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Pensioner tells jury in Yatesbury rape case she thought she would die
An elderly woman who is the alleged victim of a rapist told Swindon Crown Court today that she "prayed" for the ordeal to stop and reminded her attacker she was a "happily married old lady". But the man said he "liked older women" and dragged her
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Court hears of pensioner's rape ordeal in Yatesbury
A pensioner was subjected to a knifepoint rape by a man nearly 50 years her junior as she walked her two dogs, a jury heard today. Michael Alcock, 27, set upon the 71-year-old retired teacher as she strolled through a disused airfield in Yatesbury,
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Status Quo to play Tidworth
Yes, The REAL Status Quo! The first question that people ask upon hearing about Tidworth Festival is; "What the real Status Quo?" The organisers of Tidworth Festival would like to confirm that: Yes, The REAL Status Quo will be headlining Tidworth
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More help for Wiltshire stroke sufferers
People in Wiltshire who have experienced a stroke will now have access to a brand new range of services from The Stroke Association. These services, which will launch on Thursday 25 June, will offer support to stroke survivors and their families or
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Lyneham transports rare rams
An RAF Hercules from Lyneham transported two rare rams from the Isle of Man to Jersey for a specialist breeding programme. The Manx multi-horned rams were sent to Jersey on Saturday to assist with a breeding programme aimed at restoring the coast
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Shirtliff ready for Town lift-off
Swindon Town have today announced the appointment of Peter Shirtliff as the club's new Assistant Manager. Shirtliff, 48, played with Town boss Danny Wilson at Sheffield Wednesday and had been assistant to Ronnie Moore at Tranmere for the past two seasons
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Devizes Baggott murder trial: The moment he was killed
Devizes dad Matthew Baggott died of stab wounds inflicted by Daniel De Costa in Saint John’s Court, Devizes on Thursday September 6 2007, Winchester Crown Court was told today. Prosecuting barrister Ian Lawrie told the court that there is no disagreement
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Wiltshire area boards ready to operate
With just days to go before the start of the new area boards, awareness roadshows are on the way to tell people about the how they can get involved in making decisions that affect their local area. Eighteen area boards will be set up across the county
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Bridewell back with a bang at Snetterton
Superbikes: Etchilhampton's Tommy Bridewell topped the privateer’s Cup podium on Sunday after a mesmerising performance during round five of the ViSK British Superbike at Snetterton. The 20-year-old NB Suzuki rider took advantage of Superbike Cup leader
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Box stun high-flying Bradford Town
Cricket: Bradford Town v Box Having won the toss, Bradford captain James Edwards decided to put Box into bat. The decision initially proved to be a good one as Box got off to a shaky start, especially against Harrington (2 for 47) who started with three
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Brown's hat-trick helps Collingbourne triumph
Wiltshire County Cricket League Division 3: Collingbourne v Seagry Despite early morning rain, the wicket and outfield were a picture at Collingbourne for the Wiltshire League fixture verses Seagry. Will Tidmarsh the Seagry captain won the toss and
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Devizes Netball Club celebrates 30th anniversary
The sun shone on Devizes Netball Club’s 30th anniversary celebrations, despite the dreadful weather forecast. The club, based at Devizes Leisure Centre, was founded in May 1979 after a chance conversation after a badminton match between Kate Vanstone
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Corsham 4th edge tight clash at Wilcot
Cricket: Corsham 4th came out on top of a close match at Wilcot. In a match that both sides had chances to win, a telling unbroken 7th wicket partnership of 56 between Salter (48 not out) and Thompson (31 not out) saw Corsham home. Set a victory target
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Rampant Spye Park roar to fifth straight win
Cricket: Spye Park v Burbage and Easton Royal A fine spell of bowling from Nick Church helped Spye Park register their 5th win on the bounce beating visiting team Burbage and Easton Royal by 7 wickets. After winning the toss, Spye skipper Bowater inserted
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Amazing pictures of the Malmesbury boy racers in school
Click above to play video This is the moment when lessons came to a standstill at Malmesbury School when two pupils drove their cars down the corridor. The two boys were given police cautions and excluded but were allowed back in to take
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Speedway: Coventry 41, Swindon 49
Swindon emphatically registered their second victory at Coventry’s Brandon Stadium this season and in doing so extended their advantage at the top of the Sky Sports Elite League to five points. Maximum points hauls from the powerful heat leader duo
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Speedway: Swindon 62, Peterborough 30
Swindon hit sixty for the second time in 2009 as the Wiltshire side eased past a Peterborough septet that offered surprisingly little resistance. Incredibly, the Robins registered heat advantages in the opening ten heats and Peterborough only supplied
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Devizes: First witnesses to appear in Matthew Baggott trial
The trial of Daniel de Costa, from Melksham, who is accused of murdering Devizes man Matthew Baggott starts in ernest at Winchester Crown Court today. On Friday a jury was sworn in but the first witnesses are expected to take to the stand today. Mr
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Club for disabled youngsters to open in Chippenham
Disabled youngsters in Chippenham will soon have somewhere to play after-school following the imminent launch of the towns first and only specialised club. Volunteers at the town’s Salvation Army will help man the weekly Little Monkey’s club which is
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Devizes ladies do Ascot in style
Ten members of staff from Green Lane Hospital, Devizes, had a great day out at the races last week when they hired a limo to take them to Ascot. The group hired a stretch Hummer and dressed up in all their finery for the trip to the royal racecourse
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Man accused of Yatesbury rape goes on trial
A man accused of raping a pensioner as she walked her dog in woodland will go on trial today. Michael Alcock, 27, is said to have carried out the sex attack at an isolated spot near Yatesbury, Wiltshire, in December last year. He will stand trial