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Man denies petrol hoax on motorist
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A 35-YEAR-OLD man has denied conning a driver out of £60 at the Leigh Delamere M4 services near Chippenham. Paul James pleaded not guilty to deception when he appeared at Chippenham magistrates' court last Wednesday. James, of Pembroke
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Bands pay tribute to rock legend
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A NIGHT of rock 'n' roll music to mark the 45th anniversary of the death of Eddie Cochran is on the menu in Chippenham on Saturday night. The Zig Zag Band and Halle Bop Trio are performing a celebration of 1960s music at the Rowden Arms
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£100m for lifesaving invention
The AD237 is being billed as a lifesaver for patients suffering from failing lungsCHIPPENHAM NEWS: A LIFESAVING drug and device that fights 'smokers lung' has netted its Chippenham inventors almost £100m. Boffins at Vectura, of Prospect West, Chippenham
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Lewis in top form with bat and ball
Jon Lewis endorsed his England credentials with an impressive performance with bat and ball as Gloucestershire took command on the second day at the Rose Bowl. Lewis, not known for his batting, hit an entertaining knock of 40 in Gloucestershire's first-innings
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Arts centre to get £1.2m makeover
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: MORE than £1million will be spent on providing an arts centre for north Wiltshire. Plans are being drawn up for £1.2m improvements at the Pound Arts centre, in Pound Pill, Corsham, to transform it into a facility serving the whole of
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Hygrade Foods expansion plan
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: THIRTY new jobs could be created in a planned £6m extension at a cooked meats factory. Hygrade Foods Ltd, on Corsham's Leafield industrial estate, hopes to expand its factory and site director Allan Caudwell said this should lead to an
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Arts centre to get £1.2m makeover
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: MORE than £1million will be spent on providing an arts centre for north Wiltshire. Plans are being drawn up for £1.2m improvements at the Pound Arts centre, in Pound Pill, Corsham, to transform it into a facility serving the whole of
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Record breaker
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: THE 15-year-old daughter of the first man to conquer the Explorers' Grand Slam of the North and South Poles has completed her own feat after breaking the arctic world record. Alicia Hempleman-Adams, daughter of David, from Box, braved
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Boy's death an accident
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A SCHOOLBOY died after a car crash involving an RAF Lyneham worker, an inquest into his death heard this week. Hayley Farquar, 20, was driving from her home in Paignton, Devon, to RAF Lyneham when her car collided with a Volvo on the
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Duchess Camilla
Camilla pictured on an engagement in Wiltshire earlier this year CHIPPENHAM NEWS: MILLIONS watched as Lacock bride Camilla Parker Bowles finally got her prince on Saturday. Ms Parker Bowles, of Ray Mill House, Reybridge became HRH Duchess of Cornwall
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We'll be ready to go up says Sandie
SOUTHERN LEAGUE: AS Chippenham Town continue to do the business on the field, Sandie Webb is busy making sure things are running just as smoothly at behind scenes at Hardenhuish. Since her appointment as chairman in March, Mrs Webb has directed most of
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Turkish delight for animal feed firm
AN animal feed company will start exporting its homegrown oats to Turkey. Gro-Well Feeds Ltd, on the Bowerhill Trading Estate near Melksham, has sent its first batch of feed to Turkey, after it won funding from the Trade & Investment Passport to Export
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Hygrade Foods expansion plan
THIRTY new jobs could be created in a planned £6m extension at a cooked meats factory. Hygrade Foods Ltd, on Corsham's Leafield industrial estate, hopes to expand its factory and site director Allan Caudwell said this should lead to an extra 30 full-time
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Anne's seal of approval
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: PRINCESS Anne will give her royal approval to a new global business headquarters opening in Chippenham. The Princess Royal will unveil the new head office for Wincanton Plc road hauliers on June 9, Buckingham Palace revealed yesterday
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Community plan launch
WORK to revamp community life in Westbury and its surrounding villages will begin in earnest next month after the launch of a detailed plan. The Westbury Area Community Plan will be formally unveiled on May 12 after almost three years of public consultation
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£100m for lifesaving invention
The AD237 is being billed as a lifesaver for patients suffering from failing lungsA LIFESAVING drug and device that fights 'smokers lung' has netted its Chippenham inventors almost £100m. Boffins at Vectura, of Prospect West, Chippenham have won a deal
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Ready, teddy go... on holiday
A TRAVELLING teddy bear named Phineas Fogg is racking up the air miles to support his village church. The cuddly adventurer has been accompanying Edington holidaymakers to destinations as diverse as Ghana and Singapore to promote TEDington Day on May
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Put the brakes on
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to put the brakes on fast drivers by joining a campaign for safer roads. Local partnership Melksham 1st has launched a campaign calling for safer roads in rural areas surrounding the town. They are encouraging members of
