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Police have found a body in Wiltshire

Body found in search for missing Wiltshire man, 81

The driver failed a breath test

The driver failed a breath test

Wiltshire Police

Driver found ‘slumped over steering wheel’ charged by police

Police are investigating reports of indecent exposure in Calne

Police are investigating reports of indecent exposure in Calne

Indecent Exposure

‘Intoxicated’ flasher spotted on town bridge

Stephen and Martin Webb in the early days of Shoestrings

Stephen and Martin Webb in the early days of Shoestrings

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Sadness as takeaway closed after 40 years amidst demolition plans

The destroyed section of the B4069 Lyneham Banks

The destroyed section of the B4069 Lyneham Banks

Wiltshire Council

Rebuilding of collapsed road due to start this summer after major update

Traffic at junction 17 of the M4

Traffic at junction 17 of the M4

National Highways England

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Roadworks causing delays at M4 junction to continue for weeks

The weir on the River Avon in Chippenham

The weir on the River Avon in Chippenham

Planning and development

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£20 million river transformation plans could be 'attraction' for town centre

The man pictured was punched and kicked in the head in Calne

The man pictured was punched and kicked in the head in Calne

Wiltshire Police

Search for man punched and kicked in the head in 'violent' attack

The Chippenham Motor Company

The Chippenham Motor Company

Major Wiltshire car dealership site on the market for £5 million after refurbishment

James Gregory of Alder King, Huw Thomas of Huw Thomas Commercial and Will Grant at Turnpike House

James Gregory of Alder King, Huw Thomas of Huw Thomas Commercial and Will Grant at Turnpike House

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Renovation works completed at Wiltshire town's 'premier' business park

McMurtry Automotive's latest model will be tested on the Castle Combe race track circuit near Chippenham.

McMurtry Automotive's latest model will be tested on the Castle Combe race track circuit near Chippenham.

Hypercar manufacturer to test new model at Wiltshire race track

Dual carriageway works on the A350 at Chippenham

Dual carriageway works on the A350 at Chippenham

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Major Wiltshire roadworks project set to be delayed

The lorry crash which closed the A3102 for four hours on May 3.

The lorry crash which closed the A3102 for four hours on May 3.

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'Careless driving' report made after lorry veers off road

Renovation of a Lacock property reportedly earmarked to become a holiday home

Renovation of a Lacock property reportedly earmarked to become a holiday home

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Fears derelict homes and holiday lets are 'killing' tourist hotspot

Bob Brock at Chippenham train station

Bob Brock at Chippenham train station

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'Complete nonsense': Driver outraged after 'ridiculous' station car park fine

Wessex Water engineers working in the Allington area in February

Wessex Water engineers working in the Allington area in February

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Burst water main leaves residents without water as emergency repair work continues

Police are hunting two bikers in Wiltshire

Police are hunting two bikers in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Police

Police hunt bikers who 'aggressively chased and damaged car' in Wiltshire

The entrance to Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham

The entrance to Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham

Local government

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'Huge objection' to revised plans for 150 homes amid A-road traffic fears

Police officers carried out checks in five different locations

Police officers carried out checks in five different locations

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Police catch dozens of lawbreaking drivers from hidden locations

Crash outside Calne causes traffic on busy A road

Crash outside Calne causes traffic on busy A road

Two-vehicle crash outside Calne blocks busy A road

Almost 100 homes in Wiltshire have been left without power

Almost 100 homes in Wiltshire have been left without power

Almost 100 homes left without electricity after power line fell down

Police have been cracking down on Wiltshire car meets

Police have been cracking down on Wiltshire car meets

Update on police crackdown on anti-social car meets in Wiltshire town

Wincanton is a leading logistics supplier in the UK

Wincanton is a leading logistics supplier in the UK

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Government green lights £762 million takeover of Wiltshire based firm

Police cadets worked with neighbourhood officers to carry out the undercover investigation

Police cadets worked with neighbourhood officers to carry out the undercover investigation

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Several Wiltshire hotels and store fail undercover child exploitation test

The current shopfront of Lucky Eat at The Bridge, Chippenham

The current shopfront of Lucky Eat at The Bridge, Chippenham

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Thai cafe design described as 'very Chinese' in planning disagreement

Debbie and John Williams with their team at John Williams Heating Services

Debbie and John Williams with their team at John Williams Heating Services

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Expanding family-run firm celebrates 20 years in business

The planned new Siemens facility in Chippenham

The planned new Siemens facility in Chippenham

'Jobs boom' hopes after update on £100 million Wiltshire factory plans

Designs for the proposed Chippenham scheme

Designs for the proposed Chippenham scheme

Local government

Councillors criticise plans for dozens of new homes on town's 'green lung'

