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Wiltshire Carpetright store closes permanently after 'challenging' time
A Wiltshire Carpetright store has shut its doors for good after the national chain entered administration amidst “challenging trading conditions.” The troubled retailer entered administration on Monday, July 22, before rival Tapi completed a rescue
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Man jailed after stabbing ex-partner 17 times in' jealousy-fuelled rage'
A Wiltshire man has been jailed for attempted murder after stabbing his ex-partner 17 times before turning the knife on himself. Martin Cundliffe, 62, from Calne, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted murder
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Takeover bid launched to protect future of 'unique' Wiltshire pub
Villagers have launched a campaign to protect the future of a “unique” Wiltshire pub. In May, Wadworth announced it was selling The Ivy Inn at Heddington, between Calne and Devizes, and the pub is currently on the market for offers in the region
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All the details as free festival to take over Wiltshire park this summer
A free outdoor festival is set to take over a town centre park in Wiltshire this summer. Chippenham Town Council will be hosting Summer Party in the Park on Saturday, August 3, at Island Park, just off the High Street. The event, which will
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Former Royal Marine set to skydive for critically ill 10-year-old daughter
A former Royal Marine from Wiltshire is preparing to swap out the sea for the sky as he jumps out of a plane for his 10-year-old daughter. Megan Hughes, 10, from Calne was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, a life-threatening blood disease, in 2023
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‘Good Samaritan’ who rescued friend in danger done for drink driving
A drink driver who was described in court as a "Good Samaritan" has paid the price of picking up his friend from a "dangerous situation" while under the influence. Matthew Hudson, of Corsham Road in Penhill, appeared in Swindon Magistrates' Court