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Speeders kept in check
A POLICE inspector has promised to monitor speed levels on a town's streets after concerns were raised. Inspector Gary Porter, of Melksham police, offered to carry out a survey of traffic speeds on certain roads in the town, following a town council request
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Face of hope
WLTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: THE BIRTH of little Leo-Luke has helped soothe the pain left by the death of his father and grandfather in a tractor accident last year. Luke Wells, 19, and his father Mark, 40, from Seend Cleeve, died in December when the tractor
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Hospital petition tops 1,500 signatures
SIGNATURES backing the Wiltshire Times Save Our Hospital Beds campaign are still pouring in. More than 1,500 people have signed the petition to save the inpatient beds at Melksham Hospital. Half the hospital's 24 beds have already closed and half will
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College course spells good health for pupils
STUDENTS can get a head start in the health care sector thanks to a new course at Wiltshire College Trowbridge. The level two Intermediate Diploma for Medical Receptionists will be the first of its kind in the county when it opens at the college's College
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Man Friday
NAME: Mark Gray AGE: The wrong side of 40 EMPLOYER: Europrint SO WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY DO? That's a good question. Rumour has it that I'm a director of a design and print company. WHAT DO YOU HATE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB AND WHY? Leaving messages on voicemail
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Council's plea on school governors
EDUCATION chiefs this week launched a fresh drive to recruit school governors across Wiltshire. Governors play a vital role in running schools, taking on anything from finance to appointing headteachers and Wiltshire County Council is looking to add to
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Project to tackle the big issues
SEXUAL health, relationships and teenage pregnancy will be the focus of an arts project starting up again in Wiltshire next week. The Zero Gravity scheme is designed to create an opportunity for 13-21-year-olds to have fun, learn new choreographic skills
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Arts trail launch
AN ARTS trail spanning across 60 locations will be launched next month. Dubbed the largest visual arts event in Wiltshire, the Wylye Valley Arts Trail will run for nine days from May 28. Covering Warminster, Westbury, Wylye, Maiden Bradley, Mere and villages
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Westbury United 3, Clevedon United 0
PAUL Beavers lit up Meadow Lane on Saturday with a 50 yard strike that had manager Paul Brickley rubbing his eyes in disbelief. The Westbury United midfielder, who had already given his side a first half lead, fired the ball into the top corner of the
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Westbury United 2, Shrewton United 4
AN EARLY flurry of goals proved Westbury's downfall on Wednesday as they failed to recover from a first half to forget. Shrewton raced into a 4-1 lead by 34 minutes and Westbury's fortunes were worsened minutes later when James Dowd was dismissed for
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Melksham Town 1, Odd Down 2
SCREWFIX DIRECT LEAGUE: LEE Burns has urged his young Melksham Town side to keep their concentration until the end of the season after a disappointing display on Saturday. The Melksham manager admitted too many of his players were not at the races and
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Villagers lift gloom by booking final place
AFTER a bad week for the club, with the reserves forced to resign from Division Two, Broughton Gifford's first team gave their supporters cause for celebration on Saturday by reaching their second cup final of the season. In the semi-final of the KO Cup
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Rudloe win thriller
RUDLOE Reserves lifted the Spring Cup after one of the best Trowbridge League finals for years at Warminster Town on Tuesday. Opponents Semington Magpies twice fought back, from 0-3 and then 2-4 down, to equalise at 4-4 late in the second half, only for
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Oh brother, double joy for Jordan
A TEN-YEAR-OLD footballer will follow in his brother's footsteps after winning the chance to showcase his talent at one of the World's most famous football clubs. Jordan Turnbull, 10, of Trowbridge, has earned himself a trial at Manchester United after
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Art show success
ARTISTS have brightened up Warminster library by proudly showing off their hard work. Talented members of the Warminster Arts Society displayed the paintings at the library and all the work is now on sale to the public. The exhibition runs until April
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Corsham cup joy
A CHAMPAGNE-drenched Colin Bush has warned his Corsham Town players they are not finished yet after watching them claim their first piece of silverware under his reign. The Corsham boss took a break from their Wiltshire Senior Cup final victory celebrations
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Coastal walk for charity
THE owner of a pleasure boat company has set off on a 630-mile trek along the south west coast path. Chris Yalland, general manager of Sally Boats in Bradford on Avon, is raising awareness of the lack of safe drinking water in the Third World. Trekking
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Driver hurt in three-car smash
A DRIVER was trapped inside his car after a collision flipped the vehicle onto its side. The crash, which occurred outside the Leigh Park Hotel in Bradford on Avon, left the driver of a a fractured collarbone. The man, from Bradford on Avon, was taken
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Will TV Jamie open school's restaurant?
CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver has been invited to open a £300,000 school restaurant which will provide healthier food to hundreds of pupils. St Laurence School, in Bradford on Avon, has approached the culinary campaigner's agent and are hoping he will accept
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Disgrace of shabby entrance to car park
WHILST entrances and exits to public car parks generally leave little to be desired, I am absolutely certain the river entrance to the Chippenham multi-storey precinct car park really is the worst anyone could experience. The way in has but one thing
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Tribute to Pontiff's love for humanity
ON October 16 1978 the world came to know the smiling features of the Pope from Poland for the first time. On that occasion he called to the world: "Open the door to Christ." It seems to me that from that day to his final Amen he walked with Christ and
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Speed enforcement is all about collecting revenue
IN 1965 a 70mph speed limit was introduced on motorways as a result of some bad accidents in fog, a kneejerk reaction from the then government. Since then some chief police officers backed a proposal to raise the limit to 80mph. Now they are going to
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M4 cameras will not boost road safety, just revenue
I WOULD like to congratulate the Wiltshire speed camera partnership on finally proving that road safety is right at the bottom of their list of priorities and money-making is number one by setting up the cameras on the M4. I for one will now no longer
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Career politician is persuasive on policy
WILTS TIMES. APRIL 15: Our build-up to the General Election in Westbury constituency begins as reporter Ed Mezzetti joins Liberal Democrat candidate Duncan Hames on the campaign trail... Liberal Democrat contender Duncan Hames could be the youngest MP
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Students prepare for their first time
BEFORE last year's US presidential elections an unusual incentive was used by a campaign to encourage young Americans to vote. By signing up to the Votergasm website politics-enthusiasts could pledge to withhold sex from a non-voter as punishment for
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New candidate wants to see money abolished
Another candidate has come forward to contest the North Swindon seat. The other candidates, who were profiled in the Adver on Monday, are Mike Evemy (Lib Dem), Andy Newman (Socialist Unity), Robin Tingey (UKIP, Justin Tomlinson (Con) and Michael Wills
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Quiz candidates
CHIPPENHAM NEWS, April 15: CHRISTIANS have been urged to quiz north Wiltshire's General Election candidates at a debate in St Andrews's Church, Chippenham. The Election Forum 2005 begins at 7.30pm on April 24 and written questions can be submitted to
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Council holds fire on bid for Academy
SWINDON Council has decided to hold fire on controversial plans to turn two of the borough's schools into City Academies. Last night at a meeting of the Education Partnership Board they were asked to vote on whether the council should consider introducing
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No future now for Saltway Primary
Melanie Miles and her daughters Georgia, Natasha and Nicole Picture Ref: 76997-17DEVASTATED parents heard the news they were dreading last night that Swindon Council will almost certainly close Saltway Primary School. At a meeting of the Education Partnership
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Paedophile slept and showered with child
A 44-year-old Eldene man accused of sexually abusing two teenagers has admitted sleeping in the same bed as one of them when he was aged 15 years. But Craig Taylor told a jury at the crown court that nothing sexual happened between the two of them that
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Man remanded on GBH charge
Alleyway where the vicious attack took place Picture Ref: 76979-71A MAN has appeared in court charged with a vicious attack which left a Penhill father fighting for his life. Michael Squire, 40, of Ramsbury Avenue, Penhill is charged with causing grevious
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Crying Boy claims he will change
Wayne RoseADVER readers have helped police ban thief Wayne Rose from his favourite haunts. Following our appeal last week, more than 100 people called the It's Your Call hotline with infor-mation about the 25-year-old heroin addict, known as Crying Boy
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Runners ready for the big test
RUNNERS from across the county are gearing up for the run of their lives this weekend. Nerves are stretched and excitement building in the run-up to the 25th Flora London Marathon on Sunday. Among the 30,000 competitors taking part will be 44-year-old
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Carnival volunteers needed
CARNIVAL season may seem a long way away but preparations have already started and more help is needed. Trowbridge Carnival Committee is desperately in need of volunteers who can help make this year's flagship event the best ever. Committee member Maryrose
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Hospital project isa winner
A HOSPITAL project has won a national award and been praised for its excellence. The initiative being run at Trowbridge Hospital is called Improving Patient Discharge Planning and Promoting Independence. It aims to help patients receive care in their
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Cannabis abuse blamed for 'very serious attack'
CANNABIS abuse has been blamed for fuelling an attack that left a man needing 28 stitches in his face. Matthew Buswell, 23, was jailed for five years at Swindon Crown Court after a Christmas Eve attack in Trowbridge that left his victim with a vicious
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Woman hurt in car crash
AN 18-YEAR-OLD motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving on drink and drugs after a car crash left a woman with serious internal injuries. A black Ford Orion crashed at 11.40pm on Saturday on the A365 near George Ward School. One passenger, a young
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Jobs axed at beds company
JOBS have been axed at a troubled bed firm in a bid to cut rising costs. It was announced on Monday that 11 workers at Trowbridge-based Airsprung Beds have been made redundant. Andy Prendergast, from workers union the GMB, said: "It is always disappointing
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Drug user jailed for five years
DRUG user Matthew Buswell could be fine one day and lost and confused the next, according to his defence barrister. Buswell, 23, of Wyke Road, Trowbridge, was jailed for five years after admitting wounding with intent. Swindon Crown Court heard when Buswell
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Kelvin proves he's the comeback kid
MAN of the match Kelvin Lockwood made a dramatic comeback to football after a year-long struggle with arthritis. Kelvin Lockwood, a football studies student at Southampton University, returned to Semington on Tuesday to play for his home team, the Semington
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Rapist has sentence increased
A RAPIST who subjected a young mother to a series of terrifying assaults has had his sentence increased to nine years. Labourer Justin Phipps, 32, of Westfield Road, Trowbridge, was jailed for seven years at Swindon Crown Court in November after being
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Christine gets on her bike
30409A CHARITY manager is leading by example and using pedal power to kick off a fundraising drive. Barnardo's worker Christine Robinson, 50, who is responsible for the Trowbridge-based Wiltshire Children's Fund, is to take on the challenge of a 270-mile
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David's TV kiss for the new bride
ROYAL well-wishers who turned out to watch the big wedding were stunned when a man from west Wiltshire hugged and kissed the new bride. David Dudley, 72, from Hilperton, was spotted in the crowd by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall and the pair shared a warm
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It's show time!
Midge UreEIGHTIES pop legend and Third World aid pioneer Midge Ure is to headline this year's West Wilts Show. The former Ultravox frontman, who was one of the driving forces behind Band Aid, will take to the stage on the Friday of the three-day show.
