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Police patrol Warminster town centre

Police patrol Wiltshire supermarkets during anti-social behaviour crackdown

Emergency services have attended a crash on the A36 in Wiltshire (file photo)

Emergency services have attended a crash on the A36 in Wiltshire (file photo)

Heavy traffic on major Wiltshire A-road after two-car crash

The abandoned village of Imber in Wiltshire

The abandoned village of Imber in Wiltshire

Thousands visit Wiltshire abandoned village over Easter break

Lord Henry Thynn, the 6th Marquess of Bath, selling guide books at Longleat in 1949.

Lord Henry Thynn, the 6th Marquess of Bath, selling guide books at Longleat in 1949.

New exhibition celebrates 75 Years of Longleat opening to visitors

The A36 has been shut in Wiltshire

The A36 has been shut in Wiltshire

Major A-road closed in Wiltshire after large fuel spill

Overdue for removal: the scaffolding in front of 3 High Street, Warminster, which will finally be demolished.

Overdue for removal: the scaffolding in front of 3 High Street, Warminster, which will finally be demolished.

Local government

MP welcomes plans to demolish Warminster eyesore

Steve Backshall Live returns to Longleat for May half term holidays from May 25 to June 2.

Steve Backshall Live returns to Longleat for May half term holidays from May 25 to June 2.

Steve Backshall Live returns to Longleat this summer

Aqua Sana Spa at Center Parcs Longleat Forest is crowned Employer of the Year in Professional Beauty Awards

Aqua Sana Spa at Center Parcs Longleat Forest is crowned Employer of the Year in Professional Beauty Awards

Wiltshire spa crowned beauty industry Employer of the Year at awards

An architect's impression of the previously approved homes in Melksham

An architect's impression of the previously approved homes in Melksham

Planning Applications

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Wiltshire Council reverses three controversial planning decisions

The A36 was closed for eight hours, long after the snow had melted

The A36 was closed for eight hours, long after the snow had melted

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Cause of lorry crash revealed after major road shut for eight hours

Trowbridge forms the centre of the new constituency

Trowbridge forms the centre of the new constituency

General Election 2024

9

South West Wiltshire: Predictions for the redrawn constituency

The fly-tip on Salisbury Plain

The fly-tip on Salisbury Plain

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Council identifies suspect after 'huge' fly-tip in Wiltshire woodland

Photograph of the site taken from New Road.

Photograph of the site taken from New Road.

Planning Applications

1

Owner ordered to remove 22 'eyesore' shipping containers from land

Brown tourism signs on the A350 promote the historic market town of Warminster.

Brown tourism signs on the A350 promote the historic market town of Warminster.

Local government

New signs on major roads aimed at boosting tourism in Wiltshire town

The ski slope simulator will allow users to benefit from a “continuous skiing experience.

The ski slope simulator will allow users to benefit from a “continuous skiing experience.

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Wiltshire's first 'ski slope' gets green light from council

The Organ Inn in High Street, Warminster, remains closed while waiting for new managers to take over.

The Organ Inn in High Street, Warminster, remains closed while waiting for new managers to take over.

Town pub stays closed while waiting for new managers

Damian Boczek went fishing without a rod license and was fined hundreds.

Damian Boczek went fishing without a rod license and was fined hundreds.

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Man fined hundreds for ‘illegal fishing’ in Wiltshire

The Wiltshire pub has received a five out of five score

The Wiltshire pub has received a five out of five score

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Food hygiene rating upgraded to five at village pub

Bjorn Annegarn has been appointed operations executive and hospitality general manager at the Bradley Hare

Bjorn Annegarn has been appointed operations executive and hospitality general manager at the Bradley Hare

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Traditional village pub hires Swiss-trained manager

The award-winning new admissions centre at Old Wardour Castle

The award-winning new admissions centre at Old Wardour Castle

New building in grounds of 14th century castle wins recognition

Warminster's toad patrollers want to close Smallbrook Road for a month during the peak breeding season.

Warminster's toad patrollers want to close Smallbrook Road for a month during the peak breeding season.

Local government

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Road closure among options to protect toads and frogs

Fire and rescue crews help the RSPCA to rescue the fox from the farm slurry lagoon.

Fire and rescue crews help the RSPCA to rescue the fox from the farm slurry lagoon.

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Fox rescued in nick of time from a farm slurry lagoon

Flats at 39-54 Westleigh in Warminster, will also be knocked down and the site redeveloped.

Flats at 39-54 Westleigh in Warminster, will also be knocked down and the site redeveloped.

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Flats 'too old to be repaired' to be demolished by housing association

Selwood Bound morris dance their way through Bratton for the Reeves Orchard wassailing custom.

Selwood Bound morris dance their way through Bratton for the Reeves Orchard wassailing custom.

Villagers banish January blues with customs old and new

Inside the cellar bar at the former Snooty Fox pub, which is now up for sale

Inside the cellar bar at the former Snooty Fox pub, which is now up for sale

Former historic pub now up for sale as 'one-of-a-kind' family home

Four occupants were injured when this Ford Fiesta crashed into the corner of a house in Warminster on October 29 last year

Four occupants were injured when this Ford Fiesta crashed into the corner of a house in Warminster on October 29 last year

Local government

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Calls for 20mph speed limit in town after crash

MP Dr Andrew Murrison is looking to reduce water bills for constituents

MP Dr Andrew Murrison is looking to reduce water bills for constituents

Bid to cut water bills for some Wiltshire households

Previous events have allowed residents to ask questions about the council's work.

Previous events have allowed residents to ask questions about the council's work.

