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Drugs seized in Calne police raid
Police found Class A drugs when they raided a house in Calne town centre . Officers from Calne and Chippenham raided a flat at the back of Harris Court in the High Street just after 12 noon last Wednesday and found a small amount of what is believed
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Hannon and Hughes enjoy successful day at Ascot
Everleigh trainer Richard Hannon and jockey Richard Hughes had a successful start to the 2009 Royal Ascot meeting with a combined three winners today. The day got off to the best possible start when 10-3 shot Paco Boy, ridden by Collingbourne's
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Road closed after crash between Rushall and Devizes
The Wiltshire Air Ambulance has attended a road crash between Devizes and Rushall this afternoon in which a motorcyclist was injured. The biker was left lying in the road, the A342, near the turning to Hilcott. A motorist said: "The
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Police in late night chase in Corsham after bank raid fear
A 999 call reporting a suspected bank robbery in progress in Corsham saw police in cars, with dogs and in the Wiltshire Police Helicopter descend on the town during the early hours of this morning. A resident who had seen to young males on the roof of
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Date set for second Devizes murder trial
A Melksham man charged with the murder of Devizes dad Matthew Baggott is due to go on trial on Friday. Daniel de Costa, 31, of Kingsbury Square, was arrested on suspicion of murder the day Mr Baggott, 34, died of stab wounds at Great Western
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Armed police called in at Chippenham after gun alert
Armed police were called to a quiet street in Chippenham on Sunday after a teenage boy was seen walking around with a loaded air rifle. Police officers swooped on the 17-year-old who was walking along Hill Corner Road shortly after 11pm holding
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Afghanistan bomb explosion victim flown home to Wiltshire
The body of a former journalist and philosophy student, who put down his pen to become an "adored" military leader, was flown back to Britain today. Lieutenant Paul Mervis, 27, of 2nd Battalion the Rifles, arrived at RAF Lyneham, in Wiltshire
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Devizes murder trial: Delayed again
The Barry Cooper murder trial was adjourned until tomorrow without any evidence being heard today. The trial will resume in a different court room at Winchester Crown Court to enable a jury member who broke her ankle to be accommodated.
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County drugs initiative hailed a success
Wiltshire police have hailed a national anti-drugs campaign a huge success with 34 people arrested on drugs charges. National Tackling Drugs Week, which ran from June 8-12, demonstrated how local agencies are working together effectively to
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New-look council cabinet revealed at historic meeting
An historic first meeting of the newly elected Wiltshire Council took place at County Hall in Trowbridge today, with Jane Scott being elected as leader. The meeting which included a leadership challenge and the appointment of the new cabinet
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Irish duo delight at festival
Irish Folk Music, Town Hall, June 12 The title ‘Irish Folk Music’, for the performance by Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman last Friday could have somewhat misled the audience, as anyone expecting a rousing chorus of Paddy McGinty’s
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Hullavington barracks opens new drop-in centre for families
A new drop-in and welfare centre has been opened near Hullavington for a culturally diverse Army regiment that has families from 19 different nationalities who are spread out in homes across an area covering over a 20-mile radius in north Wiltshire
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Trio pen new Swindon Town contracts
A trio of Swindon Town stars have all put pen to paper on new one-year contracts at the County Ground, as Danny Wilson’s squad for the 2009/10 campaign continues to take shape. Goalkeeper Phil Smith, defender Lescinel Jean-Francois and midfielder
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Devizes homeless charity appeals for helpers
The organisation that helps homeless people in the Devizes area has appealed for volunteers to staff their drop-in centre in the town. There has been a drop-in for people who are sleeping rough or “sofa surfing” - staying temporarily with various friends
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Swindon handed tough MK Dons cup test
Swindon Town boss Danny Wilson has admits is side can look forward to a ‘tough but exciting’ Carling Cup first round tie at MK Dons. Town, who finished twelve places below MK Dons in the League One table last term, will travel to StadiumMK for an enticing
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Smith ends long wait for a century
Cricket: James Smith hit an unbeaten 154 as Christian Malford put on 254 for 4 at All Cannings in the Villages Sunday Cricket League. It was Smith's first ever century after many years of being caught on the boundary in the 80s and 90s. In reply,
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Wiltshire U15 cricketers crush Gloucestershire
Wiltshire U15s’ third ECB Group 6 County Cup game against Gloucestershire took place at Kings College, Gloucester, on Sunday within the environs of the historic Cathederal. A bright warm sunny day was to greet the away side. Captain Guy Brothwood
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Bateman and Sheppard steer Collingbourne to victory
On Saturday Collingbourne CC travelled to the idyllic Buscot Park for their seventh Wilts League Division 3 match of the season. Collingbourne won the toss and elected to field first making use of the new ball on an uncertain wicket. As it was the wicket
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Grand Prix hero Jenson Button's gift for Chippenham youngster
Chippenham teenager Adam Button, who has spent more than six months in intensive care, was over the moon when he was presented with a signed cap from his hero Formula 1 Championship leader Jenson Button. Adam, 18, suffers from a neuro muscular disorder
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Marlborough youngsters urged to support troops in Afghanistan
Children at Marlborough schools are being asked to send letters and small gifts to soldiers serving in Afghanistan from a Wiltshire battalion that is being adopted by the town. Mayor Nick Fogg has welcomed a new military affiliation with the army now
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Wiltshire police helicopter tracks suicidal teenager near Devizes
The Wiltshire police helicopter was called in to track down a 15-year-old girl who had run away from home after leaving a suicide note. The call went out at 8pm on Sunday night. The girl was eventually found safe and well in Potterne.
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Chippenham Rugby Club backs Help For Heroes
Chippenham Rugby Club is showing its support for the armed forces by hosting a Touch Rugby Tournament in aid of Help for Heroes. The event, which is being held in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, hopes to be as successful as last year’s international
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Vandals tear up trees at Wiltshire beauty spot
YOBS have vandalised more than 100 trees in a Highworth beauty spot. Volunteers who help to run the Swindon Council-owned Pentylands Country Park, off Pentylands Lane, were left devastated after they discovered that saplings they had only planted
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Chippenham Lions raise bumper cash for charity
Chippenham Lions Club president Byron Hughes is delighted £5,000 has been raised for his two chosen charities. A total of £3,000 has gone to the Orchid Cancer Charity, which helps men with prostate cancer and £2,000 to the Wiltshire air Ambulance Appeal
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Devizes council pushes for more 20mph limits in town
Town councillors are pursuing an urgent review of speed limits in Devizes in the interests of road safety and conservation of listed buildings. Residents of Long Street are once again urging the installation of a 20mph limit along their road despite