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Wiltshire MP Brian Mathew has praised "trailblazing" zero-carbon homes as an example for the UK. The Melksham and Devizes MP visited Newland Homes' site, St George's Mead, in Semington, and "applauded ...
A rare UK 10p coin struck in the wrong metal fetched £380 at a Wiltshire auction. The coin, minted in 1973, bears the standard design of that era, with a crowned lion and the portrait of Queen ...
A Wiltshire packaging company is lending a helping hand to a food charity. GWP Packaging, based in Cricklade, has donated around 500 boxes to the Swindon Food Collective to help organise and ...
Volunteers at Prospect Hospice have been honoured for their long service. A special awards ceremony celebrated individuals who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, and even 25 years to the hospice. Fay Howard, ...
A GANG of unruly teenagers are causing mayhem in Cirencester town centre. Youths have been hurling items, smoking cannabis and causing a general nuisance in the town centre. Last week, the Standard ...
A celebration of talent and resilience took centre stage during an event recognising the contributions of refugee women in Swindon ...
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) has been celebrating National Estates and Facilities Day. The trust praised the "incredible" and "essential" staff working "behind the scenes" in ...
New pictures have provided a fresh perspective of the tallest building in Swindon. The David Murray John Tower dominates the Swindon skyline as it stands 20 storeys and 272 feet tall in the town ...
The survey also found that nearly one in four adults in the South West do not believe alcohol poses any health risks, and only one in 14 UK adults mentioned cancer as a risk factor. Alcohol is linked ...
Signal Festival, Swindon's only festival dedicated to youth arts, is returning for a second year. The festival, organised by Prime Theatre, will run from July 25 to August 2 and will showcase a ...
The application site for the 250 new homes is within Roundhill Farm, which extends to 105 hectares north of Highworth and is permanently endowed to the charity. The application can be viewed online by ...