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Police officers talk woman out of suicide bid
A desperate young woman who threatened to throw herself from a bridge on to West Cepen Way in Chippenham was talked out of attempted suicide by two police officers. PC Bill Monk and PC David Ibbott, members of the Armed Response Unit based in Devizes,
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NIMBYs must give scheme their support
GANGS of adolescents with time on their hands and cans of spray paint in their pockets are regarded as a menacing feature of life in many parts of Swindon. You might have thought, therefore, that plans for a scheme which would take some of them off the
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Benefit fraudster is brought to book
A BENEFIT fraudster from Warminster who cheated West Wiltshire District Council out of more than £7,500 was convicted six years after the offence. Lucy Sullivan, who now lives at Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, pleaded guilty to three charges
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Estate raid nets drug suspects
By Craig Evry A DRUGS raid nicknamed Operation Coke was launched on a notorious Warminster estate in a bid to crack down on drugs. Nine police officers from Warminster Crime Reduction Unit, Warminster CID and the traffic department raided an address in
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Free parking hits end of the road
By Craig Evry THE possibility of extending free parking in Warminster looks slimmer after a £95,000 renewal fee was slapped in place by West Wiltshire District Council. The car-park lease is owned by Warminster Town Council, which is due to relinquish
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Church bell rings out to celebrate repair work
AFTER a month of silence, the church bell of St Johns Church, Boreham Road, Warminster can be heard again. Repairs to the nave roof uncovered an urgent need for work on the bell tower, and the Rev Denis Brett was forced to quiet the bell until the work
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Little girl showered in glass
VANDALS smashed the back window of a car in Warminster showering a toddler with tiny shards of glass. The three-year-old girl was sitting in the back seat of a Vauxhall Astra which was parked outside her home in Victoria Road in Warminster. Her mother
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Fears grow for safety of a missing woman
Fears are growing for a 29-year-old woman missing from her Broad Town home for more than a month. Wootton Bassett police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of Emma Scholes who left her house on October 9. She was last seen in
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Warminster out of luck as Bradford claim the points
YOUTH FOOTBALL BRADFORD on Avon B and Warminster Highbury conjured up an entertaining spectacle considering the bad weather in their under 10s game in the Wiltshire Times and News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League. Home full back Jim Gough was in outstanding
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Trowbridge face tough test in Senior Cup derby
IT'S an indication of the recent contrasting fortunes of the two clubs that Corsham Town go into tomorrow's Wiltshire Senior Cup tie against Trowbridge Town as firm favourites. Five years ago Trowbridge were in the Dr Martens League and would have been
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Only one game survives weather
SKURRAY'S WILTSHIRE LEAGUE ONCE again the Wiltshire League programme was badly affected by the weather, with just a half a dozen matches getting the go-ahead. In the Premier Division just one game survived, leaders Devizes Town Reserves pulling six points
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Avon trounced in lone surviving KO cup tie
TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE ONLY one tie in round two of the KO Cup (sponsored by Reflections Niteclub Westbury) took place at the weekend. Last week's postponements in the Wiltshire Junior Cup meant a rescheduling of fixtures. Frome Sportshouse made it into the
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Fears grow for safety of a missing woman
Fears are growing for a 29-year-old woman missing from her Broad Town home for more than a month. Wootton Bassett police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of Emma Scholes who left her house on October 9. She was last seen in
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Smokers to be sent out of hospital
Smoking could soon be stubbed out at Trowbridge Hospital as part of a health promotion campaign. Staff and managers have been discussing the possibility of building a shelter in the hospital grounds for smokers, to replace the smoking room inside the
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Injured Ben faces Christmas in hospital
BRAVE Ben Sheppard, who suffered severe injuries in a car crash which killed his sister, is facing Christmas in hospital. Ben, seven, suffered severe spinal injuries in the accident on July 25 on the A350 at West Ashton near Trowbridge. His sister Tamara-Jayne
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Driver chased car just before death crash
MOTORIST Barry Smith has admitted he drove dangerously minutes before an horrific crash which killed three people. A court heard Smith, 21, of The Down, Trowbridge, had been chasing after a Toyota MR2 car before it collided with another vehicle and flipped
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Firm sharesset to rise
COSMETIC firm Peter Black has announced an agreement that will result in the privatisation of the Trowbridge company and boost the price of shares. To facilitate a management-buy out, directors including Gordon Black formed Beltpacker, a recently incorporated
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Quick spin ends in fineand ban
UNEMPLOYED Luke Leeson was caught taking a car that he was repairing out for a spin without insurance. Leeson, 20, of Tower Road, Melksham appeared before Trowbridge magistrates for sentencing after being convicted in his absence on October 10 for driving
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Come clean on reason for road
BLUE Circle's application to put a new road off Coach Road up to the new educational resource centre will fail to deliver. The new road stops at the social club and fails to reach the old mobile building that is supposed to be the new resource centre.
