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Accidental death verdict on drowned army officer
Retired army officer Malcolm McKinlay drowned in the Kennet and Avon Canal after he fell from an insecure gangplank after he had been drinking.Lt Col McKinlay, 57, was walking on the gangplank to his narrowboat, called The Apple, when he slipped and banged
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Gambler turned to burglary in Chippenham and Wootton Bassett
A dad who turned to house burglary to fund his gambling addiction has been jailed for 15 months. Anwar Khan targeted empty houses in day time raids to try and raise cash to spend at the bookie’s to chase his losses. But the 29-year-old failed to
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Familiar solemn scene as Wootton Bassett honours two more war dead
Hundreds of people turned out to pay their respects today to two soldiers killed in Afghanistan as their bodies were returned to British soil. Sergeant Stuart Millar, 40, from Inverness, and Private Kevin Elliott, 24, from Dundee, both from The
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C4's Time Team dig in at Mildenhall
TV's Time Team with presenter Tony Robinson and Wiltshire-born archaeologist Phil Harding has been unearthing the remains of a Roman town at Mildenhall. In a cornfield less than two miles from Marlborough the Channel 4 dig team has spent the
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Man flown to hospital after kick from cow
A 30-year-old farm worker from Chirton, near Devizes, had to be flown to hospital after he put his back out while tagging a cow. The incident took place in the middle of a field on Thursday morning. The man had grabbed hold of the back legs of the cow
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CSL Premier Division opening day previews
Corsham Centre may have been crowned Premier division champions for the past four seasons, but if they are to claim a fifth successive top flight title they are going to be at their very best from day one. The Centre who are usually slow starters begin
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Marlborough school's new look catches on
New students arrived at St John’s in Marlborough this week at the start of the Autumn term wearing new uniforms as part of the school’s look good, work hard ethos. The new uniform with jackets for all students and clip on ties for boys is compulsory
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CSL Division One opening day previews
Following the recent resignation of Rowde from the league it means that just 11 sides will battle it out for the silverware in Division One this season. It also means that Chippenham Sports & Social Club will be without a match this coming weekend as
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New storm over former Marlborough town clerk
Within weeks of starting a new job back in her native Yorkshire, the former town clerk of Marlborough, Pam Dobson, has found herself at the centre of a new row. Three councillors have threatened to resign over the lack of information they were given
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Heartbreak at theft from Corsham grave
The devastated sister of Dawn Holbutt, who died last year following a long battle with cancer, has spoken of her anger after thieves stole treasured items from her grave. Hayley Johnson, 42, of Meriton Avenue, Corsham, said she broke down in tears when
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Malmesbury mum's TV surprise
Keen cook Jacquie Hewitt tasted live TV for the first time when she appeared on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen. Mrs Hewitt, 59, of Willow View, in Malmesbury, and daughter Kathryn joined TV chef James Martin and Scottish actor Alan Cumming in front of millions
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Corsham pub offers flavour of Cornwall
A pint and a pasty is the way forward for The Royal Oak in Corsham as Cornish landlady Maggie Evans makes her mark on the traditional pub. Mrs Evans fell in love with The Royal Oak when she moved to Corsham with her husband David, a project manager for
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Sherston villagers can buy old school
Families in Sherston will soon be asked to put their hands in their pockets to help buy the old school. Campaigners are setting up the Sherston Old School Company (SOSC), which any parishioner over 18 can join. After months of negotiation, terms have
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Malmesbury students revel in Far East challenge
Pupils from Malmesbury School have returned from a summer expedition getting their hands dirty in a remote village in Laos. On their three-week World Challenge test, 15 students and two teachers helped dig the foundations for a pre-school. It took four
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CSL Division Two opening day previews
The match of the day in Division two is undoubtedly the game featuring newly promoted sides Bromham (Sunday) and Bradford Renegades who as Riverside Renegades last term pipped Bromham to the runners up spot by one point after they defeated their hosts
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Malmesbury music festival fails to find right key
Despite Malmesbury’s Party in the Park music festival receiving high praise from performers, organisers are disappointed with the poor turnout. The two day music festival at St Aldhelm’s Mead, followed by a family fun day on Bank Holiday Monday, had
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Malmesbury ready for the big parade
Malmesbury will be awash with colourful floats on Saturday evening as the carnival procession brings the month long festival to a close. The two-hour parade will start at 6pm from Park Road and then wind its way through the town before returning to the
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Calne board hands out cash for cricket and pupils
Grants totalling nearly £5,000 were handed out at the second meeting of the Calne Area Board last week. Councillors voted unanimously to support a project to provide school holiday activities, as well as an application for funding from Goatacre Cricket
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Calne soccer match on target for charity
A clash between young and old footballers in Calne raised more than £1,000 for the Help the Heroes soldiers’ charity on Sunday. Bremhill View Social Club put five goals past Vanguard Sports over-50s without reply. Martin Belcher, organiser and manager
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Chippenham mum-to-be tells of heartbreak at partner's death
