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Box rocks for hospital appeal
Toddler Thomas Creighton was one of more than a thousand people turning up to support Box Rocks at the Queen’s Head on Bank Holiday Monday raising thousands for a new neonatal intensive care unit in Bath. Thomas, who is now 19-months-old
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Thousands go down by river in Chippenham
More than 3,000 people descended on the river banks in Chippenham town centre at the weekend for the town’s first River Festival. The two day event, which aimed to promote the River Avon, was organised by the Rotary Club of Chippenham Wiltshire
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Bands rock at Malmesbury party in park
Chart topping acts and local bands rocked Malmesbury’s Party in the Park music festival over the weekend. Headliner Sandi Thom, who topped the album charts in 2006, Glastonbury performer Jon Allen and Bristol band The Goodness all entertained
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Review: Rain Man, Theatre Royal Bath
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, who starred in the film of Rain Man are undoubtedly a tough act to follow. But Oliver Chris and Neil Morrissey bring this modern morality tale vividly to life. The story concerns Charlie Babbitt (Chris)
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Milstead wins Malmesbury Triathlon
CHIPPENHAM’S Mike Milstead clinched victory in the seventh Malmesbury Triathlon, in which more than 350 competitors took part. Milstead’s strong bike section - he completed the 22 kilmetres to Luckington and back in 35 minutes - gave him a
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Date set for match in memory of Mark Ashton
Westbury United’s Meadow Lane ground will stage the charity match in memory of Mark Ashton who died on August 11 following a short but brave battle with cancer. The friendly game, which has been organised for Friday 25th September by Mr Ashton’s close
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Chippenham Town 2, Clevedon Town 0
STRIKER Lewis Powell made it six goals in six games for the season as Chippenham maintained their 100 per cent home record on Bank Holiday Monday. After disappointing defending nearly led to their downfall two days earlier, manager Adie Mings made
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Superbikes: Double podium for Bridewell at Cadwell
Following on from the disappointment last time out at Brands Hatch, Team NB rider Tommy Bridewell, from Etchilhampton, got back on the podium trail with a pair of runner-up placings in round nine of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at
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Youth cricket: Chippenham clinch U13 cup triumph
CHIPPENHAM clinched victory in the Bath and District League U13 Cup Final with a six-wicket win over Corsham at Keynsham CC. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Michael Hunter's spell of four overs yielded three wickets for five runs
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Football: Penalties dominate derby draw
A FEROCIOUS 25-yard strike from James Turner, which gave Wootton Bassett Town the lead, should have been the most memorable moment of his side’s 2-2 derby draw against Purton, writes STUART SMEDLEY. However, his blistering strike was to be overshadowed
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Cricket: Defeat can't spoil Collingbourne celebrations
COLLINGBOURNE were crowned Wiltshire League Division Three champions by a clear 19 points despite a defeat to Swindon United Churches. In their 45 overs Swindon amassed an impressive 329-6 with opener Andy Foster scoring 91, Ollie Scott and Owen Sheppard
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Thousands enjoy Devizes carnival street festival
Top quality entertainers and bands performed to thousands of people at the Devizes International Street Festival on Monday. The carnival event celebrated its tenth anniversary and boasted 70 performers in 22 acts from all around the world. The free