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Phone insult woman's legal bid
Annette Collins, 45A WOMAN branded ugly by a bungling financial services worker is seeking legal advice. Annette Collins, 45, of Shearman Street, pictured left, was left in floods of tears an employee from Trowbridge firm Welcome Financial Services labelled
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Bruce is new man in charge
30403PUPILS at a village school this week welcomed a new headteacher. Bruce Douglas, 41, has taken over the reins at Staverton Primary School after former head Liz Bannister left last summer. Deputy head Phil Allan has ben in charge since then. Mr Douglas
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Report into homes plan 'left out' residents' views
27965/3PROTESTORS are angry that a report on a proposed 500-home housing estate has left out their views. The Paxcroft Action Lobby submitted a booklet containing detailed analysis and formal objections to the planning application by Persimmon Homes to
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Collier to reshuffle after Lewis recall
MARK COLLIER has been talking about the need for three points to secure Supermarine's Southern League place for several weeks now. That remains the case ahead of Yate's arrival at Hunts Copse tomorrow. Marine are three points clear of trouble with a game
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Season's over for Viveash
ADI VIVEASH'S season is definitely over and Cirencester's will be too if they fail to beat Stamford at the Corinium Stadium. Veteran defender Viveash, pictured, suffered ankle ligament damage in the 1-0 defeat at Merthyr on Tuesday a result which leaves
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Purton look to take points fair and square
PURTON have vowed not to stoop to Quarry Nomads' level when the Hellenic League bad boys arrive at the Red House tomorrow. When the clubs clashed in the reverse Division One West fixture in September, Purton were 3-1 winners helped in no small part to
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Tight lines and full nets at Blagdon
TROUT fishermen have enjoyed a great start to the season on the Bristol Water trout fisheries, writes Colin Scull. After an unsteady start Blagdon has come on in leaps and bounds, producing many good bags to both bank and boat anglers. Much of the fishing
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Phone mast problems discussed
COUNCILLORS in Moredon have met with the council leader to discuss new mobile phones masts in their ward. Residents in Moredon are unhappy about a new 45m O2 mobile phone mast put up at the end of Manor Crescent. Heading the campaign is mother Karen Kelly
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Thousands are missing out on their pensions
UP to 15,000 Wiltshire pensioners are missing out on extra benefits because they don't know they are entitled to them. It is believed that some find the system too complicated or they may think of benefits as charity instead of an entitlement and don't
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Room cash application
SWINDON Council is to bid for Government funding to rebuild a crumbling primary school. Children at Sevenfields Primary School in Penhill have been taught mainly in mobile classrooms since the main school building was declared structurally unsound. But
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Take to the floor to master ballroom dance
THE TV show Strictly Come Dancing has created such a stir in Swindon that a new ballroom dancing class is being launched. Strictly Ballroom and Latin will be run by New College and will be taught by ballroom expert Pat Anslow, who was a contestant on
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Police turn the tables on yobs
Shop assistant Ruth Volanti Picture Ref: 76990-70POLICE have launched a blitz on yobs who have been terrorising shoppers in Moredon. A stretch of Purton Road is the latest area of town to be covered by a dispersal order, which comes into effect today.
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By george!
Michael Brightman with his young son George Picture Ref: 77000-04A PUB that may have the most patriotic name in the country is helping to promote England's national day. On Wednesday Rex Barnett, a retired sales manager from Greenmeadow, called on people
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Mum tells of ordeal
A MOTHER and her four-year-old daughter were surrounded by a gang of drunken and abusive teenagers as they walked home from school. The 28-year-old mum from Walcot, who does not want to be identified for fear of reprisals, said her daughter was trembling
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Students prepare for their first time
First time voters, from left, Claire Stevens, Lynzi Byrom and Claire Watson Picture Refs: 76986-176/150BEFORE last year's US presidential elections an unusual incentive was used by a campaign to encourage young Americans to vote. By signing up to the
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'Her sentence is too lenient'
Rebecca Kennedy with partner Gary Goodall Picture Ref: 76332-39A TEENAGE girl who pointed a knife at a pregnant woman and threatened to stab her unborn baby has escaped a prison sentence. The girl from Nythe, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was
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This is your song
DJ Sandy Martin with some of our favourite tunes Picture Ref: 76982-22SWINDON'S favourite dance floor filler is Living on a Prayer by rockers Bon Jovi. The insight comes from a survey of clubbers in the town by pub chain Walkabout. They were asked to
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Allotment holders plunged into pitch battle
Pickards Field Allotment is threatened with closure Picture Ref: 76992-9ALLOTMENT holders are worried they could lose their treasured plots. Labour councillors from the Western, Gorse Hill and Pinehurst wards have told them the allotments at Pickard's
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Not big enough
ACCORDING to the council's booklet Recycle for Swindon we are expected to use our existing black boxes (which were for paper only) for paper, magazines, junk mail, food packaging, egg boxes, card, cans, drink cans, bottles, jars and takeaway containers
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Thank you
