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• Developer can add extra storey on building

  16-04-2025 14:36 via bbc.com
  
  Planning permission has already been given to add two extra storeys to Brunel House in Swindon.
  
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• Major A-road closed for 'several hours' after serious crash

  05-05-2025 19:30 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A major Wiltshire A-road has been closed this afternoon following a serious crash.
  
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• New figures show extent of 20mph speed limits amid plans for more

  04-05-2025 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  New research has shown the extent of Wiltshire’s roads covered by 20mph limit amid plans for more.
  
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• Mother and son hippos to make Longleat move this summer

  04-05-2025 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A new hippo complex at Longleat is to welcome its first residents this summer.
  
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• County's best independents named in hotly fought awards

  04-05-2025 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  The best independent businesses in Wiltshire have been named by the Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards 2025.
  
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• Bath oust Edinburgh to reach Challenge Cup final

  03-05-2025 18:41 via bbc.com
  
  Bath keep their hopes of a domestic and European double on track by beating Edinburgh to seal their place in the Challenge Cup final.
  
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• Sir Ed Davey celebrates Lib Dem gains in Wiltshire

  03-05-2025 17:30 via bbc.com
  
  The Lib Dem leader joins councillors for a cricket match at Harnham Recreation Ground in Salisbury.
  
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• Wiltshire local elections: town and parish council results

  03-05-2025 17:19 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrats performed strongly in town and parish councils in Wiltshire’s local elections on May 1, with solid results from smaller parties and independents and a handful of Reform UK.
  
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• How Wiltshire's town councils look after local elections

  03-05-2025 15:09 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrats performed strongly in town and parish councils in Wiltshire’s local elections on May 1.
  
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• Police officer dismissed for inappropriate contact

  03-05-2025 13:02 via bbc.com
  
  PC Gabriella Gilchrist was found to have maintained contact with a man on bail.
  
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• Wiltshire in Pictures: Sunshine and school success

  03-05-2025 08:35 via bbc.com
  
  Sunny weather and stunning blooms have dominated life in Wiltshire - along with elections of course.
  
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• Teenager releases original song in memory of mum

  03-05-2025 08:33 via bbc.com
  
  Mia found music helped her to express her emotions and cope with grief.
  
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• Wiltshire village that has 'timeless charm' named among most beautiful in UK

  03-05-2025 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Castle Combe in Wiltshire has been named as one of the most beautiful villages in the UK by property experts in a Daily Mail article.
  
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• People in Wiltshire urged not to cool off in waterways during hot weather

  03-05-2025 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  People have been warned not to cool off in inland waterways and canals during heatwaves.
  
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• Man dies after head-on crash with minivan

  02-05-2025 21:45 via bbc.com
  
  A driver and two children who were onboard a minibus are being treated in hospital.
  
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• Swindon coaches Bignot, Mildenhall & Gunning agree new deals

  02-05-2025 20:49 via bbc.com
  Assistant boss Marcus Bignot plus coaches Steve Mildenhall & Gavin Gunning agree new deals to remain part of Ian Holloway's staff.
  
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• Nail-biting finish to Wiltshire Council elections at Tories lose control

  02-05-2025 19:35 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrats have overtaken the Conservatives to become the largest party on Wiltshire Council.
  
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• Nail-biting finish as Tories lose control of Wiltshire Council after 25 years

  02-05-2025 19:35 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrats have overtaken the Conservatives to become the largest party on Wiltshire Council.
  
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• Liberal Democrats become biggest Wiltshire party

  02-05-2025 18:45 via bbc.com
  
  The Conservative Party lose control of Wiltshire for the first time in 25 years.
  
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• Lib Dems largest party in Wiltshire Council after Tory defeat

  02-05-2025 18:24 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  The squeeze of Conservative votes from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party undoubtedly contributed to a very good day for the Liberal Democrats in North Wiltshire.
  
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• Lib Dems celebrate being the largest party in Wiltshire Council

  02-05-2025 18:24 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  The squeeze of Conservative votes from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party undoubtedly contributed to a very good day for the Liberal Democrats in North Wiltshire.
  
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• Women in her 70s taken to hospital after dog attack

  02-05-2025 18:13 via bbc.com
  
  Police say the dog has been seized after the attack which left the victim with arm and leg wounds.
  
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• Mother jailed for killing son in blind bend crash

  02-05-2025 17:54 via bbc.com
  
  Barbara Roe is jailed for five years after causing the fatal crash when overtaking at high speed.
  
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• Two arrested after man suffers serious injuries

  02-05-2025 13:52 via bbc.com
  Two men, aged 22 and 28, are being held in custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
  
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• Local Elections 2025: Councillors prepare for 'shake-up' of Wiltshire Council

  02-05-2025 13:15 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Councillors are bracing themself to see a shake-up of Wiltshire Council as Reform UK are taking seats across the UK.
  
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• Teens arrested after man suffers facial injuries

  02-05-2025 13:13 via bbc.com
  A man suffered facial injuries in the attack in Corsham on Thursday, police said.
  
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• Headlines: May Day dancers and Star Wars auction

  02-05-2025 12:12 via bbc.com
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 2 May.
  
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• D-Day veteran Cecil Newton dies aged 101

  02-05-2025 10:00 via bbc.com
  Mr Newton served in the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards as a loader in an amphibious Sherman Tank.
  
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• L1 & L2 preview: Promotion and play-off prospects

  02-05-2025 09:15 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport takes a look at the promotion and play-off issues still to be decided in League One and League Two.
  
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• Cash has benefits, say Wiltshire small businesses

  02-05-2025 07:40 via bbc.com
  Firms discuss using cash as a government report stops short of recommending a change in the law.
  
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