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Nothing less than three wins will do says Tindall
MIKE Tindall has put England's three-match autumn rugby campaign into sharp perspective. "If we didn't win all three internationals it would be failure," said the Bath centre, who starts against Australia at Twickenham tomorrow (Saturday, November 18)
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Timely invitation
WOULD the lady who lost her watch on Saturday November 11, after visiting Emmanuel Baptist Church autumn fair, please contact Audrey on (01225) 752921. AG BROWN, Springfield Park, Trowbridge.
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Free advice from Age Concern
MANY people's thoughts are already turning to Christmas and the New Year. For those on low incomes, like older people, it may be a struggle to balance essential spending with extra expenses like gifts and special family meals. We at Age Concern will continue
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White Horse dog lover barking up wrong tree
I WOULD like to respond to the letter in Friday October 27 edition of Wiltshire Times, headed Beware White Horse Menace. I was walking my dog, a two-year-old English springer spaniel, as I have done every day for almost two years. My friend, who owns
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No contradictionin alcohol stance
LAST week's Wiltshire Times carried an item about a possible ban on drinking alcohol in the streets of Trowbridge. Since its publication, a number of people have contacted me querying a perceived contradiction in my stance on this and on alcohol in general
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Soundproofing before music
SOUNDproofing work must be carried out at a Bradford on Avon pub before live bands can play on the premises. Former licensees of The Bear Inn, in Silver Street, were granted a six-month trial public entertainment licence in May after fears that noise
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Vicar takes up lollipop man's board
VICAR David Seymour has been forced to take on the role of lollipop man to ensure children in Bradford on Avon can walk to school in safety. Christ Church School is desperate for a new crossing patrol officer to supervision the crossing at Bath Road but
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Committee praised for putting its town first
MEMBERS of a committee set up to oversee the creation of a town trust in Bradford on Avon have been praised for their dedication. The group was set up to look at how a town development trust could work to promote key projects in the town. Trust chairman
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Mill plan could include 130 homes
NEW plans for a controversial development site in Bradford on Avon could see as many as 130 homes built on the former industrial land. Developer Taywood Homes proposes to nearly double the number of dwellings it intends to build at Kingston Mill when
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Steve shows the way to get ahead
Olympian and former world recorder holder Steve Cram provided motivation and anecdotes when he was a guest speaker at an Allied Dunbar conference. Mr Cram held his audience spellbound as he talked about some of the feats he accomplished during his successful
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Once upon a time...
