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LIVE: Crash between van and two cars in Swindon

Crash on the A419 causing delays going towards the M4.

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LIVE: Crash on major A road causing delays

A crash on the A4 in Chippenham is causing traffic delays during rush hour.

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Care home which 'placed people at risk of harm' up for sale

A care home which placed residents at risk of harm and received two stern CQC reports has closed and gone up for sale.

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Want to thank a teacher at the end of term? See 4 great last-minute gift ideas

Teachers are a vital part of our upbringing, and a good way to say thank you is by buying a gift for the end of the term. Here are some great options.

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Popular Chinese restaurant returning to nightclub opening soon

A popular Chinese restaurant is set to return to its former home inside an Old Town nightclub, complete with a rooftop terrace, new dishes and cocktails.

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Local oak up for tree of the year after huge band makes it famous

The King of Limbs close to Marlborough made the list after Radiohead named their 2011 album after the ancient oak.

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Fancy a Michelin Meal Deal? Top chefs reinvent gourmet lunches for just £3

Two chefs have teamed up with Uber Eats to produce a mouthwatering selection of midday treats

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'Smiley' butcher says goodbye after two decades working at shop

JGK Butchers & Delicatessen have posted a farewell announcement to Celia Ockwell, who has been has produced an "incredible" career serving the local community.

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'Do not eat': Food recalls at Tesco, Iceland, Aldi, Lidl and more UK supermarkets

Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"

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Embarrassing address-mix-up leads to police raiding wrong home

Wiltshire Police officers rushed into a flat and broke off the door and its frame before realising it was the wrong address.

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Appeal against refused plans for new traveller site

The applicant behind plans for a new traveller site on Swindon’s outskirts is fighting back against its refusal.

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Wiltshire museum buys WWI medals at auction

Two local interest military medals have been bought by a Malmesbury museum

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Swindon travel agency celebrates first anniversary with special event

A Swindon travel agency celebrates its first anniversary with a special event series

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Graduation ceremony celebrated achievements of intern students

A graduation event marked the achievements of Swindon DFN Project SEARCH interns

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Family's joy as shop and Swindonians pay for daughter's wheelchair

The family of a young girl with a rare condition is celebrating after a fundraiser for a new wheelchair to help her travel reached its target.

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Accountants raised over £5,000 for charity with skydive

Twenty fundraisers, including 15 accountants, have raised over £5,500 for Dementia UK with a skydive

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Recycling households could win prize worth nearly £100

A greener way to deal with food waste could earn Wiltshire households a prize worth nearly £100

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Rockstar Justin Hawkins to kick off UK tour in Swindon

Rock star Justin Hawkins is set to perform in Swindon as part of his new UK tour

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New event to help Wiltshire communities prepare for flooding

A new online event will help Wiltshire communities prepare for flooding

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Music and memory-making afternoon at Chippenham care home

An afternoon of music, movement, and memory-making was enjoyed by residents at Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham