National government

Media minister Ian Murray

Wiltshire publisher receives £26,736 grant to modernise its newsroom

Mel Jacob will be standing in the General Election

Mel Jacob will be standing in the General Election

Local government

Wiltshire deputy leader Mel Jacob selected to contest South West Wiltshire seat

Budget labelled a wasted opportunity

Budget labelled a wasted opportunity

A Budget with little hope and little ambition

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

Sarah Gibson has welcomed parts of the budget

Sarah Gibson has welcomed parts of the budget

National government

Wiltshire MP warns residents cannot wait for delayed devolution support

Brian Mathew addresses the House of Commons

Brian Mathew addresses the House of Commons

National government

Wiltshire MP backs Wessex mayor plan to unlock funding for roads and railways

Peter Smith and Danny Kruger MP

Peter Smith and Danny Kruger MP

Village left in 'total limbo' after major infrastructure project cancelled

Palliative care and the assisted dying bill are in the spotlight

Palliative care and the assisted dying bill are in the spotlight

National government

MP on Assisted Dying Bill risks to vulnerable people without better palliative care

Dr Brian Mathew, MP for Melksham & Devizes

Dr Brian Mathew, MP for Melksham & Devizes

National government

MP taking 'notebook full of conversations, concerns and ideas' to Westminster

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to F G Pryor & Son Ltd, Colwyn Farm near Truro, Cornwall.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to F G Pryor & Son Ltd, Colwyn Farm near Truro, Cornwall.

Warning issued to Wiltshire farmers as they face drought crisis for food crops

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Immigration enforcement officers in Trowbridge town centre on Wednesday, August 5.

Immigration enforcement officers in Trowbridge town centre on Wednesday, August 5.

Immigration officers swoop on Wiltshire high street business

The A350 has been proposed as the corridor for HGVs traffic following a major study.

The A350 has been proposed as the corridor for HGVs traffic following a major study.

Local government

Announcement expected on £303m Wiltshire infrastructure project

James May at his Wiltshire pub.

James May at his Wiltshire pub.

National government

Top Gear star furious at football legend over paying tax plan

Brigadier Grant Kerr, Head of Army Infrastructure Plans (centre), joins representatives from the Army, DIO and Aspire Defence at the construction start ceremony at Battlesbury Barracks, Warminster.

Brigadier Grant Kerr, Head of Army Infrastructure Plans (centre), joins representatives from the Army, DIO and Aspire Defence at the construction start ceremony at Battlesbury Barracks, Warminster.

Wiltshire market town barracks facilities boost amid £50m investment

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking to members of the media in front of a FirstGroup bus during a visit to a bus station in Bath.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking to members of the media in front of a FirstGroup bus during a visit to a bus station in Bath.

National government

Prime Minister spotted near Wiltshire as he makes major announcement

Warminster is set to see a boost as a result of the investment.

Warminster is set to see a boost as a result of the investment.

Wiltshire town to see jobs boost amid multi-billion-pound army investment

Proposed design of viewing platform at the Town Bridge.

Proposed design of viewing platform at the Town Bridge.

River transformation works to get underway as major improvement rolls on

Sir Kier Starmer

Sir Kier Starmer

National government

Wiltshire is simply tired of Prime Ministers changing

Rendcomb College, an independent day and boarding school in Rendcomb for pupils aged three to 18, will shut at the end of the academic year

Rendcomb College, an independent day and boarding school in Rendcomb for pupils aged three to 18, will shut at the end of the academic year

Private schools

Private schools lose ‘tens of thousands of pupils’ amid VAT increase

National government

Sir Tony Blair’s analysis about Keir Starmer is damning, Tory MP says

Dr Andrew Murrison

Dr Andrew Murrison

National government

Hope is to stop more waste burners being built in Westbury

Protestors gathered at RAF Fairford.

Protestors gathered at RAF Fairford.

National government

Hundreds of campaigners protest outside RAF Fairford airbase amid ongoing war

Military aircraft at RAF Fairford

Military aircraft at RAF Fairford

National government

Police issue statement after RAF Fairford protest

The A350 has been proposed as the corridor for HGVs traffic following a major study.

The A350 has been proposed as the corridor for HGVs traffic following a major study.

Local government

Update on when major bypass project will be decided

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1,700 new homes approved in "mockery of local democracy"

Bradford Wharf on the River Avon in Wiltshire

Bradford Wharf on the River Avon in Wiltshire

Cultural attractions

‘West Country’s best kept secret’ launches town of culture campaign

Police and Crime Commissioner for Swindon and Wiltshire Philip Wilkinson has called the decision 'short sighted'

Police and Crime Commissioner for Swindon and Wiltshire Philip Wilkinson has called the decision 'short sighted'

Wiltshire Police

Concern vital police patrols could be stripped away as money cut

Dorothy House, on the edge of Winsley, just outside Bradford on Avon, provides vital palliative care to terminally ill people.

Dorothy House, on the edge of Winsley, just outside Bradford on Avon, provides vital palliative care to terminally ill people.

Wiltshire hospice features in BBC Panorama series

Warminster's Independent Markets are among the top attractions.

Warminster's Independent Markets are among the top attractions.