Members of the Oldbourne Book Group have presented a book sack to Princess Margaret Hospital. The brightly coloured sack contains a children's book, various props and an audio tape which book group members have organised to help bring the story to life
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On line to the future
Swindon's railway station has seldom been anything for the town to be proud of. This black and white picture was printed in the Evening Advertiser with the caption: "Swindon Station in need of smartening up." Today, in spite of attempts to improve conditions
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Guilty
A father who punched his baby son to death because he wouldn't stop crying has been jailed for life. Seven-month-old Jamie Oldacre died of internal bleeding after his liver was ruptured three times. His father Paul, 27, who has a mental age of eight,
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I relish the challenge
WE have had an enforced break, but the work we have put in and the results we have gained from the training have been very encouraging. The squad that has been left in Bath have worked very hard on the basics and are chomping at the bit to go out and
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Empty house angers tenants
By Trevor Porter RESIDENTS of a quiet Trowbridge cul de sac are furious a council house has been left empty for almost a year. Residents in Harmony Place, off Dursley Road, are angry that the house, owned by West Wiltshire District Council, has been empty
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House developer in sports pitch plan
REVELATIONS of a land-swap deal in Westbury were discussed with David Thornton, managing director of Persimmon Homes (Wessex), at Monday's town council meeting. Persimmon hope to purchase six acres of land at Redlands lane and two-and a-half acres at
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Floods renew anthrax fears
By Morwenna Blake RENEWED fears have been raised this week about possible anthrax spores at Westbury Leigh. When plans were originally submitted for an 800-home development by Persimmon Homes four years ago, experts agreed that the old tannery was a potential
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Good news at waste dump
By Morwenna Blake NOTORIOUS Westbury firm Premiere Environmental were featured on HTV West's current affairs programme West Eye View on Tuesday, a week after Wiltshire County Council announced the good progress made at the site. The company, based on
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Truck tax cut is welcomed
THE Chancellor's decision to give vehicle excise duty refunds to all of Britain's hauliers have been described as 'a step in the right direction' by a Westbury transport firm. Britain's truckers are set to receive a refund of between £150 and more than
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Village is to lose 50 jobs
The largest employer in the village of Ramsbury, near Aldbourne, has announced it is pulling out with the loss of 50 jobs. Staff at medical supplies company MSB Ltd, the village's biggest single employer, were told they will be out of work by Christmas
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Schools get cash boost
Swindon schools are to benefit from a £300,000 Government windfall. The money from the Depart-ment for Education and Employ-ment will help the teaching of English and mathematics in secondary schools. It will also boost summer schools in town which concentrate
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Groups lined up to use church centre
The minister of Gorse Hill Baptist Church believes a new £400,000 extension to the building will help revitalise the community. The Rev Paul Knight expects the new building to become a hive of activity after its official opening next weekend. All sorts
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Be careful not to poison birds
Bird lovers in Swindon could unknowingly poison the birds they are trying to help. The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is warning that some peanuts in cheap bird feeders can attract a fungal disease which could prove fatal to feeding birds. Spokeswoman Carolynn
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Beans on the menu
Football fan Dave Evans is looking for someone to fill a bathtub full of baked beans and his friends are getting ready for a hair-raising experience. Mr Evans, 34, is planning to spend 24 hours sat in a tub of cold beans. He will raise money for Highworth
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Gravel work can go on for another 42 years
A minerals company in north Wiltshire has been told it can carry on working for the next 42 years. But a new liaison committee is being set up to deal with concerns raised by local people about the Moreton C Cullimore (Gravels) operation. The county council
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Police are sued over allowance
A Chippenham man is at the centre of a major High Court battle in which police forces are being sued for damages after allegedly misleading recruits about the level of housing allowances and rates of pay. Mark Finister, of Hamilton Drive, Cepen Park South
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Panto with a safety message
Cries of "It's behind you" and "Oh no it isn't" will be ringing in the air when Red Riding Hood comes to town. The country's biggest pantomime tour will visit the Intel Sports and Social Club in Swindon on December 3. In true panto tradition the cast
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Sikh temple is on the agenda again
A sikh temple and community centre could soon see the light of day after more than 10 years of planning and fundraising. A new application has been submitted to Swindon Borough Council for the temple and councillors will discuss it at a meeting on Monday
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Work starts on defence centre
The way the UK's armed forces operate in the long-term is set to be masterminded from a new permanent base at Shrivenham. Building work has begun on the Ministry of Defence's Joint Doctrine and Concepts Centre (JDCC). The centre has been located in temporary
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School has lovely time
Children at Chalet Special School took a snapshot of a day in their life to preserve for future generations. The school is one of four in the area taking part in a project to bury time capsules in Swindon's newest development, Plaza 21. Peatmoor Community
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Denise is voted new NFU county chairman
A woman has taken over as chairman of the Wiltshire National Farmers Union. She is Denise Plummer who lives at Leaze Farm, Stanton St Quintin, near Chippenham. And after her election Mrs Plummer said she had no illusions about the challenges that lie
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McGovern back on glory trail
A MAN who twice tasted European Cup glory will be plotting Town's FA Cup exit tomorrow (Saturday, November 18). John McGovern brings Ilkeston Town to the County Ground for the first round clash and the biggest game in the little club's history. The FA
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We're now halfway to buying our new home
Fundraisers are halfway towards the £10,000 they need to pay for a new home for their pre-school. Such is the popularity of the South Marston pre-school that there is now a waiting list for entry, but this means the village hall where the children meet
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Writer to attend museum opening
BEST-SELLING science fiction and fantasy author Terry Pratchett will be at Trowbridge Museum next January 31 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition. Museum curator Clare Lyall, from Frome, has been working at the town's museum for just three months
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How does your school stand in the league?
