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RWB Auctions is set to make its first TV appearance since opening in January 2024

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Popular TV show set to film new episode on Wiltshire High Street

Family photos show the Crown Hotel and its owners through the ages

Family photos show the Crown Hotel and its owners through the ages

Looking back at Wiltshire pub's history as it looks to reopen

Plans for a new service station at junction 16 of the M4

Plans for a new service station at junction 16 of the M4

Planning and development

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Decision looms on new M4 services as plans hit by delays

£375,000 will be spent on new cycle routes in Wiltshire

£375,000 will be spent on new cycle routes in Wiltshire

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Plans for new cycleways in Wiltshire towns revealed after huge boost

Traffic on the A3102 after an accident in March, 2021

Traffic on the A3102 after an accident in March, 2021

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Council reveals schedule for £7million works at 35 points on major route

Traffic on the A3102 near junction 16 of the M4

Traffic on the A3102 near junction 16 of the M4

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Four junctions on major road through Wiltshire could be overhauled

Judge Robert Rinder, Louisa Clein and Bernie Graham from a hit BBC docuseries visited Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.

Judge Robert Rinder, Louisa Clein and Bernie Graham from a hit BBC docuseries visited Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.

Judge Rinder and BBC documentary stars visit secondary school

The 'local celebrity' cat was picked up and carried away on January 28, CTTV confirms.

The 'local celebrity' cat was picked up and carried away on January 28, CTTV confirms.

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Missing cat 'stolen' from supermarket car park reunited with owner

Great Wood Wiltshire

Great Wood Wiltshire

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Transformation of ancient woodland begins after £2 million deal

The large friendly cat was last seen on Sunday, January 28

The large friendly cat was last seen on Sunday, January 28

Heartbreak as well-known cat 'stolen' from supermarket car park

The Ukraine flag will continue to fly in Royal Wootton Bassett

The Ukraine flag will continue to fly in Royal Wootton Bassett

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Ukraine flag 'not going anywhere' despite calls to take it down

Police have arrested a teenager in relation to a stabbing

Police have arrested a teenager in relation to a stabbing

Teen charged with stabbing after boy, 15, hospitalised

Cllr Jacqui Lay trying to get a signal on her TV

Cllr Jacqui Lay trying to get a signal on her TV

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Poor TV signal in Wiltshire's own 'Bermuda Triangle' causes years of frustration

There are major plans for the expansion of Royal Wootton Bassett

There are major plans for the expansion of Royal Wootton Bassett

Local government

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Anger over major plans for 1,300 new homes and park and ride

The Wiltshire Camping and Caravanning Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Avebury this weekend.

The Wiltshire Camping and Caravanning Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Avebury this weekend.

Club stages rally at venue where it began 50 years ago

The soldier's remaining family will be attending the service

The soldier's remaining family will be attending the service

Identity of Wootton Bassett's 'unmarked soldier' finally revealed

Bella pictured in the field she went missing in.

Bella pictured in the field she went missing in.

Search for 'nervous' missing dog in the wild enters day five

Contractors celebrated the completion of the new auction house coming to Royal Wootton Bassett

Contractors celebrated the completion of the new auction house coming to Royal Wootton Bassett

Transformation of former supermarket nears completion

Police are investigating the incident at the Wiltshire park

Police are investigating the incident at the Wiltshire park

Boy arrested after 12-year-old injured in Wiltshire park attack

The scene after the crash with Matthew back on a bike after getting out of hospital (inset)

The scene after the crash with Matthew back on a bike after getting out of hospital (inset)

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Biker's life 'turned upside down' after losing lost leg in horror crash

Ian Hanks from Malmesbury with his Burrell Tractor arrives at Castle Combe for the biggest event in the county.

Ian Hanks from Malmesbury with his Burrell Tractor arrives at Castle Combe for the biggest event in the county.

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It's full steam ahead at Wiltshire’s biggest show

Simon and Becci Cole at The Five Bells

Simon and Becci Cole at The Five Bells

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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Landlords celebrate 25 years in charge with pub of the year award

Becky Daniels with the King's Coronation display at the British Red Cross shop in Chippenham.

Becky Daniels with the King's Coronation display at the British Red Cross shop in Chippenham.

Everything happening in your town over the Coronation weekend

Punters are urged to have a flutter at a charity race night to raise funds for Prospect Hospice

Punters are urged to have a flutter at a charity race night to raise funds for Prospect Hospice

TWC Home Improvements holding racing night to raise funds for hospice

Coroner's Court

Coroner's Court

Mechanic found dead in barricaded bedroom seemed 'happy' the day before

Marlborough Mayor Cllr Lisa Farrell unveils the memorial with Master General of Logistics Simon Hutchings

Marlborough Mayor Cllr Lisa Farrell unveils the memorial with Master General of Logistics Simon Hutchings

Memorial to 8 soldiers killed in ammunition train explosion unveiled

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Hacker demands ransom after 'taking control' of Wiltshire secondary school's IT

Peter Russell, Jane Newman, Margaretta Russell and Ian Newman on their cruise.

Peter Russell, Jane Newman, Margaretta Russell and Ian Newman on their cruise.

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Wiltshire couple abandoned by Imagine Cruising in Chile

Mike Martin, Warren James and Kevin Dean performing.

Mike Martin, Warren James and Kevin Dean performing.

