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Detectives release CCTV images in alleged burglary probe
Detectives are searching for a man following a burglary in Wiltshire. Officers investigating a burglary at a Brinkworth address have released CCTV images of someone they believe can help them with their enquiries. The images released to the
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Drivers urged to avoid M4 in Wiltshire after closure
National Highways has issued a warning to drivers after the M4 was closed in Wiltshire because of an HGV fire. The motorway was shut by traffic officers between junction 18 at Bath and junction 17 at Chippenham after the large vehicle caught alight
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Long delays as traffic at a standstill on M4 after incident
5:19pm All lanes reopened Almost three hours after the incident first began, all lanes on the M4 have now reopened
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Wiltshire cafe targeted by vandals in 'graffiti spree' across town
A Wiltshire cafe has been targeted by vandals during an alleged graffiti spree across a town. Police have launched a probe into a spate of graffiti incidents in Royal Wootton Bassett which has included several targets. Among these was the back
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How to keep flying ants out of your home this summer
Flying ants can be an inconvenience in your home and garden especially when you want to enjoy the summer weather outside. If you’ve seen flying ants outside, you might be wondering how to stop them from getting indoors and wreaking havoc. To
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Rare Cadbury chocolate bar beloved by fans returns to the UK
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is beloved by Brits has returned to the UK after 'disappearing' from shelves. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Pinky’ chocolate bars are sold in stores like Iceland, B&M and Home Bargains. The
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Is the National Lottery app down? Users report issues with logging on
Thousands of users across the UK have reported issues with the National Lottery app and website. Many have reported issues with logging onto the application with some 1500 complaints being registered at around 6:30am this morning. There was
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Grandmother who lives for adventure becomes first 'chief thrillseeker' at theme park
A nan who has completed more than 5,000 parachute jumps throughout an impressive career with the Red Devils has become a theme park's first 'chief thrillseeker'. Trailblazer Jackie Smith, 72, who lives near Stonehenge, has devoted her entire life
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IN THE DOCK: Latest cases from Wiltshire courts
The following cases were heard at magistrates courts in Swindon and Salisbury. TROWBRIDGE: On Tuesday, July 2, David Sullivan, of Broad Street, was sentenced for possession of a Class B drug. The 53-year-old pleaded guilty to having 3.71 grams
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Long derelict 'eyesore' supermarket set to be 'sold to new developers'
A derelict former supermarket previously earmarked for housing in Wiltshire is reportedly being sold to new developers. The former Co-op site on Mill Street in Calne has been vacant since April 2020 and looked set to be demolished for housing.