WILTSHIRE schools have reached challenging targets set by the eduction authority this year and are on course to reach targets for the year 2002 set by the Government. Wiltshire County Council will continue to work closely with schools to keep ahead of
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Laying the ghosts of Stevenage
TOWN striker Giuliano Grazioli knows what it's like to be on both ends of non-League giantkilling acts. The Town striker scored the winning goal for Stevenage in the FA Cup at the County Ground three seasons ago, but was also at Peterborough when they
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Former CAB manager in settlement deal
By Craig Evry THE ghost of the former West Wiltshire Citizen's Advice Bureaux was finally laid to rest this week when the former manager agreed to settle an employment dispute. Margaret Adams, who managed the west Wiltshire branch from Warminster before
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Above average GCSE results
WILTSHIRE schools are performing above the national average in their GCSE exams. The Department for Education and Employment released the 2000 secondary school performance league tables this week, and according to the statistics GCSE students in the county
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The end of some fine friendships
As A long time member of the GWR Cricket Club and one who is probably nearing the end of his playing days, perhaps its closure should not mean too much to me. But it does. I wouldn't be human if I had not grown fond of the ground where I have taken my
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Dedicated to rail heritage
It was most heartening to see the tremendous support from members of the public on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph at Regent Circus. I would like to thank McArthurGlen for the memorial plaque in the Designer Outlet Village and for its support in allowing
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Community in crisis
WILTSHIRE'S image of a county where prosperity abounds hides a community in crisis, say county council officers who are trying to cope with providing services without enough funds. The Standard Spending Assessment (SSA), which calculates how much money
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Learning not to walk on by
We have always agreed that should we ever encounter an accident, or a person in a state of collapse, NOT knowing how to provide lifesaving attention was a very good reason for not getting involved for fear of making a bad situation worse. But reading
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Where were the hauliers in 1984?
I notice that the haulage operators and farmers are whingeing about Britain being a police state, now that they are prevented from demonstrating in certain parts of the country. I didn't hear them complain back in 1984, when the miners and trade unions
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Twin Counties youngsters impress England selector
RUGBY Dorset and Wilts Academy 35, Buckinghamshire 10 THE Combined Counties youngsters proved too strong for a spirited Bucks side who, although full of running, were outclassed. The Dorset and Wilts forwards bagged the lion's share of the tries, with
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Swindon champing at the bit for visit to league leaders
Beaconsfield v Swindon: After the disappointment of last week's last-minute cancellation, Swindon face league leaders Beaconsfield, who are undefeated at home this season. The hosts' defensive record speaks for itself as they have only conceded 59 points
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Should baby killer care for children?
