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Rollercoaster weekend for Chippenham Town fans
GAZETTE & HERALD: CHIPPENHAM fans went to hell and back at the weekend as they suffered the agony and the ecstacy of football. An army of Bluebird fans flocked to Cambridgeshire to support Chippenham's bid for promotion but their wings were clipped
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Speedsters pick up tips
Ref 16022/2GAZETTE & HERALD: Potential Formula One racing drivers and car designers gathered in Chippenham High Street on Saturday to check out prototype vehicles at the launch of the lead up to the Gravity Race. Chippenham Town Council and the Town
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Blaze destroys farm barn
Ref 16069/01GAZETTE & HERALD: TEENAGE arsonists are being blamed for a blaze that wrecked part of a large barn near Chippenham Rugby Club on Monday. Police are hunting the culprits as farmer Mervyn Singer mounts a clean-up operation for the second
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Sign is solid Gold for mum-of-two Tracey
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A MOTHER-OF-TWO who met her husband at Goldiggers nightclub has bought its trademark pink neon sign on an auction website. Tracey Griffiths, 40, of Swindon, was the winning bidder for the last remaining nightclub sign on website eBay
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'He treated me badly when I neededhim most'
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A GIRLFRIEND conned out of more than £1,000 by her lover paid for him to go to Mauritius where he met his new fianc. Nina Halliday, 20, was plunged into debt by her boyfriend of two years, Ben Munns, 24, of Villiers Close, Chippenham,
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Swindon face the unknown
Swindon begin their 2005 league campaign in Glos/Wilts One tomorrow when they make the trip up the M5 to Redmarley. This will be the first time the two sides have met, and Redmarley are therefore something of an unknown quantity. But, having finished
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Three track Grant
GRANT Smith has confirmed that three clubs have spoken to his agent and offered terms for the 2005-6 campaign. Another two have expressed 'an interest' in securing his services next year. The midfielder, who celebrated his 25th birthday yesterday, insists
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How you can help shape the future of your town
PEOPLE are to be given the chance to make ideas for their town a reality at a meeting to be held on Thursday. The Westbury Area Action Group are launching a community plan designed to guide the town and surrounding area into the future. Rev Paul Richardson
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Off to Brussels
Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce is planning a trip to the European Parliament in Brussels. About 20 members of the association will leave Trowbridge on May 24 for the two-day visit which will include a drinks reception at the British Embassy
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Corsham firm in celebration
A RECRUITMENT firm has celebrated its first birthday. VANA Resourcing, a recruitment consultancy based in Hartham Park, Corsham, was launched a year ago by Debbie Flowers, Jo White and Simon Whittington. The trio gave up high profile positions in an established
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Police arson probe
SUSPECTED arson caused a blaze that raged all night on a farm near Westbury. More than 100 hay bales caught alight at Clivey Barn Farm in Dilton Marsh. Police are investigating the cause of the fire, which 19 firefighters from Trowbridge, Warminster and
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Captain eyes league title
WARMINSTER captain Mark Coxon-Tenty is determined to banish memories of last season's heartbreak by leading his side to promotion this time around. Despite finishing top on points in the Gloucester and Wilts Division One, Warminster were bumped down into
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Trowbridge hit as duo step down
TROWBRIDGE have been rocked by the retirement of two former Wiltshire players as they look to challenge for the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Division One title. Top order batsman Richard Greatorex and slow left arm bowler Michael Beel have decided to
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England hero backs minors
ENGLAND and Kent wicketkeeper Geraint Jones believes the minor counties should retain their place in the C & G trophy despite nearly being on the wrong end of an upset . Jones was one of a number of illustrious names to be dismissed cheaply by Wiltshire
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Gray keeps North Wilts
MP James GrayAN emotional James Gray choked back tears as he was named MP for the Wiltshire North constituency in the early hours of Friday morning. Conservative candidate Mr Gray broke down as he thanked his wife Sarah, who is suffering from breast cancer
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Seend rolls out the barrels...
