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Teenagers' dreams of skatepark dashed
GAZETTE & HERALD: Teenagers' dreams for a brand new permanent skatepark in Chippenham lie in ruins because the Westmead site has proved far too problematic and no suitable alternative can be found. North Wiltshire District Council resolved at its
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School's message of hope
GAZETTE & HERALD: POIGNANT messages of hope and sympathy fill page after page of condolence books that have been set up in memory of the Lyneham servicemen. Hundreds of wellwishers have signed the books, set up at 47 Squadron's headquarters and The
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Commander praises heartfelt response
GAZETTE & HERALD: STATION Commander Paul Oborn has praised villagers for the support shown since the Hercules tragedy. He said the crash had devastated the entire station and emotions were still raw. "I want to express deep gratitude to the local
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Silence for the victims at service
GAZETTE & HERALD: MOURNERS packed a huge maintenance hangar at RAF Lyneham on Friday to remember the ten who lost their lives in the Hercules crash. Service personnel, colleagues and families of those who died joined together for the Service of Remembrance
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Squadron's proud 89 years
GAZETTE & HERALD: WING Commander Mike Neville who commands 47 Squadron at RAF Lyneham and who lost five of his men in the crash in Iraq, has written about the squadron on the Lyneham website. He said: "Number 47 Squadron is one of the largest and
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Quiet streets greet sad convoy
GAZETTE & HERALD: STREETS fell quiet over North Wiltshire as all those touched by the Hercules tragedy paid their last respects to the victims. At 6.45pm on Tuesday, February 8, ten hearses crept out of RAF Lyneham escorted by police. They passed
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Brothers in arms
GAZETTE & HERALD: IT WAS a heroes' homecoming. RAF Lyneham's finest airmen touched down on British soil for the final time on Tuesday in a ceremony swathed in dignity. As grieving wives, parents and close relatives of the dead gathered on the runway
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Pucker up and enjoy a spicy experience
HOT Lips Houlihan was the man-hungry major in the 4077th Mash unit, renowned as much for her bedside manner with Major Frank Burns as her bedside manner as a nurse. Her key physical attribute was, of course, luscious lips, but now a new product claims
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A divinely sinful indulgence
DIETICIANS would have us believe that chocolate is on a par with original sin. Now Thorntons has incorporated the seven sins including Original Sin into a box of pink and black temptation called Eden. The new collection includes Lust (raspberry, mascarpone
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Artist's work now on show
GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM artist Margaret Heath is exhibiting her work in the new ArtsNoW Gallery, at the Pound Arts Centre that opened late last year. ArtsNoW is the network for visual artists living or working in North Wiltshire. Mrs Heath, 55,
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Grant will pay for survey on town needs
GAZETTE & HERALD: A £25,000 grant received by a Corsham voluntary group in April last year is being spent on a community plan, to find out what people want from their town. The Quality Future's Team was formed to improve the town and the surrounding
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Mark of excellence
15305/02GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM Primary School has won a prestigious Government award for the second time running. The Cabinet Charter Mark recognises and encourages excellence in public service and, by achieving the honour, the school has shown
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Girl attackers are caught after appeal
GAZETTE & HERALD: Police have thanked three members of the public whose tip- offs led to the conviction of two Corsham girls who made an unprovoked attack on a pair of Chippenham teenagers. The 15-year-olds were set upon and dragged to the ground
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Second water births facility
GAZETTE & HERALD: Water births are proving so popular Chippenham Hospital is having an additional water birth room installed. Unit manager Hong Saint said: "There has been an increase in demand for water births and we are delighted to support mothers
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Campaigners muster support against mast
OBJECTORS to a mobile phone mast planned to be put up close to their Pewsey homes are urging as many people as possible to write protest letters. Kennet District Council refused the planning application from mobile phone service provider O2 to put the
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Jury visits the scene of alleged murder
The tent at the back of Forge Close where the jury changed into protective clothing before visiting a scene of crime where chemicals in forensic analysis had been used. 10/2/5AN Old Bailey jury has visited the site in South Newton where Asian millionaire
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Villagers rally to Ineke's tsunami relief mission
Anneke and Chris Pitts receive the signed cricket bat from Downton School head boy Luke Ridley and head girl Kayleigh Witt, watched by the school council. 10/2/5PLANS to forge links with a Sri Lankan village that was devastated by the tsunami are starting
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Co-op work under way
DESPITE no signs of obvious activity, work on the new Co-op is under way at Redworth House, deputy mayor of Amesbury John Noeken assured fellow councillors last week. He said most of the work done so far had been inside the building, and contractors had
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Open space in need of forum
AMESBURY councillors want residents who live in and around the open space at Harvard Way to form an action group and help shape the future of this area. They would like people to step forward and take the lead on what should be built there to develop
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Upper Avon is awarded specialist sports status
UPPER AVON School, in Durrington, has netted a top sports accolade. The secondary school has just been awarded specialist sports status and will become a sports college from September. In submitting its bid, staff had to complete an audit of strengths
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Parking charges set to rise by up to 39pc
FURIOUS businesses and car owners have condemned council plans to send the cost of all-day parking in Salisbury rocketing to £5 - an increase of 39 per cent. The park-and-ride service will go up by 70p from £1.50 to £2.20 and season ticket holders will
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Boss has a full squad fit to face Bluebirds
CHIPPENHAM travel to the depths of Lincolnshire to tackle a side scrapping for their Southern League Premier Division survival on Saturday. Stamford might be third from bottom on 26 points but the south midlands outfit are more than capable of producing
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Frustrated Paul seeks first team football
EXPERIENCED striker Martin Paul is on the verge of completing a loan deal after admitting he is losing match fitness. But Paul, 30, stresses he is not unhappy at Chippenham and has no plans to leave Hardenhuish Park on a permanent basis. He said: "I have
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It doesn't matter which team I put out
STEVE WHITE COLUMN: YOU have to applaud the players this week after a superb performance in the Southern League Cup against Tiverton on Tuesday. They reached a scintillating level of performance and Tiverton could not handle us. We had pace and power
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Taxpayers to hear precept
Townspeople are expected to find out how much tax they will pay to Malmesbury Town Council tonight. The policy and resources committee will decide the annual precept at a meeting in the town hall at 7pm. The precept forms part of the council tax and last
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Homes plan wins planning approval
Developer Mike Osborne's planning application for 17 homes in Luckington has been approved, but district councillors rejected his offer of an £80,000 donation for the village school. Mr Osborne offered the cash if his planning application was given the
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Gypsy case at Minety could fall either way
A groundbreaking public inquiry to decide the future of a 56-strong group of gypsies in Minety has ended with the travellers and villagers agreeing it is too close to call. Minety Action Group leader Verina Hyland accused the inquiry's inspector, Andrew
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Nephew evicted from home of last 20 years
Brinkworth villager Alan Selwood has vowed to stay with his sheep and fight an eviction order from his aunt and uncle. The 37-year-old farm labourer has one week left to find a home. Mr Selwood is severely dyslexic and has lived at Home Farm, Brinkworth
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Shutters down on brash shopfronts
BRASH and gaudy retail frontages that are spoiling Salisbury have been named and shamed by the district council. In a bid to improve the city's historic ambience, the council has produced a new booklet featuring the best and worst examples of shopfront
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Rotary gets into the swim of things
Robert Allison, senior vice-president of the Salisbury Rotary Club with Jill Brown and her dog Yates, Phillip Cheverall and Laura Giddings at the swimathon. 10/2/5SALISBURY Rotary Club members went poolside last Friday to publicise the club's first ever
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Family's 'heartbreak' as charity dumps furniture
A SALISBURY couple have spoken of their distress at learning a charity they donated furniture to simply dumped their goodwill in a skip. Andy and Pat Anderson gave the Burnbake Trust, based in Wilton, 15 items of furniture belonging to Mrs Anderson's
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Jury visits the scene of alleged murder
The tent at the back of Forge Close where the jury changed into protective clothing before visiting a scene of crime where chemicals in forensic analysis had been used. 10/2/5AN Old Bailey jury has visited the site in South Newton where Asian millionaire
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Fire-damaged school to reopen after the holiday
Senior teacher Neil Mawdsley and vice-chair of governors Caroline Lamb outside the damaged building. 10/2/5FIRE-RAVAGED Broad Chalke primary school is set to re-open after next week's half-term holiday. Plans are under way to repair most of the damage
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Parking charges set to rise by up to 39pc
FURIOUS businesses and car owners have condemned council plans to send the cost of all-day parking in Salisbury rocketing to £5 - an increase of 39 per cent. The park-and-ride service will go up by 70p from £1.50 to £2.20 and season ticket holders will
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Twins born three months early are home at last
Proud parents Paul and Debbie Badger with twins Daisy (left) and Oliver. 10/2/5THE two tiny bundles that arrived unexpectedly on Debbie Badger's 34th birthday were more precious than the most extravagant gift. Twins Daisy and Oliver were born three months
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Lee and Ross take a bow
Sportswoman of the year Lee Steggles and Sportsman of the year Ross Curnow with their awards. DA7321P53THE big winners on Journal Sports Awards night were Lee Steggles and Ross Curnow. World champion powerlifter Lee was named Sportswoman of the year for
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Pub profits struggling
PUB group Regent Inns said a business shake-up and higher marketing costs led to a 16.6 per cent fall in half-year profits. Regent, which runs bars including the Walkabout Australian theme pub in Fleet Street, Swindon, and Jongleurs comedy clubs, said
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Success for park
FIVE more deals have been completed to bring firms into Kembrey Park. King Sturge has let units in Ash Phase to Crystal Clear Engineering, Premier Watercoolers and Spray by Design. Meanwhile, suites in Cherry Orchard North and West (pictured above) have
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Hotel staff thanked for award
ONE of Swindon's leading hotels has picked up an award for quality. Blunsdon House Hotel is part of the Best Western chain but is owned and managed independently by the Clifford family. The regional award for quality was given out at the Best Western
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Ancient path set to be restored
15313/02An ancient path once trodden by monks en route to Malmesbury Abbey is set to be restored to its former glory, thanks to the hard work of a Wootton Bassett community group. The Row de Dow, also known locally as the Rue de Dieu or Path of God, runs
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Bid to get shoppers to buy local produce
15314/04You just can't beat home-grown produce that's the message of a new initiative soon to be launched in Wootton Bassett. The initiative, called 'made in the Wootton Bassett area', aims to raise awareness of local producers and to encourage retailers
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Shape future of health
PATIENTS are to be asked what they think of local health services in a survey undertaken by the Kennet and North Wiltshire and West Wiltshire Primary Care trusts. Questionnaires will be sent to 850 random patients in each trust area registered with GP
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Melksham Town 0, Bideford Town 10
MELKSHAM'S record home defeat was to be the last game for manager Nigel Tripp as he admitted he could not live with the embarrassment. At half time, his side were seven down and Tripp was furious that a few of his players were laughing as they walked
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Election fever hits schools
ELECTION fever hit Wiltshire last week when nearly 8,500 young people voted to elect the Wiltshire members of the UK Youth Parliament. The elections were also used to elect new members to the Wiltshire Assembly of Youth (WAY) with three of the eight elected
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Devizes Town 0, Exmouth 2
MARK Godley praised the effort and dedication of his players after they crashed out of the Les Phillips Cup to two late goals on Saturday. The manager was delighted that his side stood firm for 70 minutes and tested the Screwfix Premier title chasers.
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Ambulance's infection fear exposed by medic
THE boss of Wiltshire Ambulance Trust has denied there is a problem with the cleaning of ambulances despite claims from a paramedic that dirty vehicles are putting patients' health at risk. Paul Gates, director of operations for the Wiltshire Ambulance
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Knox rescues a crucial point
HIGHWORTH'S title hopes took another knock as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Wantage. It could have been worse for John Fisher's men but for Richard Knox's late wonder goal. The home side edged the first half and took the lead on the stroke of half-time
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Reopening Rising Sun agree deal with Town
DEVIZES Town chairman Phil Rossiter believes the club's future is bright after sealing a new sponsorship deal with the Rising Sun pub. Landlord of the Four Seasons, Gary MacMartin, has taken over the pub and will be reopening in April. He agreed a two-year
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Defender promoted after boss walks out
FORMER Chippenham defender Lee Burns has been installed as caretaker manager at Melksham after the shock exit of Nigel Tripp. Tripp was disgusted with his team after certain players were laughing at the 10-0 defeat to premier division leaders Bideford
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Lifeline alarms help elderly victims
POLICE in Kennet and South Wiltshire have responded quickly after the New Year saw an increase in the number of distraction burglaries against elderly and vulnerable people. In January more than 20 incidents were reported, with even more attempted burglaries
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WPC tells of chase terror
A YOUNG policewoman has told a jury of her terror as she was confronted by a knife-wielding man as she chased him in the town centre. Carl Thomas brandished a large kitchen knife at the officer after he slipped and fell as she tried to catch him. WPC
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Workers to be asked if they want to back strike
BALLOT papers will go out to more than 2,000 Swindon Council workers next week asking them if they back strike action. Unison and the Transport and General Workers' Union will start sending out the papers on Monday and they will have to be returned by
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Martha's got a date with Blair
ONE of the leading lights behind the campaign to preserve the Mechanics Institute in the Railway Village is to meet the Prime Minister. Martha Parry of the New Mechanics' Institute Preservation Trust and the Swindon Civic Trust, is one of 450 people from
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'Accident won't put me off test'
Ref. 75904-170A YOUNG woman who had to be cut free from a car after crashing on her driving test has said she will soon be back behind the wheel. The Adver reported in later editions yesterday how firefighters had to cut the roof from the Driving Academy's
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Court saves family from teen's reign of hell
Ref. 75989-82THIS is Daniel Smith a teenage neighbour from hell who terrorised a family of five so badly that they put their house up for sale. Thanks to the Advertiser, the 16-year-old lout can be named and shamed in public for his 18-month reign of
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Chipper's fall closes the A4
GAZETTE & HERALD: TRAFFIC came to a standstill at Quemerford in Calne during Friday rush hour when a tree chipper came loose from a Ford Transit van and collided with a lorry. The A4 was closed completely for 45 minutes while the wreckage of the tree
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Weight restriction will be permanently lifted
GAZETTE & HERALD: WILLIAM Street in Calne will have its weight restriction lifted to allow lorries to drive down to the Newcroft Gardens building site. Wiltshire County Council recommended that the previously experimental order of a lifted weight
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Jump in and help charity
GAZETTE & HERALD: THE White Horse Leisure Centre in Calne is one of 500 businesses hoping to raise money for children's charity NCH. The leisure centre will be taking part in a swimathon on Tuesday, March 22 at 8pm and Saturday, March 26 at 6.30pm
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Councillor will battle for Labour held seat
GAZETTE & HERALD: TOWN councillor Ellie Bland is to embark on a battle in Wales in an attempt to become a Conservative MP. Ellie Bland, from Quemerford, was only elected as a town councillor in 2003 and will now be competing against other candidates
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Residents campaign against later licence
GAZETTE & HERALD: RESIDENTS are to continue fighting plans by White Hart Hotel owner Donal O'Dwyer to extend his licence to 3am. North Wiltshire licensing committee turned down Mr O'Dwyer's application for a longer public entertainment licence last
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MP pair lobby secretary
DEVIZES MP Michael Ancram has called for a public inquiry into the burning of hazardous waste at the Lafarge cement works at Westbury. Together with Westbury MP Dr Andrew Murrison, Mr Ancram believes the Government should hold a public inquiry following
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Chernobyl girls visit is saved at last minute
TEN young girls from Belarus still blighted by the accident at Chernobyl nuclear power station 18 years ago, are to arrive in the Devizes area next week. But the future of visits organised by the Chernobyl Children Life Line was recently in jeopardy after
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Ten-mile run around town
ENTRY is now open for the Kennet Kanter, the first organised long-distance run in Devizes for at least ten years. Kennet District Council's visitor centre in the Market Place is hosting the event, which will take place on Sunday, July 3. The ten-mile
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Appeal for volunteers to help with first aid
EMERGENCY volunteers in Market Lavington have appealed for more recruits on their first anniversary. Market Lavington First Responders were set up by Wiltshire Ambulance Service and St John Ambulance after an audit criticised the ambulance service's response
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Residents oppose new phone mast plan
RESIDENTS living near the telephone exchange in Devizes have expressed concern at the prospect of more mobile phone antennae being installed. Vodafone wants to put mobile phone equipment on the roof of the exchange in Castle Lane. Last year mobile phone
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Friends and family honour a loving pal
FAMILY and friends of Jason Rawlings turned out in force to say their farewells at his funeral on Tuesday. More than 140 people celebrated the 22-year-old's life at the service held at the West Wiltshire Crematorium in Semington. Mr Rawlings, of Bath
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All set for long-awaited school crossing
WILTSHIRE County Council says it hopes to switch on the signal-controlled crossing outside Southbroom Junior School by the end of the half-term break. Work on installing the crossing, which residents and councillors had been campaigning to have for over
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Half-term skills
Swindon Soccer Skills are staging a half-term coaching fun week at Commonweal School from Monday, February 14 to Friday, February 18 (10am-3pm). The course is for boys and girls between nine and 14, details from CJ on 01793 322898.
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Fancy a game?
SIX-A-SIDE fans can now play in a new league. Due to the success of Football Mundial's Thursday's league they have decided to expand. The new season starts in March and will be on the artificial surface at Wootton Bassett School between 8-10pm. The league
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Bid for lottery funds to restore two monuments
DEVIZES Town Council agreed on Tuesday to submit a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for money towards a restoration project for the town's fountain and Market Cross. The town council says the two historic monuments, in the Market Place, are deteriorating
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Local beat for bands at the new town club
CLUB owners Andrew Moyes and Mark Gent are providing an opportunity for local bands to showcase their talents at the Azuza in Marlborough High Street. It's been made possible by the granting of a public entertainment licence for live music. Mr Moyes,
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All ages help clean church
15318/2PARISHIONERS at St John's Church in Devizes have been rolling up their sleeves and getting out the scrubbing brushes to give the church some spit and polish before it reopened yesterday. The church had to close after the heating system was pronounced
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Wetherspoon say pub will boost town trade
THE opening of a JD Wetherspoon pub in Devizes will boost trade in other town pubs, a company executive has claimed. General manager Thomas Ball said he thought overall trade will go up and other pubs would also benefit. Wetherspoon's wants to convert
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Tragedy warning as vehicles block road
