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The A303 and A3102 are closed by flooding (stock image)

Two more key Wiltshire roads closed by Storm Bert flooding

The cabinet member for finance, Nick Botterill.

The cabinet member for finance, Nick Botterill.

Wiltshire Council

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'Stronger position than most': Wiltshire Council gives financial update

The consultation will run for eight weeks.

The consultation will run for eight weeks.

Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire's transport plan moves to consultation - here's how to have your say

South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison, Melksham and Devizes MP Brian Mathew, and South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage meeting Wiltshire farmers.

South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison, Melksham and Devizes MP Brian Mathew, and South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage meeting Wiltshire farmers.

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Wiltshire MPs meet with protesting farmers to oppose tax changes

The tenant says it is hard to make such a place

The tenant says it is hard to make such a place

Local government

"Putrefying sewage water rained down" on mum's home during flood

The ending of a private tenancy continues to be one of the leading causes of homelessness.

The ending of a private tenancy continues to be one of the leading causes of homelessness.

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Homelessness in Wiltshire “worse than it has ever been”

Christmas at Stourhead is ticketed and is capped at 4000 visitors per night.

Christmas at Stourhead is ticketed and is capped at 4000 visitors per night.

Planning Applications

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Christmas light trail approved in “world-famous” Wiltshire garden

The council manages more than 2,800 miles of roads.

The council manages more than 2,800 miles of roads.

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"Don’t treat me like a fool”: councillors in dispute over highways investment data

Actor Timothy West has died aged 90

Actor Timothy West has died aged 90

Actor Timothy West who loved visiting Wiltshire on canal boat dies aged 90

The crash scene in Wiltshire

The crash scene in Wiltshire

Emergency services respond to crash that blocked Wiltshire road

The Hop Pole Inn at Limpley Stoke is hiring new staff ahead of reopening in January.

The Hop Pole Inn at Limpley Stoke is hiring new staff ahead of reopening in January.

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Wiltshire village pub saved by community to open again next year

According to the report, all frontline staff across the service have received damp and mould training to raise awareness and to help identify potential cases.

According to the report, all frontline staff across the service have received damp and mould training to raise awareness and to help identify potential cases.

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Almost 400 active cases of reported damp or mould in Wiltshire's social housing

Cllr Ian Thorn (left) and Cllr Gordon King (right) at the latest full council meeting.

Cllr Ian Thorn (left) and Cllr Gordon King (right) at the latest full council meeting.

Wiltshire Council

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Police investigation into suspected electoral fraud at Wiltshire Council dropped

Donald Trump will soon serve his second term as president of the USA

Donald Trump will soon serve his second term as president of the USA

Wiltshire reacts to Donald Trump winning US election

Andy Cole will take up his new position on January 1

Andy Cole will take up his new position on January 1

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service appoints new chief fire officer

Outbreaks are common in settings where individuals have close contact such as hospitals, care homes, schools and nurseries.

Outbreaks are common in settings where individuals have close contact such as hospitals, care homes, schools and nurseries.

Wiltshire Council

Warning issued in Wiltshire as Norovirus cases rise

Residents have been warned they could face a fine or prosecution if they dispose of their household waste incorrectly

Residents have been warned they could face a fine or prosecution if they dispose of their household waste incorrectly

Residents could face £1k fine for putting household waste in public litter bins

The plans for the site on the edge of Trowbridge

The plans for the site on the edge of Trowbridge

Planning and development

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Housebuilder buys Wiltshire land with permission for 68 homes

Chair of the Nadder Valley Farmers Group Peter Shallcross (left), Cllr Richard Budden, and Farm Conservation Advisor Tracy Adams.

Chair of the Nadder Valley Farmers Group Peter Shallcross (left), Cllr Richard Budden, and Farm Conservation Advisor Tracy Adams.

Wiltshire Council

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How to find out the water quality of Wiltshire's rivers

Some of the knitters

Some of the knitters

Remembrance Sunday

PHOTOS: Church adorned by thousands of knitted poppies

LIVE: Police close high street after fire

LIVE: Police close high street after fire

LIVE: Police close high street road after house fire

Cllrs David Vigar and Graham Hill with Martin Valatin.

Cllrs David Vigar and Graham Hill with Martin Valatin.

Planning Applications

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Date set for vote on long-running village green status dispute

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street with her ministerial red box.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street with her ministerial red box.

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'Fails to recognise the enormous challenges': Councillors react to Labour's budget

The Earl of Cardigan’s ancestral home is now owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos.

The Earl of Cardigan’s ancestral home is now owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos.

Planning Applications

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Billionaire 'could be liable to enforcement action' over work on mansion

The dogs looking for new homes this Halloween

The dogs looking for new homes this Halloween

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The adorable dogs searching for new homes this Halloween

Wiltshire Council at the National Children and Young People's Awards

Wiltshire Council at the National Children and Young People's Awards

Local government

Four awards for Wiltshire Council at National Children and Young People Awards

Last year's grant recipients

Last year's grant recipients

Local government

Wiltshire's sports stars to be supported by grants

The illustrative masterplan for the Redcliffe Homes development.

The illustrative masterplan for the Redcliffe Homes development.

Wiltshire Council

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Villagers object strongly to plans to build 145 new homes

Longleat is home to 14 different bat species including the rarest bat in the UK - Bechstein's bat (left) and the greater horseshoe bat (right)

Longleat is home to 14 different bat species including the rarest bat in the UK - Bechstein's bat (left) and the greater horseshoe bat (right)

Longleat House and Safari Park

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Survey finds Longleat home to some of the UK's rarest bats

Do you fancy yourself as a Star Baker? Applications have opened to take part in Series 16 of the Great British Bake Off.

Do you fancy yourself as a Star Baker? Applications have opened to take part in Series 16 of the Great British Bake Off.

Great British Bake Off contestants wanted for next series - how to apply

The council recently approved its “Meeting Needs Together - Ambitious for All” strategy.

The council recently approved its “Meeting Needs Together - Ambitious for All” strategy.

Wiltshire Council

Council’s SEND budget 'not on track to meet financial budget'

One of the idverde team working on the project at The Harbour Garden in Trowbridge.

One of the idverde team working on the project at The Harbour Garden in Trowbridge.

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Partners join forces to improve access to nature reserve garden

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

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

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Celebrity son Marco Pierre White Jr admits to burglary in latest crime

Council leader Richard Clewer said the ranking is recognition of the council's

Council leader Richard Clewer said the ranking is recognition of the council's

Local government

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Wiltshire Council ranked among England's most efficient for delivering services

Wiltshire Council receives nearly 84 per cent of its core funding from local taxes, business rates and council tax.

Wiltshire Council receives nearly 84 per cent of its core funding from local taxes, business rates and council tax.

Wiltshire Council

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Last chance to have your say on Wiltshire Council's spending

There are 11 thermal cameras available

There are 11 thermal cameras available

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Thermal imaging cameras to help Wiltshire residents reduce energy bills

The fire service has issued tips to ensure families are safe during the Hallowe'en festivities

The fire service has issued tips to ensure families are safe during the Hallowe'en festivities

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service: Hallowe'en safety tips

Jobs and careers

Wiltshire teen supported in pursuing dream career

Wiltshire Council states that where necessary and in line with its enforcement policy, it uses its legislative powers to ensure compliance.

Wiltshire Council states that where necessary and in line with its enforcement policy, it uses its legislative powers to ensure compliance.

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Council to take 'assertive and coordinated' approach to deter offenders

Police have released CCTV images of people they would like to speak to in connection to offences in Wiltshire

Police have released CCTV images of people they would like to speak to in connection to offences in Wiltshire

CCTV images released after phone stolen in pub and bank card thefts

The Liberal Democrat shadow cabinet.

The Liberal Democrat shadow cabinet.

Wiltshire Council

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Wiltshire's Lib Dems announce 'plan to replace' Conservatives

The development would stretch across 4.67 ha.

The development would stretch across 4.67 ha.

Planning Applications

Fate of 60 homes to be determined by planning committee

Wiltshire Council has committed to committed to being carbon neutral by 2030.

Wiltshire Council has committed to committed to being carbon neutral by 2030.

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Reduction in county-wide emissions 'not fast enough'

The cabinet member for planning Nick Botterill (left) and Wiltshire Council's leader Richard Clewer (right) at the full council meeting.

The cabinet member for planning Nick Botterill (left) and Wiltshire Council's leader Richard Clewer (right) at the full council meeting.

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Council denounces "manifest flaws" of housing land supply system

Councillors discussed the implications of schemes like Clean Air Zones in Wiltshire.

Councillors discussed the implications of schemes like Clean Air Zones in Wiltshire.

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Council dissolves into laughter over Clean Air Zone debate

The development in Great Somerford

The development in Great Somerford

New Wiltshire housing development launched in Great Somerford

Wiltshire Council is supporting this year's Recycle Week

Wiltshire Council is supporting this year's Recycle Week

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Wiltshire Council joins campaign to increase recycling

Cllr Mike Sankey is the second councillor to resign from the Conservative group this year.

Cllr Mike Sankey is the second councillor to resign from the Conservative group this year.

Conservative Party

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Councillor resigns following 'series of disappointments'

Wiltshire-based Joe Leavy (left) faces a tight race to the post, trailing leader Sean D Bowen (right) by just four wins

Wiltshire-based Joe Leavy (left) faces a tight race to the post, trailing leader Sean D Bowen (right) by just four wins

Wiltshire-based jockey in race for Champion Apprentice Jockey title

Dominic West has been chosen as a new ambassador for Wiltshire homelessness charity Julian House

Dominic West has been chosen as a new ambassador for Wiltshire homelessness charity Julian House

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The Crown star Dominic West becomes ambassador for Wiltshire charity

Slow traffic on partially blocked A-road linking Wiltshire towns

Slow traffic on partially blocked A-road linking Wiltshire towns

LIVE: Slow traffic on partially blocked A-road linking Wiltshire towns

Heavy rain is forecast in Wiltshire

Heavy rain is forecast in Wiltshire

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Heavy rainfall forecast amidst yellow weather warning

The parish council had said the application does not respect the character of the village.

The parish council had said the application does not respect the character of the village.

Planning Applications

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Applicants moved to tears as children's care home approved

Work being carried out on the building in May.

Work being carried out on the building in May.

Planning Applications

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New pharmacy given official approval among latest planning applications