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Council to spend an extra £1 million on pothole repairs in Wiltshire

2:07pm Monday 15th March 2010

Wiltshire Council says an extra £1 million is to be pumped into repairing the county's roads which have been badly affected by the severe winter weather.

Man killed on M4 in Wiltshire

9:00pm Sunday 14th March 2010

A pedestrian died after he was struck by a recovery vehicle on the M4 motorway.

Thousands of bikers say thank you to Wiltshire town

6:27pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Thousands of people turned out to applaud in Wootton Bassett on Sunday as around 15,000 motorcyclists rode in convoy through the town that has become known worldwide for its respectful role in the repatriation of fallen heroes.

Boost for Wiltshire searchers

WILSAR chairman Steve Upton, centre, with Assistant Chief Constable Patrick Geenty, volunteers and the new van

7:00am Sunday 14th March 2010

A group who give up their spare time to train to go and search for anyone lost in the countryside had its new command and control vehicle officially launched by Assistant Chief Cons-table Patrick Geenty.

All Wiltshire's toes to the towpath

Best feet forward

7:00am Saturday 13th March 2010

The Roman emperor Hadrian is the inspiration for a sponsored walk that Rotarians hope will raise at least £15,000 for local good causes.

Specialist learning centres in Wiltshire will be cut

7:00am Friday 12th March 2010

Several specialist learning centres for pupils with complex needs are proposed to be closed under a shake up of special educational needs provision in Wiltshire schools.

North Wiltshire MP's first class row over trains

First class travel

4:09pm Thursday 11th March 2010

North Wiltshire MP James Gray has joined dozens of fellow MPs requesting the right to first class train travel.

Wiltshire's emergency helicopter gets a new, mellow yellow lick of paint

2:08pm Thursday 11th March 2010

The Wiltshire joint police and air ambulance helicopter has undergone a cosmetic change.

Wiltshire musicians pool talents to honour the people at Wootton Bassett's repatriations

Colette Cassin and Pete Lamb with the CD (31062/01)

1:36pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A group of Wiltshire musicians have recorded a CD featuring a song in tribute to the people of Wootton Bassett for honouring dead soldiers repatriated through the town.

Funding boost for home work in Wiltshire

11:42am Thursday 11th March 2010

Westlea Housing Association has announced extra funding of £125,000 for work to adapt the homes of residents with disabilities and mobility difficulties.

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