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Chemical scare at factory
GAZETTE & HERALD: ABOUT 20 staff were evacuated from the Faccenda chicken processing factory in Sutton Benger yesterday after a chemical scare. Fire crews were called to the plant after a case of lead batteries in a building next to the main factory
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Good guys win the day
16089/7GAZETTE & HERALD: Gandalf, Ellen MacArthur and the Lone Ranger met up in Kington Langley for the fifth annual Scarecrow Weekend with a theme of Heroes and Villains. Around 50 scarecrows adorned the village, and residents and visitors spent
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New skate parks on deck
GAZETTE & HERALD: Young skaters will finally have a place to meet up and enjoy honing their skills now North Wiltshire District Council has bought equipment for Chippenham's Bridge Centre and a mobile skatepark for Devizes and North Wiltshire. The
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Outstanding fundraisers
16036/02GAZETTE & HERALD: Six sixth-formers at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham received the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for their outstanding contribution to school life. Helen Finnamore, Daisy Newsome, Jessica Sadler, Elizabeth Jones
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Old friends come together
16073/2GAZETTE & HERALD: There were laughs and tears as Col Knight arrived at a ten-pin bowling tournament in memory of her fianc Lyneham hero, Sergeant Bob O'Connor. Saturday's tournament at the Swindon Megabowl, which will now become an annual event
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Cars targeted in crime spree
GAZETTE & HERALD: Police are investigating a spate of attacks on cars in Neston which they believe could have been carried out by the same offenders. Five vehicles were attacked on Friday night causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage. The first
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Singers open festival
GAZETTE & HERALD: The official launch of Corsham Festival 2005 will be celebrated at a special concert starring the Bristol University Singers. The event will take place at St Bartholomew's Church, Corsham, on Saturday at 7.30pm. This renowned group
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Special concert of tertiary tune
GAZETTE & HERALD: BRISTOL University Singers will perform a special concert at St Bartholomew's Church in Corsham to mark the official launch of the brochure for Corsham Festival 2005. This renowned group of 30 singers will perform some of the greatest
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Firefighters after a flood of rookies to boost team
GAZETTE & HERALD: FIREFIGHTERS in Corsham are appealing for trailblazing new recruits . The team is looking for males and females to take up positions as retained fire fighters during the daytime, Monday to Friday. Station manager, Martin Hancock
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Holmes coming?
EXCLUSIVE: LEE Holmes is high on Andy King's 'wanted' list this summer and the Town boss will attempt to persuade George Burley to loan the youngster out for the 2005-6 campaign. The County Ground chief admits he will telephone his Pride Park counterpart
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Young musicians encouraged to stick with it
GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM has been awarded a £19,000 grant to encourage young musicians not to give up their instruments. The project called Don't Stop the Music hopes to persuade pupils that it is not un-cool to play an instrument at secondary school
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'Epilepsy won't hold me back'
WHEN most people are feeling tired or stressed, they get irritable or tetchy. But for Steve Weisinger, the consequences are much worse. Steve is epileptic, and tiredness and stress can cause him to have uncontrollable fits. But the dad-of-two has never
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Family loses valuable jewellery in burglary
POLICE have released photographs of jewellery stolen in a raid on a house in the Pewsey area last week. The only information police would give about the location of the burgled house was that it was near Pewsey. The burglars forced a ground floor window
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Country show aims to attract a younger audience
Organisers of Brinkworth Country Show plan to make this year's event the biggest and best ever by attracting a more diverse audience. For the last seven years the show has been held in the village attracting crowds of up to 7,000 people. Committee members
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A tentative yes to market
Plans to relaunch Malmesbury's controversial market have been given the go-ahead by town councillors. In 2003 protests arose after a Sunday market returned after a 40-year absence. But traders complained it was costing them buiness and it led to former
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Sweets ease the burden of rations for boffin boy
Young historian Freddie Palmer was so interested in the Second World War that he chose to live on rations for a week. The nine-year-old from Charlton, who celebrated his birthday last Thursday, is fascinated about the era put into the spotlight again
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Intergalactic star had roots in Wiltshire
ACTOR Simon Jones, who achieved intergalactic fame as Arthur Dent in The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy, has fond memories of growing up near Malmesbury. The 54-year-old , who now divides his time between living in New York and London. grew up on an
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Malmesbury 151-9, Rockhampton 152-6 - Rockhampton won by four wickets
A BELOW strength Malmesbury side failed to produce a performance good enough to start the season with a win. At home to Rockhampton they only had three runs on the board when their second wicket fell. Phil Cavey steadied the ship with 42 runs off 95 balls
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Goatacre 175-9, Lydney 245-6 - Lydney won by 70 runs
GOATACRE suffered a disappointing start to the season when they were comprehensively beaten by Lydney. Goatacre responded well to being put into the field and Adam Iles was rewarded for a tight opening spell when he took the first wicket with only ten
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Gloucester City Winget 185-5, Marlborough 182-9 - Gloucester won by five wickets
AN unbeaten tonne by Gloucester City Winget's captain Jon Tegg led them to victory over a Marlborough side which started poorly. Marlborough captain Richard Terrell said his side lost their first six wickets too cheaply and had AJ Kumar and Jamie Horton's
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Brad and Harry secure victory
BATH & DISTRICT LEAGUE: U11 - CHIPPENHAM overcame Bath League visitors Trowbridge by ten wickets on Monday. Batting first, Trowbridge could only manage 20-7 in the face of accurate bowling from Brad Dawson (4-0 in three overs) and Harry Brothwood
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Richards and Downham combine to great effect
CRUSADER WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: THE Calne duo of Steve Richards (97no) and Clive Downham (61) knocked off the runs to defeat Collingbourne on Saturday. Tom Edmunds (77no) was the backbone of a Collingbourne total of 209. Bath Civil Service travelled to Spye
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New skate parks on deck
