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Wiltshire Ministry of Defence road closure starts
Temporary road closures in Porton started yesterday near the Ministry of Defence site, and will continue until July 12. A stretch of Winterslow Road, which passes through the Porton Range, will remain closed Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm
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Teenager taken to hospital with 'serious injury' after police chase crash
A teenager who was taken to hospital with a “serious” injury after a police chase has been arrested. Officers pursued a driver, a man in his late teens, after he allegedly failed to stop his vehicle shortly before 10.25am on Tuesday, July 2, in
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Man cycling from Belfast to the Somme makes 'moving' stop-off
Dignitaries from a town near Swindon gathered to congratulate one man and his team for taking on an incredible challenge. Dennis Curie, who works in Belfast, took the decision to cycle 1200km from Belfast to the Somme over seven days to raise money
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Police 'seize drugs' in Wiltshire during property raid
A man has been arrested after Class A and B drugs were allegedly seized during a raid in Wiltshire. Police executed a drug warrant at an address in London Road, Calne, on Friday, June 28. During a search, officers reportedly found suspected
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36 pictures as special King Athelstan events kick off in Wiltshire
Celebrations marking the 1100th anniversary of the accession of King Athelstan – the first King of England - have kicked off in Malmesbury. The first event was held on Friday, June 28 at Malmesbury Abbey with a performance of Oh! Athelstan by St
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Wiltshire bike rider involved in accident calls on council to act on 'dangerous' road
A motorcyclist still recovering from an accident on a 'dangerous junction' of the A354 has implored the local authority to act before it is too late. Matthew Brignall, 56 from Salisbury is an autism support worker and had been travelling from Salisbury
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Plans for controversial 150-home scheme off Wiltshire A-road revealed
Plans have been revealed for a controversial 150-home development bordering one of Wiltshire’s busiest A-roads. Developer Origin3 has lodged designs for an extensive residential scheme north of the A4 Bath Road on the edge of Corsham, on behalf
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New plans revealed for town's £2.5 million former NHS HQ
Plans have been launched to convert a £2.5 million former NHS headquarters in Wiltshire into housing. The Southgate House office building, on Pans Lane in Devizes, looks set to make way for housing after a planning application for 36 homes on the
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Popular festival to return to Wiltshire for first time in two years
A popular festival is set to return to Wiltshire for the first time in two years. The village of Biddestone will host its first Biddstock music festival since 2022 on Saturday, July 6. The event will boast performances from The Shadow Monkeys
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The best pictures as large crowds praise food and drink festival
Crowds enjoyed a huge range of food and drink during a Wiltshire town’s three-day food festival. The Chippenham Food and Drink Festival saw crowds of foodies flock to Monkton Park between Friday, June 28, and Sunday, June 30. The annual event