The case of seven months old Jamie Oldacre who died as the result of a savage attack by his mentally inadequate father is a sad and terrible story. Paul Oldacre, who repeatedly punched Jamie because he was annoyed by the baby's crying, is 27 but has a
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Non pushover
Town boss Andy King is adamant there will be no FA Cup complacency on the part of his players tomorrow. Ilkeston Town may play their football three divisions below Town, but King is under no illusions about the tough challenge John McGovern's side will
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Why Les is Barking at the wheel
WELL, a very sound performance from the lads on Saturday. Yate were a very physical side, who put themselves around for the first 20 minutes However, we weathered the storm and deserved to win the game. In the last 64 of the competition we have been drawn
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Biker, 19, injured in collision
A 19-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has been left with serious head injuries after a four-vehicle crash near Warminster on Monday. The motorcyclist, from Bristol, was airlifted to the Royal United Hospital in Bath after a collision with two cars on the notorious
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Lion cubs are the new pride of Longleat
NOW THAT Longleat Safari Park has closed its gates to the public, the park's newest lion cubs are settling down for the long winter ahead. The three cubs were born more than two months ago to mother Diane and dad Simba, with a close eye being kept on
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Court date for army officer
AN army officer charged with causing death by dangerous driving after an horrific car crash which killed three people will appear in court again three days before Christmas. Major Giles Stibbe, 42, of the Combined Arms School, Land Warfare Training Centre
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Radio stations win support
THE BATTLE for a hotly contested radio slot in Warminster has stepped up, with Pride FM writing to Warminster Town Council for backing. Commercial stations Pride FM and White Horse FM joined Warminster Community Radio in the race for the Independent Local
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New book sells our young people short
THE recently published book Westbury and Westbury Leigh compiled by the Westbury Book Group is a most interesting, well produced and documented account of Westbury today and yesterday. The newcomer to Westbury can however be forgiven for concluding that
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Pillow talk
We Are making a major new sex series for Channel 4. Tasteful, frank and upfront, the programmes will break new ground in delivering real advice on sex. We're interested in finding couples and single women who can talk openly about sex/relationships and
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Good riddance
The vast majority of teachers in Wiltshire will have been rejoicing following the resignation of the Chief Inspector of School, Chris Woodhead. Teachers know that the way to motivate pupils is to praise, to encourage, to celebrate success, followed by
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No need for a bypass
The good people of Hilperton (Wiltshire Times, November 10) seem to be missing the point. They certainly seem to have missed an important part of the speech by Loyola de Palacio, vice-president of the European Commission, Transport and Energy, on October
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Waste fears
I was interested to read of the clearance work being carried out by Monitor Environmental at the Premiere site on West Wilts trading estate (Wiltshire Times, November 10). Considering the flawed background of this whole industry can we have some assurances
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Lavington hit back to knock Maud Heath out of the cup
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE SECOND Division West Lavington recorded a major upset in the first round of the Shoestring sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. In one of only six cup matches to survive the weather they defeated First Division Maud Heath
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Cutler puts Town onway to Vase success
Chippenham Town 2, Yate Town 0 CHIPPENHAM continued their recent good form as they opened their FA Carlsberg Vase campaign with this comfortable victory on Saturday. The Bluebirds, who were the losing finalists in last season's Wembley final, will now
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Clark's three stuns Hounds
WITH Selectabook's Sunday cup game cancelled and pitches in Devizes waterlogged, the only game to go ahead was Trowbridge Wanderers v The Greyhound. The game started at a very fast pace with The Greyhound missing two good chances Dave Melin of Wanderers
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Debut goal for Rangers manager
FROME Rangers took full advantage over United Front not playing their suspended striker Barry Davies, in the 6-2 win in the Westbury five-a-side league. Rangers player manager Steve Sykes netted his first ever goal for the red and blacks with a well placed
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Child abductions man found guilty
A middle-aged Warminster man abducted two 15-year-old schoolgirls, taking one of them away for the weekend to caravans he owned near Exmouth. Divorcee Nicholas Adams, 46, operated an 'open door' policy for children at his house in Silver Street, a judge
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Surveys of A303 to be carried out
THE latest progress report on the A303 road scheme at Stonehenge has been released by the Highways Agency. A draft environmental report has been considered by statutory consultees and will be passed on to other interested parties once their response has
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Lights in skies overSouthwick
THE skies above Southwick were lit by a strange light on Monday morning. Roger White was looking out of his kitchen window at around 5.55am when he noticed two pulsating shapes. As he watched the lights move slowly from west to east he noticed they were
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Company held data illegally
A TRAINING company which used the internet to boost its business has pleaded guilty to not being registered under the Data Protection Act. Training Direct UK Ltd, which is registered at Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge, is the first company in north and
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Double joy for Virgin
TROWBRIDGE-based mobile phone company Virgin Mobile recently had a double celebration. The Richard Branson-owned company celebrated its first birthday in Trowbridge and attracting its half a millionth customer. The company, which is based at the White
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Heartless!
