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Adjacent housing along Parklands.

Planning Applications

Objection to 55 home plan that could 'destroy' Wiltshire town

Inspector Andy Lemon and Sergeant Charly Chilton on duty in the Town Bridge area of Trowbridge following street drinking and anti-social behaviour taking place.

Inspector Andy Lemon and Sergeant Charly Chilton on duty in the Town Bridge area of Trowbridge following street drinking and anti-social behaviour taking place.

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Plans to apply for order to crackdown on anti-social behaviour

The A36 closure is to be lifted for 25 days between October 18 and November 11 to allow repairs to take place to the Limpley Stoke railway bridge and other parts of the road network.

The A36 closure is to be lifted for 25 days between October 18 and November 11 to allow repairs to take place to the Limpley Stoke railway bridge and other parts of the road network.

A36 closure to be temporary lifted next month for weeks

There were concerns it would overlook a resident's hot tub.

There were concerns it would overlook a resident's hot tub.

Planning Applications

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Design for new £8 million Wiltshire school given backing

The new camera installed in Roundstone Street just below the Trowbridge Town Council run CCTV.

The new camera installed in Roundstone Street just below the Trowbridge Town Council run CCTV.

Local government

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New cameras puzzle passers-by in town centre street

Warminster Town Council has again closed the lake in the Lake Recreation Grounds after finding toxic algae bloom in the water.

Warminster Town Council has again closed the lake in the Lake Recreation Grounds after finding toxic algae bloom in the water.

Local government

Wiltshire lake closed again after toxic algae found

The road closure has affected nearby trade.

The road closure has affected nearby trade.

Planning Applications

Repairs of Wiltshire collapsed road move step closer to completion

Police at the scene in Trowbridge

Police at the scene in Trowbridge

Wiltshire Police

Group in balaclavas allegedly raid petrol station shop to steal cigarettes

Police at the scene of the raid at Trowbridge Lodge filling station.

Police at the scene of the raid at Trowbridge Lodge filling station.

Police cordon off petrol station in Wiltshire town following incident

Trowbridge Civic Society coordinated Heritage Open Day visits to The Blind House on Saturday.

Trowbridge Civic Society coordinated Heritage Open Day visits to The Blind House on Saturday.

Visitors get a chance to explore Wiltshire’s rich heritage

Royal Wootton Bassett

Royal Wootton Bassett

Local government

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Calls for Royal Wootton Bassett to get its own train station

The Countryfile TV team filmed Sunday's programme on Salisbury Plain two weeks ago.

The Countryfile TV team filmed Sunday's programme on Salisbury Plain two weeks ago.

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BBC Countryfile team spotted filming in Wiltshire

The plans would include an employment building for flexible office use, public open spaces, and play areas.

The plans would include an employment building for flexible office use, public open spaces, and play areas.

Planning Applications

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Progress for controversial plans of 150 homes off the A4 among latest applications

Trowbridge Mayor Stephen Cooper. has ticked off councillors who failed to attend this year's civic service.

Trowbridge Mayor Stephen Cooper. has ticked off councillors who failed to attend this year's civic service.

Trowbridge Town Council

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Mayor shares frustration at some councillors who 'failed to attend civic service'

The school has said the work will

The school has said the work will

Planning Applications

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Wiltshire school to be extended despite dispute with neighbouring nursery

MAPS Armed Forces Veteran’s from Worton with their Scimitar armoured tracked military reconnaissance vehicle in service up to 1975.

MAPS Armed Forces Veteran’s from Worton with their Scimitar armoured tracked military reconnaissance vehicle in service up to 1975.

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PHOTOS: Thousands turn out to celebrate role of uniformed services

Take the stress out of your move to a care home

Take the stress out of your move to a care home

Moving into a care home – top tips from Berkley Care Group

Oriental dishes for Trowbridge -Colby at the Tailor-Made Café which opened this week at St George’s Works. Trevor Porter 77375-1

Oriental dishes for Trowbridge -Colby at the Tailor-Made Café which opened this week at St George’s Works. Trevor Porter 77375-1

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Street food café opens its doors in Wiltshire town centre

Balloons and air displays floated and lit up in Longleat's 2024 Icons of the Sky show

Balloons and air displays floated and lit up in Longleat's 2024 Icons of the Sky show

Pictures from Longleat balloon and air show as wind stops flight

The A350 Beanacre Road, where the crash happened near Asda

The A350 Beanacre Road, where the crash happened near Asda

Woman hit by car outside Asda hospitalised with serious injuries

The Lamb Inn Hindon

The Lamb Inn Hindon

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'Dreamy' Wiltshire village named in UK's top 20 secret villages

Tahir Ali, the new owner of Castle Place shopping centre.

