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'Take That's giant 60ft tour robot' spooks locals

'Take That's giant 60ft tour robot' spooks locals
BBC England Sunday 02 August 2026, 06:20 UTC 1 min read
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The huge mechanical man has been spotted "lurking in the trees" in a village in Wiltshire.

The huge mechanical man has been spotted "lurking in the trees" in a village in Wiltshire.
Wiltshire (LOCATION)
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