DURDLE Door, Colley's Dog, Cornish Jack and Pure Gold were on sale for £1 in Seend on Saturday. These were some of the 40 different beers sampled by visitors to Seend's fifth Beer Festival. About 500 people turned up at Seend Social Club on Saturday to
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Neighbours unite over road plans
16978RESIDENTS are taking legal advice in a desperate attempt to prevent three bungalows being built in a garden in their street. About 40 letters were sent to West Wiltshire District Council opposing planning permission for the bungalows and a garage
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An honour and a privilege
TONY Blair claimed a record-breaking General Election victory as he headed back to Number 10 for an historic third term in power - but with a reduced majority. He became the first Labour leader to win three contests in a row and promised to learn the
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Wilts oh so close to causing cup shock
A day to remember. South Wilts batsman Russell Rowe (above) departs after playing a captain's innings in a sterling partnership of 52 with Michael Coles.PLUCKY Wiltshire came within a whisker of causing one of the shocks of the opening round of the Cheltenham
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'Help us to cut crime'
WILTSHIRE police chief hopes every Wiltshire resident will help his force crack down on crime. There are 2,000 members of staff employed by Wiltshire Police but Chief Constable Martin Richards hopes to boost this to 700,000 by involving all Wiltshire's
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Voters reassured
IN the light of worries about the security of the postal voting system spot checks were carried out on Tuesday to ensure voters had received their papers. West Wiltshire District Council electoral services officers, accompanied by the police, called at
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Bridport 0, Melksham Town 3
MELKSHAM secured Screwfix Premier Division survival on Saturday with a 3-0 win over fellow strugglers Bridport. Still needing a win to guarantee safety, Gary Higden, Ian Byfield and Adam Gingell struck to stretch Melksham's unbeaten run to four matches
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Fixture clash threatens hopes
COLIN Bush fears a ludicrous clash of fixtures could cost his Corsham Town side the Screwfix Premier Division title. The Corsham boss is furious tomorrow's South West Counties Championship final has been arranged for the same day as his side's final game
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Second is no good to me says Gingell
WILTSHIRE'S young guns are hoping to seal a unique double tomorrow when they bid to retain their South West Counties Championship crown at the Conigre. Having already lifted the Mick Parry Memorial Trophy earlier this season, they will become the first
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Wiltshire College 1, Sheldon School 0
WILTSHIRE College caused a huge upset on Tuesday to claim the county college cup at the Conigre. Playing against an opposition full of household names in local football circles, Wiltshire College took a surprise third minute lead and then defended for
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Banned after crash
A 44-YEAR-OLD man who crashed his partner's car after taking it without her permission has been banned from driving and ordered to do 120 hours of community work. Robert Newman, of Boreham Fields, Warminster, took his partner's car to go shopping in town
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Phone mast fears
FEARS a phone mast will be put up on a Warminster residential estate have prompted worried families to take action. Vodafone is looking for a site to build a 12-metre mast in Woodcock Lane. The firm has not yet applied for planning permission, but has
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Court hears how tragic tot was crushed by car
Ben LillyA GRIEVING father this week relived the last tragic moments before his 18-month-old son was crushed to death under a neighbour's car. Nearly a year has passed since the death of toddler Ben Lilly, but the wounds are still raw for parents David
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Soldiers hit out after 'baby killer' taunts
WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: THREE soldiers with the Black Watch Regiment beat two men unconscious after being accused of killing babies in Iraq. Ian Brown, 22, David Heron, 23, and John Mitchell, 22, punched and kicked Alexander Graham and Jason Bevis
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Dyer season? Not if Stratton win the cup
It's cup final day for Wilts League clubs tomorrow, writes RAY BURROUGHS. The Corsham Print Senior Cup is being fought out between AFC Stratton and Bradford Town while in the Fountain Trophies Junior final Blunsdon United take on County Ground. Both games
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Steve's poignant exhibition
HUNDREDS of people visited the exhibition of watercolour painter Steve Hall at the weekend. Mr Hall, who turned to painting after his youngest daughter Melanie disappeared from a Bath nightclub nine years ago, displayed his watercolours at the Harington
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Get your glad rags on for fancy dress disco
A FAMILY'S gratitude to the Dorothy House Hospice has led them to organise a disco they hope will raise over £1,500. Brian Harris, 42, saw the Winsley hospice's work firsthand after his father-in-law died of cancer last year. He and his family were in
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Mother fumes over ban
Leigh RobinsonTHE MOTHER of a 16-year-old girl suspended for smoking outside her school just three weeks before her GCSEs has criticised the headteacher's decision. Elaine Robinson said her daughter Leigh was more than a hundred yards away from St Laurence
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Join College's lobby for more student cash
WILTSHIRE College provides the further education service for most of the area covered by your newspaper. We achieve high standards, as reported by Ofsted, which graded us as one of the best performing general further education colleges in the country.
