team lands new kit sponsor

Fund announced for struggling families

Fund announced for struggling families

Local government

Wiltshire Council to distribute £2.7 million to struggling households

Swindon homeless charity to receive award

Swindon homeless charity to receive award

Swindon homeless charity to receive King's Award

Wichelstowe retirement development will be called Locks View

Wichelstowe retirement development will be called Locks View

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Charity helps name new Swindon retirement development

Only Morecambe have conceded from more corners than Swindon

Only Morecambe have conceded from more corners than Swindon

Swindon Town FC

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TACTICS: Why Swindon are struggling to defend set pieces

Waste and recycling collection days are changing by two days everywhere in Swindon immediately after Christmas

Waste and recycling collection days are changing by two days everywhere in Swindon immediately after Christmas

Local government

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Big changes coming to EVERYONE'S bin day

Holloway during Town's draw at Accrington

Holloway during Town's draw at Accrington

Swindon Town FC

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Town communication 'nowhere near good enough' - Holloway on key area to improve

Tesco in Swindon

Tesco in Swindon

Urgent warning issued as salmonella found in popular Tesco dip

IN THE DOCK: The latest cases from Swindon Magistrates Court

Holloway's comments gained national attention

Holloway's comments gained national attention

Swindon Town FC

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Holloway clarifies comments on 'haunted training ground'

Officers have seized a new E-Class after the driver was found to be uninsured and had failed to tax the vehicle

Officers have seized a new E-Class after the driver was found to be uninsured and had failed to tax the vehicle

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Mercedes driver has vehicle seized after insurance mix-up

A new pre-school is opening in Swindon soon.

A new pre-school is opening in Swindon soon.

New pre-school opening soon following controversial closure

Traffic on the M4 near Swindon

Traffic on the M4 near Swindon

Roadworks on the M4 and A419 to cause delays to motorists

Swindon celebrate goal against Spurs U21s

Swindon celebrate goal against Spurs U21s

Swindon Town FC

Bristol Street Motors Trophy draw details revealed

South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison, Melksham and Devizes MP Brian Mathew, and South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage meeting Wiltshire farmers.

South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison, Melksham and Devizes MP Brian Mathew, and South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage meeting Wiltshire farmers.

Wiltshire MPs meet with protesting farmers to oppose tax changes

Progress has been made on the Statue Park at the Nigel Eady County Ground

Progress has been made on the Statue Park at the Nigel Eady County Ground

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First phase of County Ground park development completed

Fire crews raced to a Costa Coffee in Faringdon

Fire crews raced to a Costa Coffee in Faringdon

Fire engines race to Costa Coffee on retail park

Wood was thrilled as Town set-up QPR clash

Wood was thrilled as Town set-up QPR clash

Swindon Town FC

Swindon under-18s dealing with pressure to live up to last year - Wood

Police are searching for this man

Police are searching for this man

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Police hunt armed man after public brawl

The crash took place on Windmill Roundabout in Freshbrook

The crash took place on Windmill Roundabout in Freshbrook

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Cyclist rushed to hospital after crash on Swindon roundabout

The burglary (not pictured) took place on Wentworth Park in Freshbrook

The burglary (not pictured) took place on Wentworth Park in Freshbrook

Thieves steal laptop, jewellery and cash from Swindon home

An artist's impression of a new refurbished Oasis centre

An artist's impression of a new refurbished Oasis centre

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Revealed: Proposals for re-opened Oasis Leisure Centre, flats and warehouses

Police officers are going door to door searching for information

Police officers are going door to door searching for information

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Investigation launched after burglars target quiet street

Police are appealing for information after an e-bike was stolen from a garden

Police are appealing for information after an e-bike was stolen from a garden

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E-bike 'stolen from back garden' in early hours of the morning

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash on a Swindon roundabout

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash on a Swindon roundabout

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'Road rage incident' at Swindon roundabout sparks appeal

The team at Darkroom Espresso Café were thrilled to win the Good Food Awards for a third year

The team at Darkroom Espresso Café were thrilled to win the Good Food Awards for a third year

Swindon café wins prestigious award for third year in a row

Marco Pierre White recently visited a pub in Wiltshire

Marco Pierre White recently visited a pub in Wiltshire

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Marco Pierre White enjoys 'the best pie I've had in years' at pub

PS Wickham in Snuff Street

PS Wickham in Snuff Street

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Police snare drivers using pedestrianised street as 'dangerous rat run'

Land for sale off the A346 in Wiltshire

Land for sale off the A346 in Wiltshire

Planning and development

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Land by M4 junction for sale after drive-thru plans collapse

Exclusive bar and lounge MASQ is opening in Old Town later this month

Exclusive bar and lounge MASQ is opening in Old Town later this month

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Exclusive bar and lounge opening in Swindon

Swindon Railway Station

Swindon Railway Station

Local government

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Rebrand for cafe and bar at Swindon Railway Station

Henry John Lowe passed away on August 2, 2023 aged 60

Henry John Lowe passed away on August 2, 2023 aged 60

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Tributes to 'larger than life' family man after tragic motorbike crash

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

The coin knocked the “highly collectable” 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time in 15 years

The coin knocked the “highly collectable” 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time in 15 years

Royal Mint's rarest 50p in circulation sells for £123 - how to tell if you have one

Save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

Save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

LIVE: Busy A-road closed in both directions after crash

LIVE: Busy A-road closed in both directions after crash

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LIVE: Busy A-road closed in both directions after crash

LIVE: All the photos and traffic updates as Wiltshire wakes up to snow

LIVE: All the photos and traffic updates as Wiltshire wakes up to snow

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LIVE: All the photos and traffic updates as Wiltshire wakes up to snow

Fi Da Silva Adams, founder of RPA

Fi Da Silva Adams, founder of RPA

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Story sessions will get children into the festive mood