RWB

Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra

Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra announces Christmas concert

Marsh Farm Manor's gala dinner

Marsh Farm Manor's gala dinner

Care home celebrates first anniversary in style

Police wait for speeding drivers in Wiltshire

Police wait for speeding drivers in Wiltshire

Police wait for drivers speeding through 30mph zone near A-road

Ampyr Solar Europe develops solar parks across Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Ampyr Solar Europe develops solar parks across Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Planning and development

Plans revealed for new 87.5-hectare solar farm site

Ruth Warren on Horse Guards Parade

Ruth Warren on Horse Guards Parade

Blind Royal Wootton Bassett veteran to march at Cenotaph

LIVE: 'Multi-vehicle crash' at M4 roundabout causes delays

LIVE: 'Multi-vehicle crash' at M4 roundabout causes delays

LIVE: 'Multi-vehicle crash' on M4 roundabout causes delays

The current state of New Road play park

The current state of New Road play park

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Complete makeover of toddler play park confirmed as early plans revealed

N D O Autos is looking for a new owner to take over the family-run garage

N D O Autos is looking for a new owner to take over the family-run garage

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Family-run garage serving Swindon for over 25 years goes up for sale

The renovation to the building has cost £1.8 million

The renovation to the building has cost £1.8 million

Local government

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Council to move into new home after £1.8m works

To the northern boundary of the site is Brooklands, a cul-de-sac of mixed housing, and Templars Way Industrial Estate.

To the northern boundary of the site is Brooklands, a cul-de-sac of mixed housing, and Templars Way Industrial Estate.

Planning Applications

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Council to consider plans for almost 100 homes near sewage works

Police investigating a number of car break-ins have arrested several suspects

Police investigating a number of car break-ins have arrested several suspects

Suspects seen 'breaking into cars' arrested with public's help

Mason Ody, Ash Windle, Samantha Windle and Victoria Luengo of The Royal Wootton Bassett

Mason Ody, Ash Windle, Samantha Windle and Victoria Luengo of The Royal Wootton Bassett

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Family-owned pub win several prestigious national awards

Motorcyclist hospitalised after rush hour car crash

Motorcyclist hospitalised after rush hour car crash

Road Traffic Collision

Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with car

Cobbstar will open in Royal Wootton Bassett in November 2024

Cobbstar will open in Royal Wootton Bassett in November 2024

Family behind new ‘classy bar’ reveal why they chose location

The four members of staff completed the skydive

The four members of staff completed the skydive

Funeral home staff complete death defying challenge

LIVE: Rush-hour crash closes busy road near M4

LIVE: Rush-hour crash closes busy road near M4

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LIVE: Four car smash on accident blackspot road

Flytipping on Breach Lane, Royal Wootton Bassett

Flytipping on Breach Lane, Royal Wootton Bassett

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Swindon resident fined £1k for bin bag litter during flytipping crackdown

Emergency crews at a crash on the A3102

Emergency crews at a crash on the A3102

Long queues as emergency services attend four-vehicle pile-up

Police are appealing for the public's help to identify this dog owner after a man was reportedly bitten on the hand by a dog

Police are appealing for the public's help to identify this dog owner after a man was reportedly bitten on the hand by a dog

Man 'bitten on the hand by dog' in park

Lime Kiln House will be renovated as new plans get the green light

Lime Kiln House will be renovated as new plans get the green light

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Work to begin on abandoned listed building as plans approved

Traffic on the A3102 near junction 16 of the M4

Traffic on the A3102 near junction 16 of the M4

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New traffic lights, roundabout and speed limit plans revealed for major A-road

A doctor's surgery in Wiltshire was left in darkness after a roadworks error

A doctor's surgery in Wiltshire was left in darkness after a roadworks error

Doctor's surgery plunged into darkness thanks to nearby roadworks

Repairs to Royal Wootton Bassett's town hall have taken longer than expected

Repairs to Royal Wootton Bassett's town hall have taken longer than expected

Discovery of 'significant rot' delays reopening of iconic town hall

Police have been lying in wait on key roads near Swindon

Police have been lying in wait on key roads near Swindon

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Police lie in wait and snare speeding drivers near Swindon

Hundreds of fish were removed on September 4 after an “incident” caused a drop in oxygen levels

Hundreds of fish were removed on September 4 after an “incident” caused a drop in oxygen levels

Environment Agency

Suspicions chemicals led to death of 400 fish at popular beauty spot

The funeral procession of Toya Jefferies in Royal Wootton Bassett

The funeral procession of Toya Jefferies in Royal Wootton Bassett

Crowds line street in emotional goodbye to teenager 'loved by everyone'

Police wait for drivers speeding through Wiltshire villages

Police wait for drivers speeding through Wiltshire villages

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Police wait for drivers speeding through Wiltshire villages in crackdown

