Chippenham Allington

Kate Raynor and Cracker

Wiltshire horse 'happy and healthy' and still competing thanks to physio

The old Chippenham ambulance station before demolition began

The old Chippenham ambulance station before demolition began

Planning and development

Development of nearly 100 homes progresses as demolition work completed

Abbeyfield School in Chippenham

Abbeyfield School in Chippenham

Wiltshire Council

Latest on plans for major expansion of school amidst rising demand

Sofa Brands Factory Outlet store Chippenham

Sofa Brands Factory Outlet store Chippenham

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Furniture store gives major update on its future at 'buzzing' road

Resurfacing at The Pheasant Roundabout in Chippenham

Resurfacing at The Pheasant Roundabout in Chippenham

Resurfacing of pothole plagued junction underway as closures to continue

Police are searching for these four men in relation to shoplifting

Police are searching for these four men in relation to shoplifting

Men caught on CCTV after repeated shoplifting at service station

Illustrative visualisation showing the main entrance approach, facing north-east.

Illustrative visualisation showing the main entrance approach, facing north-east.

Planning Applications

Siemens Mobility's £100 million factory approved

The Wincanton HQ in Chippenham

The Wincanton HQ in Chippenham

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£762 million takeover sparks fears of 'high prices' across UK

Indurent Park in Chippenham

Indurent Park in Chippenham

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Firms being sought for large new warehouses that 'could create 400 jobs'

Parsons Bakery in Chippenham

Parsons Bakery in Chippenham

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Town centre bakery unit on the market for nearly £300k

The victim had been stood next to his motorbike when the incident took place

The victim had been stood next to his motorbike when the incident took place

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Car 'driven at man' stood in Wiltshire pub car park

A Good Energy employee installing a heating pump

A Good Energy employee installing a heating pump

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Local firm subject of international takeover plans after £8 million deal

The Pheasant Roundabout on the A4, Chippenham

The Pheasant Roundabout on the A4, Chippenham

Wiltshire Council

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'Horrendous' roundabout to be resurfaced after months of delays

The proposed food van would sell burgers (file photo)

The proposed food van would sell burgers (file photo)

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Councillors object to fresh plans for 'inappropriate' 16ft food van

Toys R Us is opening a branch in Wiltshire

Toys R Us is opening a branch in Wiltshire

New Toys R Us branch to open in town centre

The new Starbucks branch and the proposed seating area

The new Starbucks branch and the proposed seating area

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Councillors oppose High Street seating plans over 'pinch point' fears

The entrance to Abbeyfield School in Chippenham

The entrance to Abbeyfield School in Chippenham

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Parking restrictions planned to tackle 'extreme traffic' outside school

The incident happened at a Wiltshire Premier Inn

The incident happened at a Wiltshire Premier Inn

£4,500 in cash 'stolen' in botched car sale at busy hotel

Cepen Lodge's Harvest Festival celebrations

Cepen Lodge's Harvest Festival celebrations

Wiltshire care home holds special event for Harvest Festival

Objections to the outline plans were received from POSH (the public open space Hullavington community group) regarding the proposed design of the open space and play area.

Objections to the outline plans were received from POSH (the public open space Hullavington community group) regarding the proposed design of the open space and play area.

Planning and development

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Progress on 71-home development that received 200 objections

Police were called to a disorder (file photo)

Police were called to a disorder (file photo)

Man sentenced for assaulting emergency worker during 'disorder'

The mayor of Chippenham, Conor Melvin, with students from Sheldon School

The mayor of Chippenham, Conor Melvin, with students from Sheldon School

Chippenham secondary school celebrates excellence at awards evening

Bryan Houde in front of The Cellar by Wine Monkey

Bryan Houde in front of The Cellar by Wine Monkey

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Owner of 'successful' town centre bar to open new deli and bistro

Work at the Rowde development

Work at the Rowde development

Planning and development

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MoD housing sites transformed as part of scheme to create 1,000 homes

The junction between Wood Lane and Avenue La Fleche

The junction between Wood Lane and Avenue La Fleche

Chippenham Town Council

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Councillors vote for changes at 'confusing' junction after 'bad driving'

Work party organiser Howard Wilson alongside the newly-cleared Wilts & Berks Canal at Naish Hill

Work party organiser Howard Wilson alongside the newly-cleared Wilts & Berks Canal at Naish Hill

'Exciting' project to restore former canal reaches significant milestone

Seren Baker sets up her car club display at the Castle Combe Circuit's Halloween Action Day.

Seren Baker sets up her car club display at the Castle Combe Circuit's Halloween Action Day.

Clubs and societies

PHOTOS: Spooky end to season at Castle Combe Circuit's Halloween show

The developers say Rawlings Green will create an attractive new neighbourhood that helps meet the growth aspirations of Chippenham and provides a mix of new housing for future generations.