Wiltshire Council

1

Residents in market town given chance to grill council leader

Former Warminster town councillor and deputy mayor John Syme

Former Warminster town councillor and deputy mayor John Syme

Local government

Death of well-known former deputy mayor announced

Setting off from Imber: The 2CV annual road run leaves the village

Setting off from Imber: The 2CV annual road run leaves the village

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Mass rally of Citroen 2CV cars sets off from abandoned Wiltshire village

The Smallbrook Toad Patrollers in Warminster want to persuade Wiltshire Council to close a road during the road mating season from Spring 2025.

The Smallbrook Toad Patrollers in Warminster want to persuade Wiltshire Council to close a road during the road mating season from Spring 2025.

Local government

7

Toad patrollers petition for road closure to protect the animals

Tony and Kim Nicklin with their joint Civic Award for their work in transforming the Athenaeum Centre.

Tony and Kim Nicklin with their joint Civic Award for their work in transforming the Athenaeum Centre.

Local government

Warminster Town Council celebrates Civic Award winners

Heytesbury Cricket Club’s ground.

Heytesbury Cricket Club’s ground.

Petition launched to save historic village sports pitches from housing

The premises is already open 24h per day.

The premises is already open 24h per day.

1

Asda Express granted changes to its alcohol licence

Trowbridge Community Hospital workers have now ended their one-day strike over pay.

Trowbridge Community Hospital workers have now ended their one-day strike over pay.

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Community hospital health workers end 24-hour strike over pay

Lloyds Bank in Warminster is to close in November 2024.

Lloyds Bank in Warminster is to close in November 2024.

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MP tackles Lloyds Bank on closure of Wiltshire branch

A Honda Fourtrak quadbike was among the multiple stolen items.

A Honda Fourtrak quadbike was among the multiple stolen items.

Police appeal after Honda quadbike and power tools stolen from Wiltshire home

The windows of the Tesco Express store in Eastbourne Road, Trowbridge, have been boarded up following the bungled burglary attempt.

The windows of the Tesco Express store in Eastbourne Road, Trowbridge, have been boarded up following the bungled burglary attempt.

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Tesco smashed up in at least third raid town has suffered

Selwood Housing is close to completing a development of 18 new homes at McxDonogh Court in Polebarn Road, Trowbridge.

Selwood Housing is close to completing a development of 18 new homes at McxDonogh Court in Polebarn Road, Trowbridge.

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Wiltshire housing association to build 1,700 affordable homes

Salvation Army Territorial Envoy Michala Lancefield receives donated toys from the Warminster Garrison Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Royston Jones.

Salvation Army Territorial Envoy Michala Lancefield receives donated toys from the Warminster Garrison Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Royston Jones.

Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal wraps up with a big thank you to donors

The advance warning sign alongside the A36 between Warminster and Bath.

The advance warning sign alongside the A36 between Warminster and Bath.

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Motorists facing six months of disruption on busy trunk road

The stolen cow is an 18-month-old South Devon heifer.

The stolen cow is an 18-month-old South Devon heifer.

Young cow stolen overnight from Wiltshire farm

A woman was left with life changing injuries after a crash on the A350 (stock image)

A woman was left with life changing injuries after a crash on the A350 (stock image)

Woman's retirement plans in campervan ruined after severe injuries in crash

Crowds gather at Warminster's market place for the lights switch on.

Crowds gather at Warminster's market place for the lights switch on.

Warminster Christmas celebrations sees biggest crowd on record

Santa will be coming to the doorstep of multiple towns across Wiltshire.

Santa will be coming to the doorstep of multiple towns across Wiltshire.

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Here’s when Santa will be coming to your street this December

The council is required by the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 to undertake a compulsory review of UK Parliamentary polling districts and polling places.

The council is required by the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 to undertake a compulsory review of UK Parliamentary polling districts and polling places.

Local government

Parish gets a name change and voting stations change ahead of elections

This scaffolding has been an eyesore on the High Street for 11 years.

This scaffolding has been an eyesore on the High Street for 11 years.

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Legal action taken after High Street scaffolding left up for 11 YEARS

Lit Fibre has expanded its broadband network in Wiltshire.

Lit Fibre has expanded its broadband network in Wiltshire.

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Super-fast broadband infrastructure installed in Wiltshire town

There are 1,405 McDonald's restaurants in the United Kingdom.

There are 1,405 McDonald's restaurants in the United Kingdom.

British Heart Foundation

3

Charity store to be replaced by a McDonald’s in Wiltshire retail park

Warminster Town Council will meet next year to set its share of the Wiltshire Council Tax

Warminster Town Council will meet next year to set its share of the Wiltshire Council Tax

Local government

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Warminster Town Council looks to set increase in tax precept

Tori Jordon and staff at the Still Sisters Distillery opening in St George’s Works , Trowbridge

Tori Jordon and staff at the Still Sisters Distillery opening in St George’s Works , Trowbridge

Gin shop and distillery opens with new tasting sessions

Harry Gilmour's vintage clothing shop for men is taking off.

Harry Gilmour's vintage clothing shop for men is taking off.

Vintage shop aims to promote need for sustainable clothing

Stonegate Farmers Ltd: Michelle Donelan MP with Derek Bull, Operations Director (blue top) and Luke Weaver(white coat).

Stonegate Farmers Ltd: Michelle Donelan MP with Derek Bull, Operations Director (blue top) and Luke Weaver(white coat).

Wiltshire firm reveals £10m growth and investment plans

The land at Damask Way could be designated as Local Green Space to help protect it from future development.

The land at Damask Way could be designated as Local Green Space to help protect it from future development.

Local government

Controversial housing site could become public green space

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