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Paul Martin will present a new Channel 5 show

Wiltshire's Channel 5 star on 'pressure' of filming new TV show

A scene from Confines shot in Corsham

A scene from Confines shot in Corsham

Film shot in Wiltshire wins big at awards ceremony

Paul Martin with the Avon Valley painting at his Corsham store

Paul Martin with the Avon Valley painting at his Corsham store

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BBC TV star bags new role heading up Wiltshire auction house

Santa and his sleigh will be visiting multiple towns this month with the Lion's Club.

Santa and his sleigh will be visiting multiple towns this month with the Lion's Club.

Here’s when Santa will be visiting several Wiltshire streets

Rosie Sheehy as the young woman and the cast of Machinal.

Rosie Sheehy as the young woman and the cast of Machinal.

Classic American drama Machinal is intended to shock audience

The Lamb Inn in Trowbridge is a popular grass roots music venue.

The Lamb Inn in Trowbridge is a popular grass roots music venue.

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Uncertainty at town pub as brewery seeks new tenants

The star-studded siblings grew up in Lacock, Wiltshire

The star-studded siblings grew up in Lacock, Wiltshire

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Youtubers Zoella and Joe Sugg reflect on their time at Wiltshire school

UK Chilli Queen Shahina Wassem (centre) with joint winners Irena (left) and Jason (right)

UK Chilli Queen Shahina Wassem (centre) with joint winners Irena (left) and Jason (right)

UK Chilli Queen reigns supreme at Westbury Chilli Festival

L-R: Lucy Robinson (Belinda Blair), Simon Coates (Frederick Fellowes), Dan Fredenburgh (Garry Lejeune), Lisa Ambalavanar (Brooke Ashton) and Liza Goddard (Dotty Otley) in Noises Off.

L-R: Lucy Robinson (Belinda Blair), Simon Coates (Frederick Fellowes), Dan Fredenburgh (Garry Lejeune), Lisa Ambalavanar (Brooke Ashton) and Liza Goddard (Dotty Otley) in Noises Off.

Theatre Royal review: Noises Off is beginning to look a little dated

Laura Marie Muller at Brigitta, Monica McGhee as Iolanta, and Bethany Horak-Hallett as Laura in Iolanta.

Laura Marie Muller at Brigitta, Monica McGhee as Iolanta, and Bethany Horak-Hallett as Laura in Iolanta.

Tchaikovsky's last opera stirs the soul at Wiltshire Music Centre

Bath Light Operatic Group perform the musical Oliver!

Bath Light Operatic Group perform the musical Oliver!

Review: Bath Light Operatic Group's Oliver! is just the ticket

Louisa Lytton as Jenny and Nathaniel Curtis as Sam in 2:22 - A Ghost Story.

Louisa Lytton as Jenny and Nathaniel Curtis as Sam in 2:22 - A Ghost Story.

Former EastEnders star shines as spine-chilling ghost story goes on tour

People watching the filming on Corsham High Street

People watching the filming on Corsham High Street

Poldark star Aidan Turner spotted on Wiltshire high street with new look

Filming for Disney's rivals on Corsham High Street

Filming for Disney's rivals on Corsham High Street

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High street transported back to the 1980s for filming of new TV blockbuster

Crowds at Box Rocks in 2017

Crowds at Box Rocks in 2017

Organisers reveal line-up details for pub's popular music festival

Clockwise from top left: Danny Dyer, David Tennant, Aidan Turner and Emily Atack are starring in Jilly Cooper's (centre) Rivals

Clockwise from top left: Danny Dyer, David Tennant, Aidan Turner and Emily Atack are starring in Jilly Cooper's (centre) Rivals

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Blockbuster TV series with star-studded cast filming in Wiltshire high street

The Wurzels, with John 'Morgy' Morgan second from the left. Image: SWNS

The Wurzels, with John 'Morgy' Morgan second from the left. Image: SWNS

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The Wurzels set to play Wiltshire festival

Grant McCotter as Nathan Detroit, Jane Knowles as Adelaide, Finn Tickel as Sky Masterson and Charlotte Hunter as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls

Grant McCotter as Nathan Detroit, Jane Knowles as Adelaide, Finn Tickel as Sky Masterson and Charlotte Hunter as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls

Review: Guys and Dolls provides unforgettable entertainment

Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie in Of Mice and Men. Photo: Mark Senior

Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie in Of Mice and Men. Photo: Mark Senior

Theatre review – Of Mice and Men an assured stage adaptation

Jason Merrells as Frank Galvin in The Verdict

Jason Merrells as Frank Galvin in The Verdict

What's the verdict on The Verdict as courtroom drama hits the stage?

