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Eyewitness: Qantas flight drama

A Chippenham man on board a Qantas flight to Melbourne describes the atmosphere as the plane is forced to make an emergency landing.

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WWII enthusiasts revive the 1940s

People in Wiltshire are invited to dress up in 1940s clothes and remember WW II.

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Marines are honoured for bravery

Major Dan Cheeseman from Salisbury has been awarded an MBE for bravery.

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Womad acts fail to get UK visas

The cancellation of three acts who failed to obtain UK visas will not spoil the Womad festival in Wiltshire, organisers say.

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