The Olympiad Leisure Centre in Chippenham

The Olympiad Leisure Centre in Chippenham

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Council blasted for letting leisure centre 'fall into sad decline'

A Wiltshire Council vehicle parked with one wheel on the line in Chippenham

A Wiltshire Council vehicle parked with one wheel on the line in Chippenham

Local government

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Council responds after row over 'inconsiderate' parking

Chippenham Pride, 2023

Chippenham Pride, 2023

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Pride organisers issue 'urgent' appeal ahead of Wiltshire festival

The current Lucky Eat premises in Chippenham

The current Lucky Eat premises in Chippenham

Plans revealed to convert Chinese takeaway into Thai cafe

One of the proposals for the Calne splash zone

One of the proposals for the Calne splash zone

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Plans for £300,000 Wiltshire splash zone scrapped

Siemens Mobility employees

Siemens Mobility employees

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Boost for Wiltshire town as firm awarded share of £4 billion contracts

Beth Gardner CEO of CBLC, Ben Saint, administrator, andSuzanne Wigmore, CEO Wiltshire Citizens Advice

Beth Gardner CEO of CBLC, Ben Saint, administrator, andSuzanne Wigmore, CEO Wiltshire Citizens Advice

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New occupants with 'vital service' move into prominent town centre building

Police in Corsham

Police in Corsham

Multiple suspects arrested after burglaries in Wiltshire town

Rob Gough (left) and Richard Board (rights) of Goughees Coffee Co

Rob Gough (left) and Richard Board (rights) of Goughees Coffee Co

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New business hopes to 'transform Wiltshire coffee scene'

There is traffic near the Bridge Centre Roundabout in Chippenham (file photo)

There is traffic near the Bridge Centre Roundabout in Chippenham (file photo)

Long delays on key roads as town centre roadworks continue

Nearby construction for the Rowden Park Garden Village development is already underway.

Nearby construction for the Rowden Park Garden Village development is already underway.

Planning Applications

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Another development could start beside land reserved for 1,000 homes

The radial gate on the River Avon in Chippenham

The radial gate on the River Avon in Chippenham

Local government

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Update on plans to scrap 'ugly' town centre weir in redevelopment

Police shut the A4 in Wiltshire for several hours (file photo)

Police shut the A4 in Wiltshire for several hours (file photo)

Passenger suffers 'life changing' injuries in crash that shut A-road

The new venue secured by the Prince of Wales pub in Chippenham Market Place

The new venue secured by the Prince of Wales pub in Chippenham Market Place

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Council hopes new bar plans will 'regenerate' Wiltshire Market Place

The VR room will allow one teacher to train several students at the same time.

The VR room will allow one teacher to train several students at the same time.

Planning Applications

New VR simulation room set for historic campus building

The Bridge House, Chippenham

The Bridge House, Chippenham

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Wetherspoon pub boss reacts to results of food hygiene rating

Russell Bond, 41, is wanted for assault and criminal damage

Russell Bond, 41, is wanted for assault and criminal damage

Man wanted for assault and criminal damage searched for by police

Inside the Hearty Hare

Inside the Hearty Hare

Wiltshire cafe battles through challenges to celebrate 20 years in business

Emery Gate shopping centre

Emery Gate shopping centre

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Plans to be unveiled for major transformation of Wiltshire shopping centre

A town centre road in Wiltshire will close

A town centre road in Wiltshire will close

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Busy town centre road in Wiltshire to close for over two weeks

Police rushed to a Wiltshire street after a sudden death (file photo)

Police rushed to a Wiltshire street after a sudden death (file photo)

Man's death sees emergency services flood street

£375,000 will be spent on new cycle routes in Wiltshire

£375,000 will be spent on new cycle routes in Wiltshire

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Plans for new cycleways in Wiltshire towns revealed after huge boost

According to the application, a proposed user of the site has been identified, seeking to relocate out of their existing busy city centre location.

According to the application, a proposed user of the site has been identified, seeking to relocate out of their existing busy city centre location.

Planning Applications

Plans revealed for "therapy and healing centre" on £35 million Wiltshire estate

The Body & Soul salon staff

The Body & Soul salon staff

'Proud' Wiltshire salon owner celebrating 10 years in business

Hathaway Retail Park in Chippenham

Hathaway Retail Park in Chippenham

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Fears McDonald's plans could worsen 'traffic shambles' at retail park

The Pheasant Roundabout on the A4, Chippenham

The Pheasant Roundabout on the A4, Chippenham

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Drivers' anger as wait for repairs at 'horrendous' roundabout lasts for months

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