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via Salisbury Journal2h ago

Forces briefing: Royal Welsh troops awarded NATO medals after Estonia deployment

Royal Welsh troops receive NATO medals after Op CABRIT in Estonia, while 1 RHA marks Foundation Day and 19 Regiment RA reflects on NATO duties.

via Swindon Advertiser5h ago

More details released after huge 999 call to Swindon residential street

More details have been released after a huge 999 call to a residential street in Swindon.

2 outlets5h ago

Car flips onto roof after collision on Wiltshire A-road

A car flipped onto its roof after colliding with a stationary vehicle on a Wiltshire A-road.

A car flipped onto its roof after colliding with a stationary vehicle on a Wiltshire A-road. The incident occurred on an A-road in the county.

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via Salisbury Journal5h ago

South Wilts Business Festival to bring 60 organisations together in Salisbury

South Wilts Business Festival comes to Salisbury City Hall, with 60 exhibitors, networking, jobs, apprenticeships and free events. Register now.

via Swindon Advertiser6h ago

Shock as two arrested after late-night incident near pub

Two people have been arrested following a disorder in Swindon town centre.

via Salisbury Journal6h ago

Air ambulance volunteers give more than 3,000 hours

Volunteers have given more than 3,200 hours of their time to support an air ambulance charity.

via Salisbury Journal6h ago

Athlete aims to complete 1,700km journey before ultra-marathon finish

Salisbury athlete Nick Coats is running 1,700km across Albania, Greece and Turkey to raise awareness of men's mental health, suicide prevention and veterans' wellbeing.

via Salisbury Journal6h ago

Photos: Caterpillar among 79 pets blessed at Salisbury Cathedral service

Salisbury Cathedral's pet blessing on September 19 welcomed 280 people and 79 dogs, cats, guinea pigs, chickens, a tortoise, goldfish and caterpillar.

4 outlets6h ago

Mother and son jailed for seven years for drug dealing

Victoria and Trystan Marshall were sentenced to seven years after police found cocaine, cannabis and over £13,000 cash.

A Wiltshire mother and son, Victoria and Trystan Marshall, have been jailed for seven years for drug dealing. Police discovered cocaine, cannabis and more than £13,000 in cash during their investigation.

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via Swindon Advertiser6h ago

Drivers scratch heads after Swindon road gets two speed limits

An "error" in speed markings on a road near a primary school in Swindon has led to safety fears.

via Salisbury Journal6h ago

Wiltshire villages named best kept in CPRE competition as seven collect prizes

CPRE Wiltshire names Rushall, Easterton, Alderbury & Whaddon and Great Bedwyn among winners of the 2026 Best Kept Village annual Competition on September 20.

via Salisbury Journal6h ago

Council backs £25m A36 Southampton Road overhaul despite loss of park land

Salisbury City Council voted to support the National Highways scheme in principle at a full council meeting on Monday, September 14.

via Swindon Advertiser7h ago

UK luxury business backed by former PM David Cameron in £500K collapse

The luxury business, which has gone into liquidation with over £500K debts, had previously been visited by former Prime Minister David Cameron.

via Swindon Advertiser7h ago

I checked my energy deal on Martin Lewis’ website and saved hundreds

I tried Martin Lewis’ Cheap Energy Club to see if I could cut my gas costs, finding a cheaper tariff and £10 cashback after switching.

via Swindon Advertiser7h ago

Swindon restaurant bringing popular US fast food chain to UK 'wants to sell-up'

Swindon restaurants with a popular US chicken brand is reportedly exploring a sale of its business at a valuation of up to £500 million.

via Swindon Advertiser7h ago

Work-from-home rules change set to make it easier for families

Work-from-home rules could change as employers are told to properly consider flexible working requests before rejecting them.

via Swindon Advertiser7h ago

HMRC £3,000 tax boost for millions under new plan looked at by Government

Millions of workers could be in line for a £3,000 tax boost if plans reportedly being examined by Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey go ahead.

via Swindon Advertiser7h ago

Thames Water repairs in Swindon spark anger as driveways blocked off

A Swindon resident has lost access to his driveway due to ongoing Thames Water repair works.

via Swindon Advertiser7h ago

DVLA bans hundreds of licence plates and will issue fines for cars using them

More than 500 new '76' registration plates have been banned by the DVLA before they can appear on Britain's roads.

2 outlets7h ago

Swindon man fined £1,000 for fly-tipping mattresses

A Swindon man has been fined £1,000 for fly-tipping household waste in Wiltshire.