Tahir Ali, the new owner of Castle Place shopping centre.

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Shopping centre owner says revival is ‘gaining momentum’

Paul Freeston (left) and Ian Stone (right), the new CEO-designate of apetito.

Paul Freeston (left) and Ian Stone (right), the new CEO-designate of apetito.

'A tremendous honour': Wiltshire firm appoints new chief executive

Some of the graffiti spray-painted on the walls of the Bath Road underpass in 2018.

Some of the graffiti spray-painted on the walls of the Bath Road underpass in 2018.

Wiltshire Council

Graffiti artists urged to take part in new 'legal art wall' trial in Wiltshire

In need of a night or two away at a cosy inn?

In need of a night or two away at a cosy inn?

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Wiltshire inn crowned among greatest 50 hotels in the world

A European Mini-Market is planned at Unit 32 Castle Place.

A European Mini-Market is planned at Unit 32 Castle Place.

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Plans for European grocery store to open at Wiltshire shopping centre

General photo of traffic in Bradford on Avon

General photo of traffic in Bradford on Avon

Wiltshire Police

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'Car flips on roof' as town sees two crashes in two days

The refurbished outdoor tennis courts next to Melksham Community Campus will reopen for public use on Monday, September 16.

The refurbished outdoor tennis courts next to Melksham Community Campus will reopen for public use on Monday, September 16.

Wiltshire Council

Refurbed Wiltshire tennis courts to reopen to the public

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust plans to install boulder berms at points along the River Biss and baffles at the weir to ease fish passage.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust plans to install boulder berms at points along the River Biss and baffles at the weir to ease fish passage.

Planning and development

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Planned River Biss improvements hope to improve things for fish

Louis Clifford, 26, from Chippenham, is wanted in connection with an assault and a threat to commit arson

Louis Clifford, 26, from Chippenham, is wanted in connection with an assault and a threat to commit arson

Hunt for Wiltshire man wanted in connection with arson threat and an assault

Longleat’s Icons of the Sky 2024

Longleat’s Icons of the Sky 2024

Longleat’s hot air balloon festival kicks off - all you need to know

The steps between Clarks Mill and The Shires multi-storey car park. Trevor Porter 77374-1

The steps between Clarks Mill and The Shires multi-storey car park. Trevor Porter 77374-1

Local government

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Council steps in over changes to Clarks Mill development

Ready for a change of career? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Ready for a change of career? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Ready for a change of career? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

The scene at the 2023 Christmas Lights Switch-On in Fore Street, Trowbridge.

The scene at the 2023 Christmas Lights Switch-On in Fore Street, Trowbridge.

Trowbridge Town Council

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Town's Christmas lights switch on to change location this year

Customers are complaining about parking regulations being enforced at the Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge.

Customers are complaining about parking regulations being enforced at the Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge.

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Wiltshire retail park clamps down on customer parking

A Wiltshire shoplifter has been jailed (file photo)

A Wiltshire shoplifter has been jailed (file photo)

Shoplifter banned from Wiltshire stores after 'assaulting staff member'

Cllr Jo Trigg takes a close look at the grass on a pavement in Studley Green that now has been treated.

Cllr Jo Trigg takes a close look at the grass on a pavement in Studley Green that now has been treated.

Local government

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Anger over '24-years' of cracked pavements in Wiltshire town

Ian Ponting, 37, from Lacock, is wanted in relation to an assault and other offences

Ian Ponting, 37, from Lacock, is wanted in relation to an assault and other offences

Hunt on to find man with Wiltshire connections wanted for assault

Roundstone Street in Trowbridge.

