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Plans for a new service station at junction 16 of the M4

Planning and development

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Decision looms on new M4 services as plans hit by delays

The BMW after a crash on the M4

The BMW after a crash on the M4

Driver charged after double M4 crash causes traffic chaos

Traffic on the A3102 after an accident in March, 2021

Traffic on the A3102 after an accident in March, 2021

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Council reveals schedule for £7million works at 35 points on major route

Schools in Wiltshire will receive a major upgrade (file photo)

Schools in Wiltshire will receive a major upgrade (file photo)

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More than 20 Wiltshire schools set for 'transformative' upgrade

Wiltshire road closed in both directions due to 'serious multi-vehicle crash'

Wiltshire road closed in both directions due to 'serious multi-vehicle crash'

Wiltshire road closed in both directions due to 'serious multi-vehicle crash'

One of the new cameras being trialled across the country

One of the new cameras being trialled across the country

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Drivers face being caught by new safety cameras using AI on motorways

Police made an arrest after a video of a car speeding on the M4

Police made an arrest after a video of a car speeding on the M4

Driver 'clocked ridiculous 180mph on M4 after car meet'

Cllr Jacqui Lay trying to get a signal on her TV

Cllr Jacqui Lay trying to get a signal on her TV

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Poor TV signal in Wiltshire's own 'Bermuda Triangle' causes years of frustration

Kaid Mohamed playing for Chippenham Town in 2018 and his mug shot (inset)

Kaid Mohamed playing for Chippenham Town in 2018 and his mug shot (inset)

Chippenham Town FC

Ex-Chippenham footballer jailed after OCG caught with cocaine worth £400k

The Wiltshire Camping and Caravanning Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Avebury this weekend.

The Wiltshire Camping and Caravanning Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Avebury this weekend.

Club stages rally at venue where it began 50 years ago

A groom was caught by police driving at 121mph - on the way to his wedding. The man was pulled over speeding in his silver BMW on the M4 - with a bald tyre

A groom was caught by police driving at 121mph - on the way to his wedding. The man was pulled over speeding in his silver BMW on the M4 - with a bald tyre

Groom caught speeding at 121mph on the way to his wedding

Ian Hanks from Malmesbury with his Burrell Tractor arrives at Castle Combe for the biggest event in the county.

Ian Hanks from Malmesbury with his Burrell Tractor arrives at Castle Combe for the biggest event in the county.

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It's full steam ahead at Wiltshire’s biggest show

Punters are urged to have a flutter at a charity race night to raise funds for Prospect Hospice

Punters are urged to have a flutter at a charity race night to raise funds for Prospect Hospice

TWC Home Improvements holding racing night to raise funds for hospice

An officer carrying out speed checks on the A346 at Ogbourne St Andrew

An officer carrying out speed checks on the A346 at Ogbourne St Andrew

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Police catch drivers speeding past pub on 'death trap' road

Marlborough Mayor Cllr Lisa Farrell unveils the memorial with Master General of Logistics Simon Hutchings

Marlborough Mayor Cllr Lisa Farrell unveils the memorial with Master General of Logistics Simon Hutchings

Memorial to 8 soldiers killed in ammunition train explosion unveiled

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Hacker demands ransom after 'taking control' of Wiltshire secondary school's IT

The explosion on January 2 1946 at the Savernake Forest railway sidings blew up two freight wagons

The explosion on January 2 1946 at the Savernake Forest railway sidings blew up two freight wagons

8 soldiers who died in explosion to be remembered with new memorial

Mike Martin, Warren James and Kevin Dean performing.

Mike Martin, Warren James and Kevin Dean performing.

Audience urged to step back in time for nostalgia music show

Joanna May shows visitors her latest artwork at her 20th anniversary exhibition 'A Love Letter to Wiltshire' at Devizes Museum. Photo: Trevor Porter 69704-1

Joanna May shows visitors her latest artwork at her 20th anniversary exhibition 'A Love Letter to Wiltshire' at Devizes Museum. Photo: Trevor Porter 69704-1

Artist shares love of crop circles and Wiltshire on 20th anniversary

Nigel Hilliar was one of the first responders at the Bridge Street fire.

Nigel Hilliar was one of the first responders at the Bridge Street fire.

On-call firefighter tells of how he battled nightclub inferno in his first job

The case was taken to an employment tribunal. Photo: Getty

The case was taken to an employment tribunal. Photo: Getty

Wiltshire business wrongly deducted thousands from staff wages

The Great Western Hotel, Swindon. Photo: Dave Cox

The Great Western Hotel, Swindon. Photo: Dave Cox

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Police investigate multiple hoax fire calls made to town centre hotel

Swindon Police would like to identify this dog owner following an alleged incident.

Swindon Police would like to identify this dog owner following an alleged incident.

Police release image as they launch hunt for dog owner after 'incident'

Swindon Police want to speak to this man in connection with the theft from a gym locker. Image: Swindon Police

Swindon Police want to speak to this man in connection with the theft from a gym locker. Image: Swindon Police

CCTV appeal for find thief who stole wallet from gym locker

Emergency services are dealing with an accident on the A4 at Studley.

Emergency services are dealing with an accident on the A4 at Studley.

Another crash at notorious accident blackspot partially shuts major route

There were problems for commuters in Wiltshire on Wednesday morning

There were problems for commuters in Wiltshire on Wednesday morning

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Fault affects commuters at all Wiltshire railway stations

Traffic on the M4 this morning

Traffic on the M4 this morning

M4 reopens after pedestrian killed in early morning collision

M4 closed after serious collision involving a pedestrian

M4 closed after serious collision involving a pedestrian

M4 closed after serious collision involving a pedestrian

Summer Rudman with her partner Carl Atkins and their son Reggie, three.

