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Even more to see at rural show near Marlborough
Some of the giants of agriculture and rural life in bygone years will be among the attractions at the Wiltshire Steam and Vintage Rally taking place at Oare on June 13 and 14. This will be the fifth year that this popular country fair featuring
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Awards for three of the best from Devizes area
Three students from the Devizes area have been praised for overcoming adversity and helping others. The trio were finalists in the Rotary Young Citizen Awards, which invites entries from Wiltshire, Somerset, Hampshire and Dorset. Alison Watts, 16, of
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Fairy tale scarecrows raise cash for Chippenham school
Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill and friends are gracing Monkton Park this weekend for its the annual scarecrow trail. The theme this year is nursery rhymes and fairy tales. All the money raised throughout the weekend is donated to Monkton Park Primary
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Return of the crop circles boosts Wiltshire tourism
Crop circles are on their way back in Wiltshire, with farmers, pubs and tourist spots being the winners. After two consecutive miserable summers the county’s crop circle ‘industry’ has taken a battering but a spate of good weather (this weekend
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Somerford pub regulars reach St Tropez bike trek target
The 14 regulars of the Saladin pub in Little Somerford have successfully completed their 1200 mile motorbike ride to St Tropez. But despite each of the beat up bikes, bought for under £250, reaching their destination, the group’s support vehicle
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Calne's Bowood dog show aims high
Organisers of the Bowood Dog Show and Summer Fair are hoping to raise more money for charity than ever when thousands flock to the event today. Last year more than 10,000 visitors helped raise nearly £45,000 for MacMillan Cancer Support, the Springboard
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Come on in, it’s lovely at Devizes Community Centre
Youngsters using the Devizes Community Children’s Centre can now play outside in a new area. The centre used a grant from the former Kennet District Council to create a sandpit, water feature and a soft surface made from recycled tyres.
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Calne planners say I do to wedding barn
Plans to allow a farm near Calne to be used as venue for weddings and parties were given the go ahead after neighbours who originally opposed the plans backed down. Wellington Barn, in Calstone-Wellington, was originally granted permission to be used