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A man stands in a coffee shop talking to a mobile phone held up by a tripod as he is interviewed.

Campaign to 'put small businesses on the map'

Six Chippenham businesses will feature in a film to promote Small Business Saturday.

Estate to become home of new therapy centre

Bowden Park Estate's Grade II listed Tithe Barn will be renovated as part of the project.

Two Wiltshire Police cars in reflective yellow stickers and the word POLICE in capitals on the bonnet. They are parked in a car park with other police vehicles.

Police warning after spate of distraction thefts

People in Melksham, Chippenham and Devizes have been targeted by people posing as charity workers.

A group of students gathered around a dungeons and dragons board game. The children are standing in front of their teacher, while a blue screen reads "Sheldon school" on the wall behind them

School launches Dungeons & Dragons games for pupils

Teachers at the Sheldon School say it helps the students think creatively.

Sabina Falcone-Healey, pictured in a red and white vest, is a member of the England women's over-45 squad

Hockey player 'proud' to be in Masters World Cup

Sabina Falcone-Healey is a member of the England women's over-45 squad.

An artist impression of the outside of the new building. It is part cladded in wood and includes a grey exterior. Siemens is written in large light teal on the top of the building. Trees and greenery has been planted outside the building.

Plans for £100m Siemens Mobility factory approved

Wiltshire Council have approved plans for a new Siemens facility in Chippenham.

Concept image of new housing development in Chippenham. A row of houses can be seen. They are a mixture of Cotswold stone and white buildings.

Plans progress for huge housing development

Developers are proposing more than 400 houses, a care home, commercial space and a country park.

A close-up of part of a halloween lantern, showing the silhouette of a stylised black cat with a face slightly like a carved pumpkin

First known English witch execution 'in Wiltshire'

Dr Louise Ryland-Epton researched the story of Agnes Mylles, accused after a baby's death.

A police officer wearing a hi-vis vest and a traditional hat with his back to the camera

Repeat offender jailed after drink driving crash

Ionut Munteanu from Surrey was jailed after crashing into a barrier at a supermarket.