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Penelope Bowen-Ashwin has been diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), a very rare, life-altering and life-limiting genetic condition.

Wilshire family launch heartbreaking fundraiser to raise money for ill daughter

A Wiltshire A-road has been closed after a crash (file photo)

A Wiltshire A-road has been closed after a crash (file photo)

Gridlock on major A-road in Wiltshire after 'crash'

Teachers are staging a two-day strike at Melksham Oak Community School.

Teachers are staging a two-day strike at Melksham Oak Community School.

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Teachers stage two-day strike over ‘poor management'

Melksham House will open as a special educational needs school this Autumn

Melksham House will open as a special educational needs school this Autumn

Details revealed for new school hoping to open in Wiltshire this Autumn

General photo of a for sale sign

General photo of a for sale sign

Wiltshire Police

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Wiltshire estate agent shares frustration at 'stolen' for sale boards

The existing memorial and plaques in Chippenham Market Place.

The existing memorial and plaques in Chippenham Market Place.

Planning Applications

War memorial plaque proposed in latest planning applications

The application described the site as

The application described the site as

Planning Applications

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Old library to be demolished after 'dangerous' antisocial behaviour

A woman has sustained a serious injury following an assault in Melksham

A woman has sustained a serious injury following an assault in Melksham

Woman seriously injured after 'dispute over children' at Wiltshire skatepark

The middle reach of Clackers Brook in Melksham

The middle reach of Clackers Brook in Melksham

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Plans announced to revitalise Clackers Brook in Wiltshire

The Red Arrows are due to fly over Wiltshire

The Red Arrows are due to fly over Wiltshire

All the details as Red Arrows set to fly over Wiltshire towns

Ms Donelan received 34 per cent of the vote in Melksham and Devizes, a significant drop from the 2019 Chippenham election during which she gathered over 50 per cent of the vote.

Ms Donelan received 34 per cent of the vote in Melksham and Devizes, a significant drop from the 2019 Chippenham election during which she gathered over 50 per cent of the vote.

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Michelle Donelan makes rapid exit after Lib Dem victory

Liberal Democrat Brian Mathew has won the Melksham and Devizes seat.

Liberal Democrat Brian Mathew has won the Melksham and Devizes seat.

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'New chapter' for Lib Dems in Wiltshire as they celebrate

General Election count latest in Wiltshire

General Election count latest in Wiltshire

National government

LIVE: Wiltshire election results revealed and all the latest

From left to right: Brian Mathew, Kerry Postlewhite, Catherine Read. and Michelle Donelan.

From left to right: Brian Mathew, Kerry Postlewhite, Catherine Read. and Michelle Donelan.

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Melksham and Devizes candidates' final bid for votes

A home at Buckley Gardens

A home at Buckley Gardens

Homes sold at Semington development's launch event

The Bell Inn under construction in 2021.

The Bell Inn under construction in 2021.

Planning Applications

Old village pub transformation moves step closer to completion

Three people have been arrested in Wiltshire following a drug warrant

Three people have been arrested in Wiltshire following a drug warrant

Arrests in police drugs raid after public tip offs

The candidates standing to represent Melksham and Devizes in parliament.

The candidates standing to represent Melksham and Devizes in parliament.

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Heckles and applause at Melksham and Devizes hustings

Man accused of knife attack at Wiltshire caravan site

Man accused of knife attack at Wiltshire caravan site

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Man accused of knife attack at Wiltshire caravan site

Ms Read said a desire to protect her grandchildren's future is part of what lead her into politics.

Ms Read said a desire to protect her grandchildren's future is part of what lead her into politics.

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Green Party candidate for Melksham and Devizes will 'put climate first'

According to the application, Greggs has over 2,000 shops across the UK

According to the application, Greggs has over 2,000 shops across the UK

Planning Applications

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New Greggs to be considered among latest planning applications

Standard Bearers at the Trowbridge War Memorial.

Standard Bearers at the Trowbridge War Memorial.

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PHOTOS: West Wiltshire commemorates D-Day 80th anniversary by laying wreaths

The applicant’s agent said it is

The applicant’s agent said it is

Planning Applications

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Committee approves new care home with 'heavy heart' despite concerns

A man has been arrested in Wiltshire following reports of an assault

A man has been arrested in Wiltshire following reports of an assault

Wiltshire Police

Emergency worker assaulted in Wiltshire as man arrested

Two keyless Mercedes cars were stolen overnight in Melksham and Chippenham

Two keyless Mercedes cars were stolen overnight in Melksham and Chippenham

Wiltshire Police

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Two high value Mercedes cars stolen overnight in Wiltshire

The driver was found to have no license, insurance or tax

The driver was found to have no license, insurance or tax

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Teens caught riding moped dangerously around Melksham estate

Toy shop owner Clive Brown with his national ‘Golden Teddy’ and glass plaque outside his Trowbridge shop.

Toy shop owner Clive Brown with his national ‘Golden Teddy’ and glass plaque outside his Trowbridge shop.

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Toy shop owner wins prestigious ‘Golden Teddy’ award from industry body

Joshua, 14, was last seen at his family home in Melksham

Joshua, 14, was last seen at his family home in Melksham

Melksham teen, 14, missing for two days - have you seen him?

Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying the two people photographed, who are thought to know each other

Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying the two people photographed, who are thought to know each other

CCTV released as woman left with puncture wounds after dog attack

Mercedes and BMW stolen in Melksham sparks police appeal

Mercedes and BMW stolen in Melksham sparks police appeal

Wiltshire Police

Mercedes and BMW stolen in Melksham sparks police appeal

Man accused of sex-related crimes waves ‘bye-bye’ to court as he is led away

Man accused of sex-related crimes waves ‘bye-bye’ to court as he is led away

Swindon Magistrates Court

Man who allegedly breached sexual harm prevention order appears in court

Wessex Water has been brought before the courts after two sewage spills killed river wildlife in Wiltshire

Wessex Water has been brought before the courts after two sewage spills killed river wildlife in Wiltshire

Swindon Magistrates Court

Water company's sewage spill in Wiltshire river killed thousands of fish

Planning Applications

Old library could be demolished among latest planning applications

Ms Postlewhite said she wanted to ensure Wiltshire's new political boundaries work for the “smaller satellite towns and rural villages.

Ms Postlewhite said she wanted to ensure Wiltshire's new political boundaries work for the “smaller satellite towns and rural villages.

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Labour candidate for Melksham and Devizes says 'constituency wants change'

Avon Protection in Melksham has won a £38m contract from the MoD.

Avon Protection in Melksham has won a £38m contract from the MoD.

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Wiltshire firm lands £38m Ministry of Defence contract

David Cooper at Devizes School

David Cooper at Devizes School

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Wiltshire headteacher 'excited' for challenge of running two schools

The revamped Melksham custody suite

The revamped Melksham custody suite

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Police custody unit closed for 14 months reopens after £3.7 million refurb

Michael, 15, from Luton was last seen at around 8am on Wednesday, May 8 near Biscot Road

Michael, 15, from Luton was last seen at around 8am on Wednesday, May 8 near Biscot Road

Missing 15-year-old boy has links to Wiltshire

Paul Martin with Mr Policeman, a Pelham Puppet belonging to Chippenham collector Katy Barrett at That Meeting Space, the former Melksham & District Police Station.

Paul Martin with Mr Policeman, a Pelham Puppet belonging to Chippenham collector Katy Barrett at That Meeting Space, the former Melksham & District Police Station.

Flog It! presenter Paul Martin hosts valuation day in Wiltshire

Flood alerts in place in Wiltshire after yellow weather warning issued

Flood alerts in place in Wiltshire after yellow weather warning issued

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Flood alerts in place in Wiltshire after yellow weather warning issued

A man police are searching for after a burglary in Wiltshire

A man police are searching for after a burglary in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Police

Burglary in Wiltshire sparks police search for man - have you seen him?

Melksham Oak Community School's principal is to leave in July following concerns by parents over disciplinary policies and procedures, staff shortages and cancelled lessons.

Melksham Oak Community School's principal is to leave in July following concerns by parents over disciplinary policies and procedures, staff shortages and cancelled lessons.

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Troubled Wiltshire school headteacher to leave after only one year

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School trust dismisses board of governors amid 'behaviour issues'

The charity football match in memory of Ben Smith is being held on Sunday, April 28 at Melksham Town FC's Oakfield Stadium.

The charity football match in memory of Ben Smith is being held on Sunday, April 28 at Melksham Town FC's Oakfield Stadium.

Football fundraiser to be held for teenager killed on night out

Police are looking to speak with these young people

Police are looking to speak with these young people

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Teens sought by police after incidents in town

Mehreen Naeem inspects the uneven flooring and files lifting in her downstairs toilet.

Mehreen Naeem inspects the uneven flooring and files lifting in her downstairs toilet.

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New homeowner blasts developer for not fixing 'over 100 issues'

Wiltshire Police have been unable to identify the suspect.

Wiltshire Police have been unable to identify the suspect.

Town centre house burgled after man seen 'acting suspiciously'

Fly-poster ends up in court

Fly-poster ends up in court

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Man fined in court over prolific fly-posting

Three cars have been caught using phone while driving

Three cars have been caught using phone while driving

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Drivers caught on phones driving in front of police

The huge Cooper Tire & Rubber site in Melksham may have been sold.

The huge Cooper Tire & Rubber site in Melksham may have been sold.

Planning and development

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Cooper Tires site future: Snowdome, hospital or international airport?

The Chippenham beagle

The Chippenham beagle

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Three ‘beautiful dogs’ found leading council to appeal for information

Melksham Green Space wants to buy part of the huge Cooper Tire & Rubber site in Melksham.

Melksham Green Space wants to buy part of the huge Cooper Tire & Rubber site in Melksham.

Community group loses bid to buy former Cooper Tires land

The victim was stabbed in the back and injured on her hands and arms as she tried to protect herself

The victim was stabbed in the back and injured on her hands and arms as she tried to protect herself

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Pair convicted after woman stabbed in back and arms

Malcolm Cupis will be standing in the Melksham and Devizes Constituency at this year’s general election

Malcolm Cupis will be standing in the Melksham and Devizes Constituency at this year’s general election

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Meet the Reform UK candidate for Melksham and Devizes

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