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Police stopped a house-carrying haulier in Royal Wootton Bassett because it had not arranged a police escort for its abnormal load

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Lorry carrying house through town stopped by police

Apetito – which delivers meals to people in the health, social care, care homes, and education sectors - has been honoured The King’s Awards for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 2024

Apetito – which delivers meals to people in the health, social care, care homes, and education sectors - has been honoured The King’s Awards for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 2024

Wiltshire company gets royal seal of approval

Staff at the Methuen Arms, Corsham

Staff at the Methuen Arms, Corsham

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Cosy country pub crowned best in the county

(from left) Macfarlane Group financial analyst Martin Lawell, Bank of England deputy governor Dr Ben Broadbent, South West representative for the Bank of England Jamie Barber, and GWP Group managing director Ruth Cook

(from left) Macfarlane Group financial analyst Martin Lawell, Bank of England deputy governor Dr Ben Broadbent, South West representative for the Bank of England Jamie Barber, and GWP Group managing director Ruth Cook

Special visit for business in area

A previous Civil War re-enactment

A previous Civil War re-enactment

Malmesbury to hold Civil War re-enactment as part of major weekend of events

Photos of Joe Hughes during his time boxing for Malmesbury ABC

Photos of Joe Hughes during his time boxing for Malmesbury ABC

Picture gallery as boxing legend hangs up his gloves

Malmesbury boxers will take part in a unique tournament on board the Sunborn Yacht Hotel in Gibraltar

Malmesbury boxers will take part in a unique tournament on board the Sunborn Yacht Hotel in Gibraltar

Malmesbury boxers to take part in unique tournament on Gibraltar yacht

A mystery man from Wiltshire has become a millionaire overnight after scooping up a whopping £1,000,000 prize in The National Lottery. Library image

A mystery man from Wiltshire has become a millionaire overnight after scooping up a whopping £1,000,000 prize in The National Lottery. Library image

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Lucky Wiltshire man becomes millionaire after astonishing lottery win

A Wiltshire Police inspector has been sacked after allegations of 'disgusting' misogynistic behaviour were upheld.

A Wiltshire Police inspector has been sacked after allegations of 'disgusting' misogynistic behaviour were upheld.

Police inspector sacked for 'disgusting' misogynistic behaviour

Great Wood tree planting event on Wednesday, January 24

Great Wood tree planting event on Wednesday, January 24

Tree planting underway at ancient woodland

The Meuthen Arms in Corsham named among best gastropubs in the UK

The Meuthen Arms in Corsham named among best gastropubs in the UK

Cosy country pub named among best in the UK

A police officer has been sacked for sending inappropriate and offensive messages to colleagues

A police officer has been sacked for sending inappropriate and offensive messages to colleagues

Police officer sacked for sending inappropriate messages to colleagues

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Family's heartfelt tribute to teenager who died in A419 crash

The car after the crash

The car after the crash

Teenage boy dies in crash after M4 police chase

Police have launched an appeal following the alleged hit-and-run crash near Royal Wootton Bassett

Police have launched an appeal following the alleged hit-and-run crash near Royal Wootton Bassett

Car flips onto its roof in hit and run crash

Malmesbury Year 10s after their success in the Touch 2
Twickenham competition at Sixways, with Love Island star Kai Fagan (two in from back left)

Malmesbury Year 10s after their success in the Touch 2
Twickenham competition at Sixways, with Love Island star Kai Fagan (two in from back left)

Malmesbury students rewarded with Twickenham Six Nations experience

Malmesbury School Year 10s reached the fifth round of the National Cup, the furthest they have ever been

Malmesbury School Year 10s reached the fifth round of the National Cup, the furthest they have ever been

Malmesbury School create history in National Cup

Local rail contractor, QTS Group, is the proud new sponsor of Tetbury Town under 8’s football team.

Local rail contractor, QTS Group, is the proud new sponsor of Tetbury Town under 8’s football team.

Tetbury youth team sign new sponsorship deal with QTS

Henry Doran (second from left) and Charlie Huckson (second in from right) with coaches Mike Rees (left) and Gareth Thomas (right).

Henry Doran (second from left) and Charlie Huckson (second in from right) with coaches Mike Rees (left) and Gareth Thomas (right).

Malmesbury boxing duo crowned national champions in London

A man has been charged with stalking an unnamed MP (library image)

A man has been charged with stalking an unnamed MP (library image)

Man due in court today charged with stalking MP

Founder of Revolution Performing Arts Fi Da Silva-Adams has announced that her company will be holding a free workshop over the Christmas holidays at the Riverside Community Centre in Malmesbury for eligible children

Founder of Revolution Performing Arts Fi Da Silva-Adams has announced that her company will be holding a free workshop over the Christmas holidays at the Riverside Community Centre in Malmesbury for eligible children

Fun activities and hot meals available for many children this Christmas

Motorists have been urged to drive carefully after flooding on the M4 caused travel chaos this morning

Motorists have been urged to drive carefully after flooding on the M4 caused travel chaos this morning

Flooding on M4 causes travel chaos for commuters this morning

A group of children from Wiltshire were given the opportunity to train with Olympic trainer Maddy Anderson

A group of children from Wiltshire were given the opportunity to train with Olympic trainer Maddy Anderson

