Wiltshire
Police commissioner marks six months in job
POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson is marking six months in office today.
Trip of a lifetime for teenager
A TRIP to Florida was a dream come true for a teenager who suffers from a life-threatening disorder.
Fifth decade for thriving Chippenham pre-school
The oldest pre-school in Chippenham celebrated its 50th anniversary at the weekend.
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Road closed after car collides with telegraph pole in Warminster
A woman escaped without any injuries after her Toyota Corolla was involved in a collision with a telegraph pole in Portway, Warminster, at 11.15pm last night.
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Prison creche issues appeal for volunteers
Volunteers are being sought to help at a creche run by Barnardo’s at HMP Erlestoke, near Westbury, for children during family visits to the prison.
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Tears for friends lost on the A419
HUNDREDS of people are expected to attend the funeral of a popular 20-year-old who died in a road accident on the A419.
Firework sparks Trowbridge shed fire
A stray firework caused a shed on Seymour Road, Trowbridge to catch fire last Friday at 3pm.
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Paving stones hazard for elderly
PENSIONERS are calling for action over wobbly paving slabs in Cavendish Square.
Families allowed to return to homes in Mayenne Place, Devizes
Families evacuated from flats in Mayenne Place, Devizes, yesterday following fears of possible explosives in a neighbouring property were told they could return at around 11.30pm last night.
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Council chief’s bid to protect building
THE top officer at Swindon Council is to meet with the owner of the Victorian former technical college to discuss the building’s future.
Outcry at plan to turn historic pub into shops
IT has reputedly been operating since Henry VIII was on the throne but now the shutters may finally come down on what is largely regarded as Swindon’s oldest business.
Fashion model story is blast from past for gran
A GRANDMOTHER came face to face with her teenage self when she opened her Swindon Advertiser.
Going green to help children
THE town is set to turn green for a day as dozens of businesses and schools have joined forces in solidarity against child cruelty.
Enjoy life in fast lane at Ferrari
TWO LUCKY school leavers will get the chance to become Ferrari apprentice service technicians at Dick Lovett Swindon this September.
Cash in on My Money Week, MP James Gray urges Wiltshire schools
North Wiltshire MP James Gray has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week in June to giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance.
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MP's call for Wiltshire schools to embrace My Money Week
James Gray has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week (June 3-9), giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance.
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Trowbridge necklace robber remanded after breaking restraining order
A man who stole a necklace from a woman he was banned from approaching has been remanded in custody by a judge.
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Wiltshire transport shortlist includes three new rail stations
A shortlist of 10 potential major transport schemes for Wiltshire was agreed by Wiltshire Council today.
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Church broken into overnight
Police are investigating a break-in at Holy Trinity Church in Shaw.
Do not fall for this cold caller
Police are waring about a suspicious cold caller at a house in Mazurek Way, Haydon End in Swindon.