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The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

Warning as deadline for £3,300 cost of living payment today
A warning has been issued to households who could miss out on up to £3,300 a year if they don’t apply today.

Christine Rice as Phaedra. Photo: Tristram Kenton

THEATRE REVIEW: Ustinov Studio Bath- Ancient Greek myths brought to life in Bath with electric performances

Tristan Perks claimed that it was a 'rushed decision' by the Queen that is keeping him in custody. File photo: Getty.

Man carrying sledgehammer in public blames Queen for still being in jail

Blue-green algae possibly in lakes at Lydiard Park

Swindon park lake thought to be affected by dangerous blue-green algae

Pablo Martinez Photo: Chippenham Town/Twitter

Chippenham Town issues update on Pablo Martinez after player's pitch collapse

Police incident in Trowbridge

Man arrested after armed break-in in Trowbridge

Ambulances queuing at a hospital in the south-west photo: Unison SWAAAHB

Ballot preparations begin for NHS industrial action amid long ambulance waits in South West

Imber Bus Day.Queuing for a ride to Imber in an old London Bus . Photo Trevor Porter 67580 2..

Days out Take a ride into the past on Imber Bus day

Woman from Wiltshire jailed after attacking police during riot

Paramedics and police attend to the man in Trowbridge Town Park. Photo: Trevor Porter 69237-7

Man seriously injured after leaping from window to escape knifeman

There is a mix of formal and informal planting

Days out Gardening author opens her amazing garden to the public

The Bradford on Avon Health Centre.

Patients urged to contact MP over face-to-face GP appointments

Vehicles queuing on the motorway. Credit: PA

M4 road closures and diversions disrupting Wiltshire drivers this weekend

The wolf, koala and cheetah hot air balloons that will be taking part in the Longleat Sky Safari Festival in September. Photo: Longleat

Longleat to host UK’s biggest annual hot air balloon event

Malmesbury sixth form students jump for joy today.

A-Level results day 2022: Wiltshire students find out their grades today

Patrick Godfrey with the pot hole problem outside his home at the Grade 2 listed former Old Wesleyan Chapel in Staverton. Photo: Trevor Porter 69233-1

Roadworks 'pantomime' sees same hole dug up and refilled 10 times

Manvers Street incident: Police called in a helicopter during the search this morning. Photo: Trevor Porter 69237-2

PICTURES: Heavy police presence after knife incident in Trowbridge

An example of some of the incidents fire crews have had to deal with in the last few days

Fire chief praises crews after 'frustrating' week of avoidable wildfires

UK holidaymakers face charges to enter holiday hotspots in 2023 including Spain and Greece. (PA)

New date you will be charged to enter popular holiday hotspots including Spain

American B-52s bombers are on their way to Fairford

When you might see US Air Force B-52s bombers overhead

Mark, Jane and Christine are now gearing up for their Korean adventure

Scout volunteers representing UK in World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

When is Flying Ant Day 2022 UK? Heatwave sparks warning to UK households. (PA)

Households warned of imminent flying ant invasion - how to keep them out

A look around the new Institute of Technology in Swindon ahead of its official opening. Pictures: @SW_IoT

First look at £17M Institute of Technology that will transform Swindon job prospects

Vet Dr James Greenwood with his two dogs Dolly and Oliver. Image: Instagram /@Drjgreenwood

Celebrity TV star vet to help support dogs and cats in Wiltshire

Rick Owen says Trowbridge Royal British Legion is looking for new members. Photo: Trevor Porter 29225-1

Trowbridge Royal British Legion is looking for new members

James Bryant is running for Epilepsy Research UK

Dad inspired to raise cash for epilepsy research after wife's struggle

The historic bridge near Lacock Abbey where motorists are involved in 'stand-off' disputes about rights of way over it.

Calls for 20mph speed limit through village which attracts thousands of visitors a year

UCAS clearing warning to students on A Level results day over university options. (PA)

Students warned UCAS clearing vacancies are down due to 'administrative blip'

Results day free food deals at Nando's, Pizza Express, Las Iguanas an more. (PA)

Restaurants where you can get free food today as A-Level results released

Swindon Town Women will play four matches at Foundation Park - the artificial playing surface adjacent to the County Ground - in the coming season Photo: Calum Ross

Town Women to split games between County Ground, Foundation Park, and Fairford

Avebury. Credit: Google Maps

Wiltshire village named among poshest places to live in the UK

Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain disease causing bacteria which in rare cases can cause meningitis (PA)

Lidl 'do not eat' warning as disease causing bacteria discovered in product

Asda Rewards, which has been in customer trials in different regions since October 2021, has already seen over 1 million customers sign up for the app-based loyalty programme.

What you need to know about Asda's loyalty scheme extension

The stricken lorry: Pic WiltsSpecOps on Twitter.

Lorry causes considerable damage after getting stuck

GWR and SWR are urging rail commuters to only travel if

Train operators urge commuters to only travel if ‘absolutely necessary’

Former soldier, step-dad of three and food bank user says rise in inflation will be 'catastrophic'

Former soldier and food bank user says inflation rise is 'catastrophic'

Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new UK laws. (PA)

Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new laws

Car theft. Photo: Getty.

Car stolen from driveway in rural Wiltshire found in Bristol

Man stole cosmetics, Lego and beef worth over £1000

Man stole cosmetics, Lego and beef worth more than £1,000

Dorothy House Hospice Care in Winsley.

Hospice rated outstanding but work needed on 'medicine management'

The Bear in Melksham. Photo: Mark Ainsworth

'It will all have to be ripped out' - Pub kitchen closed for three weeks after blaze

Milky Way captured dazzling above Marlborough Downs. Photo: David White.

Dazzling photo captures the Milky Way in the skies above Wiltshire

A hosepipe ban begins next week in the Thames Valley. Picture: GETTY

Thames Water reveals when hosepipe ban will start

Quick thinking farmer puts out combine fire during night-time harvest

COLUMN Quick thinking farmer puts out combine fire during night-time harvest

Ross Grant was found guilty of rape.

Man unanimously found guilty of rape of woman in 'security and comfort' of home

Incident on Black Dog crossroads in West Lavington. Photo: Michael Maxwell.

What is being done about one of the most dangerous roads in Wiltshire

Trevor Fernandes stood trial at Swindon Crown Court in May. Photos: Dave Cox/NCA.

Judge reduces paedophile’s sentence after admitting ‘mistake in law’

Why haven't fuel prices come down?

Letters Why haven't retailers passed on drop in fuel prices?

McKirdy charged by FA following Salford dismissal

McKirdy charged by FA following Salford dismissal

New ‘next generation’ Covid jab to be offered to adults over 50 from September (PA)

New ‘next generation’ Covid jab to be offered to adults over 50

Warriors knocked out in national T20 last eight

CRICKET Warriors knocked out in national T20 last eight

A car crash due to the weather (Photo: WiltsSpecialistOps/Twitter)

Cars plough into trees by side of M4 during heavy rain

Some of the exercise equipment in a PureGym. Photo: PureGym

PureGym to open two new gyms in Wiltshire

The Dogs Trust warn of looming crisis

Looming crisis forecast for dogs and owners in Wiltshire