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Suspected sex offence at Stonehenge summer solstice

A sexual offence allegedly happened during this year's summer solstice celebrations at Stonehenge.

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RSPCA concerned by rise in reports of animal cruelty on social media

The RSPCA has revealed worrying rise in reports of animal cruelty on social media.

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Cruise ship cancels planned trips due to Storm Floris

A Southampton cruise ship has had to cancel two planned trips due to bad weather conditions in the wake of Storm Floris

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Warning as delivery driver's e-bike seized by police for being 'too powerful'

A delivery driver in Chippenham town centre has had his e-bike seized for being 'too powerful.'

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Release schedule: When to watch Swindon's Billie Piper in new Wednesday series

Season two of Wednesday on Netflix has welcomed a famous Swindon actress back to our screens - here's when each episode will be released.

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New Swindon 'beauty bar' coming to street as beautician opens own salon

A new salon will open up in Swindon, as a local beautician celebrates moving into her own space.

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Beloved cafe up for sale for more than £100,000

A popular café with a strong footfall has been listed for sale.

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High Street Costa Coffee branch gutted after closing down

A High Street Costa Coffee branch in Wiltshire has been gutted after its closure.

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UK's only venomous snake that's killed 55 people - but how common are adder bites?

See how many bites are reported from the UK's only venomous snake species, the adder, each year, and how many deaths it is responsible for.

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Shoplifter upset about spending birthday in prison back behind bars

A shoplifter who was disappointed to spend her birthday behind bars and given another chance to work with probation has been jailed.

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Clarkson's Farm star shares emotional message after exit from show

Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan has shared an emotional message after her exit from the Prime Video show starring Jeremy Clarkson.

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Motorist caught by automatic camera at 46mph on M4 slapped with ban

A driver has been banned from the roads after she was caught on a motorway at 46mph by an automatic speed camera.

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Thousands of new solar panels planned for MOD base

More than 3,500 new solar panels could be erected at a military base in north Wiltshire, joining the 269,000 already there.

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Swindon MP pushes for swift action to strengthen hunting ban

A Swindon MP is urging the government to move swiftly on the hunting ban

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Summer camp to take place in Warminster

A summer camp is set to take place in Warminster this month

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Circus to dazzle Swindon audiences with new show

Circus Ginnett is set to dazzle Swindon audiences with a brand new show

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Charity warning for Swindon Pride attendees amid domestic abuse concerns

A charity is urging the LGBT+ community to seek support if they are experiencing domestic abuse

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Director of Wiltshire seating firm announces retirement

A director and co-founder of a global seating firm has announced his retirement after more than two decades

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Woman who lost 13 stone says weight-loss jabs are not 'magic bullet'

A Swindon woman who lost 13 stone says slimming clubs are needed now more than ever as weight-loss jabs increase in popularity.

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Pensioners' lunch clubs hit by council grant cut

Two Swindon lunch clubs that provide a service allowing older isolated people to get together once a week have been hit with cuts in their grant.