Young skaters will finally have a place to meet up and enjoy honing their skills now North Wiltshire District Council has bought equipment for Chippenham's Bridge Centre and a mobile skatepark for Devizes and North Wiltshire. The mobile skatepark, suitable
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Service awards
RECOGNITION Express, which has a branch on the Cheney Manor industrial estate in Swindon, has launched awards for long service. The chain is a franchise organisation providing badges, signs. The competition is open to companies with less than 200 staff
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Hardware expansion
HARDWARE store Robert Dyas has bought a shop in Regent Street, Swindon. It says it will spend more than £250,000 on the building. The new branch is due to open to the public at the end of this month. Ten jobs will be created at the new store and it is
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Business seminar launched at hotel
ENTREPRENEURS who are interested in franchising have been invited to a free seminar in Swindon designed to give those interested an insight into what is involved. The date is part of a national series of events aimed at people who want to explore self-employment
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Firms' fury at time directive
BUSINESS groups have reacted with fury to a European vote to restrict working hours which they say could damage small businesses. MEPs in the European Parliament voted yesterday to end Britain's opt-out of the Working Time Directive. It means companies
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Mums party for cancer research
Wiltshire mums are being called to come and party and help raise money for breast cancer. The Wiltshire branch of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity has teamed up with entertainment company Funky Mama's to hold a charity night at the Wiltshire Golf
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Sea Cadets score well in annual awards
Wootton Bassett Sea Cadet Allan Timmins has been named the unit's cadet of the year. The 16-year-old from Wootton Bassett received his trophy at the cadet's annual inspection on Thursday. The inspection was carried out by deputy area officer for the South
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Ten days of fun at the carnival
Picture Ref: 76903-37WOOTTON Bassett's 34th carnival is set to put the town in the spotlight with ten days packed with events for all ages. Mary Harrison, of the organising committee, said: "I'm looking forward to the carnival, and I hope it will be supported
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New town crier in winning form
Wootton Bassett deputy town crier Owen Collier has shouted his way into third place at the South of England Championships. Mr Collier, 45, of Blackthorn Close, picked up the bronze position at the crier's competition in Dorset with a specially composed
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Skate park on the move
Young skaters will finally have a chance to meet up, have fun and hone their skating skills, now North Wiltshire District Council has bought a new touring skatepark which will visit Wootton Bassett, Calne, Purton and Devizes on weekly basis. And Chippenham
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Police enforce US-style tests
DRIVERS suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to walk a straight line or stand on one leg like they are in the USA to prove they are fit to drive. Officers of Salisbury traffic department, which covers the whole of Kennet
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Number 33 improves to one an hour
AN hourly service is among the improvements that Wiltshire County council has introduced on the Chippenham to Devizes bus service. A wide range of improvements have been made to the number 33 service, which travels from Chippenham to Devizes via Calne
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Chance to shred cuttings for free
Gardeners are being offered a free shredding service in a bid to encourage environmental awareness. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, in association with Sherston Parva Nursery, is offering people the chance to have their garden waste shredded for free this Saturday
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Devizes use their home advantage
DEVIZES TOWN SIX-A-SIDE: ASPIRING soccer stars from across the west attended Devizes Town Youth's six-a-side tournament at the weekend. A massive 144 teams and 1,000 players tackled, passed, shot and saved to help their team progress on a chilly but dry
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Brislington 1, Devizes Town 0
DEVIZES Town ended their season with a 1-0 away defeat but boss Mark Godley is hoping it is not his last game in charge. Last week the Gazette revealed Godley and assistant manager John Freegard have not been offered a new contract to coach the team next
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I was a guide to cult writer
The movie version of The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy is gaining it a host of new fans but the Gazette's LEWIS COWEN has more reason than most to be interested in its success MY lacklustre theatrical career may not have many highlights to it, but
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Up in the stars as lightning strikes teenager Dean twice
TEENAGER Steven Dean will step out at the City of Manchester Stadium this weekend alongside ten of his mates after winning a national competition for the second year in a row. Last year Dean, of Tern Close, Calne, trained with Jay-Jay Okocha and Welsh
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Assistant Hiller in the air for Lilly Whites final
TUESDAY night could be the biggest day of the season for Calne Town but assistant manager Simon Hillier won't be there because of another significant occasion his honeymoon. Hiller, 32, married wife Tracy in December but managed to persuade her to wait
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Health bosses ready for review
HEALTH bosses have met with independent organisations in preparation for their major review of services. The Kennet and North Wiltshire and West Wiltshire Primary Care Trusts need to save around £15 million and are to embark on a review which will result
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Exmouth Town 4, Corsham Town 0
CORSHAM'S championship bid was blown away by Exmouth as the wind helped them to a comfortable 4-0 win on Saturday. Manager Colin Bush said he was disappointed to travel to Exmouth and not pick up any points but was pleased with his side's performances
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Wiltshire U18s 3, Dorset U18s 1
WILTSHIRE U18s claimed the double for the first time in their history with victory in the South West Counties Cup Final on Saturday. The Mick Parry Trophy champions saved their best performance of the season to last as they brushed aside Dorset in the
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Saints complete title hat-trick
TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: NORTH Bradley Saints were duly crowned the new Division One champions but former leaders Dynamo West End were in no mood to allow the script for an historic hat-trick of titles to go to plan. Indeed Dynamo, with Simeon Mills' header
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Danger lamp not recalled
Michael and Claire Johnsn with children Tom, Paige and Jade Picture Ref: 77392-24AN ELDENE man fears a child could die if a bedroom lamp is not recalled. Michael Johnson returned a pink fluffy lamp to Argos after it caught fire in his daughters' room.
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Spot on!
