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LIVE: All the photos and traffic updates as Wiltshire wakes up to snow

Parts of Wiltshire have woken up to snow, after temperatures plummeted overnight

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Criminal damage at Swindon hotel sparks CCTV investigation

An investigation has been launched into criminal damage at a hotel in Swindon.

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Emergency services rush to three-vehicle crash on busy roundabout

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics from across Swindon rushed to a three-vehicle crash which blocked a busy roundabout.

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Christmas lights switch-on events to be held around Swindon

Christmas lights swich on events will be held around South Swindon throughout next week.

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Mugshot shows Swindon man who attempted to stab neighbours after 'hearing voices'

A new image showing a Swindon man who attempted to stab his neighbours has been released.

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Story sessions will get children into the festive mood

 A Swindon performing arts company is offering children and their parents the opportunity to meet, greet and enjoy a story-time session with Santa in the run-up to Christmas.

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Town centre supermarket put up for sale for £1.6 million

A town centre Iceland supermarket in Wiltshire has been put on the market for £1.6 million.

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Accountancy firm opens its doors again to help town's Christmas toy appeal

 An accountancy business in Swindon has offered its office in Old Town as a collection point for the annual Swindon Christmas Toy Appeal.

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Man who intervened in Wiltshire stabbing recognised for 'incredible bravery'

The man who risked his life to help a stab victim in Pewsey has been recognised for his 'incredible bravery and selflessness'.

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Verdict given on calls to bring back speed cameras amid crackdown

Calls for the return of speed cameras in a Wiltshire town have been made amidst a crackdown on “dangerous” drivers.

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Titanic hero's watch sells for over £1.5 million in Wiltshire

A gold watch belonging to a captain who saved over 700 Titanic passengers has sold for £1.56 million.

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'Predator' found guilty of child sex offences jailed

A Swindon man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a child after being found guilty by trial.

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Air Force charity announces partnerships to reach more young people

An Air Force charity has announced new partnerships to reach more young people.

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Grandma’s brave move after granddaughter gets cancer

A grandmother is set to have a buzzcut to raise money for a children's cancer charity.

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Revamp for pedestrian crossing near busy shopping park

A pedestrian crossing that has reached the end of its life is being replaced later this month.

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Restaurant reopens in Swindon after major rebrand

A new restaurant has opened in Swindon after the owner completed a major rebrand of her previous business.

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Angry and confused: Stricken Parker family left without answers

Angry and confused, Harry Parker’s parents say that for two years they were told there was a strong case - only for it to end with no trial and “no justice”.

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Spa owner bans man after being inappropriate during massage

The owner of a Swindon spa banned a male client after he behaved inappropriately at her other massage parlour in Oxfordshire.

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Woman left with serious injuries after allegedly being 'hit by car'

A woman has reportedly been hit by a car while crossing the road heading towards Sainsbury's in Chippenham.

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Swindon's council tax expected to rise again: Find out the cost to you

The government has confirmed that the same cap, with the same breakdown in spending, will be applied to next year’s council tax increase