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Police respond after car crashes into wall at mini-roundabout
A motorist has fallen foul of a mini-roundabout and found themselves crashing into a brick wall. The crash happened at the Park Lane junction in Corsham with the front of the purple vehicle left visibly crumpled up. Officers from Wiltshire
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Residents fear becoming 'isolated' as huge pothole makes road inaccessible
RESIDENTS of a hamlet near Salisbury fear becoming isolated if massive pothole is not repaired soon. The pothole is on Warrens Lane in Charlton-All-Saints, just north of Downton. David Bennett, 76, and Vince Jenkins, 64, have both lived in
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Boys, 16, allegedly broke into Lidl to steal alcohol
Three teenage boys have been charged following a burglary at a Lidl supermarket. The Lidl on Station Road in Warminster was broken into at roughly 2am on Tuesday, February 13 and alcohol was stolen during the break-in. Three boys were arrested
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Narrowboat pictured sinking near Wiltshire town
People in Wiltshire were stunned to see pictures of a canal boat sinking in the Kennet and Avon Canal. The narrowboat was first spotted on Tuesday, May 14 sinking halfway between Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge - partially blocking the waterway
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Multiple shops caught selling knives to teenagers in undercover investigation
An undercover police investigation carried out in Wiltshire found that a third of shops willingly sold knives to children. Operation Sceptre, a national operation to help tackle knife crime, was launched in Wiltshire on Monday, May 13, as police
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Lorry caused gridlock through Wiltshire town as police called out
A lorry driver who underestimated the size and weight of their vehicle caused traffic chaos in Bradford on Avon. The lorry, belonging to the sustainable logistics provider Calina Group, was spotted attempting to climb Market Street hill in Bradford
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Power cut wipes out electricity for almost 200 homes and businesses
Almost 200 households and businesses in Wiltshire have woken up to darkness after a power cut has hit Bradford on Avon. A total of 24 postcodes and 196 residents in the northeast of Bradford on Avon are being affected by the power cut after a power
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Plans submitted to build more homes at major Warminster site
Persimmon Homes Wessex has submitted plans for 193 new homes in Warminster as part of the development scheme at Jubilee Gardens. Outline planning permission was granted for up to 1,000 homes on the site in 2020 and this third phase of construction
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'We are doing all we can': Wiltshire Council leader gives update on pothole repairs
The leader of Wiltshire Council has described areas of the county in which "rivers are running down the roads", with heavy rainfall making it difficult to repair potholes in these locations. Council leader Richard Clewer spoke about the effects
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'No freeloaders' at Wiltshire Council says CEO as he reflects on his career
There are “no freeloaders” at Wiltshire Council, according to CEO Terence Herbert. As he prepares his transition over to Surrey County Council in August, Terence has reflected upon the highs and lows of his career at Wiltshire Council. He
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Surviving a tax investigation: A step-by-step guide
When you face an investigation by HMRC, it can be a very stressful experience. Whether you're an individual who is filing a self-assessment tax return or a business owner dealing with complex tax issues, the thought of an HMRC inquiry can be daunting
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Wiltshire firm lands £38m Ministry of Defence contract
A Wiltshire manufacturing company has been awarded a £38 million contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Avon Protection in Melksham is a world leader for the supply of respiratory protection equipment for military, law enforcement and fire
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Chippenham dog-loving policeman tackles rise in canine crimes
A police officer with a love of dogs has led improvements in dog safety across the country. In his own free time, PC Paul Croft, of Chippenham Neighbourhood Policing Team, established the Responsible Dog Owners Course (RDOC) with Blue Cross Animal
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Shopkeeper sentenced for selling illegal tobacco after more than £100k worth seized
A Trowbridge shopkeeper has been sentenced for selling illegal tobacco following a raid which also saw more than £100,000 worth of the product seized. The tobacco supplied by Shuan Al Kasab, 52, of Doncaster was not labelled with the required health