Young kitesurfers take to the seas with Team GB Olympian Anderson

Louis Harvey (right) has enjoyed a stellar first season in car racing

Louis Harvey (right) has enjoyed a stellar first season in car racing

Malmesbury driver Harvey enjoys victorious end to successful first season

Cheryl Woods and Sarha Smith

Cheryl Woods and Sarha Smith

Family tribute following death of 'cherished' mother and daughter after M4 crash

The annual Beaufort Hunt charity meet

The annual Beaufort Hunt charity meet

Hunt raises thousands for charity after member receives shocking diagnosis

Summer and Kira

Summer and Kira

Club duo begin their journey to potential Red Roses glory

Local artists outside Caerbladon

Local artists outside Caerbladon

Popular art trial returns to Wiltshire this weekend

Wiltshire Council's Dog Warden Service team

Wiltshire Council's Dog Warden Service team

Dog warden team scoops up national award

A naked man appears to have sex with a tree

A naked man appears to have sex with a tree

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Police release update after naked man seen kissing tree in Wiltshire park

Delays are expected on A419 this weekend due to road closures

Delays are expected on A419 this weekend due to road closures

A419 closure starts tomorrow

National Highways has announced that part of the A419 will close for two weekends in September

National Highways has announced that part of the A419 will close for two weekends in September

Delays expected as A419 set to close for two weekends

A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to stealing champagne from an outbuilding in Wiltshire. Library image

A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to stealing champagne from an outbuilding in Wiltshire. Library image

Man jailed for seven months for stealing champagne and food

Wiltshire Police has announced that the A419 was closed this morning because a woman's body was discovered beside the carriageway

Wiltshire Police has announced that the A419 was closed this morning because a woman's body was discovered beside the carriageway

UPDATE: A419 closed after woman's body found near roadside

THE A419 has reopened after an 'serious incident' this morning that involved the police.

THE A419 has reopened after an 'serious incident' this morning that involved the police.

A419 reopens after police incident

Fitness fanatic Mike Land is planning to attempt a new world record to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Fitness fanatic Mike Land is planning to attempt a new world record to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Fitness fanatic attempts unusual world record challenge

A bus driver who admitted to falling asleep at the wheel when he collided with an oncoming vehicle has been jailed for 18 months

A bus driver who admitted to falling asleep at the wheel when he collided with an oncoming vehicle has been jailed for 18 months

Bus driver jailed after falling asleep at wheel and crashing into BMW

Report: Louis Harvey finished third in class to make it a fourth consecutive podium

Report: Louis Harvey finished third in class to make it a fourth consecutive podium

Harvey continues run of podium finishes at Brands Hatch

The Bell & Crown - Zeals wins best venue in the South Venue

The Bell & Crown - Zeals wins best venue in the South Venue

Wiltshire pub scoops up best venue in South West accolade

A naked man appears to have sex with a tree

A naked man appears to have sex with a tree

Naked man arrested after appearing to 'have sex with tree'

Pothole Pro 5 cred: JCB

Pothole Pro 5 cred: JCB

Local government

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New machine could solve Wiltshire's pothole nightmare

West Kennet Avenue by Tony Galuidi in the Sentinels of Stone exhibition

West Kennet Avenue by Tony Galuidi in the Sentinels of Stone exhibition

National Trust property provides backdrop to new art exhibition

News: Jack Kemp and Louis Harvey finished just behind the winners in round two of the MSVT Trackday Championship

News: Jack Kemp and Louis Harvey finished just behind the winners in round two of the MSVT Trackday Championship

Another second-placed finish for Harvey as duo just miss out

Residents fined £400 for trusting rogue waste operators with their rubbish

Residents fined £400 for trusting rogue waste operators with their rubbish

Residents fined £400 for trusting rogue waste operators with their rubbish

Wildlife trust saves ancient woodland

Wildlife trust saves ancient woodland

The ancient woodland teeming with wildlife set to be restored

Dyson pledges £6m for pioneering school tech centre near Wiltshire campus

Dyson pledges £6m for pioneering school tech centre near Wiltshire campus

Dyson pledges £6m for pioneering school tech centre near Wiltshire campus

The industrial site

The industrial site

Planning and development

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Controversial plans for three warehouses approved

Destiny and Harmony Ezewudo-Broadbridge (Photo: Micheal Ezewudo)

Destiny and Harmony Ezewudo-Broadbridge (Photo: Micheal Ezewudo)

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Schoolgirls invite entire year group to inclusive Whitehorse Hill birthday party

Roger Lindley's lodge at Woodbridge Park Golf Club

Roger Lindley's lodge at Woodbridge Park Golf Club

Local government

Man refused permission to live permanently at golf course lodge near Malmesbury

Musician and fossil hunter Theo May

Musician and fossil hunter Theo May

Meet the Malmesbury fossil collector who has amassed thousands of specimens

New headteacher Alana Walch with pupils at Brinkworth Earl Danby’s School

New headteacher Alana Walch with pupils at Brinkworth Earl Danby’s School

New headteacher appointed at school near Malmesbury

Malmesbury Carnival procession. Photo: Robert Peel

Malmesbury Carnival procession. Photo: Robert Peel

Organisers delighted as Malmesbury Carnival raises £30,000

Queen Elizabeth II being greeted by corgi enthusiasts in 2005

Queen Elizabeth II being greeted by corgi enthusiasts in 2005

See graffiti artist's amazing corgi-inspired tribute to Queen in Malmesbury

Mayor Kim Power reads the proclamation. Photo: Robert Peel

Mayor Kim Power reads the proclamation. Photo: Robert Peel

Proclamation ceremony held in Malmesbury

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