RESIDENTS in Avebury's High Street fear it is only a matter of time before thoughtless parking leads to a tragedy. Parked vehicles on the High Street regularly block the way for refuse collectors said parish council chairman Jenny Baldrey. Last year an
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Crunch time for carnival
THE annual carnival procession that has brought joy to tens of thousands of local families and visitors in Marlborough over the years is facing a crisis. At a special public meeting tonight the carnival committee, which is still without a chairman, will
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Allotments fate hangs in balance
THE building of up to 158 homes on the former allotment land at Spitalcroft could harm the sustainability of Devizes as a community, a public inquiry was told this week. Ed White, Kennet District Council's forward planning officer, said that number of
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Woman ejected from ward by two guards
HOSPITAL worker Barbara Chandler was furious when she was shown the door at Swindon's Great Western Hospital by two security guards backed up by two police officers. Mrs Chandler of Chiminage Close, Marlborough, was escorted out of the Swindon hospital
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Protesters seek inquiry on plan for 178 homes
FAMILIES opposed to the number of homes proposed on the St John's School lower site in Marlborough are planning to take their fight all the way to Whitehall. On Tuesday they resolved to ask the office of the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to call-in
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Roof top ritual as hospital is topped out
15283/2A TRADITIONAL topping-out ceremony was held at the new Savernake Hospital in Marlborough last Tuesday as the final piece of roofing was fixed in place. Ron Crook, acting chairman of the Kennet and North Wilts Primary Care Trust, ceremoniously fastened
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In the frame
HOMEOWNERS Derek and Clare Bolton were awoken to the sound of a large bang after a speeding car went flying through a window of their country cottage. The car, a Vauxhall Cavalier believed to have been stolen earlier from Lyneham, was being followed by
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Anger at 999 merger plans
PLANS to merge Wiltshire ambulance service with emergency services in Avon and Gloucestershire will put lives at risk, MPs have warned. South west NHS bosses are currently considering whether to merge the region's three ambulance trusts to improve 999
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Dolls' house aids appeal
Ref. 75970-136TSUNAMI APPEAL: GENEROUS seven-year-old Korie O'Hare is auctioning off a cherished birthday present to raise cash for victims of the Boxing Day tsunami. The youngster, of Liden who attends Liden Primary School, asked her mum, Terry, if she
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Mel snaps up photo winner
A VETERAN photographer has snapped up a prestigious prize for the third time. Mel Gigg, of Blunsdon, won this year's John Evans Memorial Trophy at the Western Community Centre in Somerset Road, Rodbourne Cheney. His winning snap in the Swindon Photographic
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It's good for your health
DOCTORS and dentists in Swindon are celebrating the news that the town is to receive a £37m cash boost from the Government. They say it's about time Swindon got its fair share of funding after it was revealed that the town's Primary Care Trust was currently
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Sid serves up a boost for hospice
Shoppers took a welcome break from the hectic town centre to indulge in holistic treatments and raised £450 for charity in the process. Actor Roy Heather, who played Sid the barman in sitcom Only Fools and Horses was on hand at the Prospect Silver Launch
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Bells ring out for former vicar
THE bells of St Bartholomew's And All Saints' Church, in Wootton Bassett, will ring for three hours on Saturday as a tribute to a former vicar. The peal attempt, a tribute to Father Bernard Garrett, who retired at the end of January, will involve the
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Security boosted at family centre
Ref. 75987-7 Emma Gilbert (left) from Dettol and project manager Lynn Turner at the Walcot family centreA SWINDON family centre is a safer place, thanks to the donation of a new security system. The Walcot Family Centre was forced to move after the wooden
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Death was caused by asbestos
A SWINDON railway worker died from asbestosis decades after working with the hazardous material, an inquest has heard. William Pearson, 68, of Station Road in High-worth died in August 2004 at the Great Western Hospital from the effects of asbestosis.
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Just crackers about Chinese new year
Ref. 75998-97CHILDREN at a Swindon infants school are getting a double dose of Chinese culture this week. Celebrating the Chinese New Year at Even Swindon Infants' School meant getting to grips with chopsticks as youngsters took part in a special oriental
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Cashing in on your money
A NATIONWIDE director says he fears British consumers could soon be charged £1 billion a year just to withdraw their own money Stuart Bernau admits the Swindon-based building society is obsessed by the issue of fee-charging cashpoints, but says that's
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Assault victims make a recovery
A FATHER-OF-NINE is still recovering in hospital after being dragged along a road by a stolen taxi. Rhana Miah was transferred to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford for a scan after blood started coming out of his ear. The 38-year-old suffered bruising
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Herc was shot down by missile, say US experts
A HERCULES from RAF Lyneham, which crashed with the loss of all 10 people on board, was most likely shot down by a surface-to-air missile, according to a US think-tank. Within hours of the accident Arab militant groups claimed responsibility for the crash
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Where's Bruce?
I AM researching a book into animal graves and memorials and Swindon Library kindly supplied details about Bruce the Hospital dog who collected for the local hospital and whose artefacts are said to be in the museum. They also said that he was buried
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Hospital can't cope already
BEWARE people of Swindon. This brand new hospital of ours, as all of us know in Swindon, is not big enough. My father was admitted by ambulance on January 26. After being assessed he was admitted to Jupiter Ward to what they call a trolley space. I must
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Malmesbury 12, Swindon Supermarine 22
Supermarine chose a dreary, drizzle sodden day to avenge their defeat earlier in the season and relieve league newcomers Malmesbury of their unbeaten record. Fielding a much stronger pack than in their last meeting, they secured much more line-out ball
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Experience over 40 years
Mr Morris of High Lawn is one of my constituents, to whom I would be pleased to send my CV. Indeed, some of my background appears on my web-site at www.councillor.info/ncarter and it includes the management of an oil trading and supply desk turning over
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Minety 5, Bournemouth 106
IT'S an unwritten law that players shouldn't get married in rugby season, and Saturday's one sided affair at Minety demonstrated why. Only four regular first team players were available due to the untimely nuptials, but the Minety second team gamely stood
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Bath Old Edwardian 2nds 10, Calne 2nds 50
Calne's second team recorded their second win on the trot as they ripped though an under strength Old Edwardian outfit in Bath. Due to first team call ups the home side were severely undermanned, but Calne graciously loaned four players making the match
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Swap sought
I am a retired science teacher embarking on a full-time writing career in education. I wish to explore an extended (six months or more) home exchange in the Wiltshire area with interested parties who also want/need a home for an extended stay in the USA
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Swindon 22, Chipping Norton 8
SWINDON took a huge stride towards the league title with their solid win over nearest rivals Chipping Norton at Greenbridge Road on Saturday. The four-try victory, which moved them four points clear at the summit, means that the crown is now effectively
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Youngster takes first steps at 10
GAZETTE & HERALD: BRAVE youngster Luke Ryan has taken his first steps as he fronts a campaign for Bristol Children's Hospital. Luke, ten, of Palmer Street, Chippenham, will never be able to play football due to a rare genetic disorder which affects
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Wootton Bassett 33, Trowbridge 12
Wootton Bassett stay joint top of the league with Frome after this hard fought victory over Trowbridge. They were ahead when winger Nick Warren kicked the ball through and French second row Flo Vialan bulldozed over from the resulting maul. Tim Gallimore
