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Wiltshire woman to represent the UK in Miss British Empire world finals
A Westbury woman is to represent the UK at a beauty pageant world final after being awarded a sponsored place. Lyndsay Brown, 44, will compete in the Miss British Empire World Finals taking place at The Brickmakers music venue in Norwich on Saturday
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Investigation into 'encampment' spotted near famous Wiltshire landmark
Wiltshire Council officers are investigating reports of an unauthorised encampment close to one of Wiltshire’s famous white horse landmarks. They received reports of caravans and towing vehicles parked up near the White Horse overlooking Bratton
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Wiltshire nursery rated ‘inadequate’ forced to slash places as funding cut
A day nursery has been forced to slash 30 places for September after Wiltshire Council axed support funding following its second 'inadequate' rating this year. The loss of funding for Wally’s Day Nursery in Trowbridge means it will have only 62
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Man who assaulted mum in bedroom sentenced more than 100 days after assault plea
A man who was wanted after failing to appear in court has heard his sentence over 100 days after he first pleaded guilty. Joshua Daffurn pleaded guilty on Thursday, April 25 to assault after attacking his then-girlfriend, who screamed for her daughter
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Wiltshire mobile home park could be extended with 14 plots
A residential park between Chippenham and Swindon could be extended with an extra 14 mobile homes if Wiltshire Council approves a recent planning application. Lillybrook Estate is situated on the outskirts of Lyneham, by the village of Bradenstoke
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Refurbishment starts on 'traditional country pub' in Wiltshire
A Wiltshire businessman has branched further out into the hospitality sector by snapping up his third public house. Paul Gardner, of the Chaffinch Pub Company, already owns The George & Dragon at Erlestoke and The Bath Arms at Crockerton near Shearwater
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Wiltshire dance school aims to give town a boost with new studios
A Wiltshire dance school with more than 200 pupils aims to give a boost to the Trowbridge economy with its move into the town centre. NJ Dance has moved into new studios in one of Trowbridge’s most historic streets after outgrowing its old premises
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All the best photos as thousands attend annual vintage vehicle event
History went on the move when hundreds of old vehicles descended on The George at Longbridge Deverill on Wednesday, July 31 for the annual Noggin Nosh and Natter. The event, held in the pub car park, started 42 years ago with a group of vintage
