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Shocking video shows moment Porsche driver speeds through red light
A Porsche driver has been fined thousands of pounds for careless driving after being caught on dashcam footage speeding through a red light. David Mayne, 46, of Upper Seagry in Chippenham, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention
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Search for man after mystery police 'incident' on busy bus
Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man after an incident on a bus in Wiltshire. Officers are investigating an incident which took place on the 231 bus travelling from Chippenham to Bath on Monday, October 7. They have
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'River levels remain high': Update as Wiltshire flood warnings remain in place
Key changes have been made to flood warnings issued in Wiltshire. An alert warned that towns and residential areas near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Book were likely to flood, as well as areas
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Bath man fined hundreds for fly-tipping in Longleat Forest
Fly-tippers are in the crosshairs after the Wiltshire Council clamped-down on offences with fines totalling nearly £3000. Residents from Swindon, Royal Wootton Bassett and Bath were fined a total of £2,800 in fixed penalty notices (FPN) for fly-tipping
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Victim 'pushed to the floor' in racially aggravated assault at petrol station
Police are appealing for witnesses following a racially aggravated assault at a Wiltshire petrol station. Between midnight and 12:30am on Saturday, September 28, a suspect has repeatedly shouted racial abuse at the victim, before pushing him to
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Trowbridge running club celebrates success at national volunteer awards
A Trowbridge running club received recognition in four categories at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards. Avon Valley Runners enjoyed success at the event which celebrates the commitment of volunteers from athletics clubs across the
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Council leaders clash over housing targets as debate continues
The leader of Wiltsire Council has accused Liberal Democrat-led Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES) of “buck-passing” when it comes to housing targets. Cllr Richard Clewer has strongly criticised the call from the leader of BANES for a
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Town's regeneration plan backed as things progress
A plan destined to “regenerate” Chippenham’s town centre has now been approved by Wiltshire Council’s cabinet. The ‘One Plan for Chippenham’ is a strategy designed to boost the town’s economy, enhance its environment, and celebrate its heritage