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Multiple flood alerts issued across county as heavy rains fall

Residents across Wiltshire have been issued flood alerts as heavy rains bring high waters to the county.

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Doctor reflects on life working in Swindon in new memoir

A retired doctor has reflected on 40 years of work in a newly published memoir

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'Lives are at risk' as fire stations up for closure revealed

The future of four fire stations in Wiltshire are under threat "putting lives at risk".

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LIVE: Husband accused of drugging and raping wife back in court

Philip Young, a former councillor accused of drugging and raping his ex wife, is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court today. He has been charged with 56 offences over a 13-year period. Five other men have also been charged with sexual offences against Young's ex wife.

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Here are the cheapest garages in and around Wiltshire

To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we have compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Wiltshire, according to petrolprices.com. Petrolprices.com gets its information direct from garages and from users

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LIVE: 'Medical incident' shuts town centre street

A 'medical incident' has seen police close part of Corporation Street in Swindon.

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Can my neighbour keep my kid's football if it accidentally lands in their garden?

Is my neighbour legally allowed to keep my kid's football if it lands in their garden in the UK?

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Boutique hotel in Cotswolds launches exciting new menu

A boutique hotel at a historic manor house in the Cotswolds is launching a new menu

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New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can now have the bank accounts of millions of claimants on three key benefits checked under new government powers.

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DWP condemns taxi driver who claimed £7,200 in unentitled benefit payments

THE Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have condemned the behaviour of a taxi driver who dishonestly claimed over £7,000 in Universal Credit payments.

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Royal Mail confirms how many Swindon post boxes to turn digital

Royal Mail has confirmed the exact number of Swindon post boxes that will be turning digital, as more boxes in town are taped off.

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Huge town centre store 'closing down' for important change

A huge homeware shop in Swindon town centre has announced it will be 'closing down' for an important change, just one year after it opened.

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20mph speed limit plan on A-road after teacher dies in HGV crash

Plans to lower the speed limit on a major A-road have made progress following a fatal crash.

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Woman with 33 charges accused of manipulating partners into paying for luxury cars

A woman has been accused of financially abusing her partners and defrauding them out of thousands of pounds for hotel stays and luxury cars across the south west.

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Mum calls for lessons to be learnt after son's tragic death following surgery

The mother of a man who died following surgical complications has described feeling "powerless" and says there are still failings in care for adults with learning disabilities.

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Latest on future of TV chef's prominent restaurant after shock closure

A celebrity chef’s Wiltshire restaurant remains empty after closing suddenly.

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Woman in her 70s dies after collapsing at bus stop

A woman in her 70s has tragically died following a cardiac arrest at a bus stop in Swindon.

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Latest as future of popular pub hanging in the balance after sudden closure

The owners of a popular pub in Swindon that closed suddenly have provided an update on its future.

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Police provide new details after huge illegal worker raid at construction site

Police have issued an update on a large-scale Immigration Enforcement, just a month after 30 arrests were made.

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Half term fun for Lego lovers in Haydon Wick

Lego enthusiasts are in for a treat.