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Roadworks cause long queues near busy junction on major A-road
Roadworks have continued to cause traffic delays on one of the busiest A-roads through Wiltshire. On Tuesday, November 19, temporary traffic lights caused long queues of cars on the A4 Bath Road at Corsham, near the Cross Keys junction. These
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Verdict given on calls to bring back speed cameras amid crackdown
Calls for the return of speed cameras in a Wiltshire town have been shot down amidst a crackdown on “dangerous” drivers. During a Marlborough Town Council meeting in November, Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson gave a presentation to
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'Exciting' change announced for town's Christmas lights switch-on event
“Exciting” changes have been announced for a Wiltshire town’s Christmas lights switch-on event. Devizes Town Council has announced that Father Christmas will turn on the town’s lights at 7pm on Friday, November 29. This will mark the start
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Titanic hero's watch sells for over £1.5 million in Wiltshire
A gold watch belonging to a captain who saved over 700 Titanic passengers has sold for a record-breaking £1.56 million. The pocket watch went under the hammer at the Henry Aldridge and Son auction house in Devizes and was snapped up by a private
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Man who intervened in Wiltshire stabbing recognised for 'incredible bravery'
The man who risked his life to intervene in a stabbing in Pewsey has been recognised by the National Police Chief Council for his 'incredible bravery and selflessness'. On September 4, 2023, Gary Franklin had been in his car in Pewsey when he saw
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Councillors slam 'outrageous' plans for 450 homes over 'lack of shops'
Councillors have “strongly objected” to “outrageous” plans for 450 homes on the outskirts of a Wiltshire town. The plans for phase two of the Rawlings Green development were submitted last month and would see the creation of 454 homes at Rawlings
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Town centre supermarket put up for sale for £1.6 million
A town centre supermarket in Wiltshire has been put on the market for £1.6 million. The Iceland store in Chippenham Market Place has been put up for sale by the building’s owner, alongside the branch’s car park and the offices on the first and
