Pensioner arrested as seven fires started deliberately across Calne
A pensioner has been arrested after seven fires were extinguished across Calne. The 76-year-old man was detained by officers after...
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Firefighters tackle huge flames threatening new homes in Calne
Firefighters have tackled huge flames threatening several new homes in Calne. Emergency services were called to Low Lane, off Anchor...
Read moreDetailsWater-saving plea issued to Wiltshire residents as drought worsens
People across Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to conserve water as drought conditions continue to worsen across England. Both...
Read moreDetailsPolice alerted as firefighters put out five ‘deliberate’ fires in Calne
Police have been alerted after firefighters tackled five outdoor fires in Calne - which may have been started deliberately. Crews...
Read moreDetailsFire service warning after BBQ and campfire found at Swindon park
Firefighters were called to Coate Water Country Park after visitors lit a campfire and used a disposable barbecue. A crew...
Read moreDetailsIllegal electric bike set for crusher after Swindon police catch rider
A rider has been reported for numerous driving offences after police seized an illegally modified electric bike in Swindon. Wiltshire...
Read moreDetailsSwindon trans child rapist who keeps offending jailed for years
A trans child rapist from Swindon who keeps offending has been jailed for years. Alex Smith, who was born Matthew...
Read moreDetailsPolice hunt man after woman, 20s, ‘scratched’ in Swindon toy shop
Police want to identify a man in connection with an assault on a woman at a toy shop in Swindon...
Read moreDetailsExpert warning and advice on watching upcoming solar eclipse
Wiltshire residents are being urged to protect their eyes when watching a partial solar eclipse later this week - with...
Read moreDetailsSmoke plume from huge wildfire clouds the skies of west Wiltshire
A smoke plume from a huge wildfire has clouded the skies of west Wiltshire. Residents have reported a burning smell...
Read moreDetailsSwindon girl, 16, dies after ‘boat explosion’ in Dominican Republic
A Swindon girl has died after a reported boat explosion in the Dominican Republic. 16-year-old Abbie Lainton passed away on...
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Man, 30s, arrested for arson with intent after major fire in Chiseldon
A man has been arrested for arson with intent after a major fire in Chiseldon. Emergency services were called to...
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