THANK you on behalf of Swindon's Catholic Community. Since the death of the Pope I have received messages of sympathy and remembrance from the leaders of many of the Christian and other faiths in the town. On behalf of our community in Swindon and surrounding
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Just say no to development at Coate
IT is vital that the general public is aware of what the Swindon Gateway developers are offering at Coate as this is the most outrageous proposal to land on Swindon's doorstep. In place of beautiful open views of countryside and hills, that are unique
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Coach vows to bounce back after relegation
DAVE George has vowed his Bradford on Avon side will return stronger, after their relegation from the Southern Counties League was confirmed on Saturday. A 34-12 defeat at Trowbridge meant survival is impossible with just one match remaining and condemned
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Trowbridge 34, Bradford on Avon 12
TROWBRIDGE boosted their survival hopes on Saturday while condemning neighbours Bradford to an immediate relegation from the Southern Counties South League. But with their closest rivals, Tadley and Redingensians, also winning, Trowbridge remain in the
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Barnes misses out on the showpiece
BATH prop David Barnes is out of the Powergen Cup Final after injuring his calf in the league win over Northampton last weekend. Barnes, who has been in superb form this season, will be replaced by England front row man David Flatman for the clash against
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Kids urged to walk to school
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: CHILDREN are being encouraged to walk to school by teachers in Chippenham. Letters were sent home from Abbeyfield Secondary School to parents over the Easter holidays asking drivers to stop parking in bus bays. The school is also writing
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Pupils' Diana award
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: SIX Hardenhuish pupils have won the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to their school. Helen Finnamore, Daisy Newsome, Jessica Sadler, Elizabeth Jones, Wendy Graham and Eleanor Gillian were nominated
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Anne's seal of approval
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: PRINCESS Anne will give her royal approval to a new global business headquarters opening in Chippenham. The Princess Royal will unveil the new head office for Wincanton Plc road hauliers on June 9, Buckingham Palace revealed yesterday
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Postman died doing job he loved
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A POSTMAN and Royal British Legion campaigner collapsed in front of colleagues at Chippenham sorting office. Jack Sinclair, 63, of Ashe Close, Chippenham, collapsed after suffering a heart attack at work last Tuesday and, despite three
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Hewlett strikes out
MIDFIELDER Matt Hewlett is already attracting interest from other clubs after rejecting the chance to stay at the County Ground. The 29-year-old midfielder has rejected the deal offered by Andy King as 'unacceptable' not that there is any animosity between
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Mother's plea to get help for autistic son
DESPERATE FOR HELP: Mandy Lovelock with sons and daughter Alicia (30410/1)CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A SINGLE mother is desperate for help for her seven-year-old autistic son, who has been refused teaching support. Mandy Lovelock, 28, of Pockeredge Road, Corsham
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'These yobs won't win'
POLICE say the prosecution of a yob who smashed a funeral parlour window shows antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated in Highworth. A 16-year-old boy was ordered to pay £50 compensation and £34 costs after he threw a traffic cone through the window
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Police move in on rural thieves
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: DISTRACTION burglars and walk-in thieves have been told they have nowhere to hide, as police sent out extra officers into villages this week. Burglars and conmen have been increasingly targeting rural homes in north Wiltshire. Walk-in
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Village strives to wrap up poverty
bold statement: Schoolchildren and parishioners at Neston Church join the Make Poverty History campaign (30414/1)A CHURCH was wrapped up in a huge banner as part of a global drive to make poverty a thing of the past. The five-yard banner, decorated by
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Mark back as Bluebirds face promotion rivals
MARK Badman is poised for a return in tomorrow's home game against Bedford for a match boss Steve White has described as "our most important game of the season." The influential midfielder has been out since injuring his leg early in the derby defeat
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Experience will be the vital factor in run-in
SIMON Charity believes this season should live long in the memory of everyone at Hardenhuish, regardless of whether they clinch the Southern Premier League title. Ahead of tomorrow's crucial clash at home to fellow promotion hopefuls Bedford Town, the
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Man admits benefit fraud
A JOINT investigation by benefit fraud officers has led to a former Dilton Marsh man appearing in court. Officers from West Wiltshire District Council and the Department for Work and Pensions discovered Jeffery Hughie Castle, 38, of Woodland View, had
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Students in wildlife aid
STUDENTS from Matravers School are helping design a new sustainable lake to support wildlife at Westbury Cement Works. The students are working with the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and Lafarge staff to put their classroom theory into practice as part of
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Apprentice search
THE Federation of Master Builders is searching for the best apprentice in the south west. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.findabuilder.co.uk or by calling 08000 152 522. The closing date is May 31.