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Two views on affordable housing
WHETHER Mr Baldy's motive for deciding not to go ahead with the building of 14 houses on the factory site in Broughton Gifford is altruism towards the village residents or financial I do not know. I have recently become acquainted with the facts of the
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Residents not to blame for chaos over parking
YOUR issue on April 8 included mention of the access difficulties experienced by the fire service to the McCarthy and Stone development at Giffords Court, Melksham. This serious problem also, of course, applies to the ambulance service. The time wasted
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Tough task ahead for Twin Counties trio
Dorset & Wilts are hoping the addition of three Chippenham players will help them to continue their good start to the County Plate. The Twin Counties take on Surrey in round two at Bournemouth tomorrow and team manager Martin Hill's side will be boosted
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It's lucky 13 for student Calum
FORMER Swindon RFC youngster Calum Morrison is savouring his chance to take on the rest of the world in rugby league. The 21-year-old Glasgow University scholar has been named in Scotland's 21-man squad for the Student World Cup in Australia this summer
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Rock Idol final
THE stage is set for budding rock stars to strut their stuff in the final of a music competition. Twelve singers will compete in the final of Rock Idol at the Chicago Rock Caf in Trowbridge on May 10. Around 100 performers have entered locally and have
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Bathtime with creepy crawlies
A woman will be spending three hours in a bath full of maggots and baked beans to raise much-needed funds. Sarah Humphries, 32, is trying to raise money for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling group. She said: "I held some of the maggots the other day
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Traffic delays in pipeline
MOTORISTS can expect two months of delays as major road works begin on Monday. Gas pipeline company Transco will be starting on a £550,000 eight-week project to lay almost 3km of new plastic pipe between Brook Road, Trowbridge, and Southwick Country Park
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Amazing team earns final win
TALENTED young publishers triumphed at the regional final of a Young Enterprise competition. Amazing Grace Publishing, from St Augustine's Catholic College, Trowbridge, beat off the competition by producing their own book. Team member Hannah Dabinett,
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Locals in a flap as swan causes power blackout
A SWAN caused a power blackout to more than 2,000 homes, shops and businesses on Tuesday. The bird flew into electricity cables in Canal Road just after 9am, snapping the cables and cutting off the supply to premises including many businesses on the Canal
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Minutes earlier, these people stood here
THREE motor sports photographers had a lucky escape on Sunday after a race car crashed over a tyre wall into the spot where they were standing just minutes earlier. Snappers Roger Barker, 57, of Trowbridge and husband and wife Nigel and Julie Eddleston-Dike
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Stephanie's catwalk date
Stephanie DavisA BUSINESSWOMAN who successfully battled breast cancer is to take to the catwalk to raise awareness of the disease. Stephanie Davis, owner of Serenity Beauty Salon, in Castle Street, Trowbridge, has been chosen to appear in the annual Breast
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Night of mixed feelings for PM
AS Tony Blair's heavily-armoured luxury car sped down the M1 from Luton Airport to Downing Street this morning, the re-crowned PM was no doubt experiencing mixed feelings. There was the satisfaction of leading Labour to a historic third successive General
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Another term for Ancram
VOTERS opted for more of the same in Devizes as Michael Ancram was re-elected with nearly half of the constituency's votes. The former Conservative party deputy leader will serve another term as MP for Devizes. Michael Ancram won 48.5 per cent (27,253
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'The victors must look after all our interests'
Sue StebbingSOUTH SWINDON: LABOUR must make sure they look after everyone in South Swindon, according to defeated Liberal Democrat candidate Sue Stebbing. "Labour have been concentrating their campaign on the estates in Swindon such as Parks and Walcot
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Tory Buckland is thrilled with party
Robert BucklandSOUTH SWINDON: TORY candidate Robert Buckland was delighted that his party had increased their share of the vote by 2.8 per cent. Mr Buckland had been up since the crack of dawn delivering leaflets in west Swindon and it seems to have paid
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PICTURE - Labour's Swindon winners
Anne Snelgrove and Michael Wills celebrate winning South and North Swindon for Labour.
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PICTURE - results are announced in Westbury
Picture Ref 16996_01 Andrew Murrison ( left) Conservative wins by 5,300 votes over Lib Dem Duncan Hames with Labour Phillip Gibby, third, and Lincoln Williams UKIP, fourth.
