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Car seized and sold after driver snared by parking camera crackdown

A Wiltshire man’s car has been seized and sold after he was caught parking illegally by ANPR cameras.

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Three-year-old child rushed to hospital after being hit by car

A three-year-old child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

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12-year-old on bicycle assaulted and threatened by driver

A 12-year-old child has been assaulted and threatened by a driver while riding his bicycle in Swindon.

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Domino's pizza pod causes traffic chaos on M4

A Domino’s pizza pod caused traffic chaos on the M4 motorway in Wiltshire.

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Two cars on fire after multi-vehicle crash on M4

Emergency services were called to reports of a five-vehicle crash on the M4.

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LIVE: Heavy traffic and M4 closed as two cars on fire after pile up

There is around a mile of queuing traffic on the M4 near Membury Services following a vehicle fire.

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Councils meet to tackle region's most pressing issues

Councils across the South West region got together for a pivotal meeting to strengthen the region’s collective voice and to tackle pressing issues

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Police helicopter called out after man spotted 'carrying gun'

Reports of a man carrying a gun sparked a huge emergency response, as a search helicopter was called out.

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British gas boiler warning as colder temperatures loom across UK

British Gas said more than 1.2 million customers called on its engineers to fix broken boilers last winter, and are warning householders to make simple checks

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Historic landmark to be restored after funding boost

A historic monument in Wiltshire is set to be restored.

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Freeview warns users to avoid doing one thing as TV disruptions expected this week

Freeview has warned users across the UK to expect disruptions to TV reception this week. Here is the one thing to avoid if the signal goes down.

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Warning for drivers with MOTs due in October over £1000 fines

Motoring experts are warning drivers with their MOTs due in October to book early, particularly if they want a Tuesday appointment.

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Sudden closure of TV chef's town centre restaurant saddens customers

Residents are saddened by the closure of a celebrity chef’s town centre restaurant in Wiltshire.

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Wiltshire and South East insolvencies increased by 10 per cent

Insolvencies in the Wiltshire area increased last month

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BBC documentary on Swindon’s work with youth justice

A BBC Radio 4 documentary put the spotlight in Swindon's efforts in reducing youth custody

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Tree at Trowbridge cemetery to be removed after storm damage

A large oak tree at Down Cemetery is set to be removed after it suffered significant structural damage during the recent Storm Amy

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Police carried out checks at town's pubs and bars

Police officers carried out a series of checks at Westbury's pubs and bars

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Comedian Suzi Ruffell delighted with Wyvern Theatre show

Comedian Suzi Ruffell expressed her delight after performing in Swindon

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Hundreds flock to Trowbridge for annual apple festival

Hundreds of people flocked to Trowbridge for the town's annual Apple Festival

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Why Swindon’s businesses have been reading books

People in Swindon town centre were being encouraged to take part in a reading campaign