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

Miles Jupp as Henry Holland and Justin Edwards as Alfred Pendlebury in The :Lavender Hill Mob. Photo: Hugo Glendinning

Miles Jupp as Henry Holland and Justin Edwards as Alfred Pendlebury in The :Lavender Hill Mob. Photo: Hugo Glendinning

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'Out of date turkey' stage adaption had theatre audience walking out at the interval

The West End cast of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of). Photo: Matt Crockett

The West End cast of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of). Photo: Matt Crockett

Why Pride and Prejudice (sort of) is the funniest play you'll see this year

The Nutcracker presented by International Classic Ballet Theatre. Photo: PMB Presentations

The Nutcracker presented by International Classic Ballet Theatre. Photo: PMB Presentations

THEATRE REVIEW – The Nutcracker at Theatre Royal Bath

Kaysha Nada as Princess Jasmine, Alex Aram as Aladdin, Tom Lister as Abanazar, Jon Monie as Wishee Washee and Nick Wilton as Widow Twankey from the cast of Aladdin at the Theatre Royal Bath. Photo: Reia Turland

Kaysha Nada as Princess Jasmine, Alex Aram as Aladdin, Tom Lister as Abanazar, Jon Monie as Wishee Washee and Nick Wilton as Widow Twankey from the cast of Aladdin at the Theatre Royal Bath. Photo: Reia Turland

THEATRE REVIEW: Aladdin at Theatre Royal Bath

Todd Carty as Major Metcalf, Essie Barrow as Miss Casewell, Joelle Dyson as Mollie Ralston, Joseph Reed as Detective Sergeant Trotter, Laurence Pears as Giles Ralston, John Altman as Mr Paravicini, Elliot Clay as Christopher Wren and Gwyneth Strong as

Todd Carty as Major Metcalf, Essie Barrow as Miss Casewell, Joelle Dyson as Mollie Ralston, Joseph Reed as Detective Sergeant Trotter, Laurence Pears as Giles Ralston, John Altman as Mr Paravicini, Elliot Clay as Christopher Wren and Gwyneth Strong as

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Theatre Royal Bath review: The Mousetrap reunites former Eastenders cast members

L-R: Laura Dobie (Susannah Edwards), Alice Higginson-Clarke (Temperance Lloyd) and Sian Keen (Mary Trembles) in Hags by Scratchworks Theatre Company.

L-R: Laura Dobie (Susannah Edwards), Alice Higginson-Clarke (Temperance Lloyd) and Sian Keen (Mary Trembles) in Hags by Scratchworks Theatre Company.

THEATRE REVIEW – Hags at The Pound, Corsham

Nicholas Woodeson as Cardinal Bergoglio and Anton Lesser as Pope Benedict XVI in The Two Popes

Nicholas Woodeson as Cardinal Bergoglio and Anton Lesser as Pope Benedict XVI in The Two Popes

THEATRE REVIEW: The Two Popes at Theatre Royal Bath

Ella Taylor as Belinda, Madison Nonoa as Dido, Georgia Mae Bishop as Sorceress and Lauren Lodge-Campbell as First Witch in Dido and Aeneas. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Ella Taylor as Belinda, Madison Nonoa as Dido, Georgia Mae Bishop as Sorceress and Lauren Lodge-Campbell as First Witch in Dido and Aeneas. Photo: Tristram Kenton

THEATRE REVIEW: Dido and Aeneas at the Ustinov Studio

Felicity Kendal as Dotty Otley, Jonathan Coy as Frederick Fellowes and Joseph Millson as Garry Lejeune in Noises Off. Photo: Nobby Clark

Felicity Kendal as Dotty Otley, Jonathan Coy as Frederick Fellowes and Joseph Millson as Garry Lejeune in Noises Off. Photo: Nobby Clark

THEATRE REVEW: Comedy classic is still fresh as ever after 40 years

Juliet Stevenson as Ruth Wolff in Robert Icke's The Doctor at Theatre Royal Bath.

Juliet Stevenson as Ruth Wolff in Robert Icke's The Doctor at Theatre Royal Bath.

THEATRE REVIEW: The Doctor at Theatre Royal Bath

Main image: Bradford on Avon. Inset: Stock image of a clapperboard

Main image: Bradford on Avon. Inset: Stock image of a clapperboard

Film crew spotted in Wiltshire for new Arthurian legend TV series

Christine Rice as Phaedra. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Christine Rice as Phaedra. Photo: Tristram Kenton

THEATRE REVIEW: Ancient Greek myths brought to life with electric performances

The wolf, koala and cheetah hot air balloons that will be taking part in the Longleat Sky Safari Festival in September. Photo: Longleat

The wolf, koala and cheetah hot air balloons that will be taking part in the Longleat Sky Safari Festival in September. Photo: Longleat

Longleat to host UK’s biggest annual hot air balloon event

Musketeers go into battle. Photo :Trevor Porter 68177-9

Musketeers go into battle. Photo :Trevor Porter 68177-9

Musket and cannon fire across Chippenham as English Civil War is recreated

Henry Goodman as Hercule Poirot and Patrick Robinson as Monsieur Bouc in Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. Photo: Johan Persson

Henry Goodman as Hercule Poirot and Patrick Robinson as Monsieur Bouc in Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. Photo: Johan Persson