Summer Rudman with her partner Carl Atkins and their son Reggie, three.

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'My son, 3, coughed so much he was sick because of mouldy flat'

The pursuit ended near Cotswold Airport

The pursuit ended near Cotswold Airport

Stinger used to end pursuit involving Range Rover that lasted 17 miles

Police reported that an Audi driver died in the collision near Chippenham.

Police reported that an Audi driver died in the collision near Chippenham.

Audi driver dies after crash on 'icy' country road overnight

Larkhill Point-to-Point course is saved and the next meeting is on Saturday, January 21. Photo: John Eccles

Larkhill Point-to-Point course is saved and the next meeting is on Saturday, January 21. Photo: John Eccles

Popular racecourse saved from closure after Defence Secretary steps in

Amelie Smith, 12, from Derry Hill, is the IDO World Tap Dancing Champion for the Children's Solo Female category.

Amelie Smith, 12, from Derry Hill, is the IDO World Tap Dancing Champion for the Children's Solo Female category.

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Wiltshire schoolgirl crowned world champion after competition in Croatia

Nigel Linacre, chairman of the WellBoring water charity based in Chippenham.

Nigel Linacre, chairman of the WellBoring water charity based in Chippenham.

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Wiltshire charity boss awarded BEM in New Year Honours

Though it is private property, Earl Cardigan and his son Viscount Savernake, permit extensive public access to Savernake Forest

Though it is private property, Earl Cardigan and his son Viscount Savernake, permit extensive public access to Savernake Forest

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Wiltshire's 'private' forest to shut to all traffic for one day

Five men from Bristol, aged between 16 and 20, were detained

Five men from Bristol, aged between 16 and 20, were detained

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Five arrested after car found loaded with crowbars and bolt cutters

Protestors objecting to the proposed Chippenham distributor road and housing scheme. Photo: Trevor Porter

Protestors objecting to the proposed Chippenham distributor road and housing scheme. Photo: Trevor Porter

Local government

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Council left with bill for millions after withdrawing from controversial scheme

Joanna May with her Moonraker painting at her gallery in Devizes. Photo: Trevor Porter 69445-2

Joanna May with her Moonraker painting at her gallery in Devizes. Photo: Trevor Porter 69445-2

Colloquial name for Wiltshire people inspires artist to paint 'Moonraker'

Josh Carey and Mark Ridd.

Josh Carey and Mark Ridd.

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Dealer who boasted of being the 'King of drug supply in Chippenham' jailed

Furniturebox UK funders Monty George and Dan Beckles meet Freya and dad Ken Potter with nurse.

Furniturebox UK funders Monty George and Dan Beckles meet Freya and dad Ken Potter with nurse.

Teenager needing a new heart and lungs inspires firm to raise over £14k

The two men are due to appear at Swindon court on Tuesday.

The two men are due to appear at Swindon court on Tuesday.

Two men in Swindon court tomorrow after drugs found in Calne raid

Only a handful of north and west Wiltshire towns are left to switch on their Christmas lights displays. Photo: Getty Images

Only a handful of north and west Wiltshire towns are left to switch on their Christmas lights displays. Photo: Getty Images

Local government

Wiltshire towns' Christmas lights switch on events still to come

HSBC to close more than 100 branches

HSBC to close more than 100 branches

Only four HSBC banks to be left in Wiltshire as branch set to be axed

Police across Wiltshire made five arrests as part of Operation Scorpion.

Police across Wiltshire made five arrests as part of Operation Scorpion.

Thousands of drugs seized as police take down drugs rings across Wiltshire

Police have made an arrest and have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault in Market Lavington on November 16.

Police have made an arrest and have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault in Market Lavington on November 16.

Group attacked by passing driver - man left seriously injured

The misuse of antibiotics can have serious consequences.

The misuse of antibiotics can have serious consequences.

Wiltshire residents warned about the use of antibiotics

Damaged Tommy figure in the Chippenham RBL garden at John Coles Park. Photo: Chippenham Town Council

Damaged Tommy figure in the Chippenham RBL garden at John Coles Park. Photo: Chippenham Town Council

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Veterans devastated by damage to Tommy remembrance figures

Tanya Borg with her two daughters Angel and Maya

Tanya Borg with her two daughters Angel and Maya

Wiltshire mum is still fighting to bring her daughters home

A Wiltshire treasure map leading to a prize worth £15,000 hasn't been found after three years

A Wiltshire treasure map leading to a prize worth £15,000 hasn't been found after three years

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The £15,000 Wiltshire treasure hunt not solved for three years

Services on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday will commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and other military conflicts.

Services on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday will commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and other military conflicts.

The Wiltshire Remembrance Services you can pay your respects at

Malmesbury Abbey has been added to Historic England's Heritage Assets at risk register.

Malmesbury Abbey has been added to Historic England's Heritage Assets at risk register.

Malmesbury Abbey classed as 'most at risk' by Historic England

The crash scene in a ditch off the A346 near Marlborough. Photo: DWFRS

The crash scene in a ditch off the A346 near Marlborough. Photo: DWFRS

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Driver taken to hospital after crashing into ditch

TEN teenagers arrested after violent disorder in Calne that left three teens injured

TEN teenagers arrested after violent disorder in Calne that left three teens injured

TEN teenagers arrested after violent disorder that left three teens injured

Three 'norths' combine over Chippenham for the first time in history. Image: Ordnance Survey

Three 'norths' combine over Chippenham for the first time in history. Image: Ordnance Survey

The three 'norths' to join up in Wiltshire for first time in history

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