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Town's last shoe shop announces sudden closure after 35 years

A quiet picturesque town in Wiltshire has seen almost 100 crimes in just two months.

A quiet picturesque town in Wiltshire has seen almost 100 crimes in just two months.

The crimes police are focusing on in quiet Wiltshire town

The site has been empty since Prezzo closed its Marlborough store in 2021

The site has been empty since Prezzo closed its Marlborough store in 2021

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Former High Street Prezzo up for sale for more than £1million

Plans to introduce a new banking hub to Marlborough are well underway

Plans to introduce a new banking hub to Marlborough are well underway

Councillor calls for town banking hub following closures

The Parade Cinema in Marlborough has been voted as a finalist in the Muddy Stiletto's awards

The Parade Cinema in Marlborough has been voted as a finalist in the Muddy Stiletto's awards

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Town cinema 'at the heart of community' in finals for award

Wiltshire-run pay machines encourage residents to pay using the MiPermit app.

Wiltshire-run pay machines encourage residents to pay using the MiPermit app.

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Broken pay machines create concerns over cashless parking in town

The site is located near Burbage Primary School.

The site is located near Burbage Primary School.

Planning Applications

Old residential home to be demolished and replaced with affordable houses

Police issue urgent warning as flooding hits four Wiltshire A-roads

Caroline Sadler said she had lived in the area for “approximately 30 years”

Caroline Sadler said she had lived in the area for “approximately 30 years”

Local government

Lib Dem victory in 'Battle of the Carolines' election

The run-down leisure centres will benefit from new facilities, refurbishments and extensions.

The run-down leisure centres will benefit from new facilities, refurbishments and extensions.

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Huge investment confirmed for three 'run-down' Wiltshire leisure centres

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'Disgust' at closure of town's last High Street bank

The stretch of the A346 where one of the crashes happened.

The stretch of the A346 where one of the crashes happened.

Local government

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Calls to tackle potholes on major A-road after child injured in crash

Liberal Democrat Caroline Sadler (left) and Conservative Caroline Wrench (right).

Liberal Democrat Caroline Sadler (left) and Conservative Caroline Wrench (right).

Local government

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First contested Town Council by-election in 13 years is between two Carolines

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

Police have closed the A346 after a crash in Wiltshire (file photo)

Police have closed the A346 after a crash in Wiltshire (file photo)

Busy A-road into Wiltshire town closed after serious crash

A 12-year-old passenger was taken to hospital after a crash on the A346 (file photo)

A 12-year-old passenger was taken to hospital after a crash on the A346 (file photo)

12-year-old hospitalised with 'serious injuries' after crash on busy A-road

Airbnbs are being blamed for house prices and a lack of community in marlborough

Airbnbs are being blamed for house prices and a lack of community in marlborough

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Airbnb 'destroying community' in Wiltshire town, residents claim

Young award-winning Marlborough horse rider meets royalty

Young award-winning Marlborough horse rider meets royalty

Young award-winning Marlborough horse rider meets royalty

Marlborough College has gained national headlines for all the wrong reasons

Marlborough College has gained national headlines for all the wrong reasons

Former teacher at Wiltshire school is centre of sex attack probe

Roy and Sylwia Meek

Roy and Sylwia Meek

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Owners of newly reopened cafe 'nearly lost everything'

Business partners Jo and Amber have opened a new shop in Hughenden Yard.

Business partners Jo and Amber have opened a new shop in Hughenden Yard.

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Best friends open 'exciting' preloved clothes shop in Wiltshire town

The Barleycorn Inn is nestled between Marlborough and Salisbury.

The Barleycorn Inn is nestled between Marlborough and Salisbury.

Charming Wiltshire pub builds fine reputation under new owners

Professor Edwin Hancock died in January 2024

Professor Edwin Hancock died in January 2024

Tributes paid as revolutionary Wiltshire scientist dies

Tipi Tapa Cuisine will reopen in March

Tipi Tapa Cuisine will reopen in March

Popular Spanish restaurant closes for a month for repairs and refurbishment

Marlborough was gridlocked even from 7am on Monday, February 5.

Marlborough was gridlocked even from 7am on Monday, February 5.

Planning and development

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Traffic chaos as lights are left up long after work on roads had finished

Marlborough Rugby Club hopes to expand its base at Marlborough Common.

Marlborough Rugby Club hopes to expand its base at Marlborough Common.

Local government

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Clubhouse seeks permission from Government to build on historic land

Euan Humphreys getting the engine steaming.

Euan Humphreys getting the engine steaming.

Oldest working steam engine experience returns for 2024

Piles of furniture and belongings line Kennet Place.

