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A hosepipe ban begins next week in the Thames Valley. Picture: GETTY

Thames Water reveals when hosepipe ban will start
Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for 15 million customers across the south of England.

Trevor Fernandes stood trial at Swindon Crown Court in May. Photos: Dave Cox/NCA.

Judge reduces paedophile’s sentence after admitting ‘mistake in law’

Incident on Black Dog crossroads in West Lavington. Photo: Michael Maxwell.

What is being done about one of the most dangerous roads in Wiltshire

Milky Way captured dazzling above Marlborough Downs. Photo: David White.

Dazzling photo captures the Milky Way in the skies above Wiltshire

Malmesbury driver caught after taking cocaine

Malmesbury driver caught after taking cocaine

Photo: Stratton St Margaret Fire Station

Combine harvester explodes into fireball in heatwave

A car crash due to the weather (Photo: WiltsSpecialistOps/Twitter)

Cars plough into trees by side of M4 during heavy rain

David Attenborough filming new BBC series in Wiltshire

Images have been released of a suspect after someone bought an item using a fake Scottish £50 note. Photo: Wiltshire Police.

Fraud investigation after fake Scottish banknote used in Wiltshire shop

Bomb Squad at Salisbury Law Courts

Teenager arrested after bomb hoax outside courts

The American mink spotted in Bradford on Avon. Photo: Matt Cooper

American mink spotted on banks of River Avon

Thunder over Stonehenge. Photo: Getty.

Exact times thunderstorms will hit each Wiltshire town today and tomorrow

The three dogs left locked in a car on a sunny Sunday

Anger after three dogs left in car at car boot sale during heatwave

News

Quick thinking farmer puts out combine fire during night-time harvest

COLUMN Quick thinking farmer puts out combine fire during night-time harvest

Ross Grant was found guilty of rape.

Man unanimously found guilty of rape of woman in 'security and comfort' of home

Why haven't fuel prices come down?

Letters Why haven't retailers passed on drop in fuel prices?

New ‘next generation’ Covid jab to be offered to adults over 50 from September (PA)

New ‘next generation’ Covid jab to be offered to adults over 50

The Dogs Trust warn of looming crisis

Looming crisis forecast for dogs and owners in Wiltshire

Revealed: The prescription medication that can get you banned from driving and face prison (PA/Canva)

The prescription medication that can see you banned from driving and face prison

Cost of living support payment offered to thousands of Nationwide employees

Nationwide is paying staff a one off £1,200 cost of living support payment

The fire is being extinguished. Pic Stratton St Margaret Fire Station

Firefighters called to another field fire

Tesco undergoes major store overhaul but customers have started petition

Tesco undergoes major store overhaul but customers have started petition

Stunning photos show Wiltshire from a range of perspectives by readers

Gallery Your stunning photos show Wiltshire in all its glory

Wiltshire influencer at the airport. Photo: Instagram/ @elleswift

Wiltshire influencer jets off to get married on party island

Reader's letter

Letters Nurse calls for the NHS to charge for services

Sport

REACTION

Swindon Town head coach Scott Lindsey cajoles his players during their 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient on Tuesday Photo: Alex James

We're a work-in-progress, but we did really well against very good O's: Lindsey
SWINDON Town head coach Scott Lindsey admits his side are a work-in-progress but felt they competed “really well” against a strong Leyton Orient team on Tuesday night.

MATCH REPORT

McKirdy opens account as determined Town draw with Orient

MATCH REPORT McKirdy opens account as determined Town draw with Orient

MATCH DAY LIVE: Swindon Town v Leyton Orient in League Two

Swindon Town 1 Leyton Orient 1 in League Two: As it happened

McKirdy charged by FA following Salford dismissal

McKirdy charged by FA following Salford dismissal

CRICKET

Wessex Warriors are all smiles after victory over Poole Town CC in the last 32 of the ECB Vitality T20 Cup

CRICKET Warriors knocked out in national T20 last eight

FOOTBALL

Bluebirds postpone Oxford City clash following player collapse

FOOTBALL Bluebirds postpone Oxford City clash following player collapse

FOOTBALL

Swindon Supermarine v Hendon FC in Southern League Premier South Photo: Steve Brennan

FOOTBALL Marine go top after dominant home win

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National Sport

Manchester United fans protest against the club's ownership

Man United fans’ group plan protest against Glazers ahead of Liverpool match

Jemimah Rodrigues plays for India

Jemimah Rodrigues: Women’s Indian Premier League can build on the Hundred’s work

Emma Raducanu, of Britain, returns a shot to Serena Williams

Emma Raducanu beats Serena Williams in straight sets in Cincinnati

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at ‘lies’ regarding Manchester United future

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Football rumours: Callum Hudson-Odoi free to leave Chelsea on loan

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National News

Infected Blood Inquiry

Infected blood scandal victims get £100,000 compensation after long campaign

An ambulance vehicle (Miroslav Valasek/Alamy Stock Photo)

Grandfather, 85, taken to hospital after fall while waiting for care assessment

Chinese factories shut down after drought hits power supplies

Drought warning

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 15 million customers

Twins Emma and Alfie Willis holding driving test certificates

Twins ‘over the moon’ after passing driving tests at the same time

Struggling households face more pressure as cost of living rises 10.1% in July

Infected blood widow: Compensation is more about recognition of lives destroyed

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