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Stage set for exciting art and music events taking place soon
LIVE music and art are taking centre stage in Malmesbury in September as the town prepares to host a folk festival and two arts trails. The Malmesbury Folk & Roots Festival will return on Saturday, September 21 hosted in the Cloister Gardens, next
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'New Italian restaurant' plans to open in empty High Street bank
A VACANT former bank in Wiltshire looks set to become an Italian restaurant. Four years ago, Lloyds Bank permanently shut the doors of its Malmesbury High Street branch, leaving the town without a physical bank. The prominent building currently
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Fairford swimmer praised in Olympics debut
All eyes in Fairford were on local champion swimmer, Alex Cohoon (21), last Saturday as he took part in the Paris Olympics 2024, writes Chris Roberts MBE. Representing Great Britain alongside Tom Dean, Jacob Whittle and Duncan Scott in the Men
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50 wonderful pictures as thousands attend WOMAD
WOMAD returned to Charlton Park this weekend for its 42nd edition, with 37,000 people descending upon Wiltshire to enjoy one of the UK’s biggest independent festivals. Thursday’s highlights included Italian reggae superstar Alborosie treating the
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New home for second-hand shop in Cirencester
A SECOND-HAND shop in Cirencester has moved to new premises in the town. Second Chance held a grand opening for its new store at 8 Ashcroft Road (formerly Cirencester Sales & Lettings) on Wednesday, July 17. The shop had previously traded in
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Motorcyclist dies after crash in area
EMERGENCY services were called after 5pm on Sunday after a crash involving a motorbike and a Volkswagen Tiguan. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Swindon, sadly died at the scene. His next of kin has been informed and they are being supported
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Plans in place to tackle shoplifting rise says Wiltshire crime commissioner
Wiltshire's police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said plans are in place to tackle an increase in shoplifting in the county. Philip Wilkinson has reassured members of the public and businesses steps are being taken to engage with retailers more