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PICTURE - North Wilts celebrations
Picture Ref 30494-2 Conservative James Gray, winner of the North wilts seat celebrates with wife Sarah, daughter Olivia (right) and son John.
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DEVIZES - Michael Ancram (Conservative)
VOTERS opted for more of the same in Devizes as Michael Ancram was re-elected with nearly half of the constituency's votes. The former Conservative party deputy leader will serve another term as MP for Devizes. Michael Ancram won 48.5 per cent (27,253
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SALISBURY - Robert Key (Conservative)
Results Robert Key Conservative 25,961 Richard Denton-White Liberal Democrat 14,819 Clare Moody Labour 9,457 Frances Howard UK Independence Party 2,290 Hamish Soutar Green 1,555 John Holme Independent 240 Turnout 54,322 77.8%
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SWINDON NORTH - Michael Wills (Labour)
MP Michael WillsMICHAEL Wills limped to victory to secure the North Swindon seat for the third time. The Labour MP is vowing to help his party listen to the needs of the country during his next term in office. He praised his hard-working team for helping
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Reflecting on emotional conflicts
SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE - REVIEW: MAX Hastings quite cheerfully admits he wouldn't want to be stuck on a desert island with a warrior. To Hastings, the noted military historian and former editor of the Daily Telegraph, warriors are there for bravery
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£1 a time if you listen to rhyme
Poems at a price Poet Ralph Hoyte offers £1 for people to listen to his poems. Ref: 77304-81SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE - FOR one day, and probably one day only, it paid to listen to poetry. People in Swindon were bemused by the sight of a poet pounding
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Hospital food for thought
PATIENTS at Swindon's Great Western Hospital will soon be eating meals prepared at a factory that was at the centre of food safety storm. Last year, an undercover reporter for Channel 4's Dispatches programme exposed 120 incidents of unhygienic behaviour
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Fleece jackets from plastic bottles
ANOTHER plastic bottle bank has been introduced to boost recycling in Swindon. Swindon Council has put the new bank at West Swindon District Centre because they have proved so popular in other parts of town. More than nine tonnes of plastic bottles around
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Pensioners fume over smoke ban
From the left: Lily Pratlett, Alfie Diggory, Pat Wildenhain and Keith Hartigan Ref: 77298-19A SMOKING ban at a Walcot old people's home has left elderly residents angry. And now they are calling for the council, which imposed the ban, to butt out saying
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WESTBURY - Andrew Murrison (Conservative)
Andrew Murrison is carried out in triumphant mood after winning the Westbury seat by over 5,000 majority. His Brother Richard carries him (left) and his agent Graham Payne.WESTBURY MP Andrew Murrison swept to victory to gain a second term in parliament
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Make camera facts known
NO one should be surprised The Wiltshire Speed Camera Partnership and the police are unwilling to provide data on the causes of accidents on Wiltshire's roads. The reason is simple, the facts will not support the confidence trick they have played on the
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Three in a row top of the class
Ref 16052/5GAZETTE & HERALD: PROUD staff and pupils at Sheldon School say they are not surprised it has been named one of the top schools in the country following a recent Ofsted inspection. It joins a handful of secondary schools to be praised as
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Revellers stranded in air on fairground ride
Ref 16078/10GAZETTE & HERALD: Four people were left stranded ten metres in the air for an hour and a half when a fairground ride malfunctioned. Police and firefighters were called to Jennings Fair in Monkton Park in Chippenham on Monday night to help
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Barber admits assault on decorator next door
GAZETTE & HERALD: Hairdresser Gary Hatto pleaded guilty to assault when he appeared before Chippenham magistrates last Thursday. The 39-year-old, who owns four salons in north Wiltshire, punched a decorator in the face after claiming he spilt paint
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Builder told he faces jail
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A BUILDER caught driving nearly three and a half times over the drink drive limit is facing a prison sentence. Andrew Fleming, 26, of Newbourne Gardens, Lower Stanton St Quinton, was caught driving to get some food after drinking all
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Dedicated pupils win Diana award
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: SIX Chippenham pupils have won the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for their commitment to a meningitis charity. The youngsters from Hardenhuish School, were presented with a certificate and pin by teachers on Friday. Students
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Radio station celebrates its first birthday