The developers say Rawlings Green will create an attractive new neighbourhood that helps meet the growth aspirations of Chippenham and provides a mix of new housing for future generations.

Planning Applications

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Controversial plans for 650 homes in Wiltshire town progress

The new 'buzz for booze' shelves in Morrisons, Chippenham

The new 'buzz for booze' shelves in Morrisons, Chippenham

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Anger over 'crazy buzz for booze' security measures at busy supermarket

A suspected gas leak in a Chippenham Tesco saw an emergency response and evacuation

A suspected gas leak in a Chippenham Tesco saw an emergency response and evacuation

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Town centre Tesco evacuated after suspected gas leak

An incident on Union Road in Chippenham

An incident on Union Road in Chippenham

Chippenham Town Council

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Major boost for plans to stop HGVs using narrow road after incidents

The latest Rowden Park site

The latest Rowden Park site

Chippenham Town Council

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Anger over latest plans for major 1,000-home development in town

Where Saltersford Lane goes under the railway bridge to meet Patterdown Road

Where Saltersford Lane goes under the railway bridge to meet Patterdown Road

Chippenham Town Council

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Councillors back plans for 30mph speed limit on 'horrendous' road

The approach to junction 17 of the M4

The approach to junction 17 of the M4

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M4 to close again as week of roadworks to cause motorway delays

Police are hoping to identify these two individuals in relation to an incident at a car park in Wiltshire

Police are hoping to identify these two individuals in relation to an incident at a car park in Wiltshire

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Search for two youngsters after 'incident' at multi-storey car park

Ionut Munteanu, 38, of Surrey, pleaded guilty to several driving offences at Swindon Magistrates Court on October 21

Ionut Munteanu, 38, of Surrey, pleaded guilty to several driving offences at Swindon Magistrates Court on October 21

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'Visibly intoxicated' driver who fled the scene after supermarket crash jailed

The Chippenham Christmas lights switch on 2023

The Chippenham Christmas lights switch on 2023

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Details confirmed as crowds to flood town for Christmas lights switch on

Car enthusiasts offered a 'spooky' time at Castle Combe Circuit's Halloween Action Day.

Car enthusiasts offered a 'spooky' time at Castle Combe Circuit's Halloween Action Day.

‘Unforgettable’ Halloween event coming to race track

The new Starbucks in Chippenham

The new Starbucks in Chippenham

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Plans for outdoor seating area as new Starbucks branch edges closer

The new grocery store in Chippenham

The new grocery store in Chippenham

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New grocery store opening at former town centre cake shop

Ian Farquhar in 2019

Ian Farquhar in 2019

'Courteous' friend of King Charles died after suspected fall from bed

The junction between Wood Lane and Avenue La Fleche

The junction between Wood Lane and Avenue La Fleche

Chippenham Town Council

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Redesign proposed for 'dangerous' junction near supermarket

The plans for the A350 at Bumpers Farm

The plans for the A350 at Bumpers Farm

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Delays continue to hit major £20 million project to transform A-road

The latest plans for the regeneration of Emery Gate

The latest plans for the regeneration of Emery Gate

Planning and development

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Shopping centre transformation plans to take major step forward

A 20mph speed limit has been proposed in Chippenham

A 20mph speed limit has been proposed in Chippenham

Chippenham Town Council

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Calls for 20mph limit and parking restrictions on busy road into town

La Vecchia Orsa is opening at The Bear in Chippenham

La Vecchia Orsa is opening at The Bear in Chippenham

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New Italian restaurant hoping to get historic building 'rocking' again

The 50mph speed limit sign at the southern end of Saltersford Lane

The 50mph speed limit sign at the southern end of Saltersford Lane

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30mph limit and one-way system proposed for 'dangerous' road

An incident on Union Road in Chippenham

An incident on Union Road in Chippenham

Chippenham Town Council

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Calls to stop HGVs on narrow street after 'damage to cars and buildings'

A Wiltshire pub will close for two weeks

A Wiltshire pub will close for two weeks

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Pub to close for weeks during 'exciting' refurbishment

Bewley House in Chippenham

Bewley House in Chippenham

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Town getting 'business boom' as 'exciting' firm is latest to open

Matthew Alexander, 36, of no fixed abode in Chippenham, was sentenced for a burglary offence on October 17

Matthew Alexander, 36, of no fixed abode in Chippenham, was sentenced for a burglary offence on October 17

Swindon Magistrates Court

Wiltshire burglar 'found naked hiding in shed' with stolen items spared jail

Stephen Auty at World of Honey in Chippenham

Stephen Auty at World of Honey in Chippenham

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New store opens to bring more 'colour' to town centre

The Kellaway Building Supplies store in Chippenham

The Kellaway Building Supplies store in Chippenham

Newly opened store hoping to become town's 'DIY hub'

The graffitied wall in Chippenham

The graffitied wall in Chippenham

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Police launch investigation after 'disgusting' graffiti near primary school

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