By Craig Evry PENSIONER Mildred Blaber, 93, was left hysterical after cruel conmen tricked their way into her home and stole jewellery with huge sentimental value and £600 cash. Priceless family heirlooms, including an amethyst engagement ring from her
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Lee fightsdrug ban
THE father of Trowbridge snooker star Stephen Lee says he will stand by his son in the wake of allegations that he tested positive for marijuana at a tournament in September. Lee, ranked number five in the world, is due to face a disciplinary committee
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No point inmore laws
REGARDING the proposed bye-law preventing drinking on the streets and in the parks of Trowbridge (Wiltshire Times, November 10). We already have laws prohibiting the following: Dog fouling, riding bicycles on pavements, driving without lights during the
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Banned biker avoids prison
DEPRESSED warehouse worker Michael Cleaver escaped a prison sentence for riding his motorbike while banned after magistrates heard he had been suicidal at the time. Cleaver, 23, of Pennine Close, Melksham, was caught by police riding his sporty Yamaha
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Don't miss the bus
FOR many years the National Express service to Northampton stopped at Pickwick. Corsham is on the main A4 but when the services were rescheduled, the stop at Corsham was omitted about three years ago. After representations to the company, they have now
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Bath supporters can meet the coaches
BATH supporters have been given the opportunity to meet head coach Jon Callard and some of his staff at The Recreation Ground tonight (Friday, November 18). The meeting, which was organised by the Bath rugby Supporters' Club, will take place in the clubhouse
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Melksham wins regeneration cash
NEWS that Melksham has been picked as a pilot regeneration project has been the cause of much celebration. Last week it was confirmed that the town had made huge progress as part of the Five Towns Initiative and was now set to receive extra funding from
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Depleted Bath look for revenge
A SKELETON Bath side ravaged by international call-ups simply must win on Sunday, November 19 if they are to keep their season alive beyond Christmas. Jon Callard's men are out of the Tetley's Bitter Cup and clinging on by their fingernails in the Heineken
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Land to be sold for Semington diversion
AN area of land looks set to be sold to make way for the Semington diversion. Wiltshire County Council wants to buy part of Shails Lane running between Semington Road and the Christie Miller Centre on Bowerhill. The piece of land is owned by West Wiltshire
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Collection thanks
ON behalf of the League of Friends of Bradford on Avon Hospital it gives me great pleasure to report that the recent house to house collections in Bradford on Avon, Holt, Monkton Farleigh, South Wraxall, Westwood and Winsley raised £3,513.46 and the Saturday
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A load of rubbish
I WONDER if Malcolm Rosier, (Star Letter, Wiltshire Times, November 10), who wants to condemn the binmen to perdition or at least, to privatisation could be persuaded to vent his spleen in the area where it belongs? He says he is interested in getting
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Villagers' fury at phone mast plan
By Holly Robinson CAMPAIGNERS in Westwood are furious that plans to site a mobile phone mast in their village were set to be approved last night. Parents from Westwood Nursery School and residents in Upper Westwood have been fighting plans by Vodafone
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Roman settlement is uncovered at school
By Holly Robinson PROOF of a large Roman settlement in Bradford on Avon has been uncovered in the grounds of St Laurence School. Bradford architect Martin Valatin, who lives and works in the town, made the discovery last summer when the dry weather highlighted
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Head to leave community school
The head teacher of Greendown Community School is leaving after 15 years in the job. Ian Matthews, 55, plans to leave at the end of the school year to become a school OFSTED inspector or take up advisory work. "I think it is time for a new headmaster
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70 years wed and we're still so happy
Friendship is the most important ingredient for 70 years of long and happy marriage, according to Frederic and Catherine Stevens. And they should know, having celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary this week. Married in 1930 at Trinity Church,
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Park and ride to open two Sundays before Christmas
The council has arranged for The Copse park and ride to operate on the two Sundays prior to Christmas. And it is also advising shoppers to keep away from some busy Swin-don car parks to avoid congestion. Following discussions with Thamesdown Transport