Audience urged to step back in time for nostalgia music show

Wootton Bassett Infants' School pupils are celebrating.

Wootton Bassett Infants' School pupils are celebrating.

Wiltshire infants' school improves Ofsted rating

Joanna May shows visitors her latest artwork at her 20th anniversary exhibition 'A Love Letter to Wiltshire' at Devizes Museum. Photo: Trevor Porter 69704-1

Joanna May shows visitors her latest artwork at her 20th anniversary exhibition 'A Love Letter to Wiltshire' at Devizes Museum. Photo: Trevor Porter 69704-1

Artist shares love of crop circles and Wiltshire on 20th anniversary

Police chased the man on Christmas Day.

Police chased the man on Christmas Day.

Drink driver who tried to flee police on Christmas Day banned from roads

Great West Wood in Grittenham

Great West Wood in Grittenham

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71-acre ancient woodland to be saved from developers

Britannia Coin Company owner Jon White outside the premises holding a recently sold 5kg gold coin, struck by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

Britannia Coin Company owner Jon White outside the premises holding a recently sold 5kg gold coin, struck by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

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New shop to open in place of former High Street bank

Lloyds, the last bank in town, closed last December.

Lloyds, the last bank in town, closed last December.

Latest on opening date for town's new banking hub

There were problems for commuters in Wiltshire on Wednesday morning

There were problems for commuters in Wiltshire on Wednesday morning

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Fault affects commuters at all Wiltshire railway stations

Traffic on the M4 this morning

Traffic on the M4 this morning

M4 reopens after pedestrian killed in early morning collision

M4 closed after serious collision involving a pedestrian

M4 closed after serious collision involving a pedestrian

M4 closed after serious collision involving a pedestrian

The pursuit ended near Cotswold Airport

The pursuit ended near Cotswold Airport

Stinger used to end pursuit involving Range Rover that lasted 17 miles

Police reported that an Audi driver died in the collision near Chippenham.

Police reported that an Audi driver died in the collision near Chippenham.

Audi driver dies after crash on 'icy' country road overnight

Larkhill Point-to-Point course is saved and the next meeting is on Saturday, January 21. Photo: John Eccles

Larkhill Point-to-Point course is saved and the next meeting is on Saturday, January 21. Photo: John Eccles

Popular racecourse saved from closure after Defence Secretary steps in

Though it is private property, Earl Cardigan and his son Viscount Savernake, permit extensive public access to Savernake Forest

Though it is private property, Earl Cardigan and his son Viscount Savernake, permit extensive public access to Savernake Forest

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Wiltshire's 'private' forest to shut to all traffic for one day

Five men from Bristol, aged between 16 and 20, were detained

Five men from Bristol, aged between 16 and 20, were detained

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Five arrested after car found loaded with crowbars and bolt cutters

Protestors objecting to the proposed Chippenham distributor road and housing scheme. Photo: Trevor Porter

Protestors objecting to the proposed Chippenham distributor road and housing scheme. Photo: Trevor Porter

Local government

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Council left with bill for millions after withdrawing from controversial scheme

Joanna May with her Moonraker painting at her gallery in Devizes. Photo: Trevor Porter 69445-2

Joanna May with her Moonraker painting at her gallery in Devizes. Photo: Trevor Porter 69445-2

Colloquial name for Wiltshire people inspires artist to paint 'Moonraker'

Josh Carey and Mark Ridd.

Josh Carey and Mark Ridd.

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Dealer who boasted of being the 'King of drug supply in Chippenham' jailed

Furniturebox UK funders Monty George and Dan Beckles meet Freya and dad Ken Potter with nurse.

Furniturebox UK funders Monty George and Dan Beckles meet Freya and dad Ken Potter with nurse.

Teenager needing a new heart and lungs inspires firm to raise over £14k

The two men are due to appear at Swindon court on Tuesday.

The two men are due to appear at Swindon court on Tuesday.

Two men in Swindon court tomorrow after drugs found in Calne raid

Christmas card design winner Zeon, aged ten, presses the plunger to switch on Corsham lights, watched by town council chairman Steve Abbott. Photo: Trevor Porter 69442-12

Christmas card design winner Zeon, aged ten, presses the plunger to switch on Corsham lights, watched by town council chairman Steve Abbott. Photo: Trevor Porter 69442-12

Local government

Towns put the sparkle into Christmas

Only a handful of north and west Wiltshire towns are left to switch on their Christmas lights displays. Photo: Getty Images

Only a handful of north and west Wiltshire towns are left to switch on their Christmas lights displays. Photo: Getty Images

Local government

Wiltshire towns' Christmas lights switch on events still to come

HSBC to close more than 100 branches

HSBC to close more than 100 branches

Only four HSBC banks to be left in Wiltshire as branch set to be axed

Police have made an arrest and have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault in Market Lavington on November 16.

Police have made an arrest and have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault in Market Lavington on November 16.

Group attacked by passing driver - man left seriously injured

The railway sidings at Savernake Forest after the explosion on January 2, 1946

The railway sidings at Savernake Forest after the explosion on January 2, 1946

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Memorial planned for men who died in forest explosion

Damaged Tommy figure in the Chippenham RBL garden at John Coles Park. Photo: Chippenham Town Council

Damaged Tommy figure in the Chippenham RBL garden at John Coles Park. Photo: Chippenham Town Council

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Veterans devastated by damage to Tommy remembrance figures

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