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Historic Wiltshire hotel on the market for £2.25 million
A historic 17th century Wiltshire country house hotel has been listed for sale with a price tag of £2.25 million. The Moonraker Hotel at Trowle Common near Trowbridge, is being sold by its owner, Tudor Hopkins, of the Sleeping Bear Hotels group
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Girl, 11, 'hit by car that failed to stop at red light'
An 11-year-old girl has been injured after being hit by a car that allegedly failed to stop at a red light in Wiltshire. The incident took place at around 3.40pm on Tuesday, October 15, when a silver car, believed to be a Mercedes A-class, reportedly
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Potion making among National Trust October half term events
The National Trust is hosting various exciting events across Wiltshire this October half-term to keep the kids entertained. From potion making and apple harvesting to tree magic, there are many events suitable for the season - some of them are
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The adorable dogs looking for ‘second chance’ homes
This autumn a Wiltshire dog charity is hoping to find a new home for a particular breed of “strong yet affectionate” dogs. Ace, Simba, Joey and Buster are Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or Staffys, currently being looked after by Dogs Trust Salisbury
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Councillor resigns following 'series of disappointments'
A Tory councillor has left Wiltshire Council’s Conservative group after a series of “disappointments” and “non-delivery” for his residents. Cllr Mike Sankey has reported that he feels “unshackled” representing Melksham East without “the burden
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Publicans brave head shave to help cancer charity make wigs
More than £450 has been raised so far from a Trowbridge head shave for the children’s charity Young Lives vs Cancer which makes wigs from donated hair. The tenants of the Kings Arms at Hilperton braved the shave to raise funds for the national
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Wiltshire Council joins campaign to increase recycling
The recycling efforts of Wiltshire residents are being celebrated this week as a national campaign encourages people to save items from being binned unnecessarily. Wiltshire Council is joining this year's Recycle Week, which runs from October 14
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Chippenham care home staff complete 26-mile charity walk
Staff at a Chippenham care home have completed a 26-mile walk to raise money for an Alzheimer's charity. The team of eight from Cepen Lodge Care Home split into two groups, with one starting in Bath and the other in Bradford-on-Avon. The groups
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The Crown star Dominic West becomes ambassador for Wiltshire charity
A star of The Crown has been appointed as an ambassador for a Wiltshire homelessness charity. Dominic West, best known for his roles in The Wire, in the royal series as Prince, now King, Charles, and more recently the Nationwide advert, has been
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Wiltshire-based jockey in race for Champion Apprentice Jockey title
Wiltshire-based Joe Leavy faces a bit of a hurdle as the Champion Apprentice Jockey title goes down to the wire. The 19-year-old is currently in second place with 36 wins, just four behind the leader, Sean D Bowen, 18, who has 40 wins. Kaiya
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Town's high street Post Office branch finally reopens
Westbury Mayor Cllr Jane Russ officially reopened the town’s High Street Post Office to restore services to the town. The branch is located inside a new Londis convenience store at 30 High Street with postmistress Ambika Kajanthan in charge.