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After Life and Alan Partridge star coming to Wiltshire this week

The plans would include an employment building for flexible office use, public open spaces, and play areas.

The plans would include an employment building for flexible office use, public open spaces, and play areas.

Planning Applications

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Progress for controversial plans of 150 homes off the A4 among latest applications

Alan Jaffray in the A&I Jaffray antiques shop in Market Place, Melksham.

Alan Jaffray in the A&I Jaffray antiques shop in Market Place, Melksham.

Auction house to sell trading stock of beloved Wiltshire antique dealers

Marco Pierre White Jnr outside Swindon Magistrates' Court on a previous appearance

Marco Pierre White Jnr outside Swindon Magistrates' Court on a previous appearance

Celebrity Big Brother

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Marco Pierre White Jr jailed again after stealing cigarettes and socks in Wiltshire

Police carry out speed checks in Wiltshire

Police carry out speed checks in Wiltshire

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Speeding drivers avoid action after being caught by police

Wiltshire Council’s plans for over 120 Traveller pitches by 2038 are set to go out to public consultation later this month

Wiltshire Council’s plans for over 120 Traveller pitches by 2038 are set to go out to public consultation later this month

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

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Wiltshire Travellers 'hit by discriminatory and racist language'

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The application describes the building as

Planning Applications

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Dozens of objections received against 'monstrosity' data centre

DWFRS also wants to reduce night-time cover at Chippenham and Trowbridge fire stations as part of cutbacks planned from next April, it claims.

DWFRS also wants to reduce night-time cover at Chippenham and Trowbridge fire stations as part of cutbacks planned from next April, it claims.

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Union condemns plans to reduce firefighter coverage in Wiltshire towns

According to the application, additional trees will be incorporated into the design.

According to the application, additional trees will be incorporated into the design.

Planning Applications

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New data centre approved at 'ultra secure' Wiltshire facility

GH Martin was in business for 78 years.

GH Martin was in business for 78 years.

Planning Applications

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Former service yard to be replaced by six new homes

People have raised safety concerns about Bradford Road

People have raised safety concerns about Bradford Road

Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Child taken to hospital following crash that saw air ambulance called

Three charged with multiple counts of aggravated burglary near Chippenham

Three charged with multiple counts of aggravated burglary near Chippenham

Three charged with multiple counts of aggravated burglary

The 1943 Austin K4 fire appliance that carried Maurice Hanock to his packed funeral at St Bartholomew's Church.

The 1943 Austin K4 fire appliance that carried Maurice Hanock to his packed funeral at St Bartholomew's Church.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

Fire chief carried to his funeral on the back of vintage fire engine

Tim Stephenson with his children, showing the cladding on their home.

Tim Stephenson with his children, showing the cladding on their home.

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Man must tear down 'highly unsympathetic' cladding on Wiltshire home

The new Asda Express store in Corsham

The new Asda Express store in Corsham

New Asda Express convenience store opens in Wiltshire

The River Avon has burst its banks, with flood waters on the B3015 at New Terrace and on the B3106 Lane from Staverton to Holt

The River Avon has burst its banks, with flood waters on the B3015 at New Terrace and on the B3106 Lane from Staverton to Holt

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Foolhardy drivers ignore flooding ‘road closed’ signs amid weather warning

According to the application, additional trees will be incorporated into the design.

According to the application, additional trees will be incorporated into the design.

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Plans for new data centre at 'ultra secure' facility in Wiltshire countryside

Keryn receives companionship from Jane as well as care.

Keryn receives companionship from Jane as well as care.

Woman not alone for Christmas as carer brings her into home

Tori Jordon and staff at the Still Sisters Distillery opening in St George’s Works , Trowbridge

Tori Jordon and staff at the Still Sisters Distillery opening in St George’s Works , Trowbridge

Gin shop and distillery opens with new tasting sessions

Stonegate Farmers Ltd: Michelle Donelan MP with Derek Bull, Operations Director (blue top) and Luke Weaver(white coat).

Stonegate Farmers Ltd: Michelle Donelan MP with Derek Bull, Operations Director (blue top) and Luke Weaver(white coat).

