Wiltshire news

• Man charged following pedestrian's death in crash

  16-01-2026 22:00 via bbc.com
  Callan Howitt is charged with causing death by careless driving after the fatal incident.
  
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• Swindon charged with fielding ineligible players

  16-01-2026 19:53 via bbc.com
  Swindon Town are charged for fielding two ineligible players in Tuesday's win at Luton Town in the Vertu Trophy.
  
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• £8,000 quad bike stolen as burglars target garages

  16-01-2026 19:03 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A quad bike worth around £8,000 has been stolen following two burglaries which took place on the same night in Marlborough.
  
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• Murder accused man appears in court

  16-01-2026 16:09 via bbc.com
  Michael Bretton, who is charged with murdering Craig Hurcombe, is remanded in custody.
  
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• Busy road closed after lorry overturns

  16-01-2026 15:38 via bbc.com
  The road has been blocked since about 10:20 GMT.
  
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• Murder-accused was 'scared' of flatmate, court hears

  16-01-2026 15:09 via bbc.com
  Indogan Erdogan, 32, denies murdering Fatih Zengi in Swindon.
  
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• Wife who ignored husband becomes multi-millionaire

  16-01-2026 12:11 via bbc.com
  Nicola Dickinson wins a £4.5m Lake District home after entering an Omaze prize draw.
  
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• £6k available for charities through builder's funding scheme

  16-01-2026 11:46 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Charities and community groups are being invited to apply for funding from a housebuilder's regional grant scheme
  
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• Asylum housing firm avoids prosecution for breaches

  16-01-2026 11:30 via bbc.com
  Clearsprings Ready Homes avoided a trial by paying penalty notices issued by Swindon Borough Council.
  
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• Five things in the EFL: Dugout debuts and top tussles

  16-01-2026 10:58 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport outlines the games to keep an eye on across the EFL this weekend.
  
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• Suspect named and charged with murder after human remains found

  16-01-2026 08:56 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A suspect has been named and charged with murder after human remains were found in searches for a missing Wiltshire man.
  
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• Pub seeks permission to keep painted St George flag

  16-01-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  A complaint to the council said the Moonrakers looked like "the headquarters of the National Front".
  
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• The A46 near Bath to be closed overnight

  16-01-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  The road, which links the M4 to Bath will be closed overnight from 18 January to 20 March.
  
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• Top Gear star has pub 'hacked' as warning issued

  16-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  James May’s Wiltshire pub has been “hacked” as it warns anyone who has heard from them not to respond to requests over payments.
  
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• How Wiltshire weather will look over the weekend

  16-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers is expected for the weekend
  
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• Man charged with murder after remains found

  15-01-2026 23:28 via bbc.com
  Michael Bretton is charged with murder over the disappearance of Wiltshire man Craig Hurcombe.
  
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• Shopping complex built in 2014 to be demolished

  15-01-2026 20:00 via bbc.com
  In 12 years Regent Circus has lost all but one of its businesses.
  
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• Rogue roofer avoids jail for defrauding pensioners

  15-01-2026 18:43 via bbc.com
  Tony Lloyd charged two elderly women tens of thousands for unnecessary work, causing further damage.
  
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• Teen pleads guilty to skatepark stabbing

  15-01-2026 17:12 via bbc.com
  A 16-year-old boy remains in hospital with serious injuries after the incident in Swindon.
  
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• Human remains found in search for missing man as murder probe underway

  15-01-2026 14:36 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Human remains have been found in the search for a missing Wiltshire man and a murder probe is underway.
  
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• Newport sign old boy Delaney on loan from Swindon

  15-01-2026 11:31 via bbc.com
  The move marks defender Ryan Delaney's return to Rodney Parade after a previous spell that ended in 2024.
  
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• New £100 fines for car meet organisers and attendees

  15-01-2026 10:58 via bbc.com
  Car meets described as a "drain on police resources and a source of community complaints".
  
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• Swindon sign young Wolves forward Holman

  15-01-2026 09:36 via bbc.com
  Swindon Town sign forward Fletcher Holman on a one-and-a-half-year deal until the end of 2026-27 from Premier League side Wolves.
  
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• Parents take up cheerleading to combat loneliness

  15-01-2026 07:17 via bbc.com
  A group of parents started their own cheerleading group, which has won multiple awards.
  
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• Riverside beauty spot set to be restored

  15-01-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  Daniel's Well in Malmesbury is to be preserved for generations to come.
  
