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HMP Erlestoke

Prison made 'insufficient progress' with drugs

Eleven out of 13 areas inspected are making progress but alcohol and drugs issues remain acute.

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Wiltshire
Potterne School

Village seeks to convert school into community hub

Potterne residents are fundraising to bring their former school building back into community use.

  • 15h15 hours ago
  • Wiltshire
Hewitt Court in Devizes

Assault leaves man in life-threatening condition

A 39-year-old man has been arrested after another man was left in hospital following an assault.

  • 1da day ago
  • Wiltshire
Danny Kruger

MP says abortion comments were 'misunderstood'

Danny Kruger says comments about women's 'absolute right to bodily autonomy' were based on the law.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Bristol
Drinkers in a pub

Pub numbers fall to lowest on record

The number of pubs in England and Wales has fallen by 7,000 in a decade, research suggests.

  • 1da day ago
  • Business
  • Comments
Guests at Salisbury Pride

Salisbury Pride Festival celebrates seventh year

Hundreds of people have gathered in the Wiltshire town for the annual celebration.

  • 3d3 days ago
  • Wiltshire
Two residents, a man and woman, stood outside their local park

Parents upset at sewage pump plans for playground

Residents say the original plans went under the radar during lockdown and they feel poorly treated.

  • 4d4 days ago
  • Wiltshire
Potterne School

Village seeks to convert school into community hub

Potterne residents are fundraising to bring their former school building back into community use.

  • 15h15 hours ago
  • Wiltshire
Hewitt Court in Devizes

Assault leaves man in life-threatening condition

A 39-year-old man has been arrested after another man was left in hospital following an assault.

  • 1da day ago
  • Wiltshire
Danny Kruger

MP says abortion comments were 'misunderstood'

Danny Kruger says comments about women's 'absolute right to bodily autonomy' were based on the law.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Bristol
Drinkers in a pub

Pub numbers fall to lowest on record

Guests at Salisbury Pride

Salisbury Pride Festival celebrates seventh year

Two residents, a man and woman, stood outside their local park

Parents upset at sewage pump plans for playground

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  1. Posted at 16:50 5 Jul16:50 5 Jul

    Prison made 'insufficient progress' with drugs

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  2. Posted at 15:57 5 Jul15:57 5 Jul

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    League Two side Swindon Town sign former Leicester City striker Jacob Wakeling on an undisclosed-length contract.

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  6. Posted at 17:41 2 Jul17:41 2 Jul

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  9. Posted at 10:27 1 Jul10:27 1 Jul

    Swindon sign Owls defender Brennan on loan

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    Apsley House in Swindon was closed at the start of the pandemic and the council intend to sell it.

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  12. Posted at 12:04 30 Jun12:04 30 Jun

    Significant failings in soldier's diving death

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  13. Posted at 11:56 30 Jun11:56 30 Jun

    Appeal to trace 15 people after football disorder

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  16. Posted at 15:34 29 Jun15:34 29 Jun

    Stonehenge criticised over anti-bird mesh

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    Witnesses sought after man seriously assaulted

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  18. Posted at 16:42 28 Jun16:42 28 Jun

    Swindon sign ex-Bristol Rovers defender Harries

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  19. Posted at 13:14 28 Jun13:14 28 Jun

    Soldier, 27, died during deep dive training

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  20. Posted at 5:30 28 Jun5:30 28 Jun

    Giant balloon dogs to form trail across town

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    Known as Swindogs, the sculptures will be painted and set up across Swindon in 2023.

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