Wiltshire firm reveals £10m growth and investment plans

A Spitfire memorial that one in Trowbridge could compare to

A Spitfire memorial that one in Trowbridge could compare to

Local government

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Calls for Spitfire memorial to honour town's history

The apetito head office in Trowbridge

The apetito head office in Trowbridge

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Wiltshire firm plans to give staff pay rise to 'real' living wage

The mystery 'stick man' *on the front cover of the Led Zeppelin IV album has been identified as mostly likely to be thatcher Lot Long from Mere.

The mystery 'stick man' *on the front cover of the Led Zeppelin IV album has been identified as mostly likely to be thatcher Lot Long from Mere.

Led Zeppelin's mystery 'stick man' identified as Wiltshire thatcher

The Lounge former café and bar in Roundstone Street

The Lounge former café and bar in Roundstone Street

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Calls mount for town centre shops to smarten up their act

A Wetherspoon pub in Wiltshire was forced to close after the discovery of rats

A Wetherspoon pub in Wiltshire was forced to close after the discovery of rats

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Wetherspoons pub forced to close after rat problems

Photo: Lt Col Roy Jones, CO at Warminster Garrison, presenting toys to Salvationist and Appeal Co-ordinator Paula Bartlett in 2022. The Warminster Garrison will be supporting this year’s appeal.

Photo: Lt Col Roy Jones, CO at Warminster Garrison, presenting toys to Salvationist and Appeal Co-ordinator Paula Bartlett in 2022. The Warminster Garrison will be supporting this year’s appeal.

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Salvation Army launches 2023 Christmas Present Appeal in Trowbridge

Jenny Mosley puts on a brave face after receiving a parking charge notice yet she maintains she never received Parkmaven's first letter and is now trying to appeal.

Jenny Mosley puts on a brave face after receiving a parking charge notice yet she maintains she never received Parkmaven's first letter and is now trying to appeal.

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Shopper 'distressed and humiliated' by £170 parking fine for £1 ticket

Every UK region is now experiencing a childcare recruitment crisis, according to the Trades Union Congress.

Every UK region is now experiencing a childcare recruitment crisis, according to the Trades Union Congress.

The places in Wiltshire where it's hardest to find childcare

Rosie Sheehy as the young woman and the cast of Machinal.

Rosie Sheehy as the young woman and the cast of Machinal.

Classic American drama Machinal is intended to shock audience

The ticket office at Trowbridge railway station was among those in Wiltshire threatened with closure.

The ticket office at Trowbridge railway station was among those in Wiltshire threatened with closure.

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Campaigners welcome U-turn on station ticket office closures

This unusual fungi growing in Trowbridge Town Park has attracted much attention from townsfolk as it hasn’t been seen on this tree before

This unusual fungi growing in Trowbridge Town Park has attracted much attention from townsfolk as it hasn’t been seen on this tree before

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Mystery surrounds strange fungi growing in town park

Salvation Army volunteers with their haul of toys during the 2021 Christmas appeal

Salvation Army volunteers with their haul of toys during the 2021 Christmas appeal

How you can can give the gift of Christmas to Wiltshire families in need

Pamela Smith, Chair of the National Bargee Travellers Association at work on board her narrow boat.

Pamela Smith, Chair of the National Bargee Travellers Association at work on board her narrow boat.

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Boaters slam Canal & River Trust plans to hike up charges

DVLA services that can be carried out at the Post Office may soon be axed

DVLA services that can be carried out at the Post Office may soon be axed

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Axing DVLA services in Post Offices slammed as 'discriminatory'

Kathy Miller celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Neem Tree Trust by staging a fundraising event in Holy Trinity Church., Bradford on Avon, on Saturday.

Kathy Miller celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Neem Tree Trust by staging a fundraising event in Holy Trinity Church., Bradford on Avon, on Saturday.

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Wiltshire charity raises more than £600,000 for chilren in India

Ex-service veterans and members of the public gather round the Trowbridge War Memorial to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

Ex-service veterans and members of the public gather round the Trowbridge War Memorial to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

Local government

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Town council row over free tickets to Festival of Remembrance

The Lamb Inn in Trowbridge is a popular grass roots music venue.

The Lamb Inn in Trowbridge is a popular grass roots music venue.

