Hilperton23 Sep 2025Man jailed for raping two women a decade apartMarcin Janikowski, 39, from Hilperton, subjected his victims to a "traumatic ordeal".23 Sep 20257 Feb 2025Eight members of £7m cocaine gang jailed Wiltshire Police says a "significant operation" is broken up, with drugs supplied across the region.7 Feb 20252 Nov 2024Council issues £3,000 in fines to fly-tippersThe council issued fixed penalty notices to two businesses and a resident in Hilperton.2 Nov 202425 Sep 2024Controversial plan for 187 homes moves step closerThe new estate was approved by the council in 2022 between Trowbridge and Hilperton.25 Sep 202415 Dec 2023Council turns down McDonald's plan for townWiltshire Council received objections but the chain said it would bring jobs and investment.15 Dec 202310 Aug 2023Villagers object to new McDonald's drive-throughThey say the 24-hour facility will detract from their "ancient" village and increase traffic.10 Aug 202325 Apr 2023Biomass boiler on farm becomes permanent fixtureThe application faced opposition from some locals who claimed that it was affecting air quality.25 Apr 202325 May 2022New homes could ruin county's beauty says groupCampaigners claim a "hugely disproportionate" amount of housing is being planned in Wiltshire.25 May 2022