Daisy with one of her puppies Picture Ref: 77387-77IT MAY not be 101, but Daisy the Dalmatian has given birth to 14 puppies. This is miraculous in itself but it is the second time the five-year-old has had a huge litter she had her first 14 in 2003. Daisy's
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Adult and community education learns quickly
SWINDON Council offers a 'good' adult and community education service with a wide range of courses, according to a new report. Bruce Clarke, manager of the Swindon Learning Partnership, which delivers the service, was pleased with the conclusion of the
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Man says he did not rape boy
A 35-year-old BMW worker accused of trying to rape a teenage boy in his town centre bedsit after plying him with drink claimed he did nothing wrong. Soran Mohammed told a jury that he had been innocently giving the 17-year-old a massage when the boy became
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Anger as the taggers scrawl all over home
Teresa Stratton with the graffiti on her garage Picture Ref: 77393-03FOR Teresa Stratton, the graffiti surrounding her West Swindon home has left her feeling as if she is under siege from vandals. And it seems to be getting worse. Now she doesn't even
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Cash set to help the graffiti fight
Teresa Stratton with the graffiti on her garage Picture Ref: 77393-03THE fight against Swindon's graffiti epidemic is about to get serious, with the Government stepping in with much-needed cash. Cheri Wright, who heads Swindon's Crime and Disorder Unit
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Finger lickin' bad
77386SWINDON Town FC's goalkeeper has joined the fight to stop a Kentucky Fried Chicken opening in Ash Brake. The fast food firm wants to open its fourth Swindon branch at the entrance to the Ash Brake estate on Pennine Way. But a public meeting for worried
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Appeal for volunteers to help with Scout group
GAZETTE & HERALD: A SCOUT group which was founded in 1912 is in danger of closing unless volunteers come forward to help run it. Audrey Lucas, 65, who has been leader of the 1st Calne Scout Group for 20 years, said that help was needed urgently to
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Toddlers go on a long march
GAZETTE & HERALD: A BIG TODDLE is being held in Calne next month to raise money for Heddington Under Fives Playgroup and the children's charity Barnados. Jackie Williams, chairman of the playgroup, said the annual event was organised by Barnados,
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Former villager returns to realise ambition
16024/01GAZETTE & HERALD: AFTER eight years in the pipeline, Derry Hill playground has been finally declared open by the man who raised the first few hundred pounds. Former villager David Ashe, who now lives in Eastbourne, ran the Boston Marathon
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Good news for Mayor on first day in office
16115/02GAZETTE & HERALD: New Calne mayor Cathy Bowyer has already got a smile on her face with the news that the town council has been given planning approval for the proposed £1 million sports facilities at Beversbrook. Coun Bowyer was officially
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Teachers miss beauty sleep to help little Ellie
16095/1GAZETTE & HERALD: BRAVE little Ellie Brown is back home after a four-hour operation that will change her life. Fifteen weeks after two balloons were inserted under her skin, the Calne schoolgirl had a major operation, which her parents hope
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Chef is to pay 17-year-old mother £500
A chef who attacked a 17-year-old mother so badly that she had to have a drip in hospital has been ordered to pay her £500 compensation. Owian Parry, 29, of Rowde Hall, near Devizes, was told he had narrowly avoided being sent to jail. He was also ordered
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Couples take part in 1940s tea dance
COUPLES who met at the conclusion of the Second World War relived their memories at a tea dance at the Wyvern Club in Devizes last week. Sarsen Housing Association had organised the event as part of the celebrations surrounding the 60th anniversary of
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Marathon vicar's success
THE Reverend Chris Tebbutt has exceeded his target in fund-raising to equip a health centre in Sudan. Mr Tebbutt, vicar of St James' Church, Southbroom, hoped to raise £5,000 through sponsorship when he ran the London Marathon last month. But donations
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Sewer causes a change in plans
THE position of a sewer underneath Devizes Snooker Club has forced developers to submit amended plans for building houses on the site. The snooker club, which was once owned by Colin Lee, father of snooker star Stephen Lee, is to close on Saturday. Kiwi
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4x4 incidents a wheel worry
OWNERS of 4x4 vehicles in the Marlborough area have been warned about thieves trying to steal high value spare wheels. Police are aware from their inquiries into reported thefts of spare wheels from the back of utility vehicles that some owners may not
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Karate teacher denies assaults
Karate teacher Paul Scammell denied 12 allegations of indecent assault on teenage girls when he appeared before a Crown court judge on Monday. Scammell, of Foxley Fields, Urchfont, Devizes, was said to have indecently assaulted a 15-year-old girl three
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Teacher's gun claim stirs up new controversy
AN incident in which a pupil brought a loaded gun into school to threaten another who was dealing in drugs did take place at Lavington School, though more than eight years ago. Teacher Elizabeth Greed, who has come to national prominence for her regular
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Conservative scrapes in
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION: THE closest fought tussle in the Kennet area was in Marlborough where Conservative candidate Marian Hannaford scraped through. Coun Hannaford, who is also a town and district councillor, beat her closet rival Nick Fogg, an Independent
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United for charity
Stephanie and Leah Chandler face a challenging day 16064/2COUSINS Stephanie and Leah Chandler hope to raise hundreds of pounds for a diabetes charity by spending 24 hours manacled together with handcuffs. Stephanie, 16, and Leah, 17, from Five Lanes Farm
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Grim Reaper takes a bow with fantasy writer
16096/01BEST-selling author Terry Pratchett was brought up short when among the audience at Devizes Corn Exchange he caught sight of the figure of Death, complete with scythe. Mr Pratchett was visiting the town as a guest of the Well Wisher bookshop and
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All ages honour soldiers
16090/5SIXTY years may have passed since hostilities ended in Europe but in Marlborough respect for the bravery and courage of those who fought for freedom is undiminished by time. That was proven on Sunday when one of the biggest parades ever seen in
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Conservative scrapes in
THE closest fought tussle in the Kennet area was in Marlborough where Conservative candidate Marian Hannaford scraped through. Coun Hannaford, who is also a town and district councillor, beat her closet rival Nick Fogg, an Independent, by just nine votes
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Bank staff set to walk out in dispute over pay
HSBC bank workers in Swindon could be on strike on the Friday before the Bank Holiday weekend in a dispute over pay. Members of Amicus voted by 68 per cent in favour of a walk-out in protest at the imposition of a pay deal which the union said would lead
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Twin town visitors to see sights of Swindon
GERMAN folk from Swindon's twin town of Salzgitter will get a glimpse of our proud railway roots next month. A full programme of activities has now been drawn up for the culture vultures who arrive on June 1. They will be accommodated during their week-long