THEATRE REVIEW: Murder On The Orient Express

Henry Goodman as Hercule Poirot and Patrick Robinson as Monsieur Bouc in Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. Photo: Johan Persson

Henry Goodman as Hercule Poirot and Patrick Robinson as Monsieur Bouc in Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express. Photo: Johan Persson

THEATRE REVIEW: Murder On The Orient Express

Suggs with Madness at Westonbirt Arboretum. Photo: Johnny Hathaway

Suggs with Madness at Westonbirt Arboretum. Photo: Johnny Hathaway

CONCERT REVIEW: Madness at Westonbirt Arboretum

Sir Tom Jones has postponed his live concert at Longleat to a date to be arranged. Photo: Getty Images

Sir Tom Jones has postponed his live concert at Longleat to a date to be arranged. Photo: Getty Images

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Sir Tom Jones postpones Live at Longleat concert

La bohème: April Koyejo-Audiger (Musetta), Phil Wilcox (Alcindoro) and Chorus. Photo: Richard Hubert Smith

La bohème: April Koyejo-Audiger (Musetta), Phil Wilcox (Alcindoro) and Chorus. Photo: Richard Hubert Smith

THEATRE REVIEW: English Touring Opera at Bath's Theatre Royal

Sedona Rose and Ben Thornton in Crimes On Centre Court. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography

Sedona Rose and Ben Thornton in Crimes On Centre Court. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography

THEATRE REVIEW: Crimes on Centre Court

Patrick Duffy as Daniel Corban and Linda Purl as Elizabeth Corban in Catch Me If You Can at Theatre Royal Bath. Photo: Jack Merriman

Patrick Duffy as Daniel Corban and Linda Purl as Elizabeth Corban in Catch Me If You Can at Theatre Royal Bath. Photo: Jack Merriman

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Theatre Review: Catch Me If You Can has more twists and turns than a corkscrew

Nitin Sawhney will be among the headliners at this year's WOMAD festival. Photo: BBC.

Nitin Sawhney will be among the headliners at this year's WOMAD festival. Photo: BBC.

Nitin Sawhney among the headliners for this year's WOMAD festival

The Play That Goes Wrong - Aisha Numan, Gabriel Paul, Edi De Melo and previous cast. Photo: Robert Day

The Play That Goes Wrong - Aisha Numan, Gabriel Paul, Edi De Melo and previous cast. Photo: Robert Day

Theatre Review: The Play That Goes Wrong

Martin Hughes of Wessex Auction Rooms with the rare Beatles record, up for sale on April 22.

Martin Hughes of Wessex Auction Rooms with the rare Beatles record, up for sale on April 22.

John Lennon's '1,2,3,4' makes Beatles record worth £1,000 at Wiltshire auction

Private Peaceful: Daniel Rainford as Tommo and Daniel Boyd as Charlie. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Private Peaceful: Daniel Rainford as Tommo and Daniel Boyd as Charlie. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Theatre Review: Private Peaceful is worth the ticket in stunning stage adaptation

Zowie Trevena in training for Devizes' first strongman and strongwoman competition. Photo: Pure Grit Performance

Zowie Trevena in training for Devizes' first strongman and strongwoman competition. Photo: Pure Grit Performance

Wiltshire's strongest woman trains by pulling Wadworth brewery beer dray

BBC Antiques Roadshow star Marc Allum is coming to Devizes to help a Cancer Research fund-raiser.

BBC Antiques Roadshow star Marc Allum is coming to Devizes to help a Cancer Research fund-raiser.

BBC Antiques Roadshow star Marc Allum coming to Devizes for valuations

President Putin at Paul McCartney's gig in Red Square. Photo: Bill Bernstein MPL

President Putin at Paul McCartney's gig in Red Square. Photo: Bill Bernstein MPL

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The day I saw Putin bring nuclear briefcase to Paul McCartney gig

Pink Floyd's original members David Gilmour and Nick Mason [centre] with long-time Floyd bassist Guy Pratt and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards. Photo Pink Floyd.

Pink Floyd's original members David Gilmour and Nick Mason [centre] with long-time Floyd bassist Guy Pratt and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards. Photo Pink Floyd.

Corsham's Nick Mason joins Pink Floyd reunion for song for Ukraine

BBC Speedshop host Titch Cormack with ex-SBS pal Toby Gutteridge on the dream trip made possible by Melksham's Protech engineers. Photo BBC

BBC Speedshop host Titch Cormack with ex-SBS pal Toby Gutteridge on the dream trip made possible by Melksham's Protech engineers. Photo BBC

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Secret role of Wiltshire aces in BBC Speedshop war hero fix it challenge

Dancers perform at the Devizes Eisteddfod.

Dancers perform at the Devizes Eisteddfod.

Devizes Eisteddfod dance festival back after 30 months forced closure

Aldbourne school musicians join Army band for concerts

Aldbourne school musicians join Army band for concerts

Aldbourne school musicians join army band for concerts

Your chance to become hunted on TV.

Your chance to become hunted on TV.

TV show seeks Wiltshire volunteers to be hunted as fugitives

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