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The operation was on the M4 through Wiltshire. Picture: Google

HGV drivers caught ‘watching films behind the wheel’ in M4 police operation

MORE than 80 drivers were stopped during three days of action on the M4 – including people watching films…

The cameras, being trialled in Wiltshire, can detect if a driver is using a mobile phone. Picture: Pixabay

New cameras can detect if you’re not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile at the wheel

NEW cameras that can detect whether drivers are wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone are being trialled…

The crash happened on Horton Road, near the junction with Woolsbridge Road, Ashley Heath. Picture: Google

Biker killed in crash on Horton Road in Ashley Heath

A MOTORCYCLIST sadly died after a crash in Ashley Heath yesterday (February 23). The incident happened on Horton Road, near…

Work is already underway on construction of a tunnel near Stonehenge. Picture: National Highways

Campaigners lose High Court challenge to “pig-headed” Stonehenge tunnel plans

CAMPAIGNERS have lost a High Court challenge to “pig-headed” plans for a tunnel for the A303 near Stonehenge. After a…

Arrests and more than 50 offences in Amesbury police operation

A MAN was arrested and charged with drink-driving as more than 50 offences were detected by police during a…

Jack Paolucci and Courtney Jennings died after a crash in October 2021. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Soldier jailed over fatal crash near Tidworth that killed engaged teens

A SOLDIER has been jailed over a crash in Wiltshire that killed his passengers – engaged teenagers Jack Paolucci…

The A3094 at Quidhampton will be closed next week for roadworks. Picture: Google

Busy Salisbury route to be closed and ‘rebuilt’ during roadworks

A BUSY Wiltshire route will be closed during work to rebuild the road. The A3094 Netherhampton Road, at Quidhampton, will…

A man was arrested after a Nissan GTR was allegedly filmed doing 160mph on the M4 through Wiltshire

Driver arrested after 160mph video of Nissan GTR posted online

A MAN has been arrested after allegedly filming himself driving at around 160mph on the M4 motorway. Police were made…

Controversial plans to change yearly MOT test scrapped

PLANS to change the way MOT checks on vehicles are carried out have been scrapped. The Government previously announced plans…

The tragic crash has closed the A303 in both directions

Woman killed in A303 crash near Stonehenge, police say

A WOMAN was tragically killed in a crash on the A303 this morning (Tuesday). Wiltshire Police said emergency services…