One of Royal Wootton Bassett's most popular garages will close

One of Royal Wootton Bassett's most popular garages will close

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Popular family garage to close as mechanic retires after 53 years

Some of the winners of the 2024 event

Some of the winners of the 2024 event

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IN PHOTOS: Town criers from across the UK gather for competition near Swindon

The 25p coin worth almost £2,000 spent years just sat in a drawer

The 25p coin worth almost £2,000 spent years just sat in a drawer

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'Ultra-rare' 25p coin found in pocket sells for almost £2k

Paul Cobb can't wait to get his new bar up and running

Paul Cobb can't wait to get his new bar up and running

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Opening date confirmed as traditional pub transforms into ‘classy night out’

Kyle Hayward has been sentenced to time in prison.

Kyle Hayward has been sentenced to time in prison.

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Man who stabbed Royal Wootton Bassett teen in the back is named

Some of the Wiltshire pubs included in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025

Some of the Wiltshire pubs included in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025

10 of the top Wiltshire pubs serving the best pints in Wiltshire

The rare coin designed by a Bristol child is now worth hundreds

The rare coin designed by a Bristol child is now worth hundreds

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Rare 'Blue Peter coin' designed by 9-year-old sells for hundreds

The current use of the land is described as agricultural.

The current use of the land is described as agricultural.

Planning Applications

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'Onslaught to the village': Caravan site application resubmitted for third time

The coin was only ever produced for a limited trial

The coin was only ever produced for a limited trial

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Coin worth hundreds goes to auction after man finds it in his pocket

The electrical store will soon look very different

The electrical store will soon look very different

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What family have planned for long-empty high street store

400 fish died at Jubilee Lake in Royal Wootton Bassett

400 fish died at Jubilee Lake in Royal Wootton Bassett

Environment Agency

Death of 400 fish and ‘blue sludge’ causes concern over town’s water

The RWB Shed members have spent years helping their community - now they need the community to help them

The RWB Shed members have spent years helping their community - now they need the community to help them

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Urgent call for help after charity forced out of former home

A pizza restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual assaults.

A pizza restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual assaults.

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Owner attacked woman in his pizza shop after offering laughing gas

Knife-wielding teens chased the boy and his friends on New Road

Knife-wielding teens chased the boy and his friends on New Road

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Schoolboy who watched friend get stabbed says ‘town no longer feels safe’

The three teens involved in the stabbing have appeared in court

The three teens involved in the stabbing have appeared in court

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Teen was ‘egged on’ to chase and stab schoolboy in back

16-year-old Toya Jeffries was killed in a crash near Bushton

16-year-old Toya Jeffries was killed in a crash near Bushton

Community set to line High Street for teenager who died in car crash

Dead fish were spotted at Jubilee Lake in Royal Wootton Bassett

Dead fish were spotted at Jubilee Lake in Royal Wootton Bassett

Update on 'pollution' probe after dead fish spotted at town lake

The scene of the incident was closed by police

The scene of the incident was closed by police

Update as two arrests made after crash that killed Wiltshire teenager

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Parents' message to community after daughter killed in fatal crash

Dead fish were spotted at Jubilee Lake in Royal Wootton Bassett

Dead fish were spotted at Jubilee Lake in Royal Wootton Bassett

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Dead fish float in town lake after 'sudden drop in oxygen levels'

The 17-year-old from Swindon remains in custody. The 16-year-old and 17-year-old from Royal Wootton Bassett are on conditional bail

The 17-year-old from Swindon remains in custody. The 16-year-old and 17-year-old from Royal Wootton Bassett are on conditional bail

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Third person pleads guilty to stabbing teenager in back

Toya Jefferies from Royal Wootton Bassett was the passenger of a vehicle that crashed near Bushton

Toya Jefferies from Royal Wootton Bassett was the passenger of a vehicle that crashed near Bushton

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Family say teen daughter who died in crash was ‘little firecracker’

LIVE: Traffic queueing near Swindon after town crash

LIVE: Traffic queueing near Swindon after town crash

LIVE: Traffic queues as police and ambulance rush to town crash

The road remains closed

The road remains closed

Pictures from scene as police investigate fatal crash

Police are investigating a serious crash in Wiltshire.

Police are investigating a serious crash in Wiltshire.

Teenage girl, 16, dies in rural road crash as driver arrested

The reopening of New Road play area will be delayed after three weeks

The reopening of New Road play area will be delayed after three weeks

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Reopening date for new look play park cancelled

Mark Lambourne has set up the cat rescue centre in his own backyard

Mark Lambourne has set up the cat rescue centre in his own backyard

TikToker with 20k followers to set up ‘cat rescue’ near Swindon