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Major EastEnders exit confirmed as popular star set to leave BBC soap

The BBC has confirmed one of its popular EastEnders stars will be leaving the soap.

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'Do not eat': Aldi warning to shoppers as food recalled due to health risks

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned any Aldi customers who have purchased the affected food not to eat it.

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Locals bemoan their town being 'ruined by Clarkson's Farm'

People in Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire say the town has been 'ruined'by the influx of celebrities such as Jeremy Clarkson and David Beckham.

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Photos show aftermath of fire which tore through derelict farmhouse

New photos show the aftermath of a fire which tore through a derelict farmhouse in Swindon.

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Staff to lose jobs at Great Western Hospital amid cost-cutting scheme

A number of staff at Swindon’s Great Western Hospital have been told they can ‘voluntarily’ leave their jobs in a bid to avoid redundancies.

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Extra additions and cancellations for this year's Air Tattoo

More aircraft have been added to this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo lineup, but a few confirmed vehicles will no longer appear.

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Dog groomer receives "largest support ever seen" after £20,000 fine threat

A dog groomer in Swindon had their business saved after they received support that had "never been seen" before by the council.

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Site of former popular clothes shop on the rental market

A retail space in Marlborough High Street has hit the rental market, offering prospective retailers a spot on one of Wiltshire’s biggest high streets.

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Star Awards celebrates achievements of Wiltshire's young people

A night of pride and celebration lit up Trowbridge at this year’s Star Awards

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Swindon Palestine group claim MP 'ignored' them

Members of Swindon Palestine Solidarity also joined thousands of people from across the country in London.

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Bradford-on-Avon Craft fair to support local charities

A craft fair held in Bradford on Avon will raise money for local charities

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Duo complete endurance challenges for charity set up in memory of young girl

Trustees of a Melksham-based charity have finished endurance challenges, raking in more than £3,600 in the process

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Swindon forecast: hot and sunny weather set to return

The hot and sunny weather is set to return to Swindon according to the Met Office

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New Mayor of Swindon visits town's arts exhibition

The mayor of Swindon Fay Howard visited the Swindon Arts Fringe (SWAF) exhibition at the Carriage Works.

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Wiltshire forecast: Met office predicts return of hot weather

The hot and sunny weather set to return to Wiltshire following several days of unsettled conditions

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Wiltshire schools are 'being short-changed' in funding battle

Wiltshire Council representatives and school leaders have united to demand fairer funding for the county's schools

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Community rushes to aid mother after two-car crash

Kindhearted Swindonians rushed to help a woman after a car crash on a busy Swindon road.

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Pub chain hosting open day for people interested in running their own pub

Traditional brewer Wadworth is hosting an open day for people interested in running own pub

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Alabama Rot: fight against deadly disease that killed local dog

A charity whippet racing event has been postponed due the heatwave

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Medieval manuscript offers fresh insight into centuries-old debate about love

A medieval manuscript is offering fresh insight into a centuries-old debate about love