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Salisbury 23, Chippenham 31
A Chippenham pack alrerady a bit light on up front was further hindered when a clash in the warm up meant number eight Hamish Morton had to see out the entire match with a severe cut to his head. The visiting league leaders still started the stronger,
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Devizes U8 v Marlborough U8
THIS latest fixture for Devizes saw them share the honours with local rivals Marlborough on Sunday morning at the Chivers Ground on London Road. Both teams looked to use the width of the pitch and to move the ball around, giving the spectators much to
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Quiz will help canal funding
GAZETTE & HERALD: A fun quiz night has been organised by the Melksham, Chippenham and Calne branch of the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust in a bid to raise vital funds for the restoration of the former waterway. The event will take place at the Rachel
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Talented pair to spearhead south west
MULTI-TALENTED Alex Cook will swap the javelin for a scrumcap after she was accepted into the U17 South West (north) rugby team. She is joined by her classmate Kelsey Johnstone, who also impressed coaches at the trials, which were held at the Hartpury
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Taunton U15 10, Chippenham U15 22
Playing in near perfect conditions, Chippenham got into their stride from the first whistle against a strong Taunton side and within the first five minutes, they posted their first score and points of the day. Chippenham's Cameron Brown went over the
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Centre makes a play for starting position
SIMON Whatling has played himself into the number 12 jersey for England's U21 Six Nation's clash against France in Northampton tomorrow night. The 20-year-old former Devizes School student, who played juniors for both Devizes and Chippenham before spending
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School days
MAY I appeal to anyone who attended Devizes Grammar School between 1920 and 1969 to contact me at the museum in Long Street. I should appreciate any reminiscences, stories and photographs from their schooldays to provide material for the book which I
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Direct blame at other targets now
As one of the present Kennet district councillors for Devizes, can I say how much I agree with the facts listed in Mr Clayton's letter in the Gazette last week. The appeal hearing last week over Kennet's refusal of planning permission for houses on the
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Chippenham flips out on Tuesday
15344/07GAZETTE & HERALD: PANCAKE flippers in Chippenham's annual Shrove Tuesday race made it look easy peasy lemon squeezy by running flat out to make it the best year yet. Onlookers were queuing on both sides of the High Street to cheer on the record
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Cautious thumbs up for new cattle market
15280/1GAZETTE & HERALD: FARMERS and hauliers from all over the county went to the first Bristol cattle market with baited breath on Thursday and they were pleasantly surprised. Emotions were running high at the last Chippenham market on Thursday,
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CCTV firm's shock closure
15330/01GAZETTE & HERALD: Thirteen employees at Chippenham firm Quantum CCTV lost their jobs following the shock closure of the business recently. The workers were called in to a meeting by boss Duncan Bradbury, who told them the company was closing
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Village is braced for new building battle
15342/3GAZETTE & HERALD: The battle to save picturesque Slaughterford from a major housing development began again on Tuesday. Residents and environmental campaigners faced developers Countryside Residential at a new planning appeal. Dozens of protesters
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Happy school's glowing Ofsted
15327/1GAZETTE & HERALD: Pupils, parents and teachers at Christian Malford C of E School are celebrating a glowing Ofsted report that praises a very happy school where pupils have very good attitudes and values. Headteacher Julia Harle said: "I am
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Victim a front rower in everything he did
Master Engineer Gary NicholsonGAZETTE & HERALD: Friends and teammates have been paying tribute to talented rugby player and devoted father-of-two Gary Nicholson, who died in the Hercules crash. Master Engineer Nicholson, 42, of Griffiths Close, Stratton
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Inquiry on crash may take many months
GAZETTE & HERALD: AN investigation into the cause of the Hercules crash which happened in clear conditions 25 miles north west of Baghdad, could take several months, MoD officials said this week. A spokesman said all materials have now been recovered
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Base pays its solemn tribute to lost crew
GAZETTE & HERALD: RAF Lyneham came to a standstill on Tuesday as the bodies of the ten servicemen killed in last month's Hercules tragedy were flown home. Shops closed for business and all operations ceased as family and colleagues gathered for the
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Top tips for safety when playing the dating game
Increasingly, busy men and women are using dating agencies, speed dating, the internet or lonely hearts pages in a bid to find their perfect soulmate. But, warns the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, meeting your match like that could carry hidden dangers. Many people
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Ground for optimism
A plan for the redevelopment of the County Ground will be put before councillors within a month. Town's board of directors met with developers St Modwens and council representatives last week in the latest in a series of meetings to determine the best
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Half-term puppetry
GAZETTE & HERALD: CHILDREN can discover the magic of making puppets at a workshop in Corsham during the half-term holidays next week. Puppeteer Josh Elwell will help children aged seven and over to create puppets and then teach them how to perform
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Residents say home plan would risk lives
15417/03GAZETTE & HERALD: IRATE residents of a small village near Corsham are fighting plans for a 38 house development which they say would turn their quiet cul-de-sac into a rat run and put their children's lives at risk. Five families from Neston
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No district funds for CCTV running costs
District councillors ruled out extra funding to run cash-strapped CCTV systems in towns across North Wiltshire at an executive meeting last Thursday night. It comes at a time when towns in the district are facing a struggle to find the money to keep CCTV
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New trees planted
DOZENS of new trees have been planted across north Wiltshire to replace ones that have been cut down. Groundsmen at Westlea Housing Association planted the trees at Redland in Chippenham, Cricklade and Bushton. The trees at Redland are in addition to
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Councillors say yes to controlling parking
Plans to proceed with the decriminalisation of parking in north Wiltshire have been given the go-ahead by district councillors. Traditionally, the police and their traffic wardens have been responsible for parking, but the Government is keen to devolve
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Quiet streets greet sad convoy
STREETS fell quiet over North Wiltshire as all those touched by the Hercules tragedy paid their last respects to the victims. At 6.45pm on Tuesday, February 8, ten hearses crept out of RAF Lyneham escorted by police. They passed the bouquets of flowers
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Rocking night raises £38,000
15311A THOUSAND people enjoyed an entertainment fest in the name of charity at The Olympiad in Chippenham on Saturday, raising £38,000 and bringing the weekend total for the tsunami appeal to £50,000. Tickets sold out for the event, supported by the Gazette
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Businesses hit by thieves
PROPERTY worth several thousand pounds was stolen from businesses in the centre of Pewsey last weekend. Thefts from three adjacent companies occurred overnight on Sunday and Monday. Det Sgt Marcus Tawn from the Kennet CID unit is investigating the break-ins
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Club hands out £2,000
DONATIONS totalling more than £2,000 were handed out to a variety of charities at the annual dinner of the Pewsey 6X Club. The club was originally set up as a rowing club but is also heavily involved in community activities including the village carnival
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Family's 'heartbreak' as charity dumps furniture
A SALISBURY couple have spoken of their distress at learning a charity they donated furniture to simply dumped their goodwill in a skip. Andy and Pat Anderson gave the Burnbake Trust, based in Wilton, 15 items of furniture belonging to Mrs Anderson's
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Teaming up for appeal