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Musician to lose his beard
WESTBURY musician Al Summers is to lose his beard of 31 years during a charity fundraising night. Mr Summers is supporting Splash-Wiltshire (Schools and Police Liaison Activities for the Summer Holidays) and North Wiltshire Homelessness Project by going
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County manufacturing employs 31,000 people
WILTSHIRE has the fourth highest number of manufacturing jobs in the south west, according to the latest figures. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey compiled by the Office of National Statistics reveals Wiltshire has 31,000 workers employed in manufacturing
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Sarah-Jane has new business idea nailed
A LUXURIOUS new nail and beauty salon will open at the end of the month. Sarah-Jane Warn, 32, of Shurnhold, Melksham, has dreamed of opening her own salon since her school days. In three weeks her dream will come true when Indulgence Beauty and Nails
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Objection to sports field plans
A BID to turn a sports centre field into an industrial park has been met with objections. West Wiltshire District Council has applied to change the use of Christie Miller sports ground, in Bowerhill, to allow warehouses, light industrial premises and
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Developer backs out to 'protect village future'
30406DEVELOPER has withdrawn plans to build houses on a village factory site because he believes new rules could bring in an influx of ex-offenders, asylum seekers and drug addicts. Kenneth Baldy, chief executive of gluing technology company Robatech,
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Antisocial behaviour is Janet's key target
16896A NEW police community safety officer will be patrolling the streets in order to crack down on antisocial behaviour. Janet Gould, 50, started work in Melksham last week. Her main area of responsibility will be Bowerhill, where spates of bad behaviour
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Hospital petition tops 1,500 signatures
SIGNATURES backing the Wiltshire Times Save Our Hospital Beds campaign are still pouring in. More than 1,500 people have signed the petition to save the inpatient beds at Melksham Hospital. Half the hospital's 24 beds have already closed and half will
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Fashion gurus in at McArthurGlen
MCARTHURGLEN, which runs the designer outlet village in Swindon, has appointed two new staff with a fashion pedigree. National leasing director Mark Burlton joins the company from Ralph Lauren, where he was senior real estate director. He will manage
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Nightmare of appeals
A SWINDON chartered surveyor believes many businesses will lose out this year because of failed rates appeals. This month saw a revaluation of ratings for all commercial properties. The rates for Swindon are 42.2p in the pound for large businesses and
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'Nutty' motorist died overtaking
A MOTORIST died when he hit another car while overtaking a lorry, an inquest heard. Steven Ashmore was described by a friend as 'nutty' when he was driving, often moaning at other drivers for going too slow. The 30-year-old man, of Queens Drive, died
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Discounts on offer
PEOPLE are being urged to make sure they get any benefits or council tax discounts they are entitled to. As the new bills are being delivered to householders, West Wiltshire District Council is highlighting the fact that some people don't realise they
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Bid, win and then move in
FAMILIES have talked of their "new beginning" after the launch of an innovative housing scheme. The 3,400 people on the housing register are looking forward to more choice after West Wiltshire District Council launched its new project at Trowbridge Civic
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Carers treats to mark move
A CHARITY in west Wiltshire pampered voluntary carers with a selection of treatments to celebrate its move to a new centre. Carers Support West Wilts has moved to the Independent Living Centre in Semington, and held an informal day to mark the occasion
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Duchess Camilla
MILLIONS watched as Lacock bride Camilla Parker Bowles finally got her prince on Saturday. Ms Parker Bowles, of Ray Mill House, Reybridge became HRH Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Windsor when she married Prince Charles. Among the 800 guests invited to the
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Charity six-a-side
DIG League are going to run a charity six-a-side tournament in the summer. The league hopes to raise around £3,000 for various charities from the event which will be held on Saturday, June 11. Stratton's Premier Club will host the event and there will
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Gloucestershire 1, Wiltshire 3
COUNTY FOOTBALL: A BRACE from star man Yan Klukowski saw Wiltshire's youth team surge past Gloucestershire to come within two games of an historic double. The England schoolboy skipper netted in each half at Bristol Manor Farm on Tuesday night to take
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Cup win eases the pain
WILTSHIRE Senior Cup winning captain Nigel Curtis admitted part of his side's motivation was to avenge last season's heartbreak. The inspirational Corsham centre back revealed last April's penalty shoot-out defeat to Trowbridge Town hurt the players more
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Bemerton Heath Harlequins 1, Corsham Town 3
WILTS SENIOR CUP: WILTS SENIOR CUP: SCOTT Lye banished the memories of last year's Wiltshire Senior Cup final penalty heartbreak with a virtuoso performance on Wednesday to help Corsham lift the trophy. The highly rated youngster was inconsolable this
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Melksham Town 0, Bridgwater Town 1
LEE Burns has called for his young Melksham Town players to stand up and be counted after Monday night's defeat left them fearing relegation. The Melksham boss praised his side's commitment on Monday but warned they need to show more of the same if they
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Trowbridge League
THE Stiffs were sunk twice in three days by Bradford Town Reserves in Division Three. Stiffs' goalkeeper Dave Carroll headed into his own net to assist Town to a 4-0 success after their earlier 5-1 victory. Jason Harford, Mark Robinson and Jason Povey
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Combe's hopes are hit for six
PLAISTER AUTOS WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: CASTLE COMBE, looking to go through the season undefeated in Junior Division Two, finally met their match when they were beaten 6-1 on their own ground by Westlecott United. Combe took the lead after five minutes but the
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Malmesbury Victoria 0, Trowbridge Town 2
NEIL Kirkpatrick is trying to keep the pressure off his young Trowbridge Town side as the Hellenic League Division One title run-in reaches its climax. The Bees boss is urging his players to just concentrate on their own results rather than worrying about
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Trowbridge Town 2, Easington Sports 0
THE prolific Dave Percival produced two late pieces of individual brilliance on Saturday to keep his Trowbridge Town side at the top of the Hellenic League Division One. The Bees' top scorer carried the ball past two defenders before firing a powerful
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WI celebrates 30th anniversary
THE Women's Institute celebrated 30 years of trading on Friday at their weekly market in Warminster. The market, based at the library, runs every Friday from 9.30-11.30am. They sell cakes, crafts including knitwear and cushions, sweets and savouries.