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Residents endure cable-laying hell
Residents in Wootton Bassett who have endured three months of cabling work are calling for an end to contractors digging up the road. Almost every street in the town has been affected by ntl which is laying down lines so people can watch cable television
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Youth project 'will not attract yobbos'
A retired priest in charge of a pioneering new youth project aimed at providing a focal point for youngsters in Pinehurst and Penhill has condemned residents who plan to block the scheme. Annis Fessey believes protesters against the bid for a new youth
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Christmas goodies on offer
ANGLING By Colin Scull AS an experiment, this year's Bathampton annual open Christmas match will be held on the club's lakes at Hunstrete and Newton Park on Sunday December 10. This is one of the region's most popular events and with all four lakes capable
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Cameras to tackle town's fear of crime
WESTBURY has moved one step closer to installing CCTV in the town centre this week. At a meeting on Monday, the town council confirmed its commitment to the project. Optimum, the consultants hired to put in a proposal to the Home Office on behalf of the
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Store refusal threatens amenities
THE refusal of planning permission for a Sainsbury's store in Westbury Leigh looks set to delay other developments at the site. Sainsbury's and Persimmon Homes were denied planning permission to build a store in the town last Thursday. The plan had attracted
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Treaty protest reaches No. 10
By Joanne Kelly A HOUSEWIFE and mother-of-three from Westbury was in London on Armistice Day to hand over a petition. Diana Yeoh, of Redland Lane handed in the petition at 10 Downing Street. The petition had been signed by 75,277 people who are opposed
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Biker raises funds
MOTORCYCLIST Mark Mead, of Westbury, has raised more than £500 for the National Society for Epilepsy in memory of a young epilepsy victim. Five-year-old Adam Pritchard died after a seizure in December last year. Mr Mead, whose children used to play with
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Night out at the dog track raises £1,400
The Wiltshire branch of St John Ambulance will receive more than £1,400 after a charity race night. A night at the Swindon Greyhound track, involving Barclays corporate clients from the Swindon area, raised £720. The amount given to St John Ambulance
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We'll blockade firm, warn campaigners
Opponents of a Dorcan firm's expansion plans have vowed to stage a blockade if it goes ahead without consultation. David Simpkins, 33, of Saltzgitter Drive and several of his neighbours believe Bookham Technology should not go ahead with its application
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Confident?. . Town should be
IAN Woan believes John McGovern's Ilkeston side will provide a tough test for Town tomorrow (Saturday, November 18), but he is confident of success. The midfielder knows all about McGovern's achievements with Nottingham Forest, although Woan arrived at
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Cheap admission tomorrow
AS Town look to start a lengthy cup run, the club is anxious to attract more supporters through the turnstiles. In a bid to attract more youngsters to the County Ground, the club is offering a special Kids for a Quid promotion tomorrow (Saturday, November
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No pushover
TOWN boss Andy King is adamant there will be no FA Cup complacency on the part of his players tomorrow (Saturday, November 18). Ilkeston Town may play their football three divisions below Town, but King is under no illusions about the tough challenge
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Teachers unite in campaign
HEADTEACHERS will unite in a campaign to get more money for pupils. Led by the county's chief education officer, Bob Wolfson, headteachers and parents will unite in a protest against poorly-funded Wiltshire schools. They will take their campaign to Downing
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How about asking us?
Here we go again. Once more this council is putting the pensioners and disabled of the borough through all the uncertainty and unwanted new ways of using the travel concession tokens. We cannot now use our tokens on the train. Why change a system that
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Better pay will bring in staff
Last week you ran an article on how retailers, restaurants and takeaways cannot attract staff. I wonder why? Is it perhaps the mean wages they are so proud of (£4.75 or less) are not enough to survive on in rip-off Britain, and people have to rely on
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Surprise league reverse for Chippenham
Chippenham 17, Abbey 25 CHIPPENHAM, who beat Abbey the previous week in the NPI Intermediate Cup, were overturned in the rematch on Saturday as they went down to their first home league defeat of the season. With Chippenham fielding largely the same side