15245/03STUDENTS at Pewsey Vale School have been active in a number of ways to raise funds for the Tsunami Appeal. Five year seven students Jess Willis, Heather Still, Fawn Blair, Jenny Nutland and Alex Johnson set up their own fundraising team. During
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Solstice Park signs up first three occupiers
AS work forges ahead at Solstice Park, the Amesbury Property Company has secured the 160-acre business park's first three occupiers. Life Property has exchanged contracts to purchase a 0.78-acre site, which is to be developed for a 126-cover Pizza Hut
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Surgery to open in town
HEALTH services in Tidworth are set to get a boost with the opening of a new doctors' surgery in Drummer Lane, off Station Road. The Castle Practice in Ludgershall commissioned the new health centre for the patients of its Elm House surgery in Tidworth
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Twins born three months early are home at last
Proud parents Paul and Debbie Badger, with twins Daisy (left) and Oliver. DA7338THE two tiny bundles that arrived unexpectedly on Debbie Badger's 34th birthday were more precious than the most extravagant gift. Twins Daisy and Oliver were born three months
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Astley makes his point felt
TEENAGE goalkeeper Chris Astley blasted his critics after saving a penalty and keeping a clean sheet on just his third outing for the Bluebirds. After two disappointing performances in November, he produced an outstanding performance and a vital save
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Dr White prescribes the medicine
ECCENTRIC goalkeeper Mark Hervin revealed his secret to how he managed to get through Saturday's match at Grantham Town good old Lemsip. The shot stopper, 32, was feeling extremely ill on Thursday and Friday with the flu and was considering pulling out
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Chippenham Town 4, Tiverton Town 0
A PENALTY save, a sending off and four goals were crammed into 90 minutes of exciting football as Chippenham marched to the quarter finals of the Southern League Cup on Tuesday night. Strikers David Gilroy, Sam Allison and Martin Paul all put themselves
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Grantham Town 0, Chippenham Town 2
CHIPPENHAM boss Steve White described goalkeeper Mark Hervin as 'Mr Reliable' after he battled through a bout of flu to help his side to an impressive victory at in-form Grantham on Saturday. The shotstopper braved the illness to produce an outstanding
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Chefs teach cooking skills
Children from Malmesbury Primary School have been learning important skills in the kitchen thanks to two local chefs. Paul Chick, chef of the Smoking Dog pub in the town's High Street, volunteered to assist cookery teacher Alex Maggs who runs a workshop
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School's out for switch to new £1.2m building
Pupils have waved goodbye to the Victorian primary school in Sherston as staff prepare to move into a £1.2million state-of the-art building. About 140 pupils bade farewell to the school on Monday and embarked on their half term holiday, which began four
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Police vow to tackle drinkers after fracas
Malmesbury police sergeant Gavin Williams has promised to crack down on under-age drinking and anti-social behaviour after a brawl erupted last weekend. About 50-60 drunken and disorderly people spilled on to the Market Cross as police units from two
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'Hostile forces' oust abbey project chief
FORMER mayor James Toogood has resigned as chairman of the Malmesbury Abbey Restoration Group, saying hostile forces made him abandon the leadership of the £3million project. The ex-town councillor had been involved with plans to extend the 1,000-year-old
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Concert king earns award
15315/2Andy Cotton, concert producer and friend of the stars, has scooped the industry's equivalent to the Oscars, at a glittering awards ceremony. The 41-year-old from Chelworth, near Crudwell, picked up the production manager of the year at the Total
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Celebrations as villagers hear 'welcome news' about pub
VILLAGERS in Fovant are celebrating the news that their one and only surviving pub looks likely to reopen, after months of uncertainty. Caterer and voluntary social worker Les Habgood is close to signing contracts to buy the Pembroke Arms and intends
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New Trust chairman speaks out
SALISBURY NHS Healthcare Trust's new chairman has been speaking exclusively to the Journal about his vision for the city's hospital. Chosen by the Appointments Commission, Luke March (53) started in the post on January 1, replacing David Noble, who retired
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Centralised council offices 'will be value for money'
SALISBURY district council has promised taxpayers its new centralised offices will offer value for money. The council plans to develop office space behind its current Bourne Hill headquarters. The project will cost an estimated £11.75m, of which £4m has
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Villagers rally to Ineke's tsunami relief mission
Chris and Anneke Pitts receive the signed cricket bat from Downton School head boy Luke Ridley and head girl Kayleigh Witt, watched by the school council. 10/2/5PLANS to forge links with a Sri Lankan village that was devastated by the tsunami are starting
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Ikea on the prowl for kitchen fitters
KITCHEN installation contracts worth up to £1 million a year are up for grabs. Bristol's branch of Ikea is about to start fitting kitchens across its catchment area which includes Swindon. It is expecting to have up to 25 kitchen fits a week and will
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Firms neglect cyber security
A WILTSHIRE computing expert is warning that businesses are not checking their online security enough. Andy Poulton, the e-business advisor at Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire, says firms are getting increasingly worried about potential threats to
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Businesses get together
A new business association has been formed in Wootton Bassett to allow businesses to have their say on specific town issues. Last week letters were sent to businesses around the town inviting people to join the new association. Organiser Bridgett Tubb
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New rural transport scheme to take off
Transport4U is the name for the first ever subsidised taxi scheme in Wiltshire which is set to transform the lives of people without cars in Wootton Bassett, Brinkworth and Tockenham. At a meeting last week councillors from the three councils met to finalise
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Calne duo Jake and Josh at the double
MID WILTS YOUTH & MINOR LEAGUE: CALNE Town cruised into the semi-finals of the U12 League Cup with a convincing 6-1 win over Chippenham Town Youth. Doubles from Jake Gleed and Josh Archer along with goals from Mike Coulson and Jamie Crichton clinched
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Saints set for super treble
TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: NORTH Bradley Saints have lined themselves up for a hat-trick of league titles but that could change next week when they host champions Broughton Gifford, who they beat 3-0 on Saturday. Gifford, denied at least one penalty, will be
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Referee switches pitch at half time
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: IT required two pitches for leaders Spencer Sports to smash 12 past Corsham Park Rangers at Leafy Lane on Sunday. The original pitch cut up so badly that referee Julian Sattin was going to abandon the game at the break. But with
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Jackson's half time rant lifts Cricklade
WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: CRICKLADE Town warmed up for next week's Wiltshire Senior Cup clash with Highworth by beating visitors Shrewton Reserves 5-1, thanks to a rousing second-half display. The home side started well and were soon a goal up but United came
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Street 4, Biddestone 0
DEFENDER Ollie Mcaninch says his side need to start picking up points away from home if they want to survive in the Screwfix League. The club are lying second from bottom in the first division and have lost every one of their 11 games on the road. Despite
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Grants on offer to local groups
THE Gannett Foundation has thrown scores of Wiltshire charities lifelines and it wants to help more worthy causes. Last year the foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Gazette and Herald's parent company, donated more than £10,000 to local charities
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Dinners leave a bad taste
A SURVEY of schools receiving meals from catering firm Sodexho has revealed concerns about the food it serves up. Sodexho is Wiltshire County Council's contractor and took over the provision of meals in 2001 when the council's in-house service folded.
