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Malmesbury children get WOMAD off to bright start
For the second year running pupils from Malmesbury schools brightened up a soggy opening night of the WOMAD music festival. Despite grey clouds and drizzle the performing students, beside world music stars Pee Wee Ellis, Justin Adams and Mim
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SWIMMING: Carlin eyes capital gain
JAZ Carlin has vowed to succeed where Olympic medalists Rebecca Adlington and Jo Jackson failed next month and prove she can trump the pair come London 2012 qualification, writes BEN BAKER. The 19-year-old from Wootton Bassett will join Adlington and
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Purton teenagers see dream come true
Young people in Purton have seen their dream of a new, £60,000 skate park come true. The park in the village centre near the war memorial, was opened on July 4 and will provide teenagers with a safe, sociable place to practise their skills. The opening
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Wootton Bassett parents face a dilemma
Parents whose children go to the specialist learning centre at Longleaze Primary School in Wootton Bassett are to face a tough decision in light of new rules about the way the centre runs. Previously pupils with special needs from schools in
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Deal gives Calne firm a new lease of life
A major investment deal has been secured by Calne based electronics company Exception, which this time last year was forced to axe a quarter of its work force. The refinancing package will ensure the expansion of new facilities and reduces
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Chippenham's 'best' race sells out
Places for Chippenham Half Marathon have sold out two months before race day. More than 400 of the 1,800 places available for the half marathon, voted single best road race in the country, by readers of Runner’s World magazine, sold in just 30 days.
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Marlborough Rugby Club plan kicked in to touch
Marlborough Rugby Club has been denied the go-ahead to extend its clubhouse on The Common. The club said it was disappointed Wiltshire Council refused permission for side and rear extensions to the club house and a car park extension onto common land
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Cuts won’t hit frontline policing in Devizes
Frontline policing will be maintained in Devizes, despite big budget cuts, town councillors were told on Tuesday night. Inspector Andy Noble, commander of the district that covers the town, told the community committee: “Although we cannot
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Police plea after thefts in Calne villages
Police in Calne are appealing for witnesses to several thefts that have occurred in the surrounding villages over the past few weeks. PCSO Sarah Hardwidge is dealing with five incidents in Hilmarton, Calstone and Cherhill, and would like to hear from
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Hot stuff challenge at All Cannings
The taste buds of those who attended the annual chilli cook off in All Cannings were tested to the limit by the dishes on offer. A total of 15 chilli dishes were cooked during Saturday morning on portable barbecues in the car park of The Kings
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Award in Devizes for the force's disco king
Police Chief Inspector Jerry Dawson has been recognised by the Wiltshire Constabulary for setting up events for youngsters in the county. Chf Insp Dawson of Police Headquarters in Devizes received the accolade at the Wiltshire Police awards at the Corn
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Family fun day at Devizes Museum
Children can bring their parents along to find out how Wiltshire’s White Horses were made at a special family day being run by Wiltshire Heritage Museum in Devizes. The day of activities this Sunday between 11am and 4pm is in conjunction with the museum
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Support for Brittox revamp in Devizes
The long-awaited scheme to beautify the Brittox and Little Brittox in Devizes’ main shopping area may be within sight after a scheme was approved by the Devizes Area Board this week. The scheme, commissioned by Devizes Community Area Partnership, involves
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Marlborough pupils praised for dedication
The first award ceremony in the new St John’s School in Marlborough took place last week sponsored by its development partners Crest Nicholson. Chairman of governors Diana Trickey welcomed students and their families to the award ceremony held
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Trip of 80 miles for Devizes man to see doctor
Council groundsman Terry Lewis endured a trip of over 80 miles when he visited his doctor last week. Mr Lewis, 57, from Avon Terrace, Devizes, was alarmed when his left arm suddenly swelled up. His local surgery, Southbroom told him
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Malmesbsury gives awards to sports stars
Boxing champion Joe Hughes has been given a silver salver at a civic reception in Malmesbury Town Hall. Mr Hughes, who is only 19, won his first national Senior ABA light welterweight title in May, a title previously won by world champion Ricky
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Corsham school term ends on a fun note
Corsham youngsters celebrated the end of the school year with a week of fun-filled activities. Year 5 pupils from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, on Lacock Road, dressed up for a special assembly to bring the year to a close. Students from each
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Chippenham therapist in mission to Gaza
Acupuncturist Gisela Norman is preparing to spend two weeks in the war stricken Gaza Strip to care for injured citizens and refugees. Ms Norman, 52, who works from the Park Lane practice in Chippenham, has experienced first hand the effect acupuncture
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All the fun of the big top at Bishops Cannings
Pupils at Bishops Cannings Primary School became circus performers for a day. The pupils took part in a circus skills workshop run by Joshua Simpson of Calne’s Wild Geese Entertainment, learning how to juggle, balance on one wheel and walk on stilts.