16989/1CHIPPENHAM NEWS: FOUR months after mourning the death of 10 men from RAF Lyneham, the airbase has been marking a new hope with radio station birthday celebrations. This week 13 airmen held a 24-hour live show to mark the first birthday of Lyneham
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Work and pleasure
Business Club Western Wiltshire is aiming for an outdoor theme for its annual meeting on May 17. Members and their guests will meet at Pursuits, an outdoor activity company in Lacock, to try their hand at archery, laser clay pigeon shooting and reverse
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New Tesco store
A CHARITY and local people benefited from the opening of a new store in Westbury. Tesco Express opened on the Leigh Park estate on Monday and the store donated £500 to the community centre association. Proposals for the community centre came about in
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Armed police in knife alert drama
ARMED police officers were called in to a normally quiet cul-de-sac on Sunday night after receiving reports of a man armed with a knife Neighbours said eight police vehicles along with dogs and armed officers were outside a house at Dartmoor Road, Westbury
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Humble start to £100m turnover
A FAMILY business that started life with just two trucks has become one of the country's biggest Mercedes Benz dealers. Ted Rygor set up HE Rygor and Son 44 years ago as a transporting business on the West Wilts Trading Estate, Westbury. The family business
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Wiltshire edged out in last over
WILTSHIRE gave star-studded Kent a real scare at South Wilts on Tuesday as they came within 10 runs of victory to prove minor counties should have a place in the future of the C and G Trophy. Following the decision to end minor counties' involvement in
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Police probe car fire
POLICE believe youths could be responsible for setting a Ford Cortina on fire causing £1,000 damage. Police believe youths could be responsible for the arson attack at a garage in Riverside Drive, Melksham, on Tuesday evening between 7pm and 7.30pm. Pc
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Jewellery shop raid nets £600 haul
ANTIQUE jewellery was stolen from a shop in broad daylight. Three antique brooches and an 18-carat gold ruby and diamond ring were taken from King Street Curios, Melksham, on Thursday between 11.30am and 4.45pm. The haul was worth about £600. The three
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Illness 'bumped up alcohol level'
A 29-YEAR-OLD man with a serious heart condition could lose his job after he was caught drink driving. Lee Minshall, was caught more than twice over the limit in Weavers Croft, Melksham, just before 2am on April 8. Michele Hewitt, prosecuting at Chippenham
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Terrifying car chase lands man in court
A WOMAN was subjected to a terrifying car chase by her ex-boyfriend after he sped after her in his new lover's car. Sandy Burns, 31, of Queensfield Farm, Lower Forest Road, Melksham, chased Susan Netherwood and shunted her car three times as she tried
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Upper cut costs hair salon boss
THE owner of a Wiltshire barbershop chain punched a builder who he claimed splashed paint on his garage wall. Gary Hatto, 39, who owns men's hairdressing salons in Melksham, Chippenham, Devizes and Marlborough pleaded guilty to common assault on
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Nearly 2,000 sign beds petition
THE Wiltshire Times' Save Our Hospital Beds petition will be handed over to health bosses on Monday. Up to 2,000 people have added their names in support of the bid to save 12 inpatient beds at Melksham Community Hospital from closure. Half of the hospital's
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RUH top ratings boost
A HEALTHCARE firm has rated the Royal United Hospital, Bath as one of the top performing hospitals in the country. In a study by CHKS, the RUH made the firm's top 40 list for the first time. The study rates hospitals in three main areas: clinical effectiveness
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Weekend of cuckoo frolics
Maypole dancing by the Forest School of Dance and Theatre Arts, at the Downton Cuckoo Fair. DA7850P30UNPROMISING grey cloud gave way to bursts of blue sky as record numbers flocked to Downton for the 26th annual Cuckoo Fair. Cuckoo Fair chairman Tony
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Poverty goes pop for a day
SINGING, maypole dancing, drumming and street theatre will all feature in a poverty awareness day tomorrow. Two pop groups, made up of Wiltshire schoolchildren, will perform at the charity event in Westbury Gardens, Bradford on Avon, as part of the national
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West Wiltshire towns in VE Day celebrations
PEOPLE all around the county will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of VE Day this weekend. In Warminster on Saturday, the day before the anniversary, Longleat House will host an event led by the country's leading military charity, the Soldiers, Sailors
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Nearly 2,000 sign beds petition
