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Labour candidate for South West Wiltshire says she hopes to tackle drug crime The newly announced Labour candidate for South West Wiltshire has said that she would tackle the county lines which are paying vulnerable local children to “take drugs across the country". Old library could be demolished among latest planning applications The former library in central Melksham could be demolished to make way for affordable, independent living apartments for older people. Villagers hoping to buy much-loved pub on the market for months The Jolly Huntsman in Kington St Michael, near Chippenham, has been on the market, for a guide price of £650,000, since October last year. Another battery storage facility for North Wiltshire to be debated Councillors are set to discuss another application for a battery storage facility in Minety, a village that sits between Malmesbury and Swindon. RECAP: M4 congestion as lanes closed and queuing traffic Traffic is queuing on the M4 eastbound after a vehicle has broken down. Nuns dance through Trowbridge to promote upcoming musical Shoppers were surprised and puzzled when a group of Nuns danced their way through Trowbridge town centre to promote the upcoming Sister Act show. Meet the new mayor and deputy mayor elected in Bradford on Avon A new mayor has been unanimously elected in Bradford on Avon to take on the role until May 2025. Collapsed Swindon firm unable to pay council debt totalling £1m A Swindon recycling firm that recently went bust owed Wiltshire Council almost one million pounds, according to a public report on Companies House. Caravan holiday delight for lucky resident with golden ticket A care home in Melksham has raised over £600 for their residents’ amenities fund by giving away a top raffle prize. 'The rain we’ve had has been hideous': Council leader visits gully clearing team The leader of Wiltshire Council has put on a hard hat and joined a gully emptying team to watch them in action on the streets of the county. Read more

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