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Trains delayed after man threatens to jump off bridge
A 26-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after trying to jump onto the railway track in Westbury. Police received a report of a topless man sitting on the wall of Station Road railway bridge over the mainline into Westbury station
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Students plan 136-mile trek to help our heroes
Students and staff from the Army Preparation Course, based at Wiltshire College Lackham, are about to embark on a 136-mile, six-day walk in Wales. The walk, which starts on Sunday in Chepstow and will conclude in Plynlimon in mid Wales, works out at
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Tenant evicted after 2.5 years of anti-social acts
A Warminster woman has been evicted from her home following a catalogue of anti-social behaviour dating back two-and-a-half years. Donna Downes, of The Dene, was kicked out of her Selwood Housing home on Wednesday for a string of issues, including
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Four-year-old boy airlifted after suffering 'fit'
A four-year-old boy was airlifted to the Royal United Hospital in Bath earlier today after suffering a suspected fit at school. Wiltshire Air Ambulance were called in at 11.35am following reports of the boy being unconscious and unresponsive at Westwood
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Beast of Trowbridge - more sightings reported
Big cat sightings are coming in from across west Wiltshire as fears grow that a panther-type animal could be on the loose. Chauffer Mark Jenner, 34, of Lindon Place, Trowbridge, spotted what he believes was a big cat lurking by the side of a road at
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Fifth Wylye Valley Arts Trail to run until Sunday
Giant cat sculptures, meditative oil paintings and glittering jewels were among the many exhibits at this year’s Wylye Valley Arts Trail. With nearly 300 artists exhibiting across 84 venues, the fifth biennial trail has been regarded as the best yet
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Dead cow causes traffic congestion in Melksham
A dead cow caused traffic hold-ups in Sandridge Road, Melksham, this morning after it was hit by a black Honda Civic shortly after 8.30am. The crash happened after several cows escaped from a field and made their way on to the road.
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Iford Manor to launch arts festival next week
The Iford Arts Festival season kicks off with a night of jazz on Friday, June 12. The three-month extravaganza, held in the grounds of Iford Manor near Bradford on Avon, will begin with live performances from K-Groove and The Cosmic Sausages. Gates
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Snapshot captures family's five generations
Five generations of girls from the same family separated by almost 90 years got together for a photograph to chronicle their family tree. The White family welcomed their latest addition, April Bailey, last April and for her first birthday decided to
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Man had machete in Trowbridge town centre
A 45-year-old man has admitted a public order offence and having a machete with him in Trowbridge town centre. Paul O’Rourke, of Charlotte Square, admitted affray and possessing an offensive weapon when he appeared before a judge at Swindon Crown Court