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Lyons will continue to fight for his place
CORSHAM midfielder Jamie Lyons is willing to wait for his chance to break into the first team after rejecting a move to his old club Biddestone. Lyons, who got through to the final stage of the England Schoolboy trials, has been a frustrated figure this
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Social services among best in country
SERVICES in Wiltshire for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments are among the best in England, according to a new survey. Wiltshire County Council took a sample of 300 service users as part of a national initiative, and the survey
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Inquest to shed light on death of Amanda
Wiltshire Police have handed over two files to Wiltshire and Swindon coroner David Masters in preparation for the inquest into the death of Amanda Edwards. The files are the culmination of ten months of police work into the murder last April of the 21
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Ilfracombe 0, Calne Town 3
KELVIN Highmore praised his understrength side after their over an in-form Ilfracombe on Saturday. The three visiting strikers, Glenn Armstrong, Ben Highmore and Gary Banks, all managed to get on the score sheet in a fairly one sided affair. But the title-chasers
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Corsham Town 1, Welton Rovers 0
A SENSATIONAL volley from hit man Toby Colbourne gave in-form Corsham their tenth straight league victory on Saturday despite having a partially blind goalkeeper. Shot-stopper Craig Chaplin was forced to take medication to help battle an ulcer on his
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Witney United 1, Pewsey Vale 1
A MISSED penalty and two dubious decisions cost struggling Vale a much-needed win on Saturday. Richard Pearson was the unfortunate taker before the home side took the lead with a penalty of their own. In the second half Phil Penning equalised for Vale
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Bittner set for Boston
FORMER Devizes Town goalkeeper James Bittner is on the brink of signing for Coca Cola League Two side Boston United. The 22-year-old Exeter shotstopper experienced ultimate heartache when he missed the Conference side's historic 0-0 draw with Manchester
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Cart driver banned
Tom Hodkin and William Taylor (14030/3)A MAN who was banned from driving after being found guilty of being drunk in charge of an electrically powered disabled cart is to appeal against his conviction. Tom Hodkin, 30, from Nursteed village, Devizes, had
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Register or lose your vote
KENNET District Council is urging people who have moved into the area to register to vote in forthcoming elections. Wiltshire County Council elections take place on May 5 and 58,000 people in the district are eligible to vote. However anyone who moves
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Cars wrecked in triple smash
Ref. 75996-18RESIDENTS on Drakes Way were in shock after three parked cars were smashed into outside their homes. All three cars were write-offs after the crash. One of the cars was shunted across a grass verge on to the pavement. The residents, who say
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Lottery cash gives communities a makeover
LOCAL people are being consulted about eight projects in central Swindon, Parks and Walcot, aimed at transforming their communities. The schemes, totalling £256,535, are being made possible by an award to Swindon Council from the New Opportunities Fund
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Tragic end to a family day out
Printha EllisAN INQUEST heard how a momentary lapse of concentration may have caused a crash that killed three members of one family. Printha Ellis, 57, founder of Marlborough Jazz Festival, her husband's stepmother Maureen Ellis, 74, from Aberdeen and
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Our love story will be shared by TV millions
Ref. 75997-34A SWINDON couple who found true love after being apart for 18 years will renew their wedding vows live on national television. Melvyn and Jenny Price were teenagers when they first met in the 1960s but after 18 months of dating they drifted
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Cricklade's troop call
CRICKLADE rugby club are holding match trials to find new recruits to bolster their Dorset & Wilts One North side. Following the retirement of key players last season and a few long-term injures, Cricklade have struggled of late and is desperate to
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Worry over a new rat-run
GAZETTE & HERALD: RESIDENTS are worried someone could get injured due to a rat run down North Street and Lickhill Road through to the Beversbrook bypass. The rat run has been exacerbated by the road works in Curzon Street as part of the town council's
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A side splitting return for Cinderella
GAZETTE & HERALD: CALNE Players will be bringing all the fun and laughter of a pantomime to the town next week with their performance of Cinderella. As it was the group's very first pantomime, the show is called Cinderella Revisited, and is the 10th
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£35,000 is lost after yobs target play area
A COMMUNITY group in Devizes has handed back £35,000 of funding destined for the second phase of a state of the art children's playground because of fears yobs could continue to vandalise equipment. Mark Talbot, chairman of the Forty Acres and Eastleigh
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Thumbs down for a virtual rail station
A lack of political will by both local and central government is failing to provide integrated transport in and around Devizes. That was the feeling at a public forum organised by the Association of Kennet Passengers at Devizes Town Hall last week. Transport
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Boy helps to deceive OAP
POLICE say a young boy was involved in a series of distraction offences in the Upavon area on Saturday. The boy was with a woman who called at six houses in Watson Close around 5.30pm as it was getting dark. At each house the same ruse was used, claiming
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Town hall dilemma on drink licensing laws
DEVIZES Town Council is considering licensing the town hall. The town hall is not currently licensed and alcohol is allowed to be sold there when groups or the town council apply for occasional licenses for particular events. However under the new licensing
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Branch of charity is forced to close down
A LACK of support is to blame for the closure the Save the Children branch in the town where the charity has its roots. This week it was announced that the Marlborough and Pewsey branch of Save the Children is to close. Branch secretary Sally Butt said
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Plea to back up Chamber
SOLICITOR Rob Collins, the new president of Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, says he wants to increase the number of members. Mr Collins, who works with the Withy-King practice in Marlborough, took over as president from Phil Marsh at the chamber's annual
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Liden keep up unbeaten run
LEADERS Liden Community Under 12s remain unbeaten so far this season after fine 12-0 win over Cricklade. On target for Liden wereTyler Lane (4), Dan Billing (2), Lawrie Smith (2), Lewis Gibbs, Jack Sullivan and Sam Slater. An own goal completed the scoring
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Lottery saves fine ceiling
15338/02THE ceiling of a chapel built in the year Christopher Columbus discovered America, will be restored with the help of a £78,000 grant from English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund. But villagers still need to raise another £50,000 to cover
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Award winning pub enjoys Kiwi appeal
15335/2STILL basking in the glow of being confirmed as the West Country's village pub of the year, the Rose and Crown in Worton, near Devizes, is planning major changes in its service to the community. Licensees Ellie-Preston Gill and John Leiper have
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Mystery remains on crash tragedy
THE reason for a head-on car crash in which mother-of-two Printha Ellis and two close relatives died will never be known, Wiltshire Coroner David Masters said yesterday. In the crash on the Wet Pit bends at Ogbourne St Andrew on September 7, Marlborough
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Cart driver banned