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Uncertainty at town pub as brewery seeks new tenants

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Wiltshire entrepreneur makes shoes from motorsport tyres

The Hot Rock Carnival Club lit up the night sky with their Samba-themed carnival float.

The Hot Rock Carnival Club lit up the night sky with their Samba-themed carnival float.

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Trowbridge Carnival procession wows the crowds despite the weather

Firefighters were called out to rescue a young family whose Renault car got stuck in floods at Melksham. Photo: Trevor Porter70299-3

Firefighters were called out to rescue a young family whose Renault car got stuck in floods at Melksham. Photo: Trevor Porter70299-3

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Drivers urged not to ignore flood warnings after a vehicle gets stuck

Work has begun to refurbish and renovate the historic Hop Pole pub in Limpley Stoke.

Work has begun to refurbish and renovate the historic Hop Pole pub in Limpley Stoke.

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Cost of saving 500-year-old village pub could top £1 million

Derek and Lesley Peters say their garden and home is being dwarfed by their neighbour's huge loft conversion.

Derek and Lesley Peters say their garden and home is being dwarfed by their neighbour's huge loft conversion.

Local government

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True scale of 'overbearing' loft conversion shown in new aerial images

A number of Trowbridge roads will be closing for the carnival this weekend

A number of Trowbridge roads will be closing for the carnival this weekend

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Full list of all the roads closing for Trowbridge Carnival this weekend

Friary Vintners Ltd in Frome is close to opening its new Still Sisters gin micro-distillery and gift shop in St George’s Works, Trowbridge.

Friary Vintners Ltd in Frome is close to opening its new Still Sisters gin micro-distillery and gift shop in St George’s Works, Trowbridge.

Gin distillery prepares to open new town centre shop

George Ward was evicted from his tent on the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath in August.

George Ward was evicted from his tent on the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath in August.

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Evicted boater ordered to pay £32,000 by Canal and River Trust

A car falls into the trap at the junction of Station Road and Harrison Way in St Ives is designed to prevent vehicles driving onto the bus lane.

A car falls into the trap at the junction of Station Road and Harrison Way in St Ives is designed to prevent vehicles driving onto the bus lane.

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Driver's fury as cars are wrecked by bus lane 'trap'

The B3105 at Staverton is still closed but the Wessex Water mains laying works are now complete past The Bear public house and Michael Blake’s racing stables.

The B3105 at Staverton is still closed but the Wessex Water mains laying works are now complete past The Bear public house and Michael Blake’s racing stables.

Planning and development

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Company provides update on roadworks 'bringing traffic to a standstill'

Israeli airstrikes razed swaths of a neighbourhood in Gaza City (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Israeli airstrikes razed swaths of a neighbourhood in Gaza City (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

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Friends of Palestine group in Wiltshire condemns violence

Belliringers will compete for the title

Belliringers will compete for the title

Why 100 bellringers will be doing battle at Wiltshire church this weekend

A new service has launched in Wiltshire offering support for people who have been affected by sexual violence.

A new service has launched in Wiltshire offering support for people who have been affected by sexual violence.

New service to support victims of sexual violence in Wiltshire

The former Ushers Brewery machinery in Trowbridge was dismantled and shipped to North Korea in a £1.5m deal approved by the UK Government.

The former Ushers Brewery machinery in Trowbridge was dismantled and shipped to North Korea in a £1.5m deal approved by the UK Government.

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How a Wiltshire brewery was taken apart and is now making beer in North Korea

Tiny Hughes, who died on Thursday, was the founder of the Wiltshire Microlight Centre.

Tiny Hughes, who died on Thursday, was the founder of the Wiltshire Microlight Centre.

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13 aircraft soar over hospice in tribute after pilot's death

Jack Bardoe as the Son, Rupert Everett as Father and Eleanor David as Mother in A Voyage Round My Father.

Jack Bardoe as the Son, Rupert Everett as Father and Eleanor David as Mother in A Voyage Round My Father.

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THEATRE REVIEW: A Voyage Round My Father

Trowbridge Apple Festival organiser Mel Jacob with some of the vast selection of apples on show.

Trowbridge Apple Festival organiser Mel Jacob with some of the vast selection of apples on show.

Trowbridge Apple Festival: What you need to know ahead of big day