Heartbroken Ali Pibworth has paid tribute to her partner of 25 years, drummer Mark Guppy who died suddenly on August 22. Miss Pibworth, 39, who is just weeks away from giving birth to the couple’s second child, said: “Mark was, and is, my rock
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Delight at rebirth of Corsham market
Corsham’s first town market in a decade was held on Tuesday, to the delight of town councillors who spent months planning it. Councillor and resident Nick Keyworth hopes the market will grow steadily. But it is just the beginning, with the town council
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Tribute to long serving Corsham councillor
The widow of former district councillor Roy Jackson has paid tribute to a ‘modest and loving man’. Mr Jackson, 82, of The Tynings in Corsham, who chaired North Wiltshire District Council for seven years, died at the Royal United Hospital in Bath on Monday
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CSL Division Three opening day previews
Having waltzed to the division four title last season, North Star B must wait until next weekend to start life in Division three so all eyes will be on the other newly promoted sides who will all fancy their chance in starting the new season with
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Pride at Marlborough GCSE students of all levels
Almost three quarters of St John’s GCSE students achieved five or more A*-C grades putting the Marlborough school among the top state schools in the county. Seventy-three per cent of pupils achieved five or more A*-C grade GCSEs, an increase on last
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Speeding motorists targeted
Throughout the month of October Wiltshire Police will be targeting motorists who break the speed limit in urban areas, together with those who drive at inappropriate speeds for the road and traffic conditions. According to the police, statistics show
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Smiles all round for Lavington GCSE students
Students and teachers at Lavington School are celebrating good results. The school bettered its record results of last year with 74 per cent of pupils gaining five or more A*-C grades and 66 per cent achieving five or more top grades including English
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Wiltshire College students rejoice at GCSE results
Wiltshire College students are celebrating after achieving fantastic pass rates in their GCSEs. More than 260 part-time students took GCSEs at Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury campuses in subjects including mathematics, English, photography, science
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GCSE pupils shine at Devizes
Pupils at Devizes School were jumping for joy after 66 per cent of them achieved five or more GCSES at grades A* to C, and 50 per cent passed five or more at the top grades including English and maths. Twenty per cent of the grades were A* and A. Headteacher
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Delight at outstanding grades at Pewsey
Students and staff at Pewsey Vale School are celebrating another year of excellent GCSE results after almost every student achieved at least one A-C grade. The school has continued its trend of improvement that has seen results rise every year and students
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CSL Division Four opening day previews
The League welcomes three new sides to Division Four and all of them are scheduled to be in action on the opening day and for the first time for many seasons none of them have been paired together in week one. Malmesbury based FC Boroughs
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Students at St Mary's, Calne, sweep the board
It was celebrations all round at St Mary’s School in Calne where nearly half the students gained eight A* to A grades in their GCSEs. More than two thirds of the girls achieved an A* or A grade in their exams, with 99 per cent being awarded grades A*
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Prisoners take on health responsibilities
Six prisoners at Erlestoke Prison near Devizes have been given responsibility for the welfare of their fellow inmates. The six received their certificates as fully qualified Health Trainers from Rachel Carse, the national programme director at the Department
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Hard work pays off for Calne students
There were smiles all round in Calne as pupils collected The John Bentley School’s best ever set of exam results. The results showed 67 per cent of students achieving A* to C grades, with 46 per cent including English and maths – both an improvement
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Abbeyfield, Chippenham, celebrates best GCSE results
Delighted staff and pupils at Abbeyfield School in Chippenham are celebrating the best GCSE results since the school opened. This year’s results saw a 100 per cent overall pass rate, with 70 per cent of students achieving five or more A* to C grades.
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Wiltshire 999 show to blaze a trail
Firefighters from across Wiltshire and Swindon will be taking part in this year’s Emergency Services Show, at Hullavington Airfield on September 13. The event, which is in its fifth year, is organised by a voluntary committee drawn from Wiltshire Fire
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Wiltshire walk KOd by steward shortage
Age Concern Wiltshire has cancelled its sponsored walk in Pewsey because it cannot get enough stewards required under health and safety laws. The walk along King Alfred’s Trail was due to take place on September 13 as part of the Big 60 Appeal. But it
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Artefacts stolen from Littlecote House Hotel
Police are appealing for information from the public following a break in at Littlecote House Hotel in which items from its Roman and flying collections were stolen and paintings damaged. The break in occurred at the Warner hotel in Littlecote
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The show goes on for Devizes fundraiser
Despite breaking her back in a riding accident, farmer’s wife Elizabeth Frearson was determined a fundraising fair she had started to organise would still go ahead. Mrs Frearson, 52, is a trustee of the Rowdeford Charity Trust, which raises money for
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Cherhill mum sets blistering pace on 85-mile run
Exhausted mum Nichola Newton is recovering after running 85 miles to raise money for Cherhill Primary School. Miss Newton, 44, pushed herself to the limit in the Ridgeway Challenge – an 85-mile non-stop run, which started at the top of Ivinghoe Beacon