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• Specialist centre to open in Tidworth later this month

  15-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A new specialist Early Years SEND Centre is set to open in Tidworth
  
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• New National Lottery–funded programme launches in Wiltshire

  15-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A new National Lottery–funded programme of free guided walks has been launched in Wiltshire, giving local people the chance to enjoy the countryside with expert support
  
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• Farm building hosts solar panels installed during 10-year scheme

  15-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A farmer is making the most of renewable energy thanks to a decade-long partnership with a community energy group
  
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• Shops damaged as scaffolding falls in lorry crash

  14-01-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  Police are trying to identify the vehicle involved in the crash which damaged four shops on Sunday.
  
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• Boy, 16, in hospital after suspected stabbing

  14-01-2026 17:18 via bbc.com
  A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after the incident at a derelict skatepark.
  
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• Update as murder arrest made in connection with man's disappearance

  14-01-2026 15:19 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Wiltshire man’s disappearance.
  
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• Russell demands Bath improvement for Europe title tilt

  14-01-2026 14:34 via bbc.com
  Bath fly-half Finn Russell warns his team they need to improve quickly if they are to realise his dream of winning the Champions Cup.
  
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• Historic market cross to get £400k refurbishment

  14-01-2026 12:56 via bbc.com
  The cross is considered at "immediate risk of further rapid deterioration".
  
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• 'A major whoopsie' - Swindon in teamsheet error

  14-01-2026 11:02 via bbc.com
  Swindon manager Ian Holloway is expecting "action" after substitute Aaron Drinan was missing from their teamsheet in the EFL Trophy win at Luton.
  
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• New documentary examines teen's zombie knife murder

  14-01-2026 10:01 via bbc.com
  The mother of stabbed teen shares her grief and her son's story in a new knife crime documentary.
  
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• Arrest made after man disappears as major investigation continues

  14-01-2026 09:10 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  An arrest has been made after a Wiltshire man disappeared.
  
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• Council 'disappointed' over second homes plan fail

  14-01-2026 07:17 via bbc.com
  The Liberal Democrats had hoped to introduce the tax but opposition councillors voted against it.
  
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• Vehicle recovery firm's licence to be revoked

  14-01-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  Scorpion Engineering Ltd is appealing the decision after an inspection found "repeated failings".
  
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• Taxing 'people more for having nice second homes is wrong'

  14-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A plan to tax "people more for having nice Wiltshire home" has been rejected.
  
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• Rising numbers of Covid-19 and flu cases prompt NHS warning

  14-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Rising flu and Covid-19 hospitalisations have prompted fresh calls for people to get vaccinated
  
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• New speed limits coming to roads in Swindon

  14-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Swindon Borough Council has announced a series of new traffic orders
  
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• Moving memory of ordinary WWI men shines new light on Wilts regiment

  14-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  A new book is shining a light on one of the British Army’s most tested battalions
  
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• Fury at parking charge increase branded 'death knell' for town centres

  14-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  New plans to increase parking charges in Wiltshire have been dubbed a “death knell” for town centres.
  
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• Free entry to Longleat for people turning 60 this April

  14-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  Anyone turning 60 in April can enter Longleat Safari Park for free as part of the attraction's diamond anniversary celebrations
  
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• Anger as recycling centre closures scrutinised in secret

  14-01-2026 06:00 via wiltshiretimes.co.uk
  
  There is fury that a discussion on two Wiltshire household recycling centres closing will be discussed in secret.
  
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• Swindon upset Luton to reach EFL Trophy last eight

  13-01-2026 23:26 via bbc.com
  Aribim Pepple's injury-time strike decides a seven-goal thriller as Plymouth Argyle beat Bristol Rovers 4-3 to progress to the Vertu Trophy quarter-finals.
  
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• Plymouth edge thriller to reach EFL Trophy last eight

  13-01-2026 23:26 via bbc.com
  Aribim Pepple's injury-time strike decides a seven-goal thriller as Plymouth Argyle beat Bristol Rovers 4-3 to progress to the Vertu Trophy quarter-finals.
  
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• Murder arrest in missing person investigation

  13-01-2026 20:00 via bbc.com
  Police are looking for Craig Hurcombe, 40, from Wiltshire, who was last seen in Gurney Slade.
  
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• Millions to be spent improving electricity network

  13-01-2026 17:56 via bbc.com
  The project is designed to unlock more capacity for heat pumps and electric vehicle charging.
  
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• Man who stole entire stand of chocolate jailed

  13-01-2026 15:49 via bbc.com
  David Mundy, of Farndale Close, made off with £75 worth of confectionery.
  
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