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The easiest and most difficult places to pass your driving test have been revealed

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Swindon driving test centre has 'second-worst' pass rate in UK

Flooding has caused train routes to be closed (not a picture of the actual flooding).

Flooding has caused train routes to be closed (not a picture of the actual flooding).

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Flooding closes train lines between Swindon Bristol and Chippenham

There have been four crashes on the M4 within days

There have been four crashes on the M4 within days

Everything we know about week of traffic chaos on the M4

Traffic eastbound on M4

Traffic eastbound on M4

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M4 crash near Chippenham causes motorway standstill towards Swindon

The crash on the M4

The crash on the M4

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Suspected drink driver arrested after double M4 crash causes rush-hour delays

Fireservice attended the M4 crash

Fireservice attended the M4 crash

Fire service attend M4 three vehicle crash near Chippenham

M4 crash causes queues between Swindon and Chippenham

M4 crash causes queues between Swindon and Chippenham

M4 crash causing queues between Swindon and Chippenham

An air ambulance landed on the M4, while traffic queued for two miles.

An air ambulance landed on the M4, while traffic queued for two miles.

Multiple M4 crashes in one day lead to motorway being closed twice in four hours

Firefighters had to rescue a man from the river in Chippenham after he jumped in to escape police

Firefighters had to rescue a man from the river in Chippenham after he jumped in to escape police

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River rescue after man jumps in trying to flee police

An image from a traffic camera on the M4

An image from a traffic camera on the M4

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More than 1,200 drivers caught out by new M4 traffic camera in Wiltshire

Police have located a missing person in Wiltshire

Police have located a missing person in Wiltshire

Call police immediately if you spot missing teenager in Wiltshire

Armed officers descended on the village (file photo).

Armed officers descended on the village (file photo).

Armed police and helicopter deployed to Wiltshire village as dead body found

Police are seeking two men in connection with an alleged assault and robbery

Police are seeking two men in connection with an alleged assault and robbery

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Two men wanted by police after victim 'punched to floor' at golf club

A man has died in a Chippenham crash (file photo).

A man has died in a Chippenham crash (file photo).

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on busy Wiltshire town centre road

A Stagecoach bus driver was allegedly threatened (stock image)

A Stagecoach bus driver was allegedly threatened (stock image)

Bus driver 'threatened by passenger who refused to pay for ticket'

Police officers have been conducting knife sweeps.

Police officers have been conducting knife sweeps.

Police scour bushes for knives and install knife arch at busy college

Traffic has come to a standstill on the A350

Traffic has come to a standstill on the A350

Crash near M4 junction causes heavy rush-hour delays

Wiltshire town gridlocked with traffic queuing in all directions

Wiltshire town gridlocked with traffic queuing in all directions

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Wiltshire town gridlocked with traffic queuing in all directions

Jess Purton and George Holliday of the Chippenham Collective group

Jess Purton and George Holliday of the Chippenham Collective group

'Kind and friendly' group to bring people closer to nature

Fire damage to the front of the property in The Butts, Chippenham

Fire damage to the front of the property in The Butts, Chippenham

House fire 'started deliberately' as three slept inside

JohnBoy Sykes (inset) has been jailed after ramming into a police car during a chase

JohnBoy Sykes (inset) has been jailed after ramming into a police car during a chase

Dangerous driver rammed police car in high-speed chase

Crash in Wiltshire town sees major road closed indefinitely by police

Crash in Wiltshire town sees major road closed indefinitely by police

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Crash in Wiltshire town sees major road closed indefinitely by police

Louise Skeates appeared before Swindon Magistrates' Court charged with falsifying a PhD certificate

Louise Skeates appeared before Swindon Magistrates' Court charged with falsifying a PhD certificate

Operations boss charged with falsifying PhD in £100k fraud case

A woman in her 60s was hospitalised in the crash.

A woman in her 60s was hospitalised in the crash.

Wiltshire woman hospitalised after car crash with van leads to road closure

Alan Ogg denies spying on family bathroom

Alan Ogg denies spying on family bathroom

Pest exterminator 'used hidden camera to take photos of family naked'

Fiona Edson of Chippenham has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

Fiona Edson of Chippenham has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

'Extensive' searches continue for missing woman last seen at weekend

Fiona Edson of Chippenham has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

Fiona Edson of Chippenham has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

Call police immediately if you see this woman in Wiltshire

Police are searching for this man following an assault at a Wiltshire farm.

Police are searching for this man following an assault at a Wiltshire farm.

Police want to speak to this man about assault at Wiltshire farm

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue were at the scene

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue were at the scene

Body of man, 40s, pulled from river at town park

Several Wiltshire towns are gridlocked with traffic this evening

Several Wiltshire towns are gridlocked with traffic this evening

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Wiltshire towns gridlocked with rush-hour traffic

Police are investigating the incident (stock photo)

Police are investigating the incident (stock photo)

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Dog killed and another injured in hit and run

Nicola Doyle inside her business Jolly's Irish Cafe

Nicola Doyle inside her business Jolly's Irish Cafe

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Flowers laid outside cafe after shock death of owner

The teenage boy was attacked in Chippenham last month while walking home from the gym.

