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Music night in Devizes
A MUSIC night on Tuesday (August 10) is raising money for Bradbury Manor respite unit in Nursteed Road, Devizes. The event is at the Moonrakers pub in Nursteed Road at 7.45pm and not Bradbury Manor, as stated in the Gazette and Herald. Sally Startin
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Burbage army man's pot hole death was accidental
Army captain Jonathan Allen died when he fell off his bike into the path of an articulated lorry while trying to avoid a huge water-filled pothole, an inquest has heard. The hearing in Salisbury last Thursday heard that Captain Allen, 29, the adjutant
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Soldier died after trying to avoid pothole, inquest told
An Afghanistan veteran died in a lorry collision in Wiltshire as he tried to avoid a large pothole in the road on his bicycle, an inquest has found. Captain Jonathan Allen, 29, was riding along the A338 near Tidworth in the rain and dark when the
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Families weep for fallen heroes in Wootton Bassett
The families of two fallen servicemen wept as their bodies were brought back home to a heroes' welcome in Wiltshire. Marine Adam Brown, of 40 Commando, Royal Marines and Lance Sergeant Dale McCallum, of 1st Battalion Scots Guards, were repatriated
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Ex-prisoners lend a hand at Sherston
Ex-prisoners have been helping with improvements to Sherston Village Hall under the Community Payback Scheme. They have been painting the outside as well as redecorating the small hall, lobby, and kitchen. Work will be complete by the end of this month
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Malmesbury train shed gets plaque
A plaque was unveiled on the last remaining building of Malmesbury Station, its former engine shed, last Saturday. The branch line, popularly known as the Malmesbury Bunk operated from the 1870s to the 1960s and the shed is now an MOT test centre. Barry
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Bus shelter campaign in Sherston rewarded
A timber bus shelter has been erected at Easton Town in Sherston after more than a year of campaigning by parish councillors. The project suffered a setback last year when funding ran out. But a £2,500 grant from Wiltshire Council has helped pay for
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Children have fun at Lacock making desert island creations
More than 100 children descended on Lacock to make model desert islands among other sea-themed creations at a fun day organised by Wiltshire Scrapstore, a children’s charity based in the village. Children’s author Neil Griffiths, from Purton, who has
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Devizes bike trio boost ambulance appeal
A cheque for £291.01 has been presented to Wiltshire Air Ambulance after three boys completed a 40 mile sponsored cycle ride. Will Cooper,17, along with twin brothers Alex and Curtis Bailey, 15, took three hours to cycle from their homes in Easterton
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Parking is main issue at Marlborough election
Both candidates in the upcoming by-election for the vacant seat on Marlborough Town Council have targeted parking as a main issue. Steve Pascall, who is standing for the Liberal Democrats, and Martin Houlden, an independent at the general election
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Wiltshire traffic PCs gear up for rough ride
A group of Wiltshire police officers and their friends are taking part in a 24-hour charity drive in honour of a colleague who died of cancer last year. The group will be competing in the Dawn to Dusk 24-hour Enduro event for Cancer Research UK at the
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Marlborough carer has a head start on chemo
Thrifty grandmother of five Maggie Lee does not want to see anything go to waste. The 48-year-old night worker at Coombe End Court residential home in Marlborough was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and is about to undergo chemotherapy
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Devizes teachers bid fond farewell
Parents and colleagues have said goodbye to four teachers at Southbroom Junior School as the school gears up for collaboration with Southbroom Infants School. The summer term ended with the departure of junior school headteacher David Jopling, deputy
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Wheellchair shut-out in Corsham defended
Residents of a gated community in Corsham have hit back at claims that they are blocking wheelchair users from entering a rear door of a dental practice. Wheelchair users said they were now unable to access the Power and Stafford-Wood dental surgery
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Little pirates bag the booty at Calne
Calne Children’s Centre was overwhelmed by pirates last week – and the booty they bagged was all for a good cause. Scores of families turned out for the annual Barnardo’s Big Toddle at the Sure Start Centre on Wednesday to raise money for Barnardo’s.
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Bands all set to party at Pewsey
Music lovers will be flocking to Pewsey on Saturday for the fourth Pewsey Music Festival, in Cooper’s Field, from midday to midnight. Organiser Liz Boden said: “We’ve got some really fantastic bands this year – a diverse array to appeal to everyone,
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Royal salute for Devizes soldier’s fine service
The military career of Devizes soldier Ben Gale was crowned when he received a long service and good conduct medal from the Prince of Wales last week. Staff Sergeant Gale, 33, of the 1st Regiment Army Air Corps based in Germany, joined the Army in 1995
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Let's give tree cheers for Pewsey
As Pewsey’s new library takes shape, Wiltshire Council’s deputy leader John Thomson said it spoke volumes of the authority’s bid to provide better community facilities, even during times of restrained spending. The new library took a giant leap forward
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MP takes up Sharcott Pennings diary unit fight
Devizes MP Claire Perry has taken up the cause of Pewsey Vale residents concerned about a new dairy unit at Sharcott Pennings Farm near the village. An online petition has attracted more than 500 signatures and villagers are determined that the development
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Diamond couple from Devizes on crest of wave
Devizes couple Frank and Eileen Clark will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary on Saturday with a family party at Marden Village Hall. The Clarks, of Le Marchant Close, Devizes, met in 1949 at a village hop in Brockenhurst while Mr
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Bright smiles all round at Heddington
Youngsters at Heddington Primary School celebrated receiving a special award before they broke up for the summer holidays. The school received the Happy Little Teeth award in recognition of their work to raise awareness of the importance of dental care
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A Minor challenge for Malmesbury couple
Grandparents Julian and Susie Marshall have returned to Malmesbury after travelling 1,200 miles around the British Isles and Ireland. The couple, accompanied by their 13-year-old grandson Isaac, travelled in their Morris Minor which has been part of
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Market Lavington pub gig was just divine
A successful music gig at the Green Dragon pub in Market Lavington raised £400 for two charities on Saturday. The proceeds will be divided evenly between the Gazette’s Help for Heroes appeal and the Dorothy House Hospice in Winsley. The bands included
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Charity in Wiltshire changes it name
A local drugs and alcohol support charity has relaunched under a new name. Now known as New Highway, the Bath Area Drugs Advisory Service felt it was time for a change after 24 years of serving the community. “We adopted a new name to symbolise and
