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• Prince William donates to pub rescue mission

  17-06-2026 13:16 via bbc.com
  
  He has also written a letter to the group describing rural pubs as a "lifeline" to communities.
  
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• Disappointment at impending closure of town bank

  17-06-2026 16:17 via bbc.com
  
  Lloyds says staff working in Devizes will move to other branches and customers will be supported.
  
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• Concerns as food waste plant to be built near homes

  17-06-2026 12:30 via bbc.com
  
  Work to begin building the site is expected to begin in the new year.
  
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• Magnet fishers defend hobby following safety fears

  17-06-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  Magnet fishers say they are clearing waterways of harmful debris after complaints the pastime is risky.
  
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• Under-16s social media ban: What parents need to know

  17-06-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  
  The Government says it is to ban under 16s from using certain social media platforms by Spring 2027
  
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• Prince George to attend Eton College from September

  16-06-2026 18:55 via bbc.com
  
  He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
  
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• Older domestic abuse victims 'suffer in silence'

  16-06-2026 18:39 via bbc.com
  
  A conference discusses abuse suffered by the elderly after a carer was jailed for killing her mum.
  
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• Man who posed 'clear risk' to sex workers jailed

  16-06-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  
  Sean Morris, 59, is sentenced after admitting breaching his sexual risk order.
  
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• Longleat turret dating back to 1500s needs repairs

  16-06-2026 16:48 via bbc.com
  
  The turret, designed in the 1560s, is considered "of high significance" in the listed building.
  
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• Summer solstice at Stonehenge sees parking sold out

  16-06-2026 11:32 via bbc.com
  
  Parking sells out ahead of the Stonehenge summer solstice as crowds prepare for sunrise at the site.
  
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• Fringe exhibition celebrates the art of stickers

  16-06-2026 09:44 via bbc.com
  
  A new exhibition about stickers is part of this year's Swindon Arts Fringe.
  
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• Fear 'pocket of paradise' will be lost to new homes

  16-06-2026 07:37 via bbc.com
  
  People are worried about the impact the plan could have on local wildlife such as badgers and birds.
  
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• 'Forgotten' thatchers warn trade will die without recruits

  16-06-2026 07:35 via bbc.com
  
  Veteran thatchers say the craft is under threat from training gaps, costs and material shortages.
  
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• Crews tackle fire in 100 tonnes of household waste

  15-06-2026 20:14 via bbc.com
  
  Residents are warned to keep doors and windows closes after the fire breaks out at a waste site.
  
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• Seized car used as warning against fly-tipping

  15-06-2026 19:38 via bbc.com
  
  Wiltshire Council says the car will be used in a "highly visible warning" to the public.
  
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• 'Action needed to stop Stonehenge rat-running'

  15-06-2026 18:21 via bbc.com
  
  A council leader writes to the government about the "profound and growing impact" on locals.
  
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• Four-day week for SEND school amid staff crisis

  15-06-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  
  Parents were informed by email on 5 June about the temporary timetable from 10 June until 16 June.
  
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• Major route to close overnight for three weeks

  14-06-2026 17:25 via bbc.com
  
  The overnight closure at Blagrove Roundabout near the M4 is expected to last almost a month.
  
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• One that got away - Van Graan rues Bath exit

  14-06-2026 13:17 via bbc.com
  
  Bath boss Johann van Graan calls their Prem semi-final defeat by Exeter "one that got away" as they miss out on a return to Twickenham.
  
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• In Pictures: Action Man balloon, cheese rolling and a royal wedding

  14-06-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  
  A selection of photographs from across the West this week.
  
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• 'I was not broken - I had undiagnosed ADHD'

  14-06-2026 08:12 via bbc.com
  
  Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life say missed signs left them struggling for years.
  
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• Cyclist in hospital with serious injuries after crash

  13-06-2026 20:34 via bbc.com
  
  The collision took place on Kingshill Road, where a cordon remains in place.
  
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• Exeter fight back to stun Bath and reach Prem final

  13-06-2026 19:40 via bbc.com
  
  Exeter produce a stunning second-half comeback to narrowly edge defending champions Bath 27-26 and reach the Prem final.
  
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• Bus hero and town crier in King's Birthday Honours

  13-06-2026 13:51 via bbc.com
  
  Inspiring people from across the West are recognised for their efforts in the community.
  
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• How a new arrival could help save rare giraffe

  13-06-2026 12:03 via bbc.com
  
  Three-year-old Stanley will be critical to helping the Wiltshire safari park conserve his species.
  
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• Charity shops are closing amid 'terrifying' costs

  13-06-2026 08:35 via bbc.com
  
  One charity said it is leaving some vacant roles unfilled to reduce costs.
  
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• 'World Cup flag warning' and 'Police called to Hinkley dispute'

  13-06-2026 08:32 via bbc.com
  
  A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
  
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• Stonehenge summer solstice: The dos and don'ts

  12-06-2026 18:38 via bbc.com
  
  Everything you need to know if you are celebrating the summer solstice at Stonehenge.
  
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• Salisbury artwork 'is Constable original' - expert

  12-06-2026 13:35 via bbc.com
  
  The landscape painting - A View of Salisbury from Harnham - is currently on loan to The Salisbury Museum.
  
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• From carer to killer: Urgent calls for change

  12-06-2026 12:41 via bbc.com
  
  One carer a month across England and Wales goes on to kill the person they are looking after.
  
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