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Teacher leaves after porn probe
A TEACHER has left a Marlborough private school after a police investigation into internet porn. The ex-Marlborough College housemaster was arrested on suspicion of having indecent images on his computer. Staff at the £7,300-a-term school contacted Wiltshire
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Golf tournament raises £6k for cancer appeal
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL:THE results of a golf tournament in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal have been announced. Fifteen teams gathered at the Castle Combe Golf Course, Chippenham, paying £400 each to take part. Among those taking part were two teams from
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Wildlife to be welcomed back
OTTERS and water voles are expected to return to a stretch of the River Ray, thanks to a restoration project. The project, by Swindon Water For Wildlife, was launched two years ago and is funded by organisations including Thames Water and the Environment
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Second man hit with belt
Jaginder Bassi from the Swindon Racial Equality Council Picture Ref: 77323-86A GANG of eight attacked a man, knocking him to the ground and beating him with belts in a race hate assault. It is the second time in less than a week that police have reported
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Tea and poetry keep the audience entertained
SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: THE Swindon Festival of Literature took on a therapeutic air with the arrival of Survivors' Poetry. London-based poet Roy Birch led readings from four writers at the Community Crossroads (the old Railway Museum) yesterday
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Bypass inquiry around autumn
A PUBLIC inquiry will be held into plans for a Blunsdon bypass. Dozens of visitors attended a two-day exhibition of the Highways Agency's proposal for the A419 bypass. Fourteen formal objections have now been lodged over the scheme which is enough to
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Ten days of fun at the carnival
Picture Ref: 76903-37WOOTTON Bassett's 34th carnival is set to put the town in the spotlight with ten days packed with events for all ages. Mary Harrison, of the organising committee, said: "I'm looking forward to the carnival, and I hope it will be supported
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TEST TEST TEST test blah blah
Organic Week, the UK's largest celebration of organic food and farming, takes place from 3 to 11 September 2005. Organic Week is now in its eleventh year and is organised by the Soil Association, the country's leading organisation certifying and promoting
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The struggle to rebuild goes on
A SWINDON aid worker has returned from Sri Lanka after helping to rebuild the country's fishing industry. Nick Cooper, 39, of Old Town, travelled to the devastated eastern side of the island weeks after the tsunami struck on Boxing Day. And the mechanical
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Mast plans spark fears
Picture Ref: 77390-61PARENTS fear plans to build a mobile phone mast that would loom over a school playground could affect their children's health. Vodafone hopes to submit an application to Swindon Council to put up the 12-metre mast in Hay Lane, opposite
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We got HTV!
I WOULD like to say a big thank you to Steven Porter. We got HTV West following his instructions, it's great to be able to watch local news again. PJ HOWELLS Swindon
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TV meetings
WITH reference to letters about the change to post-code allocation of default ITV channels on Sky. I thought I should let you know that Swindon has a representative on the ITV West Advisory panel. I have just joined and my first meeting was last week.
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Labour thanks
I WOULD like to thank the Labour supporters in North Wiltshire for voting for me during the recent Parliamentary election. I enjoyed meeting voters both on the doorstep, in town centres, and at public meetings where people were interested to hear about
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Tory thanks
NOW that the dust has settled and the election campaign is over, we would like to thank everyone who supported us. With two of the largest swings from Labour in the country, we came very near to winning both seats. We will continue to work hard dealing
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There will be less traffic now
WITH reference to Terry King's letter of May 6. I have long been entertained by Messrs King and the Old Town Association, but this raised an above average chuckle. He stated that the building of 478 houses on the old Princess Margaret Hospital site would
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Speaking English should be a requisite
I REFER to the report May 6, "Sisters plead not guilty to charges of stealing mail,'' where it was alleged that two sisters stole post from the Royal Mail. To answer this allegation at Swindon Magistrates Court the sisters had to communicate with the
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Move Brunel to better spot
THE letter to this newspaper from David Kent regarding the history and sale of the Brunel Centre, brought back memories of the time when the quality of leadership and determination of the council provided the town with the best in shopping and leisure
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Hold your tongues
It was disappointing that the premier event of the mayoral year was marred by the infighting of some of the current councillors. This should be a celebration of the outgoing mayor's year and a welcome to the incoming mayor. To have dissension and abstentions
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More support please
I was very disappointed at the annual council meeting on Monday to see four councillors not supporting the nomination of Hilary Cripps to be the new town mayor. This lack of unanimous support also happened last year when Coun Allen voted against Graham
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Drop in for a helping hand
GAZETTE & HERALD: Chippenham Borough Lands charity, which helps people in financial need, is inviting town residents to drop in for a confidential chat about how they can help out. The charity helps people who live in the parish, and have lived there
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Comeback of a select business
GAZETTE & HERALD: Popular sandwich and salad bar Salad Select is reborn today, more than a year after it was pushed out of the Emery Gate shopping centre. Victor and Margery Mandryko will reopen the Chippenham salad bar in new premises in Market Place
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Schoolchildren entertain shoppers with maypole and traditional country dances
GAZETTE & HERALD: Pupils from three Chippenham primary schools celebrated the season of spring with a display of Maypole and traditional country dancing in Chippenham High Street on Saturday. Around 50 youngsters from St Peter's School, Ivy Lane and
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Future is bright future is pink at Sutton Benger
Sutton Benger based Wellesley Arms Rugby Club, known for their bright pink socks, celebrated the end of their first season of league rugby in style with a black tie ball at the Angel Hotel in Chippenham. The highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony
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Saddleback brothers still have plenty on their plate
JAMES Gaiger and Dan Masters have promised to do an impression of the Righteous Brothers at Devizes Rugby Club's annual dinner tomorrow, but come Sunday, they'll definitely have lost that loving feeling. The Saddleback teammates will line up against each
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Input of young guns caps Chippenham's season
ENGLAND U18 stars Fraser Clilverd and Sam Alford returned to the club where they started their rugby and helped Chippenham to victory in the Bath Combination Sevens title on Sunday. Played at Old Culverhaysians Glasshouse Ground in Bath, the Allington
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Are they not sorry?