Tom Hodkin and William Taylor (14030/3)A MAN who was banned from driving after being found guilty of being drunk in charge of an electrically powered disabled cart is to appeal against his conviction. Tom Hodkin, 30, from Nursteed village, Devizes, had
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Teacher's top physics award
15334/1BERNARD Taylor, head of physics at St John's School, Marlborough, has scooped a top teaching award. Mr Taylor, who has taught at the school for ten years, has been awarded the Salters Horners Advanced Physics Teacher's Prize. At a ceremony at the
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Sweeth toothed thieves
YOUNGSTERS could be responsible for a spate of burglaries in small area of Wootton Bassett. That is the view of police in the town and the burglaries have taken place in an area of commercial units off Station Road, near the fire station. Sergeant Andy
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Red tape gets Royal award
A SCHEME to make developers consider the environment has won a regional award. A team of planners from Wiltshire County Council came up with the idea of planning guidance for every new development over ten homes. Now the guidance has won a commendation
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Digging down to the Iron Age
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have stumbled on what could be an Iron Age grave in Chiseldon. A man with a metal detector unearthed a cauldron thought to date back to 50BC. The site, which is close to the earthworks at Barbury Castle, could hold vital clues to how Iron
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The Tardis has landed ... and out steps Billie
SWINDON'S Billie Piper has landed in Cardiff Bay with a tardis and a time lord. Billie was snapped during filming for the new series of Doctor Who. She appeared briefly with Christopher Eccleston in the sunlight outside the Wales Millenium Centre. Filming
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Shoppers can put robots into battle
THE world's first mobile robot combat zone is coming to Swindon next week. Shoppers in the Brunel Centre will be able to experience the thrills of TV's Robot Wars first hand in the Robogeddon combat zone. From February 17 to 19 adults and children can
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Teachers share their Euro views
Ref. 75979-84A GROUP of European teachers has paid a visit to a Swindon school to exchange ideas on education. Teachers from Italy and Finland have been in town all week to see Grange Junior School in action. The Stratton St Margaret school is now in
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No luck for our Jamie
WILTSHIRE jazz star Jamie Cullum suffered a double dis-appointment at the 2005 Brit Awards. Jamie, 25, was nominated for two awards, best British male solo artist and best British live act at the 25th Brit Awards last night. But he was pipped to the post
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Sign petition
I expect most people know about the new Animal Welfare Bill, however, we feel some areas fall short of giving real help to animals and some are positively detrimental to animal welfare. This Saturday, February 12, Swindon Animal Concern will be outside
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Don't cut bus
I HAVE lived in the village of Chiseldon for 60 years and there has always been a good bus service to and from Swindon to Marlborough. But this could be coming to an end if Swindon Council has its way. Because of the cuts they are considering the number
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Still angered
WITH regard to Mr Breakspear's letter (February 3) about commodes, I totally agree with him. My father died almost a year ago and he often said he was left on a commode at night and nobody answered the buzzer. He was often neglected and even when a complaint
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Shocked about MP's letter
I WAS both saddened and astonished by our MP Michael Wills' letter in the Evening Advertiser, February 5. Labour has poured money into the town it says, but what are the facts? The Rate Support Grant from Central Government is now six per cent less than
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We must listen to the children
WE seem to have reached a near crisis point with the young men and women in our communities who seem forced to beg for some kind of adult attention. Why do I say this? Well, today crime is taken for granted, as a sort of trial of strength and resolve
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Fields in past
REGARDING Jason Kent's letter (January 27) opposing the housing on waste land by St Mary's Church, Market Lavington. I would like to point out that Mr Kent's house in St Mary's Road was once lovely open fields where you could enjoy walking and playing
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Wootton Bassett 2nd 7, Swanage and Wareham 2nd 37
A gallant Wootton Bassett side went down to their Swanage and Wareham counterparts in a hard-fought Dorset and Wilts 2nd XV Vase encounter. The home side were deserving victors and Bassett's only points came from a Pete Thornton try, followed by Andy
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Good work
As an ex-pat of Britain I would like to comment on how much my Canadian husband and I appreciated the Hugo Tilney Sri Lanka story. Our international news is lightweight at best. It was facinating to read how all the aid is actually really affecting areas
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Devizes 20, Sherborne 17
Having run league leaders Frome close last week and beaten Devizes earlier in the season, Sherborne arrived at the Chivers ground with high hopes of a repeat victory. For Devizes there were many absentees, mostly enforced by injuries in a bruising game
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A step back
HOW has it got to this state of affairs? Why is that we now pay more for less all the time? The council tax rises each year but services certainly do not. The refuse sacks are getting thinner all the time. The council kindly provides one sack per week
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Axe hangs over poplar trees
GAZETTE & HERALD: Plans to fell a line of 22 poplar trees at Wiltshire College Chippenham have been described as deplorable by town councillors. The college in Cocklebury Road has applied for a felling licence to chop down the row of trees, which
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Join union
In response to the publicity on people who have found themselves under stress due to debt I'd like to remind your readers that they can now join a credit union. Credit unions are run for the benefit of the community and are places where people save together
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Support bins
it was suggested that we keep to black bags for waste, but limit the number collected. I did a quick count along my road: half of the households had reduced their waste to about half a bin-full; but others had enough to fill two wheelie bins and more.
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Better use of available cash
Having lived in the Devizes area for all of my 37 years, I am perturbed upon returning after four weeks away to see that the County Council intends to make the towpath between London Road and New Park Road an illuminated thoroughfare. As rightly mentioned
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Decision is irresponsible
The potential danger to the proposed Wiltshire and Swindon Record Office from the adjacent electrical sub station and transformers has been raised repeatedly, with no response from officers or councillors. The application has been passed by North Wiltshire
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Hoping to be proved wrong by councils
If the pages of our local newspaper are to be believed the inhabitants of Devizes and surrounding areas are currently facing the prospect of a significant decline in our quality of life. Apparently our local councils are considering proposals to demolish
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Pioneer mum wins a benefits hearing
GAZETTE & HERALD: Pioneer mum Diana Scott is celebrating an important victory to claim widowed parent's allowance. Mrs Scott, of Hill Corner in Chippenham, gave birth to her miracle baby Grace more than two years after her husband had died using his
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Parking charges will just drive people away
IS it Kennet District Council's intention to finally lay Devizes to rest by the introduction of parking charges in the Market Place? I understand that this move to introduce charges was made without the knowledge or any consultation with the town council
