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Historic Wiltshire town named among UK’s ‘loveliest canal towns’
A historic market town in the heart of Wiltshire has been named as one of the top canal towns in the UK. National newspaper The Telegraph has published a list of the top 10 canal towns in the UK. The report offers readers a “selection of UK
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Letter: Irony of recent articles did not escape me
Dear editor The irony of your two articles (“residents fume at hosepipe ban” & “market town traffic chaos sees gridlock”) last week did not escape me. A further article was entitled “closure of road costs business”. They all involved
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Devizes revives town crier after 20 years with first female appointee
A Wiltshire town is reviving a centuries-old tradition. Devizes will once again hear the cry of “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” after a 20-year absence, with the appointment of its first-ever female town crier following a public competition. Charlotte
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Dairy farm worker who lost 9st to lead Slimming World group
A man who lost 9st 7lb has credited a weight-loss group with helping him transform his life. Dan Chivers, 28, a dairy farm worker from Wiltshire, said the support and encouragement he received through Slimming World changed everything, both professionally
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Afghan aides wouldn't be forced to move in military housing plans
Hundreds of Afghan nationals who were given homes in MoD housing in Wiltshire after Western forces left the war-torn country would not necessarily lose their accommodation under new plans. Earlier this week, Reform UK's head of preparing for government
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Drones deployed at landfill site as 'noxious' smell continues
Government officials have been using drones to find the source of smelly gases at a Wiltshire landfill site, as complaints from residents continue to reach them. Officers from the Environment Agency used drones during a visit to Lower Compton landfill
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Chippenham care home to host free dementia advice event
A Chippenham care home is hosting a free dementia advice event. Ferfoot Care Home on Old Hardenhuish Lane will welcome expert Dr Nori Graham on September 2, for an afternoon dedicated to understanding dementia. The session, running from 2pm
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Family pottery workshop in Chippenham to make ceramic pumpkins
Families can make ceramic pumpkins at a creative workshop in Chippenham. The one-hour Pottery Pumpkins Workshop will take place at Wiltshire Ceramic Studio, Chippenham, on September 5, at 12:15pm. The session invites participants to learn how
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Free soundtrack listening night at Chippenham Film Festival
The Chippenham Film Festival is hosting a free social event. On September 9, at 7:30pm, the Old Road Tavern in Chippenham will welcome film and music enthusiasts for a unique soundtrack album listening event. Attendees are encouraged to bring
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Green light for cafe and events plan at supercar venue
The new operators of a venue where the car's the star have been given the go-ahead to serve food and drink on the premises as they pivot towards hosting events. Until the end of last year, Supercar Barn near Bradford on Avon was operated by Five
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Plans for kebab van at football club car park revealed
Plans for a new kebab van in the car park outside a Wiltshire football club's ground are set to be discussed at a council meeting this week. Chippenham Town Council will discuss the application from Kebab Xpress for a licence to trade from a spot
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Bleed kit to be installed near scene of fatal stabbing
A bleed kit is to be installed close to the scene of a stabbing in which a teenager died. Last week, a 16-year-old charged with killing Shayne Hambakachere - also 16 - was found not guilty of both murder and manslaughter. A court heard that
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Developer opens four-bedroom show home in Lyneham
A new show home blending village charm with modern living has opened in Lyneham. The four-bedroom Stoneleigh is now available to view at Lyneham Meadows, a 56-home development by Wain Homes on Calne Road in the Wiltshire village. Tim Lund,
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Major update on plans to improve safety on busy A-road
A bid for improved safety on an A-road crossing ‘too unsafe for police action’ has taken a step forward. Marlborough Town Council has launched a consultation in a bid to find safer ways for people to cross the A346 at the top of Port Hill between