I have to ask for suggestions from the Marlborough public as to the reason why only four councillors (Coun S Dobson, Coun M Cooper, Coun M. Hannaford and Coun R Allen) voted to express "regret for the financial mismanagement, whilst recognising the success
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History site rising costs claim denied
GAZETTE & HERALD: Campaigners fighting to keep the new Wiltshire History Centre in Trowbridge have warned of escalating costs for the new facility on the Chippenham livestock site in Cocklebury Road. But Wiltshire County Council and landowners, North
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Something in water?
I RECENTLY dined at the Millstream restaurant in Marden. Having ordered wine to accompany the meal our party also asked for a jug of water. The waitress questioned our request suggesting that we take still or sparkling bottled water. We insisted that
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Like minded folk drawn to festival
GAZETTE & HERALD: Chippenham Folk Festival 2005, the 34th annual event, promises to be a feast of traditional music, lively Morris dancing and colourful parades. Some of the country's top folk performers will be visiting the town and for the May Bank
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Master plan may bring rebirth to Chippenham
GAZETTE & HERALD: An ambitious master plan setting out the rebirth of Cocklebury South in Chippenham as a flag ship of environmentally friendly housing and new employment will be put before North Wiltshire District Council's Executive tonight. The
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No support for plan
In early March a public meeting was held in Axford to discuss a project for about 16 new houses to be built on a greenfield site in the village. The meeting was organised by Ramsbury Parish Council, a representative of Sarsen Housing Association, which
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Musical tribute to triumph
GAZETTE & HERALD: Musical recollections of the last war filled the Neeld Hall, Chippenham on Sunday afternoon, when the WCO formerly Westinghouse Concert Orchestra staged its most ambitious concert yet. It was a multi-media production, with a screen
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Need a re-think of proposals
The Gazette's article on dormitory homes in Devizes (April 21) was timely. When the Government planning inspector made the disastrous decision to allow housing development on the Kverneland site, he mentioned that under new Government rules, any brownfield
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Couple's coup for sign of their romantic youth
GAZETTE & HERALD: TRACEY Griffiths struck gold when she bought a sign that hung in the Chippenham nightclub where she met her husband 20 years ago. The couple, now both 40, successfully bid for the metre long, pink neon Goldiggers sign on an Internet
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Two decades on history is repeated for town's Mayor
GAZETTE & HERALD: Chippenham Mayor Ross Henning scraped home by just 28 votes to win a seat on Wiltshire County Council 20 years to the day since he was first elected to the body. He served as county councillor from May 1985 to September 1986. Coun
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Traders say road woes are costing them dear
GAZETTE & HERALD: Chippenham traders say they are losing thousands of pounds in business as the misery of closures, diversions and road works continues to plague the west of the town centre. They have complained their businesses are being crippled
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A Saxon sensation
16070/2GAZETTE & HERALD: An ancient piece of Saxon pottery over a thousand years of age, was uncovered behind a house in the Causeway and further develops the picture of Chippenham's Saxon past. Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre manager Mike Stone
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Fund and hair raising
16093/1GAZETTE & HERALD: SELF-CONFESSED nutter Ali Ashley is willing to have her hair dyed any colour under the sun to help the Gazette's Springboard Appeal. Mrs Ashley, who runs Hollands Newshop in Market Place, Chippenham, is accepting nominations
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Husband survives fall from ladder
Workmen, from left, Sion, Jason and Vaughan Brewer went to the aid of fall victim Terry Barnes 16138/1GAZETTE & HERALD: Janet Barnes has praised workmen who came to her 65-year-old husband Terry's rescue after he fell from a ladder while cleaning
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Philosophy of pink a winner
GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM Primary School was transformed into a polling station last week when year fives battled it out to become Prime Minister for the day. The Philosophical Pink Party beat two other groups to rule the school for one day next week
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Men's bubbly bid for record
GAZETTE & HERALD: WILTSHIRE explorer David Hempleman-Adams has unveiled his next record-breaking attempt. Mr Hempleman-Adams, who lives in Box along with fellow adventurer Bear Grylls, is to attempt to break the world record for the highest formal
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New shelter designed to take teens off streets
GAZETTE & HERALD: A SEATING area specifically for youngsters could be constructed in Corsham in a bid to get young people off the streets and into a place they can call their own. It is hoped the open-sided hexagonal shelter would act as a meeting
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Community strategy a sign of children's positive impact on estate
16127/03GAZETTE & HERALD: THE launch of a community development strategy in Corsham was marked with the unveiling of a mosaic sign made by eight children. On Tuesday the students, aged between ten and 15, revealed the large estate sign that read Potley
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Carnival funds are distributed
Carnival atmosphere arrived early on Saturday when approximately £4,000 raised at last year's Pewsey Carnival was handed over to beneficiaries. Dominating the proceedings was a large, yellow 11-seater cycle almost the length of the Bouverie Hall stage
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Ex-nurse fights for survival of homeland
RETIRED nurse Maria Brennan from Pewsey fears for the future of her homeland in Malawi unless the rest of the world wakes up to the crisis she found on her last trip back. She wants members of Parliament like Devizes MP Michael Ancram to go on fact finding
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New owner is a winner in generation game
TRISTAN Marsh has become the fourth generation of his family to run a High Street business in Marlborough. Mr Marsh, 25, has taken over The Entertainment Centre by the Town Hall from Steve Keen, who started it two years ago. After working in the shop
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Developers put forward new plans for garage
DEVELOPERS have put forward a second set of plans to build housing on the site of a garage in Minety. The new proposals for the site in Station Road are for 11 houses. They include two two-bedroomed houses, two detached houses and a variety of terraced
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Hope serves up a super success
HOPE'S Kitchen, an antidote to the hit celebrity chef TV show Hell's Kitchen, proved a winner at Malmesbury Abbey. More than 100 people came to see the production which was put on by the Riding Lights Theatre Company, a Christian group which is based
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Developer offers to help save town hall
A £150,000 pledge from developers, who want to build on the old Lucent Technologies site, which could save Malmesbury town hall is being treated sceptically by some town councillors. The cash offer is being made as part of a plan to build houses with
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Annual equine excellence
