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Public help police arrest Swindon businessman on high street
A former escape room owner who closed his business just one month ago has been charged with illegal driving and resisting police. John Tanner, of Lewis Close in Abbey Meads, Swindon, was arrested on Marlborough High Street at approximately 3.40pm
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Wiltshire carers win big at national awards after home saved
Two Wiltshire carers have been recognised nationally for their work at a home saved by a community campaign. Both Alan Watters and Laura Rawlings won big at the national Agincare Heroes Awards for their work at Furlong Close in Rowde. 75-year-old
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Residents issued vital warning as work underway in Wiltshire forest
Wiltshire residents visiting Savernake Forest have been issued with a warning as work gets underway. Savernake Forest, located just outside of Marlborough, is a 4,500-acre highly protected forest and visitor site with trees believed to be older
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New information on jewellery shop ‘raided by masked suspects’ in Wiltshire
More information has bee released about suspects in balaclavas who allegedly raided a Wiltshire town centre jewellery store. The attempted robbery saw two suspects in dark clothing and balaclavas entering the Estcourt Jewellers in Estcourt Street
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Teen arrested after Jaguar among cars targeted by criminal damage
A young teen has been arrested after several cars, including a Jaguar, were damaged in Wiltshire. A 15-year-old male from Calne was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. He was taken to custody in Melksham and has since been released pending
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'Excitement' as new DIY store opens in Wiltshire town
A new DIY store has opened in a Wiltshire town and staff are “excited” to welcome customers. The Kellaway Building Supplies builders merchants store at Methuen Court in Chippenham officially opened its doors on Monday, September 2. Work had
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Demolition work continues to turn major employment site into over 300 homes
Work appears to be progressing at the site of a once major Wiltshire employer now earmarked for over 300 homes. Last July plans for 329 new dwellings at the former Westinghouse Brakes site in Chippenham were approved as part of the wider redevelopment
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Latest on future of prominent former bank a year on from closure
A prominent town centre bank remains on the market over a year after closing its doors. HSBC permanently closed its Chippenham Market Place branch on August 15 last year amidst a cull of 114 other sites across the UK. The closure sparked disappointment
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Public assist with daylight arrest in Wiltshire town centre
The public helped make an arrest in Marlborough High Street, with the man later charged with a number of offences. The 35-year-old man was arrested on the afternoon of August 31, with Wiltshire Police stating members of the public assisted a lone