Cultural attractions

Wiltshire town considering bid to be named one of UK’s best

Rendcomb College, an independent day and boarding school in Rendcomb for pupils aged three to 18, will shut at the end of the academic year

Rendcomb College, an independent day and boarding school in Rendcomb for pupils aged three to 18, will shut at the end of the academic year

Community 'in mourning’ as debate erupts over private school closures

An Ajax armoured fighting vehicle is demonstrated during British Army Expo 2025 in Edinburgh

An Ajax armoured fighting vehicle is demonstrated during British Army Expo 2025 in Edinburgh

Senior Civil Servant removed after army vehicle tests leave soldiers vomiting

The Kennet & Avon Canal, which connects west Wiltshire and Bath.

The Kennet & Avon Canal, which connects west Wiltshire and Bath.

Shocking canal trust incidents sparks call for more powers

The number of police forces in England is set to be slashed under plans expected to be announced by the Home Secretary (Joe Giddens/PA)

The number of police forces in England is set to be slashed under plans expected to be announced by the Home Secretary (Joe Giddens/PA)

Death of local police force expected in major shakeup

On January 21, the Royal High School announced that following the summer term it will close its prep school, including provision for pupils from nursery to year four.

On January 21, the Royal High School announced that following the summer term it will close its prep school, including provision for pupils from nursery to year four.

Over 150-year-old private school becomes another 'casualty of VAT hike'

National Highways says the A46 will see £6m of investment for safer, smoother and more reliable journeys

National Highways says the A46 will see £6m of investment for safer, smoother and more reliable journeys

National government

Major A-road closures as multi-million pound works begin

Wiltshire publican James May has said pubs are ‘clinging on’ as he responds to reports of a support package for the reeling sector.

Wiltshire publican James May has said pubs are ‘clinging on’ as he responds to reports of a support package for the reeling sector.

James May 'clinging on' as he give statement on pub closures

Excitement around funding for a major infrastructure project is building after local politicians formed a task force to push for progress on a long-standing issue.

Excitement around funding for a major infrastructure project is building after local politicians formed a task force to push for progress on a long-standing issue.

'Excitement' as update issued on major bypass project connecting to M4

Wessex Water roadworks in Devizes

Wessex Water roadworks in Devizes

Wiltshire water company to spend £11 MILLION on upgrades to dodge fine

Police on Christie Miller Road in 2018

Police on Christie Miller Road in 2018

Dawn Sturgess Public Inquiry

Wiltshire Police issues apology to family of Dawn Sturgess following inquiry report

Yulia and Sergei Skripal

Yulia and Sergei Skripal

Dawn Sturgess Public Inquiry

How Novichok entangled a spy, a police officer, and an unlikely cast of victims

There will be four closures over the next fortnight which are expected to cause delays to drivers

There will be four closures over the next fortnight which are expected to cause delays to drivers

National government

Major A road closed this weekend as drivers advised to seek diversion

Plans to upgrade Knook Camp in Wiltshire were submitted in 2021

Plans to upgrade Knook Camp in Wiltshire were submitted in 2021

Home Office responds to claims migrants will be sent to Wiltshire military base

Post Office could soon offer Digital ID cards and prescription collection, as it looks to renew its role on the high street

Post Office could soon offer Digital ID cards and prescription collection, as it looks to renew its role on the high street

Post Office plans to offer digital ID and pharmacy prescriptions in new moves

An Englishman from Trowbridge is in the running to receive a national award for his service to the Polish community in Trowbridge.

An Englishman from Trowbridge is in the running to receive a national award for his service to the Polish community in Trowbridge.

National government

Wiltshire resident nominated for Polish diaspora award

A railway company serving part of south Wiltshire has warned of increased attacks against its colleagues as it expands body camera usage.

A railway company serving part of south Wiltshire has warned of increased attacks against its colleagues as it expands body camera usage.

National government

Big change coming for Wiltshire train services after incidents

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (left) with former Conservative MP Danny Kruger, who has defected to Reform UK, during a press conference in Westminster, central London. Picture date: Monday September 15, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: James

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (left) with former Conservative MP Danny Kruger, who has defected to Reform UK, during a press conference in Westminster, central London. Picture date: Monday September 15, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: James

National government

The fallout from Wiltshire MP's defection from Conservatives

Chinese takeaway food

Chinese takeaway food

Town centre takeaway slapped with £40k fine for hiring illegal workers

The River Nar, one of Norfolk's chalk streams Image: Newsquest

The River Nar, one of Norfolk's chalk streams Image: Newsquest

Frustration at ‘decade of decline’ at chalk streams

A ‘safety scheme’ is being developed to improve a dangerous stretch of A road through south Wiltshire.

A ‘safety scheme’ is being developed to improve a dangerous stretch of A road through south Wiltshire.

Drastic action to be taken after trio killed in horror crash

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Andrew Murrison is keen to get the ball rolling on Westbury bypass plans

Andrew Murrison is keen to get the ball rolling on Westbury bypass plans

Local government

Push for bypass plan to move forward after 'decades wait'

Andrew Murrison has been the MP for the area since 2001.

Andrew Murrison has been the MP for the area since 2001.

Local government

Wiltshire MP speaks out in Commons over US air strikes debate

The entrance to Bishopstrow College, just outside Warminster.

The entrance to Bishopstrow College, just outside Warminster.

Private education

Private school closing after entering administration mid-term