BADMINTON horse trials proved a success for traders and local horse owners as the sun shone and the crowds turned out to boost takings in the town and surrounding villages. Retired sugar company manager William Russell from Garsdon saw his horse Topping
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School in shock after pupil dies
Teachers and students at Burton Hill House School are in shock after a 17-year-old female student died from a heart attack. Angharad Warne, from West Berkshire, joined the school last September for a 48-week placement. She had profound physical disabilities
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Regular family favourite
16088/1THOUSANDS swarmed to Badminton last weekend to watch the prestigious three-day horse trials. Around 100,000 enthusiasts came from all over the country to watch riders tackle the gruelling seven kilometre cross-country course on Saturday. With the
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Good neighbours' joy as victim returns home
16106/01Pensioner Bill Poole has been welcomed home to Malmesbury by his neighbours who rescued him when he nearly died from pneumonia. Mr Poole, 73, collapsed near his home in St Johns Street on April 11 and was discovered by neighbour Rachel Wilson
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Blaze leaves two families homeless
16134/1Two families have been left homeless after a blaze ripped through their semi-detached properties causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. It broke out around 9.30pm last Saturday night in Rodbourne Road, Corston. Single father Mick Brundell
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Final warm-up for Wiltshire
WILTSHIRE play their last friendly match before the Minor Counties Championship starts when they take on Hampshire 2nd XI at Salisbury on Sunday. The side has a youthful look to it as the Wiltshire management take a look at players who can step up to
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Corsham 167 all out, Bristol 166 all out - Corsham won by one run
CORSHAM claimed the narrowest of victories with a one run win over Bristol in the West of England Premier Division One. Corsham opened brightly after the early fall of Oliver Smith to reach 66-2. But when Stephen Silk (34) was bowled wickets fell for
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Hatherley and Reddings 201-6, Devizes 200-7 - Hatherley and Reddings won by four wickets
DEVIZES lost their opening game of the season by four wickets despite a fantastic opening performance by Richard Wright. Wright, who hit 67 runs, and picked up two wickets but opponents Hatherley and Reddings strolled to victory. Devizes lost the toss
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Chippenham 172 all out, Thornbury 235-8 - Thornbury win by 63 runs
CHIPPENHAM'S season got off to a defeat in strong winds although teenager Liam Dawson provided a bright spark. Chippenham suffered for allowing visiting Thornbury to get away from them as Chris Budd hit 56 and Martyn Ball hit 46 in the middle order. However
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Chippenham held one run shy as South Wilts dig in
WILTSHIRE YOUTH LEAGUE: U11 Red - A THRILLING finish at Chippenham saw the home side tie their match with South Wilts. Thomas Cowley (15) and Harry Hawkins (11) helped the visitors reach 58-7 in their 20 overs. The Chippenham bowling was led by the Brothwood
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Health bosses ready for review
HEALTH bosses have met with independent organisations in preparation for their major review of services. The Kennet and North Wiltshire and West Wiltshire Primary Care Trusts need to save around £15 million and are to embark on a review which will result
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Mayor takes a close look at regeneration
MAYOR Peter Stoddart was a guest at a professionals' day held at the new Paramount building in the town centre. The Paramount building formerly Nationwide's Atrium is being converted into flats and offices. David Wild, sales director of the Raven Group
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New mayor to build on town's positive spirit
16102/05Wootton Bassett's new mayor, former firefighter Chris Wannell, is helping launch a new charity aimed at supporting victims of fire. Coun Wannell, 63, of Noremarsh Road, will tonight be made the town's mayor and has named the Fire Victim Support
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OAP lived in van for 40 years
16130/1FARMER Adrian Hale has been fined £150 and faces £75 court costs for refusing to evict a 79-year-old Chris Pardue from the rusting library van he has lived in for more than 40 years. Hale appeared before magistrates in Devizes on Thursday for breaching
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Greenaway puts the seal on Town victory
MID WILTS YOUTH LEAGUE: KANE Greenaway made sure of the points for Marlborough Town as they romped to a 3-1 win over Warminster Highbury in the U16 Red Division. Hosts Town took a 2-0 at the break with both goals from A Mair. Highbury showed great spirit
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Control stays with Tories
THE Conservatives have retained control of Wiltshire County Council following last Thursday's local elections. They increased the number of seats by one to 28. Their nearest rivals, the Liberal Democrats, gained four more seats to bring their number up
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Last minute help sees final batch of aid away
16101/01VOLUNTEERS who have sent hundreds of tonnes of aid to the areas affected by the Boxing Day tsunami breathed a huge sigh of relief as the last of the goods left the hangar at Wroughton Science Museum on Monday. Thanks to an 11th hour intervention
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Dyer basking in final glory as Stratton win the cup
WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: CELEBRATIONS were in order at the Premier Club over the weekend following AFC Stratton's 2-0 victory over Bradford Town in the final of the Corsham Print Senior Cup. The Swindon underdogs snapped up their chances, battled well and were
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Rangers make history as they seal first title
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: WESTBURY Rangers A have won the Premier Division title for the first time in their 32 year history. Rangers celebrated the club's first triumph since 1980, when they won Division Four, after a hard-fought victory at Meadow Lane
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Seven robbed in 90 minute spree
A GANG of robbers pounced on seven victims in a 90-minute crime spree. Last night detectives confirmed that they had secured statements from six of the alleged victims. Now they think there could well be more victims after viewing further town centre
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This summer is going to sizzle
Jake Campion and Chelsea Legg enjoy some ice cream Picture Ref: 76564-174PEOPLE are being warned to take care as weather forecasters predict there could be a heatwave this summer. The National Health Service has published a new leaflet warning about the
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'We're lucky to be alive'
77398-14A MUM and her five children had a lucky escape after a mobile phone charger started a blaze in a bedroom. Michelle Russell was woken by a crackling sound early this morning and saw black smoke billowing from the room where her 17-year-old son
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£25,000 boost for pocket park
GAZETTE & HERALD: A POCKET park is to be developed within Castlefields Park, Calne, thanks to a grant of just under £25,000 from the Government. The money, awarded to the Castlefields Canal and River Park Association (CARP) will be used to enhance
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Plaster falls off town hall
