Wiltshire news

• 'Epic' Neolithic hall unveiled at Stonehenge

  22-05-2026 07:35 via bbc.com
  About 100 volunteers worked on the project which is now open to visitors.
  
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• People create human chain to restore white horse

  23-05-2026 19:22 via bbc.com
  A group of 130 volunteers helped restore the landmark using bags of chalk.
  
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• Boy, four, and woman, 19, hit by van and injured

  23-05-2026 16:36 via bbc.com
  The pair were injured while crossing the road in Swindon on Friday.
  
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• Woman raises £1m after sister cared for in tiny room

  23-05-2026 08:34 via bbc.com
  Nic Noble, who founded the Walk of Life, has raised over £1m for a hospital's cancer care.
  
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• Newspapers: Mattresses for Ukraine and fire devastates business

  23-05-2026 08:22 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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• Leader elected in council's minority administration

  22-05-2026 17:26 via bbc.com
  A new leader is elected after Labour lost Swindon Borough Council to no overall control in May's elections.
  
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• Police officer pushed and dragged 13-year-old boy

  22-05-2026 17:02 via bbc.com
  The deputy Chief Constable said the officer's actions 'have gone against everything we stand for'.
  
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• RIAT 2026 cancelled amid Middle East conflict

  22-05-2026 15:14 via bbc.com
  The event is cancelled due to the uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford as the conflict continues.
  
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• Sunshine greets early arrivals at Shindig 2026

  22-05-2026 14:07 via bbc.com
  High temperatures are forecast for the event in the grounds of a stately home in Wiltshire.
  
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• Motorcyclist in his 40s dies in crash with Jeep

  22-05-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  The road reopens after investigation work is carried out overnight.
  
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• Wheelbarrows and woolsacks - quirky West events

  22-05-2026 12:55 via bbc.com
  The Gloucestershire cheese rolling is just one of many odd events set to take place this weekend.
  
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• West Country heat warning as temperatures soar

  22-05-2026 10:47 via bbc.com
  A yellow heat-related health alert has now been issued for the South West.
  
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• Demand for action on traffic 'rat-runs' by Stonehenge

  21-05-2026 16:53 via bbc.com
  Wiltshire councillors demand action on traffic travelling past Stonehenge and on surrounding roads.
  
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• People urged to switch to rounded-tip kitchen knives

  21-05-2026 16:01 via bbc.com
  Wiltshire Police is working with households at greatest risk in Swindon.
  
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• Play-offs memories - from those who were there

  21-05-2026 15:04 via bbc.com
  Darren Moore, Troy Deeney, Phil Brown and others reflect on their favourite memories to commemorate 40 years of the play-offs.
  
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• Mum of stabbed teen 'proud' to back bleed kits

  21-05-2026 12:50 via bbc.com
  It takes about four minutes for someone to lose a critical amount of blood after a stabbing.
  
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• Golf club told to remove unauthorised padel courts

  21-05-2026 11:22 via bbc.com
  Hamptworth Golf and Country Club's newly-built padel courts are refused retrospective permission.
  
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• How to avoid QR code parking scams as warnings issued

  21-05-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  Fake QR code stickers have popped up on payment machines in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire car parks.
  
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• £2.2m local homes plan scrapped after nine years of work

  20-05-2026 12:25 via bbc.com
  Wiltshire is now more exposed to unwanted developments than ever, say opposition councillors.
  
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• Top of car park set to become pickleball courts

  20-05-2026 09:28 via bbc.com
  Approval is given to transform underused floors of the car park into sporting and recreational venues.
  
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• Hundreds oppose 'cruel' plans to build cattle complex

  20-05-2026 07:38 via bbc.com
  Hundreds of people have opposed the proposals, which they say are "cruel and inhumane".
  
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• Water company using AI technology to spot leaks

  20-05-2026 07:35 via bbc.com
  The water company is working with Origin Tech to help spot "invisible" leaks.
  
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• Driver who caused death of actress, 19, spared jail

  19-05-2026 17:28 via bbc.com
  Rosa Taylor, 19, was on her way to perform in a show in Wiltshire when she was killed in July 2025.
  
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• Goose found shot at lake in 'disturbing' incident

  19-05-2026 16:31 via bbc.com
  The RSPCA has been contacted for advice as the bird may have had goslings.
  
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• Drug driving charge after woman's van crash death

  19-05-2026 16:09 via bbc.com
  A man has appeared in court following a crash in Melksham involving a van and two pedestrians.
  
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• Hospital defends decision to raise parking charges

  19-05-2026 14:12 via bbc.com
  Parking fees at Salisbury District Hospital have been increased to help combat inflation.
  
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• ‘Thanks to them…my four children still have a mum’

  19-05-2026 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Klaire Alexander from Corsham is raising money for the charity which saved her life.
  
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• Festival to go ahead after Bob Vylan row

  19-05-2026 10:47 via bbc.com
  The Wiltshire event had its license reviewed three days before it was due to start.
  
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• Son urges rail changes after mum's crossing death

  19-05-2026 10:30 via bbc.com
  Simon Pope is calling on Network Rail to improve the Pewsey crossing where his mother died in 2025.
  
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• Comedian to perform 12 gigs while running 78 miles

  19-05-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  Klaire Alexander will also complete three marathons in her journey between each venue.
  
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