THE Wiltshire Times' Save Our Hospital Beds petition will be handed over to health bosses on Monday. Up to 2,000 people have added their names in support of the bid to save 12 inpatient beds at Melksham Community Hospital from closure. Half of the hospital's
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Westbury aim for top six position
PAUL Brickley has high hopes for next season after his side dominated their last two matches but only pick up one point. A 3-0 defeat at Willand was followed by a 2-2 draw at Weston St Johns. The Westbury United boss has been delighted with the performances
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Corsham's last bid for top spot
ALAN Griffin has already enjoyed a season to remember but if things go his way in the next few days he could be celebrating a Screwfix Premier Division title. The Corsham Town striker fired in five goals in last week's three league matches to take his
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Newcomers clinch cup
LEAGUE newcomers CS Filos lifted the Division Two Cup on Tuesday night with a 2-1 win over Westbury United A at Bradford Town's ground. The game opened at a cracking pace with Westbury dominating the early stages and missing a relatively easy chance in
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Date is set for revamp
CHANGE is in the air for a supermarket in Warminster as it begins counting down to a major revamp. Safeway in Weymouth Street will officially open under the Morrisons banner on June 2. Bosses hope the change will make the store more customer-friendly
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Town's hopes are hit for six
TROWBRIDGE Town were forced to settle for runners up spot in the Hellenic League Division One after Shrivenham's 6-2 win at Adderbury Park on Saturday. The Bees had finished their league campaign in top spot the previous week but knew a Shrivenham win
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Cup win will be only second best
BRADFORD Town are bidding to retain the Wiltshire League cup tomorrow, but manager Mark Hodkinson admits even victory will be a huge ant-climax. While his players look to overcome AFC Stratton in tomorrow's final at Corsham Town's Southbank ground, Hodkinson's
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Woman thrown out of club
A 34-YEAR-OLD woman has been told she could take legal action against bouncers who bruised her when they threw her out of a Warminster nightclub. Justine Morris, of Goodwin Close, Warminster, was thrown out of the Ivory Rooms nightclub, in Weymouth Street
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Maze the force be with you
16968VISITORS to one of the world's largest mazes will no longer have to struggle their way to the centre after the completion of a 10-metre tall tower. BBC presenters Ben Fogle and Kate Humble joined Lord Bath at Longleat Safari Park on Thursday to officially
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Drink and drugs killed caring mum
A MOTHER who warned her children against the effects of paracetamol overdosed on the drug, an inquest heard this week. Roslyn Angier, 48, of Cotton House Gardens, Warminster, died in July after a long-standing fight with pills and booze. An inquest into
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So will there be more fowl play on The Farm 2?
16994NINE celebrities are preparing to get down and dirty as the second series of reality television show The Farm starts on Monday. The Wiltshire Times got a sneak preview yesterday and met comedy interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan,
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Soldiers hit out after 'baby killer' taunts
WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: THREE soldiers with the Black Watch Regiment beat two men unconscious after being accused of killing babies in Iraq. Ian Brown, 22, David Heron, 23, and John Mitchell, 22, punched and kicked Alexander Graham and Jason Bevis
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Baize underdogs?
GREEN BAIZE have to see off their fiercest rivals to complete an amazing treble on Sunday. After lifting the Wiltshire Sunday Cup and the Sunday League Knockout Cup, they now face the County Ground in a play-off for the Sunday League Division Two title
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Corsham look to pile on the pressure
Nobby Bush is determined to take the fight for the Screwfix Premier Division title to the wire. His Corsham side has gradually chipped into Bideford's lead and with one game left to play just two points separate the sides. If Bush can lead the team to
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Man, 49, three times over limit
A KITCHEN worker at Dorothy House Hospice has been caught drink driving. Keith Draper, 49, of Winsley Road, Bradford on Avon, was caught more than three times over the legal alcohol limit. Michele Hewitt, prosecuting at Chippenham magistrates' court on
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Roman plaster clean-up bid
16961A CORNER of west Wiltshire returned to its Roman roots last week when a group of volunteers began restoring original plasterwork found in an ancient bath-house. Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust approached Wiltshire County Council to restore part
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Let's see a new start in Westbury
I WOULD like publicly to thank the Wiltshire Constabulary, especially Inspector Miles, Sergeant Stannard and their licensing officer Ms Gallimore and the West Wiltshire District Council for taking control of the situation concerning late-night drinking