Roundstone Street in Trowbridge.

Wiltshire Council

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Council outlines plans to improve Wiltshire town's streets

Maple, the Kirk's dik dik calf born at Longleat Safari Park.

Maple, the Kirk's dik dik calf born at Longleat Safari Park.

Adorable tiny antelope calf born at Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari Park

A man has been jailed for a brutal attack where he filmed himself kicking and stamping on his victim's head

A man has been jailed for a brutal attack where he filmed himself kicking and stamping on his victim's head

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'Terrified' family fled home to get help as loved one was violently attacked

Police have revealed the reason for the evacuation at their headquarters on Tuesday evening

Police have revealed the reason for the evacuation at their headquarters on Tuesday evening

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Police HQ searched and evacuated after 'possible security breach'

Robert Frasonski, 25, of Summerleaze, Trowbridge, was jailed for a violent attack

Robert Frasonski, 25, of Summerleaze, Trowbridge, was jailed for a violent attack

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'Monster' who filmed himself kicking victim's head jailed for 18 years

St Stephen’s Place Leisure Park from the Trowbridge Multi-storey car park.

St Stephen’s Place Leisure Park from the Trowbridge Multi-storey car park.

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Drivers urged to 'boycott car park' amid row over new cameras

The design for the £25m new Trowbridge Leisure Centre

The design for the £25m new Trowbridge Leisure Centre

Local government

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Plans for town's new £25m leisure centre submitted to council

Police have closed the road

Police have closed the road

Boy, 17, fighting for his life after serious crash in Wiltshire

Trowbridge town crier Trevor Heeks with TV’s Paul Martin with Usher memorabilia at Parade House for Heritage Day Open Day and to celebrate the brewery firm’s 200th anniversary.

Trowbridge town crier Trevor Heeks with TV’s Paul Martin with Usher memorabilia at Parade House for Heritage Day Open Day and to celebrate the brewery firm’s 200th anniversary.

Former Ushers Brewery employees meet at special 200-year reunion

Wiltshire Council leader Cllr Richard Clewer (right) with Cllr Nick Botterill unveiling the council's budget for 2024/25 but they have a £25m 'black hole' of uncollected council tax.

Wiltshire Council leader Cllr Richard Clewer (right) with Cllr Nick Botterill unveiling the council's budget for 2024/25 but they have a £25m 'black hole' of uncollected council tax.

Local government

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Wiltshire Council to deal with £25m 'black hole' of uncollected council tax

A GWR train at Swindon station

A GWR train at Swindon station

Great Western Railway

Replacement buses and fewer trains in Wiltshire due to engineering works

The Platinum Motor Group management team in Trowbridge with one of the new Citroen cars that will be sharing a showroom with Vauxhall.

The Platinum Motor Group management team in Trowbridge with one of the new Citroen cars that will be sharing a showroom with Vauxhall.

Citroen joins Wiltshire car dealership

Livia Szirovicza, Dan Smith, Peter Rusu and Becca Ford at the four-star Beechfield House Hotel in Beanacre.

Livia Szirovicza, Dan Smith, Peter Rusu and Becca Ford at the four-star Beechfield House Hotel in Beanacre.

Four-star Wiltshire hotel appoints new top team

(L-R) Alice Blackmore, Georgia Holmes, Rhianna Cole, Georgina Catlin, Amelia Cruise, Mark Hood, Natalie Kemp, and Hannah Francis

(L-R) Alice Blackmore, Georgia Holmes, Rhianna Cole, Georgina Catlin, Amelia Cruise, Mark Hood, Natalie Kemp, and Hannah Francis

Law firm continues to support domestic abuse victims

Cecil Dixon with his wife Jill in Australia.

Cecil Dixon with his wife Jill in Australia.

First Trowbridge Town FC player to sign for First Division dies

apetito CEO and appetito UK chair Paul Freeston with Wiltshire's Vice Lord Lieutenant Sir Andrew Gregory, receiving the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

apetito CEO and appetito UK chair Paul Freeston with Wiltshire's Vice Lord Lieutenant Sir Andrew Gregory, receiving the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

Fourth Royal honour for enterprising Wiltshire meals supplier