The teenage boy was attacked in Chippenham last month while walking home from the gym.

Police issue update after drive-by attack on 16-year-old boy

The crash happened on Bristol Road in Chippenham on Wednesday afternoon

The crash happened on Bristol Road in Chippenham on Wednesday afternoon

Crash leads to rush-hour traffic woe in Wiltshire town

A man has been arrested and charged following a violent incident in Chippenham town centre.

A man has been arrested and charged following a violent incident in Chippenham town centre.

Man charged with attempted robbery after violent town centre incident

Stock image of a Travelodge employee

Stock image of a Travelodge employee

Travelodge goes on recruitment drive in Wiltshire and Swindon

Chippenham teenager Chloe Garner who is 14 years old is currently missing.

Chippenham teenager Chloe Garner who is 14 years old is currently missing.

Family increasingly worried for Wiltshire girl, 14, who has been missing for days

The incident occurred in Chippenham's Monkton Park in the early hours of Easter Sunday.

The incident occurred in Chippenham's Monkton Park in the early hours of Easter Sunday.

Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire park closed off to public following ‘serious sexual assault’

Two people were arrested on Thursday at a car wash in Chippenham.

Two people were arrested on Thursday at a car wash in Chippenham.

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Car wash owner could face £40,000 fine after two employees arrested

Gregory Ford's partner fled for safety following multiple incidents of domestic abuse.

Gregory Ford's partner fled for safety following multiple incidents of domestic abuse.

Domestic violence

Domestic abuser jailed for kicking and punching partner in the head

Police would like to speak to the four men pictured following the fraudulent use of a debit card.

Police would like to speak to the four men pictured following the fraudulent use of a debit card.

CCTV appeal after stolen card used in Waitrose and One Stop

The M4 in Wiltshire

The M4 in Wiltshire

Drivers warned with M4 and other key roads to shut tonight

Patrick is 15 years old and has gone missing.

Patrick is 15 years old and has gone missing.

Missing teen has links to Wiltshire, police say

Michaela Kalupa has been nominated for a regional award.

Michaela Kalupa has been nominated for a regional award.

Apprenticeships

Student shortlisted for prestigious award after becoming 'invaluable member of team'

Here are the five dogs that have been found in Wiltshire this week.

Here are the five dogs that have been found in Wiltshire this week.

Local government

Five lost dogs in Wiltshire that are looking for their owners after being rescued

None of their six practises are accepting NHS patients.

None of their six practises are accepting NHS patients.

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Dental practice 'at capacity' and not accepting NHS patients amid 'crisis'

Tess the border collie celebrates her ninth birthday with (left to right) Vets Rachel Franks and Jess Barratt, owners Debbie and Kate Hutchen, and veterinary nurse Amy Hamilton. Photo provided by VetPartners.

Tess the border collie celebrates her ninth birthday with (left to right) Vets Rachel Franks and Jess Barratt, owners Debbie and Kate Hutchen, and veterinary nurse Amy Hamilton. Photo provided by VetPartners.

Wiltshire family celebrate beloved dog's ninth birthday after cancer remission

Chippenham Town Youth FC are on board with the FA's silent support initiative.

Chippenham Town Youth FC are on board with the FA's silent support initiative.

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Leading youth football coach backs 'silent support'' games for youngsters

Staff are excited ahead of Saturday's opening.

Staff are excited ahead of Saturday's opening.

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Excitement as new axe-throwing attraction set to open this weekend

Chippenham's Charlie White duets with Scottish singer Lulu

Chippenham's Charlie White duets with Scottish singer Lulu

The Wiltshire man who stole the show on BBC’s singing game show

Some of the volunteers who will be helping at The Salvation Army this Christmas to sort through toys and ensure they are sent to those in need.

Some of the volunteers who will be helping at The Salvation Army this Christmas to sort through toys and ensure they are sent to those in need.

Chippenham Salvation Army launches Christmas toy appeal

Chippenham supporters pack out Bluebirds Bar during the FA Cup second round draw.

Chippenham supporters pack out Bluebirds Bar during the FA Cup second round draw.

Chippenham Town FC

Bluebirds fans react to FA Cup second-round draw

Chippenham Manager relishing hopes of an FA Cup run

Chippenham Manager relishing hopes of an FA Cup run

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Chippenham Manager relishing hopes of an FA Cup run

A timeline of Queen Elizabeth II's visits to Wiltshire

A timeline of Queen Elizabeth II's visits to Wiltshire

Here are all the times Queen Elizabeth II came to Wiltshire and Swindon

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