Piles of furniture and belongings line Kennet Place.

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Wiltshire cafe which ‘lost almost everything’ in floods raise thousands

The van driver was stopped by police after they witnessed a 'careless' manoeuvre (inset)

The van driver was stopped by police after they witnessed a 'careless' manoeuvre (inset)

Van driver's near-miss after 'careless' overtake on 30mph road

Marlborough Community and Youth Centre

Marlborough Community and Youth Centre

Clubs and societies

Town set to gain ownership of youth centre after long battle to keep it open

Katherine Holland's garden showcase aims to help those struggling with grief.

Katherine Holland's garden showcase aims to help those struggling with grief.

Wiltshire gardener attends world’s most prestigious flower show after mum's death

Men police are looking for in connection to a theft from Waitrose

Men police are looking for in connection to a theft from Waitrose

Police search for two men after nicotine products stolen from Waitrose

Almost one month on from the floods, and Stonebridge River Reserve is still covered in raw sewage

Almost one month on from the floods, and Stonebridge River Reserve is still covered in raw sewage

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Residents warned to 'stay away' as festering sewage left for almost a month

Councillor Kym-Marie Cleasby will be Marlborough Mayor from May 2024.

Councillor Kym-Marie Cleasby will be Marlborough Mayor from May 2024.

Local government

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New mayor announced with plans to celebrate unsung town heroes

Kennet Place, a popular parking spot, was one of the roads worst affected by flooding.

Kennet Place, a popular parking spot, was one of the roads worst affected by flooding.

Local government

Town's free parking site could become permit-only

Elm Tree Motors has served the South West for more than 30 years.

Elm Tree Motors has served the South West for more than 30 years.

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Town residents objecting to car dealership demolition for houses

Sorrel Pitt's latest novel will be released on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

Sorrel Pitt's latest novel will be released on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

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Fiction novel inspired by historic Wiltshire landmark set to hit shelves

Jason Dennison was shocked to find so many children playing football without adequate boots

Jason Dennison was shocked to find so many children playing football without adequate boots

Meet the Wiltshire football coach on a mission to help young players in poverty

Mike Tupman MBE has been Town Crier since 2016.

Mike Tupman MBE has been Town Crier since 2016.

Local government

Tributes pour in for Marlborough Town Crier with ‘huge personality’

Piles of furniture and belongings line Kennet Place.

Piles of furniture and belongings line Kennet Place.

Woman recounts incredible rescue by raft from flooded Wiltshire cottage

Flood damage in Marlborough will take months for businesses to repair

Flood damage in Marlborough will take months for businesses to repair

Roads reopen as town counts the cost of serious flooding

The memorial team marked the anniversary of the explosion for the first time.

The memorial team marked the anniversary of the explosion for the first time.

Soldiers killed in huge explosion remembered 78 years on

Marlborough has been submerged underwater

Marlborough has been submerged underwater

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'Act now' warning as residents flee homes in submerged Wiltshire town

Properties are being flooded across Marlborough

Properties are being flooded across Marlborough

Flooding victims forced out of homes given helping hand

The trio were carrying axes and baseball bats.

The trio were carrying axes and baseball bats.

CCTV footage shows axe-wielding gang raiding two corner shops

The new app offers the chance to explore Marlborough

The new app offers the chance to explore Marlborough

Town's hidden past revealed in new app

Author Tomiwa Owolade, speaking at Marlborough LitFest

Author Tomiwa Owolade, speaking at Marlborough LitFest

People of Wiltshire town are 'stamped on memory' of famous author

Samuel Norris will spend almost two years behind bars.

Samuel Norris will spend almost two years behind bars.

Man jailed for assaulting woman while small children watched

Savernake Forest must close for one day every year.

Savernake Forest must close for one day every year.

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Why Savernake Forest is closing to cars for one day only

Businesses are being encouraged to pay for advertising

Businesses are being encouraged to pay for advertising

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Scammer 'calling businesses pretending to be from town council'

Police will be carrying out warrants in Wiltshire (stock image)

Police will be carrying out warrants in Wiltshire (stock image)

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Police to raid Wiltshire village to 'get on top of drug supply'

Pat Emery was a beloved mother, wife, and teacher to hundreds of children.

Pat Emery was a beloved mother, wife, and teacher to hundreds of children.

Tributes to former teacher who ‘threw herself into school life’

The stolen trees were on loan from Dobbies Garden Centre.

The stolen trees were on loan from Dobbies Garden Centre.

Heartless thieves steal Christmas trees worth hundreds from primary school

Road closures are causing problems in Marlborough

Road closures are causing problems in Marlborough

Wiltshire town at a standstill as multiple roads close in same day

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