AN inspection of Devizes Town Hall has taken place after a portion of decorative plasterwork fell off the exterior of the building. The plasterwork fell off the wall on to the pavement below virtually opposite The Lamb pub last month. No-one was injured
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Mother escapes a jail sentence
A DEVIZES mother with a young family was told she could have faced a jail sentence for claiming more housing benefit than she was entitled to. Susan Collins of West View Crescent pleaded guilty at Kennet magistrates court last week to failing to notify
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Pet ban appeal given up
DEVIZES woman Kathryn Hamilton-Johnson, banned from having any domestic pets after a court case brought by the RSPCA, has abandoned her appeal against the conviction. She dropped the appeal moments before it was due to be heard at Salisbury Crown Court
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Mobile skatepark opens
Young skaters will finally have a chance to meet up, have fun and hone their skating skills, now North Wiltshire District Council has bought a new touring skatepark for Devizes and North Wiltshire. The mobile skatepark, one of the first in the country
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Website group in new concept
Aldbourne Website Group are holding a Conceptual Art Exhibition on Saturday, May 21 from 10am. The inspiration for the fundraising event came from a visit to the Tate Modern in London. Trish Rushen, chairman of the Aldbourne Website Group came away thinking
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New homes may slow traffic flow
DEVIZES Town Council is to raise concerns about the impact of hundreds of new homes planned to be built off London Road. Members of the council's planning committee raised no objections to detailed plans to build 132 homes at the former Le Marchant Barracks
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Spending review puts court future in doubt
THE future of Devizes courthouse is still uncertain as its replacement in Salisbury remains the subject of a spending review. Minister for Constitutional Affairs, Yvette Cooper, announced the proposal last year to fund a new magistrates court complex
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New owner is a winner in generation game
TRISTAN Marsh has become the fourth generation of his family to run a High Street business in Marlborough. Mr Marsh, 25, has taken over The Entertainment Centre by the Town Hall from Steve Keen, who started it two years ago. After working in the shop
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Control stays with Tories
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION: THE Conservatives have retained control of Wiltshire County Council following last Thursday's local elections. They increased the number of seats by one to 28. Their nearest rivals, the Liberal Democrats, gained four more seats
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Councils rapped for too many road signs
A FRANK report into the state of Devizes' conservation area has criticised local councils and commercial firms for cluttering the town's best areas. Conservation consultant Colin Johns had been commissioned by Kennet District Council to provide a character
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Two decades on history is repeated for town's Mayor
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION: Chippenham Mayor Ross Henning scraped home by just 28 votes to win a seat on Wiltshire County Council 20 years to the day since he was first elected to the body. He served as county councillor from May 1985 to September 1986.
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Pedestrian fights for life after accident
PENSIONER John Braithwaite was fighting for his life in hospital yesterday after being struck by a lorry near his Ogbourne St George home. Mr Braithwaite, 72, was attempting to cross the main A346 Marlborough to Swindon road near the Ogbourne Downs Golf
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Rules block prosecution over damage to lime tree
WESSEX Water cannot be prosecuted for damage caused to a tree on The Green in Devizes when workmen dug a trench a few feet away from it. The tree, which was planted 32 years ago as part of a national tree planting campaign, may not survive. Kennet District
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Boss admits five pumps gave out short measure
BRIDGE Garage at Marlborough is facing sentence for giving short measure to its customers on five of its pumps. On Friday Zubair Dean, a director of Dean's Ltd and Bridge Garage (Marlborough) Ltd, appeared before Kennet magistrates at Devizes. Both companies
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Abstentions leave town's new mayor near to tears
FOR a second year running the tradition of all councillors supporting the election of the new mayor of Marlborough was broken on Monday. Hilary Cripps was left near to tears when three councillors abstained from voting for her before she ceremoniously
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Upholsterers set to sit in over fees
16137/5STUDENTS on an upholstery course at Devizes College have threatened a sit-in demonstration in protest at the decision to make them pay a whole year's fees in advance. The students, many of whom are pensioners, say they will disrupt the college
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Race For Life fighting cancer with girl power
16085THANKS to the support of female competitors, including Devizes three-year-old Jessica Smith, the Race For Life at Marlborough on Sunday in aid of Cancer Research UK was a huge success. Similar events are taking place all across the UK to raise money
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Enthusiasts restore firm's 55-year-old bus
16079/1THE latest acquisition to the fleet of Barnes Coaches at Aldbourne is sure to bring sense of dj vu to many people who relied on bus transport in the Fifties. The bus company has just acquired a 1950 bull-nosed Bedford OB bus, which until recently
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Theatre plans intact as historians draw blank
16104/06ARCHAEOLOGIST Diana Mayer drew a blank when a test dig was carried out on the site of the proposed Marlborough theatre this week. A JCB was used to dig a series of test holes in the southwest section of the George Lane car park where it is proposed
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College rocked by new sex scandal
TEACHER Andrew Richards has left Marlborough College after police launched an inquiry into his alleged possession of computer porn. This week both police and the £22,000-a-year public school, where Princess Eugenie is a pupil, have confirmed that a teacher
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Court told OAP lived in van for 40 years
16130/1FARMER Adrian Hale has been fined £150 and faces £75 court costs for refusing to evict a 79-year-old Chris Pardue from the rusting library van he has lived in for more than 40 years. Hale appeared before magistrates in Devizes on Thursday for breaching
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So much to see in the night sky
THE Science Museum in Wroughton will be holding a 'night skies' event for astronomy enthusiasts. Dr John Griffiths, a lecturer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and an ex-curator of the Science Museum in London, will be giving the talk. He will answer
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Drama students end on Midsummer Night's Dream
PERFORMING arts students at New College in Swindon will perform their last show of the year next week. The BTEC students will put on a production of Midsummer Night's Dream, which will be a modern interpretation of the original Shakespeare play. The 19
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Federation should be open to all
POLICE officers from Wiltshire are to call for the Police Federation to widen its net and allow in more members. The federation is an organisation similar to a union that looks after the interests of its members. The officers will propose the motion at