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Chippenham Sunday League
PIG and Whistle United boosted their chances of claiming automatic promotion from Division Three with a 3-2 win over rivals Kings Arms. United, who lost 5-3 to Chris Carr's young side just two weeks, came up against an Arms side who were missing the suspended
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Denise's London date
A FASHION designer from Warminster has been selected to present her work at a prestigious London fashion show. Denise Bird, 28, of Portway Lane, Warminster, hopes to travel to the New Designers fashion show in London. The Crafts Council of England selected
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Soldiers dismissed
TWO soldiers based in Warminster were thrown out the army and sent to a military jail at separate court martial hearings on Monday. Both men, serving with The Black Watch, based at Battlesbury Barracks, admitted going on the run from their units. Private
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Youth Football
MELKSHAM Town Youth enhanced their championship hopes with a home win against Westbury Youth in the under 15s Green Division of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League . Melksham went 3-0 ahead at the break but were denied
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Postman died doing job he loved
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A POSTMAN and Royal British Legion campaigner collapsed in front of colleagues at Chippenham sorting office. Jack Sinclair, 63, of Ashe Close, Chippenham, collapsed after suffering a heart attack at work last Tuesday and, despite three
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Can you help Christelle?
A FRENCH student who has been attending secondary school in Bradford on Avon is looking for a new host family. Christelle Aubignat, 17, from Vichy in France, has been studying at St Laurence School, Bradford on Avon, since September. She needs a new host
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Avon faces £1m loss over Rover
WILTSHIRE firm Avon Rubber is facing a loss of more than £1m because of the collapse of car giant MG Rover. Avon Rubber, which has its headquarters in Bradford on Avon, expects to lose one per cent of its sales if production at Birmingham-based Rover
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Homes design comes under fire yet again
A TOWN council left to deal with the fallout over a controversial development were quizzed by residents at an annual town meeting. The four town houses, which were built on the site of the former gasworks in Frome Road, have attracted widespread criticism
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Plan to tackle pollution levelcauses stink
AN action plan to cut pollution levels in a west Wiltshire town has received a mixed response following its release. A Draft Air Quality Action Plan for Bradford on Avon was made public earlier this month. The plan, which includes plans for a one-way
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Gap road is indicator of diminishing democracy
AT the meeting of the WWDC planning committee on April 7 to discuss the proposed Hilperton relief road chaos ruled once more. The councillors could not vote with their conscience even though they knew that more were against the road than for it. What
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Is controversial bypass worth the money?
EXPENSIVE road schemes can mean less funding for essential services. Alternatively, we all pay more income tax and council tax. The south-west regional priority list includes various other road schemes. WCC's Westbury bypass is not amongst them. Call
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Downfall of a drugs empire
Darren Mensah with his dog Tugs Picture Ref: 76992-15HE was a man who showed off his wealth to the hilt. And he would often be seen holding court in Swindon's clubs. This is Darren Mensah who is now awaiting sentencing after police smashed his criminal
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Driver's lucky escape
Accident scene Picture Ref: 76988-34A WOMAN escaped with cuts to her knees following a car accident on the M4. The accident happened between Membury service station and junction 15 at Swindon around noon yesterday. The motorist was driving a Land Rover
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Do you know this witness?
TRAFFIC police are urging a female driver who may have witnessed the fatal road accident in which teenager Stephen Heapes was killed last Friday, to get in touch.. The woman who was driving a dark coloured Volkswagen Polo was stopped at the junction of
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Apology from council leader
David Middleton with uncollected rubbish in Westminster Road, Toothill Picture Ref: 76983-35COUNCIL leader Mike Bawden has said sorry for the mounting bin chaos across town. And, he admits the council did not get everything right when it introduced its
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New theatre school opens
SINGING dancing and drama will be on the timetable at a new school opening in Trowbridge. The Tracy King Theatre School (TKTS), which has been running in Bath for the past three years, is expanding to Trowbridge. The aim of TKTS, which will based at the
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College course spells good health for pupils
STUDENTS can get a head start in the health care sector thanks to a new course at Wiltshire College Trowbridge. The level two Intermediate Diploma for Medical Receptionists will be the first of its kind in the county when it opens at the college's College
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Council move boosts cinema
HOPES for a cinema in the county town were boosted this week as the regeneration of a run-down area took a step forward. West Wiltshire District Council has agreed in principle to free up some land for the proposed redevelopment of the waterside area
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Flooding fight is stepped up
PROTESTERS have stepped up the campaign against a multi-million pound development in Trowbridge they believe will make existing flooding problems even worse. People living near the proposed business park on land in Bradford Road, Trowbridge, are expected
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Man jailed after police find sawn-off shotgun
A BUILDER who kept a sawn-off shotgun he found has been jailed for five years. Mark Cleere, 36, had hidden the weapon under a spare room mattress. It was found when police searched his home after catching him burgling a shop. Cleere received a minimum
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Show aims to cut crime
COPS and robbers will be the theme of a talent show aiming to educate as well as entertain. This year's Starry Eyes show will continue the success the talent project has already achieved in cutting crime on one of the most deprived estates in Trowbridge
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Teenager in court on violence charge
A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with football violence at a Swindon Town match. Matthew Greener, 18, of The Hunt Close, Semington, did not enter a plea to breaching the public order act by behaving in a threatening or abusive way, when he appeared
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Security duo win awards
16905CCTV operators who helped catch robbers and burglars have received an award for their efforts. Andrea Cole, 32, and Andrew Kennon, 30, were presented with certificates marking their achievements at Trowbridge police station on Wednesday. Inspector
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Alive at 105?