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Reporting these problems gives a street a bad name
I AM writing in relation to the front page article you had on the Bond Street problems (Fri April 29). I have been a resident of Bond Street for five years, and yes there have been changes, inconsiderate parking being one of these, but I have not ever
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Film review - Kingdom Of Heaven (15)
After countless supporting roles in Black Hawk Down, Troy and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, Orlando Bloom finally graduates to leading man status in a major Hollywood blockbuster. It's his name in bold type above the film's title and his beautific image
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An honour and a privilege
TONY Blair claimed a record-breaking General Election victory as he headed back to Number 10 for an historic third term in power - but with a reduced majority. He became the first Labour leader to win three contests in a row and promised to learn the
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Waste not want not
A CHARITY which recycles scrap into toys has recruited students at Wiltshire College, Trowbridge to design a logo and packaging for its new range. The Wiltshire Scrapstore and Resource Centre, New Broughton Road, Melksham, brought in students to help
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Jail for OAP who molested children
A PERVERTED former scoutmaster has been jailed for two years after admitting sex offences against three young boys. Brian Tullett, 65, of Avonfield, Holt, admitted carrying out five indecent assaults and committing three offences of 'grooming' young boys
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Drug addict spared jail
A DRUG addict caught stealing from a garage has been spared jail and put on a drug treatment and testing order. Roger Cook, 36, was spotted stealing power tools from a garage in Hargreaves Road, Trowbridge, on February 23. Colin Meeke, prosecuting at
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Partygoer handed 20-month ban
A PARTYGOER was caught over the limit when he drove his car 100 yards home. Police caught Ian Woods, 21, of Marsh Mead, Hilperton, driving home from a friend's party close to his house. Michele Hewitt, prosecuting in Chippenham magistrates' court on Thursday
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Bears celebrate town's mill heritage
LIMITED edition teddy bears have been produced to celebrate a town's historic mill industry. A loom on display at Trowbridge Museum was used to make costumes for the bears, produced for the Bears from the Shire shop, in Castle Place, Trowbridge, Shop
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Best feet forward to help little Rhyanna
A LITTLE girl who has spent most of her short life in hospital inspired rugby players and majorettes to put on their walking shoes at the weekend. Members of Trowbridge Rugby Club and the Metallica Twirlers were among those who walked from Trowbridge
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Rock legend to star at Tsunami concert
Hugh CornwellFORMER Stranglers front- man Hugh Cornwell is coming to west Wiltshire tomorrow night to take part in a charity concert. Cornwell, who shot to fame in the 1970s with the chart-topping band, will perform at the Civic Hall, in Trowbridge, to
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'We're happy to live here'
RESIDENTS have hit back at claims the street in which they live is plagued by crime and prostitution. People living in Bond Street, Trowbridge, are angry at comments made by fellow residents about the area. Annellie Sneddon, who has lived in the street
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All the fun of the May fair
CROWDS basked in the sunshine at a May fair at the weekend. Families turned out to enjoy the entertainment on offer in Trowbridge town centre at the Lions fair on Saturday. Organiser Richard Lovelock said: "It went very well and everyone enjoyed the sunshine
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Lib Dems are getting stronger
Mike EvemyNORTH SWINDON: WE are getting stronger is the message from the Liberal Democrats in North Swindon. Mike Evemy was delighted when this morning's results showed the party had gained an extra 2,000 votes. And, he is hopeful the Liberal Democrats
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Tory hoped to spring surprise
Justin TomlinsonNORTH SWINDON: A HARD fought two-year battle was not enough to see the Conservatives seize North Swindon from Labour. Justin Tomlinson came within striking distance of winning the seat this morning but lost out to favourite Michael Wills
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Smaller parties get bigger share of votes
NORTH SWINDON: SMALLER parties in North Swindon are growing and attracting more attention. The Socialist Unity Party and UKIP have both increased their share of the votes from the last election. And, even an independent candidate who wants to abolish
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'I will fight on' vows Hayward
SOUTH SWINDON: INDEPENDENT candidate Alan Hayward vowed to fight the next election after feeling like a 'local real ale in a bath-full of city lager'. "I have learnt an awful lot in the past three or four weeks of this campaign and I treated this election
