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The evidence missed in the Becky Godden murder case

Wiltshire Police failed to follow up leads in the case against Swindon taxi driver Christopher Halliwell for many years, the police watchdog found.

The Independent UK

Wiltshire Police apologise for failings in Becky Godden murder investigation

Taxi driver Christopher Halliwell was not prosecuted for the 20-year-old’s murder until 2016, despite leading police to her body in 2011.

The Independent UK

Police apologise to family of murdered girl over 'significant opportunities' missed

Becky Godden-Edwards, 20, was strangled to death by cab driver Chris Halliwell in Swindon in 2003 but her body - buried near the M5 - wasn't discovered for another eight years

Daily Mirror

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Wiltshire land with planning for 50 homes sold to Sovereign

Development company Terra secured outline planning approval for the scheme at appeal earlier this year

Birmingham Post

Evil Christopher Halliwell linked to MORE murders as mum's fight exposes police blunders

Chief Constable Kier Pritchard faces disciplinary action over his role in the botched Wiltshire Police probe into the murder of Becky Godden-Edwards, 20 - she was killed in 2003 and buried in a field

Daily Mirror

Rockhopper awarded millions by Italian government over cancelled oil rig project

The AIM-listed company, which is based in Wiltshire, brought its case against the country in 2017

Birmingham Post

Wiltshire business park extension complete as Toolstation and more arrive

Helix Trade Park sits within the within the wider 160-acre Solstice Park in Amesbury off the A303

Birmingham Post

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Family-run Wiltshire double glazing firm acquired as owner retires

Cara Glass, which is based near Salisbury, has been operating for more than 30 years

Birmingham Post

Best hotels in Wiltshire 2023: Where to stay for riverside views, country charm and tranquil gardens

If you’re looking for a quiet countryside break, check out these top West Country stays

The Independent UK

BMW stolen in Wiltshire found six days later in Bristol lock-up

"It's now being forensically examined"

Bristol Post

The four poshest villages near Bristol - and how much it costs to live there

A good pub and even better livery yard seems to be the clincher

Bristol Post

Wildfires soar by 500% in parts of the UK as London hits 34C

Dorset and Wiltshire fire service attended 180 fires in the first ten days of August

Evening Standard

Dorset blaze probably caused by disposable barbecue – firefighters

Dorset and Wiltshire fire service reports 492% increase in number of August wildfires compared with 2021

The Guardian - UK

Luckington Court: Wiltshire house that starred in BBC’s TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is for sale

The Grade II-listed estate has been owned by members of the same family for 75 years.

Evening Standard

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Birmingham Post

Former Dragons' Den star and Moonpig founder to open Wiltshire warehouse

Nick Jenkins will cut the ribbon on Furniturebox's new state-of-the-art headquarters in September

The Independent UK

Woman held on suspicion of manslaughter after unexplained death of baby

The newborn was found dead at an address in Swindon, Wiltshire, in the early hours of Monday morning, police said.

Liverpool Echo

Couple stranded in Turkey with £10,000 bill after baby comes early

Stephen and Louise Crawshaw-Bowen from Wiltshire fear they may have to sell their home

Birmingham Post

Wiltshire butchers supplying top restaurants buys entire industrial estate

Walter Rose and Son has moved into a huge new unit at the site in Devizes, which is also home to six other businesses

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Logistics giant Wincanton appoints new chief financial officer

Tom Hinton is set to join the board following an extensive search, the Wiltshire-based company said

The Independent UK

Man attacked by emus ‘while fleeing crash scene’ after truck ploughs into shop

Police say one person has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following crash in Wiltshire

Daily Mirror

Hapless driver crashed into shop window, fled scene and is attacked by furious emu

The driver swerved into the shop in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, before fleeing the scene over the hilltops and into the countryside where he was attacked by an angry emu

Wales Online

Lorry narrowly avoids hitting cottage in crash on A338 in Collingbourne Ducis, Wiltshire

It happened early on Sunday morning

The Independent UK

Temperatures soar as long heatwave possible for parts of UK

The Met Office expects many UK counties in the South West, including Devon, Dorset and parts of Wiltshire, to have marked the first day of a heatwave.

Birmingham Post

Wiltshire home improvements firm to open new Swindon showroom

TWC said its move to a building formerly used by the Blade Motor Group comes after a "whirlwind" period of growth in sales and staff

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to soldier killed in armoured vehicle crash on Salisbury Plain

Max exemplified all the qualities the army stood for, defence secretary Ben Wallace said

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