A UNIQUE bet could win a centenarian a place in history if she can reach her 105th birthday. Elizabeth Pearce, 61, has placed a bet with William Hill bookmakers that her 100-year-old aunt, Freda Owen, of Trowbridge, will still be around in five years
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Mum forced to spend holiday cash on CCTV
A SINGLE mother-of-three has been forced to use the money she was saving for a holiday to try and protect her children and home from a pair of teenage yobs. Amanda Daffurn, 36, has spent £200 she can little afford on installing CCTV, lighting sensors
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Saga comes to an end as Gap road gets go-ahead
30158/6A DECISION has finally been made on the issue of a new road that has dogged a community for decades. At a special meeting of West Wiltshire District Council's planning committee, members voted 14-2 in favour of a relief road through the Hilperton
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Two more wins could clinch the title says Fisher
VICTORY in their next two games will virtually secure the Hellenic Premier title for Highworth according to manager John Fisher. The club and nearest challengers Didcot both have five games yet to play and are neck and neck. But if they can take maximum
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Glimmer of hope for Cricklade and College
Both Cricklade and New College have been handed a lifeline by Premier Division leaders Bradford Town following their defeat at Marlborough last weekend. Should second-placed Corsham also drop points against a much improved Marlborough outfit this weekend
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Drugs go missing
A QUANTITY of prescription drugs including pain-killer Co-Codamol and Temazepam have been lost in the West Swindon area. The drugs including, 28 tablets of Amitriptyline, 100 Co-Codamol, 50 Tramadol, 50 Tegretol and 56 tablets of Temazepam were lost sometime
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Alleyway to close for repair
SWINDON Council is to close an important Old Town alleyway for the second time around six months. The alleyway between Wood Street and Joiner Lane will close for six weeks from April 18 to May 30 to allow building contractors to carry out work. Pedestrians
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Our bride of the year gets the star treatment
The happy couple meet Katie Bizley from Smile's Party World Picture Ref: 76871-62THE Adver's Bride of the Year winners are in for a treat at the Goddard Arms Hotel. The hotel in Old Town has been providing the venue for the competition for five years
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MRSA carriers given GWH beds
TWO patients carrying the MRSA bug have been admitted to the new Brunel Treatment Centre at Great Western Hospital. Staff at the £32 million centre knew before the patients were admitted that they had previously tested positive for MRSA and put them straight
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Beating explorer Daddy's time by a day
SWINDON-born explorer David Hempleman-Adams's daughter has become the youngest person to brave an Arctic route on foot. As reported in the late edition of yesterday's Adver, 15-year-old Alicia survived temperatures of minus 50F and strong winds to finish
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Marathon challenge for Sara
Sara Pryke training for the London Marathon Picture Ref: 76676-48GET FIT FOR '05: SARA Pryke is limbering up to run the London Marathon on Sunday. The 38-year-old complementary therapist, from West Swindon, has been training hard for the 26-mile event
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Mighty moth
Luke Brown with the Atlas moth Picture Ref: 76954-03THE Boeing 747 of the moth world is undergoing flight testing in Wroughton. Attacus Atlas, the Atlas moth, can measure up to a foot from wingtip to wingtip in its natural South Asian habitat. The newly-hatched
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New candidate wants to see money abolished
Another candidate has come forward to contest the North Swindon seat. The other candidates, who were profiled in the Adver on Monday, are Mike Evemy (Lib Dem), Andy Newman (Socialist Unity), Robin Tingey (UKIP, Justin Tomlinson (Con) and Michael Wills
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Transport link safe (for now)
A LIFELINE bus service to Chiseldon, which was facing the axe, has been given a last-minute reprieve. Residents swung into action after Stagecoach announced it was pulling out of the number 70 service, which links Swindon, Marlborough and Chiseldon, from
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It's the policy
WITH reference to Derek Benfield's letter in the Evening Advertiser on April 8, concerning issues of Swindon Services and the new arrangements for the collection of refuse and recycled materials. As Director of Swindon Services I can assure Mr Benfield
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Let them be
WELL done to the lottery-winning residents of Margaret Matthews Court. I just hope friends, acquaintances and (not forgetting) long lost relatives don't crawl out of the woodwork. They deserve to spend their windfall as they wish without any interference
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Hooray! An extra 25p per week
AS one approaching 80 I have been notified that my pension is to be increased by 25p a week, and I thought I would ask the other over 80s how on earth am I going to use it? Left school at 14, worked for 61 years (with three and a half out to fight for
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The system is not working
RECENTLY, there has been much discussion in the Adver with regard to young people and drug taking. In particular I refer to Andy Newman's letter and the follow-on from Shirley Mathias. I feel some points need to be clarified before we all start waving
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Combe Down 8, Trowbridge 9
TROWBRIDGE went through to the semi-final of the Bath Combination Plate after this keenly fought match on Tuesday evening and now play Old Edwardians at Green Lane tonight, kick-off 6pm. The winners of tonight's game play Frome in the final to be played
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Pewsey Vale 5, Cooper Avon Tyres 67
CATs ended their Dorset and Wilts Division One campaign in style on Saturday with a comprehensive win over a combative Pewsey side. They now have a playoff game against Weymouth to look forward to, with the winners claiming a a place in the Southern Counties
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Callard out to sink his former club
JON CALLARD insists that sentiment will not play any part in tomorrow's Powergen Cup Final (2.30pm). The Leeds Tykes coach played in four domestic cup finals for Bath during the heady days of the club's annual May day-out at Twickenham between 1984 and