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Man beat up his girlfriend
A THUG who punched his girlfriend in the face in a drink-fuelled rage has escaped a prison sentence. Lee Segelov, 25, of Spindle Tree Court, Pinehurst, was ordered to complete 240 hours unpaid community work by magistrates. Segelov admitted urinating
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Support group's needed in town
Lisa O'Brien, left, with her mum Debbie and community worker Pam Pixton Picture Ref: 77379-83A MUM and daughter are coming together to start a support group to help those with epilepsy. Lisa O'Brien, 22, of Grantham Close has been epileptic all her life
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At the fringe
SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: SWINDON storyteller Tom Harris and friends were at the Beehive, on Prospect Hill, for an evening of tales last night. Tonight sees a visit to the Beehive at 8.30pm from Jasper Fforde, the author who sets his futuristic
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Fascinating trip into the life of a reclusive poet
SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: EMILY Dickinson was a 19th century poet from Massachusetts who withdrew from social contact at the age of 23 and devoted herself in secret to writing. After her death in 1886, her sister Lavinia brought out her poems. It
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A guide to spotting the mad women
SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: A LECTURE about mad women was just what I needed because I have never been good at spotting the crazy ones. Usually, the only way I could tell something was up with former girlfriends was when they began frothing at the
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Swindon Festival of Literature
Still to come TODAY Former Conservative leader William Hague will give a talk about being a young politician at the Arts Centre at 12.30pm. Michael Buerk will talk about his autobiography, The Road Taken at the Arts Centre at 6pm. MP John Redwood explains
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A passion for fun and music
Michael Eavis Picture Ref: 77394-51SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: I'M GOING to start this review by praising Michael Eavis' talk in Swindon last night because I've been told flattery will get you everywhere. Michael, the man behind Glastonbury Festival
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These winning pupils put safety first
YOUNGSTERS from Wanborough Primary School have triumphed in a road safety quiz. Fifteen Swindon schools went head-to-head in the competition, organised by Swindon Council, at the Ellendune Centre, in Wroughton. Headteacher Chris Davis said: "We're extremely
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Housing support is available
Laura Mills, Peter Saunders and Rachel Watts Picture Ref: 77346-67SWINDON Council is getting the basics right looking after vulnerable people but it needs to improve. An Audit Commission report today gives the council's Supporting People programme one
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First day thrills for new MP Anne
South Swindon's new Labour MP Anne Snelgrove has spent her first 48 hours in the House of Commons. Here she writes about getting told off, finding the tea room and obeying her first three line whip "It has been a real whirlwind since last week. I arrived
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Hang the yobs
Re: C Webb's lament "Something must be done about the yobs" (EA May 6). "Base minds are only awed by fear of punishment'' Sir Jacob Astley, 17th century English Civil War general. Yobs respect nothing and no one so why should society respect them? The
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Graduate wins £9,000 award to aid studies
GAZETTE & HERALD: CHIPPENHAM book conservator Edward Cheese has won a £9,000 Queen Elizabeth scholarship to study for a post graduate diploma in conserving and restoring books at West Dean College, Chichester. He will be presented with his award by
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Alleys are a disgrace
ONE of the most interesting and intriguing aspects of Marlborough and its environs are the historic alleyways leading off the High Street but some of them are really very neglected. The prime example is Ironmonger Lane. It is a disgrace. Could not our
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Listen to residents
IN 2004 the local citizenry and many tourists enjoyed the happy and memorable 800th anniversary of the granting of the Charter by King John. Numerous people helped to make it the success it was, but special thanks should go to the Mayor, the councillors
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Nephew backs move to pardon WW1 soldier
GAZETTE & HERALD: The nephew of a Chippenham soldier executed at dawn for desertion during the First World War has voiced his support for a campaign for a pardon. Ninety years ago Lance Corporal Joseph Stanley Victor Fox was blindfolded and shot after
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There's a bear in the chair
GAZETTE & HERALD: A cuddly teddy bear has been elected vice chairman of the Chippenham and District Round Table for the coming year. Known as George T Bear, the mascot has been with the Round Table since the 1980s when he was donated by Hofmeister
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Chamber is initiating a vital vision for the town
GAZETTE & HERALD: A vision for the future of Chippenham will be drawn up in a bid to ensure the town's continued vitality and prosperity. Chippenham 2020 is the title of the project set up by Chippenham Chamber of Commerce, which hopes to draw in
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Pupils prepare for workplace
GAZETTE & HERALD: Students from Abbeyfield School learned some essential skills for business when members of Chippenham Chamber of Commerce presented a series of interactive workshops. The Year 10 pupils gathered for the Skills for Business Event
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Example of yob rule
WHAT a sad indictment your lead article in the edition of April 28 is on our society in general and Devizes School in particular. The piece entitled 'Coroner shocked by pupils' taunts' is a prime example of 'yob rule', its possible tragic consequences
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Thanks to sponsors
Last Sunday I ran the Race for Life, in aid of Cancer Research. I cannot believe the support and sponsorship I received from family, friends, local businesses and Marlborough people. At present my total stands at £1,108, with a few sponsors still coming
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Keep up good work
I am writing to say a huge thank you to the 892 women who took part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, supported by Tesco, in Marlborough. I hope they all enjoyed the day as much as I did. This year marks the first time that Race for Life has come
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Future looks grim
I agree with the comments of Brian Minter (letters, May 5). He said exactly what I feel in that Mr Irons is hiding behind political correctness. Once again the perpetrators of a crime/anti-social and what should be unacceptable behaviour have got away
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Police seeking witness driver
GAZETTE & HERALD: POLICE are seeking the driver of a vehicle which stopped near a horrific hit and run accident that killed factory worker Michael Reynolds. The 42-year old from Woodlands Road, Chippenham was cycling home from work along the A4 from
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Work together to regenerate town economically
THE resignation of the Devizes Centre manager, after such a short period of time, highlights I feel the lack of leadership the lead agencies have shown towards the economic regeneration of our town. Even prior to her appointment there were numerous arguments