A Swindon man received a £1,000 fine after fly-tipping mattresses and bed bases in the Wiltshire countryside. The waste was household items illegally dumped in rural areas.

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via Gazette & Herald8h ago

Family unveils bench in memory of hero firefighter

The family of a Wiltshire firefighter has unveiled a memorial bench in his honour.

via Swindon Advertiser8h ago

UK’s longest-running LEGO fan show returns to Swindon - all you need to know

The UK's longest-running LEGO fan show returns to Swindon soon.

via Swindon Advertiser8h ago

New pop-up shop opening at Designer Outlet Swindon

A new shop is opening at Designer Outlet Swindon for a limited time.

via Swindon Advertiser8h ago

Catering business that went into liquidation owed £95k including immigration fine

A catering business that used to manage a Swindon restaurant owed just over £95,000 in debt before it collapsed into liquidation.

via Swindon Advertiser8h ago

Swindon man wins £1m Lotto prize and plans to launch new business ventures

A life-changing lottery win has put a Swindon man on the path to becoming the town’s next big entrepreneur.

via Salisbury Journal8h ago

More flight disruption at Southampton Airport due to air traffic control issue

The air traffic control technical issue is causing disruption to some flights at Southampton Airport.

2 outlets9h ago

Police patrol Wiltshire riverside over water safety warnings

Police have been patrolling a Wiltshire riverbank following warnings about dangers from drinking and walking by water.

Police have increased patrols along a Wiltshire riverside in response to safety concerns. Warnings have been issued about the dangers of drinking alcohol and walking near the river.

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via Swindon Advertiser9h ago

Man wanted after incident outside Swindon Poundland

A man is wanted after an incident outside of Poundland in Swindon.

3 outlets10h ago

Crash partially blocks A4 in Chippenham

A crash on the A4 in Chippenham has partially blocked the road.

A crash on the A4 in Chippenham has partially blocked the route. A separate crash on a busy M4 junction in Wiltshire also sparked an emergency response.

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via Swindon Advertiser10h ago

Military surround private jet that lands at US bomber base in blunder

A private jet flying to the Cotswolds landed at a major military airbase by mistake, it has been reported.

via Swindon Advertiser10h ago

Officer who raced to try and put woman on fire out with own hands honoured

An officer who tackled a woman who set herself on fire at a retail park before trying to put her out with his own hands has been honoured for his courage.

via Swindon Advertiser10h ago

Transport secretary issues update as more air traffic chaos puts holidays in jeopardy

The Transport Secretary has issued an update as a second round of air traffic control issues this month causes more major disruption.

via Salisbury Journal11h ago

Langford Lakes Gallery to host autumn art exhibition

An art exhibition is bringing together a collection of work inspired by nature.

via Salisbury Journal11h ago

Eco committee's hard work earns Green Flag with distinction

Wellington Lions Primary Academy has earned the Eco-Schools Green Flag with distinction after pupils led a year of environmental projects and community action.

4 outlets11h ago

Government to expand Help to Save scheme in 2028

The Government will expand its Help to Save scheme in 2028, allowing thousands more people to qualify.

More than £300m has been paid through Help to Save so far. The Government is expanding the scheme in 2028, which will allow thousands more people to qualify for the £1,200 bonus.

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via Salisbury Journal12h ago

PICTURES - Thousands pack Ringwood streets for carnival procession

Thousands packed Ringwood town centre on Saturday afternoon for the popular annual carnival.

2 outlets13h ago

KFC seeks permission to stay open until 5am in Wiltshire

KFC wants to extend opening hours until 5am in a Wiltshire town.

Fast food outlet KFC is planning to change its opening times to serve takeaway chicken to residents of a Wiltshire town until 5am. The outlets have not specified which town or disclosed further details about the proposed changes.

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via Swindon Advertiser13h ago

Fire crews race to medical emergency in Swindon

Firefighters raced to the scene of a medical incident to rescue a patient from a house.

via Salisbury Journal13h ago

Dorset hotel recognised as 'one of the world's most outstanding places to stay'

Wareham The Priory hotel has been recognised as one of the world's most outstanding places to stay after being awarded a prestigious Michelin Key

via Gazette & Herald13h ago

Celebrity Traitors favourites to star in new show after Wiltshire cafe visit

Two stars of Celebrity Traitors who were spotted in a Wiltshire town will star in a brand-new TV show shot in the area.