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Chippenham man pleads for right to die
A man with "locked-in syndrome" who cannot move anything except his head > and eyes launched legal proceedings today to end his life. > > Tony Nicklinson, 56, communicates with the use of a Perspex board and > letters, looking, blinking and
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CHIPPENHAM TOWN: Bluebirds to welcome Rovers
Chippenham Town will host Paul Trollope's Bristol Rovers on July 24, in what will be their fourth pre-season fixture. The League One outfit will be the second side to visit Hardenhuish Park this coming Saturday, after Mings' men host Newport County this
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Review: Les Miserables, Bristol Hippodrome
The Bristol Hippodrome was on to a winner when it opened its doors to the awe inspiring spectacle that is Les Misérables. Everything about it was epic - the stage, the huge cast, the story and the music. The star of the show was undoubtedly John Owen-Jones
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Not guilty plea in Chippenham murder case
Martin Sugden who is charged with the murder of fitness instructor Donavan Van Lill, whose body has not been found, pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court today. Sugden, 42, from Stanton St Quinton, appeared at Bristol Crown Court earlier today
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MOTORCYCLING: Bridewell's super chance
ETCHILHAMPTON'S Tommy Bridewell has been handed the a World Superbikes wildcard to the British leg of the series at Sliverstone next month, writes HOWARD LLOYD. Bridewell will race the ex-Gregorio Lavilla Honda Fireblade against some of the world's best
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CASTLE COMBE DUNLOP GREAT & BRITISH FESTIVAL: Super max lights up Combe
A 16 YEAR old local driver became one of the stars of the show at the Dunlop Great and British Motorsport Festival weekend at the Castle Combe circuit, writes JOHN MOON. Max Cornelius, from Southwick near Trowbridge, impressed the crowd with three mature
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CHIPPENHAM TOWN: Friendly win for Bluebirds
Chippenham Town continued their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 win over Odd Down on Saturday. New signing Mike Perrott got the game's only goal at the University of Bath, handing the Bluebirds their second win of the closed season.
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CRICKET: Weekend scores
GLOBE SPORTS WEST OF ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE Premier One: Bath 285-8, Taunton St Andrews 205-9- Bath win draw 50+; Bristol 206 all out (Nick Harrison 3-17, Qasim Khursid 2-17), Corsham 184 all out (Sam Collier 67, Peter Dennett 73) - Bristol
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Intruder found in Pewsey auction house
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident at The Jubilee Auction Rooms in Pewsey. The owner of the auction rooms returned to the office just before 1pm on Friday to find an intruder inside. The intruder pushed his way past the woman,
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Mum jailed for Corsham community centre fraud
A woman who plundered more than £20,000 from a community centre has been jailed for eight weeks. Tracey Arnold forged a colleague’s signature on cheques so she could siphon the money into her accounts or pick up the cash. And a judge blasted the
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Mentally ill man stabbed Chippenham nursing home resident
A mentally ill man plunged a carving knife into the back of a friend as she ate her lunch in the dining room at a care home in Chippenham. Michael Merchant had been sitting at the same table as his victim just minutes before he launched the violent
