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Pictures show lorry fire chaos on major A-road after traffic update
Pictures have shown the chaos a lorry fire caused on a major Wiltshire A-road after a traffic update was issued. The A303 was closed between the A350 at West Knoyle and the A36 at Deptford following a lorry fire at Chicklade on the morning of Monday
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A36 Wiltshire traffic restrictions come into effect tonight
More restrictions come into effect as of 6pm on Monday, September 30 to relieve the pressure on local villages following the A36 closure. National Highways closed the A36 on August 12 to stabilise the embankments on the southbound carriageway to
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SEND event for families to be 'honest' about their experiences
Wiltshire Council is due to host its first in a series of SEND (Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities) events across the county. According to the local authority, it’s an opportunity for families to be “open and honest about their experiences
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Weekend immigration rallies held in Wiltshire town
A pro-immigration rally in Trowbridge passed off peacefully on Saturday, September 28 despite fears of a clash with right-wing Unite the Kingdom protestors. Around 55 people turned out in Trowbridge Town Park to support a pro-immigration rally
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Video showcases spectacular lanterns for Wiltshire safari park's light festival
A video preview of the spectacular lanterns to be on show at The Festival of Light at Longleat this winter has been released by the Wiltshire estate. The scale and majesty of the event, which is celebrating its 10th year, can be seen in the video
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Firefighters battle burning lorry on closed Wiltshire A-road
A lorry fire has closed a busy main road through Wiltshire. Several firefighters are battling burning piles of straw that a vehicle was carrying along the A303 near Chicklade. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "The A303 is closed near Chicklade
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Dog owners warned after 'rise in sheep worrying' in Wiltshire town
Farmers in the Bradford on Avon area have reported an increase in 'sheep worrying incidents' in the last week. Dog walkers are reportedly letting their pets off the lead in fields that contain sheep, with some being chased into a river and some
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Celebrations as restaurants scoop rosettes in prestigious awards
Two restaurants in Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset have won prestigious AA awards for the high quality of their cuisine. The Bybrook at The Manor House Hotel in Castle Combe, and the Olive Tree at the Queensberry Hotel in Bath were awarded