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Turnout echo of 2001 vote
VOTER turnout failed to improve from a disappointing show in 2001. In South Swindon 60.35 per cent of the electorate turned out to vote, compared to 61.14 per cent last time. Meanwhile in North Swindon there was a 61.82 per cent turn out, very slightly
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Our election was about principles say UKIP
SOUTH SWINDON: UK Independence Party candidate Stephen Halden, said: "For us it (the election) was about principles. "We think too much power has been handed to Europe and we want to bring it back to the British parliament and the British people. "This
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SWINDON SOUTH - Anne Snelgrove (Labour)
MP Anne SnelgroveSOUTH Swindon has a new Member of Parliament but the seat is still held by Labour. Anne Snelgrove gained a narrow victory of less than 1,400 votes, over Tory candidate Robert Buckland, to become the area's MP. But Labour's share of the
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NORTH WILTSHIRE - James Gray (Conservative)
MP James GrayAN emotional James Gray choked back tears as he was named MP for the Wiltshire North constituency in the early hours of Friday morning. Conservative candidate Mr Gray broke down as he thanked his wife Sarah, who is suffering from breast cancer
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WESTBURY - Andrew Murrison (Conservative)
Andrew Murrison is carried out in triumphant mood after winning the Westbury seat by over 5,000 majority. His Brother Richard carries him (left) and his agent Graham Payne.WESTBURY MP Andrew Murrison swept to victory to gain a second term in parliament
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Neate wins open title with a big carp catch
COMPETITORS in the Wilts Angling open match enjoyed excellent sport at Rood Ashton on Sunday. Pete Neate, of Holt, won with an all-carp catch weighing 110lb 15oz, taking his catch on pole-fished pellets on a 14 hook. Dean Adams was second with a carp
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Young students get down to business
SEVEN budding entrepreneurs from Swindon are creating a stir with their Young Enterprise business. New College students Cerri Love, 17, Louise Purdy, 16, Alex Duffy, 16, Paul Grant, 16, Becky Hillier, 17, Jenny Murkin, 16, and Ella Gregory, 16, formed
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Bride all set to be showered with balloons
Bride Of The Year Samantha Moaby and her finance Paul Webb meet Katie Bizley, of Smiles Party World. Ref: 76871-62OUR Bride Of The Year couple will be showered with hearts at their wedding reception. Samantha Moaby and Paul Webb's wedding reception will
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We're here for the beer
Steam Railway manager Chris Bathe hosts the Real Ale Tasting Society. Ref: 77296-29 FURSTY Ferret, Thunderbolt and Hullabaloo are among the beers appearing at an Old Town beer festival this month. The Real Ale Tasting Society known as RATS is holding
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Sisters plead not guilty to charges of stealing mail
TWO sisters have pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing post from the Royal Mail. The pair, who were working as casual delivery women for the company, also denied a charge of delaying 58 items of mail. Luiza De-Melo, 30, and Emilia De-Melo, 22, both
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Fred was a great sport
A DAUGHTER has paid tributes to her sports-mad dad. Fred Edwards, left, of Highworth, died on April 25, aged 54, at Swindon's Great Western Hospital after a 10-week fight against a heart infection. His daughter, Elaine Bayliss, 30, from Fairford, said
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I feared he held knife
A TEACHER on trial for common assault has said he feared the teenager was high on drugs and about to attack him with a knife. Clive Harding, 44, the head of PE at Greendown School, Swindon, said the boy's eyes had been rolling round in his head during
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Woman hit with bottle calls for ban on glass
Ref 16071/1GAZETTE & HERALD: A YOUNG woman who was attacked with a bottle in a Chippenham nightspot has hit back saying all clubs should serve drinks in plastic glasses. Twenty-four-year-old Tina Dennis, of Woodlands Road, Chippenham was hit with
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New ground is vital for successful future
THINGS have changed a little at Trowbridge Rugby Club since Mike James joined as a 15-year-old in 1963. "Can you believe it, these days we get 3rd XV players turning up regularly for training," he says, to emphasise his point. Even bigger changes are
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Why hunt protester was worried about his pie
Ref 16039/40GAZETTE & HERALD: As he sat in prison after raiding the Houses of Parliament chef Nick Wood's main concerns were for an uncooked shepherd's pie in Lacock. "We were all allowed one phone call. I used mine to call the butler and tell him
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Go for it Bluebirds
Ref 16072/2 GAZETTE & HERALD: YOUNGSTERS at Monkton Park Primary School in Chippenham have more reason that most for cheering on the town's football club in their vital play-off final on Saturday. For their headteacher Wil Hulbert is also chairman
