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Six charged after pupil hospitalised in 'serious assault' outside school

Six boys have been charged after a 14-year-old boy was hospitalised during a serious assault outside a Swindon school.

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Theft from Designer Outlet store sparks police hunt

Police are searching for a man in connection with a theft from the Nike store in the Swindon Designer Outlet.

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Warning issued to dog owners after 'physical attacks' on livestock

Police have urged dog owners to keep their dogs on leads around livestock after reported attacks.

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EastEnders legend teases ‘very final’ exit after 32 years with mystery character

EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy has teased Sonia Fowler's 'very final' exit after 32 years on the BBC soap including a mystery character.

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Diversion in place as drivers warned to avoid key road after crash

A diversion is in place on a key A-road through Wiltshire after a serious crash.

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Live: Police close major A-road after 'serious crash'

A major Wiltshire A-road has been closed by police following a 'serious crash'.

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'Idyllic' lakeside leisure complex on the market for millions

A 'unique lakeside leisure complex' just outside of Swindon is now on the market for millions.

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Costa Coffee to close and be replaced by a new Greggs

A new Greggs store is opening in Highworth to replace Costa Coffee and locals have expressed their concerns.

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Update on construction of exciting brain injury facility

Construction on the new brain injury therapy facility in Swindon has been underway since October.

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Police target industrial estate as part of car meets crackdown

Wiltshire Police's war on troublesome car meets has continued after officers targeted an industrial estate near Swindon.

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Controversial plans submitted for dozens of retirement homes in 'ghost town'

Plans have been submitted to demolish an abandoned police station and build dozens of retirement homes in Wiltshire.

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180-year-old pub 'no longer viable' as unique new use is found instead

A Swindon pub with 180 years of history behind it has been declared "unviable", as new plans are submitted.

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Fire-stricken nightclub building to be torn down and replaced

Property Developer Armada Holdings Ltd can go one better in its  revamping of an empty building which held the bar and club Broadwalk in Swindon town centre.

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'Epic gem' of a Wiltshire riverside pub set to reopen

A Wiltshire pub that has been closed since the start of the year appears set to reopen now it has been bought by new owners.

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Closed junction causes delays as 'essential' works continue

Roadworks at a busy Swindon junction has caused traffic chaos for the town's motorists.

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Fire crews remain at scene of blaze in Wiltshire town as road closed

Emergency services remain at the scene of a fire in a Wiltshire town that has closed a road.

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LIVE: Fire crews rush to 'incident' in Wiltshire town

Fire crews have responded to an incident in Church Street, Warminster this evening, with the public urged to avoid the area.

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Urgent appeal to find man wanted for 'violent offences'

Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a wanted Swindon man.

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LIVE: Rush hour traffic chaos on Swindon road

Traffic is delayed on Bath Road in Old Town this evening as roadworks cause chaos in rush hour.

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Rare fox cubs born in Wiltshire safari park

Three adorable fox kits have been born in Wiltshire’s landmark safari park, and are set to be hand-reared by keepers.