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Police catch two drivers 'recording crash scene' on their phones
Police have stopped two drivers for allegedly recording a crash scene on their phones while driving. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) reportedly caught two drivers using their phones while driving after responding to an earlier crash
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Lights switch-on heralds the start of Christmas festivities
A ‘truly festive and enjoyable evening for the whole family’ is being promised by the organisers of this year’s Trowbridge Christmas Lights Switch On event. This year’s switch-on event on Friday, November 15 will be slightly different as it is
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Man in 50s sustains head injuries after being 'assaulted with a bat'
A man has been left with head injuries after being assaulted with a bat in Wiltshire. Officers responded to reports of an assault on Long Close Avenue in Corsham at just before 2am on Saturday, November 9 involving two men who are known to each
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Historic building to be restored after huge fire
The restoration of a historic Wiltshire house has been given the go-ahead by Wiltshire Council after it was severely damaged in a fire earlier this year. Kingston Place in Bradford on Avon was hit by a “devastating” blaze in May when faulty electrical
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"Don’t treat me like a fool”: councillors in dispute over highways investment data
Tensions rose in a Wiltshire Council meeting during a discussion over details of highway investment across the county’s area boards. A report presented to the environment select committee revealed that South West Wiltshire has had just under £7m
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Village knits over 7,200 poppies to honour men who died serving their country
More than 200 residents in a Wiltshire village have knitted nearly 7,300 poppies to honour men who died while serving their country. They were all part of the Holt Poppy Display volunteers who knitted a giant cascade being displayed on the tower
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'Vulnerable' shoppers targeted in supermarket car park 'distraction thefts'
Police are warning shoppers to be vigilant following a rise in distraction thefts in supermarket car parks. The victims have been approached by someone asking for a charity donation and while they are passing the money to them, the offender distracts
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Businesses urged to report every theft in bid to combat shoplifting
Businesses in Trowbridge are being urged to report every single theft in a new bid to crack down on shoplifters who are making their lives a misery and costing them thousands of pounds. Over 4,000 reports of shoplifting were made in Wiltshire last
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Actor Timothy West who loved visiting Wiltshire on canal boat dies aged 90
Actor Timothy West, known for visiting Wiltshire on his canal boat, has died aged 90. West starred in television shows including Eastenders, Coronation Street, Not Going Out and comedy drama Brass. He was married to fellow actress Prunella
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Specsavers opens new shop in Wiltshire town
Specsavers has opened a new shop in Melksham which is twice the size of its previous unit in the town. The new store at 14-16 Bank Street, on the other side of the road to the previous store, was officially opened on November 6 with a ribbon-cutting
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Restaurant owner named one of UK's best companies to work for
The owner of a Marlborough restaurant has been named as one of the '100 Best Large Companies To Work For' in the UK. The Rick Stein Group was awarded the title by Best Companies, an independent authority on UK workplace culture and employee engagement
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Debate demanding health minister takes action to fix dentist crisis
As the number of children in Wiltshire who have not seen an NHS dentist in the past year reaches 51,000, Chippenham’s MP, Sarah Gibson, has led a debate demanding action to fix the crisis. The debate took place on Tuesday, November 5, following
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Family run sandwich shop among new businesses to open in shopping centre
A sandwich shop has opened at the Castle Place shopping centre in Trowbridge as it continues to attract new tenants. The Sandwich Hub has been launched by Tracy Barlow who used to work with Tony Pinto at Intermezzo outside the Fore Street entrance
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Plans for 18 affordable homes approved in Wiltshire
The construction of 18 affordable homes in Ludgershall has been given the go-ahead. The dwellings will be constructed on Old Common Way, in the place of Bartlett House Care Home which was demolished in 2023. Wiltshire Council proposed the
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Shops caught 'selling knives to children' after operation
Businesses have allegedly been caught selling knives to children during checks in two Wiltshire towns. Officers from Wiltshire Police, including PC Cannings and PC Robbins, have been supporting an operation to conduct checks on businesses in Trowbridge
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Man caught with child and animal abuse on phone sentenced for breaching order
A Wiltshire sex offender who was previously found guilty of possessing indecent images of children and images of sex with horses and dogs has now been sentenced for breaking court orders. Anthony Munk, 36, of Trowbridge town centre appeared in
