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Calne man found lying in road dies in hospital
A Calne man who was found lying unconscious in a road later died in hospital. The 45-year-old man was named locally as Gavin Valente, a former student of St John’s School in Marlborough. Paramedics in Mill Street found him in the early hours
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Keep keys out of reach, police warn Devizes householders after break-ins
Devizes police are warning householders not to leave keys near doors after break-ins at two homes. The homes in the Broadleas and Hartmoor Road areas were targeted overnight on Sunday and Monday and a purse containing cash and cards was stolen
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CRICKET: Marlborough get busy at Beversbrook
MARLBOROUGH got back to winning ways in the Wiltshire Division thanks to a 45-run victory at Calne last weekend. Tom Norris’ side, who were beaten by Devizes in their previous outing, now find themselves just two points behind third-placed Marshfield
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Concern over Chippenham club's bid to open until 4am
Chippenham nightclub E11evns is planning to extend its opening hours to 4am and open a second dance floor. The club on The Bridge has applied to vary its premises licence to add a second room with dance floor and bar, and on Friday and Saturday
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Seend Fete a great success despite downpour
Rain failed to dampen the spirits of those attending Seend Fete on Saturday and organisers say the amount raised will be similar as in recent years. Visitors enjoyed a traditional English fete held on the Lye Field in the centre of the village.
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CRICKET: Potterne eye summit battle after Clevedon triumph
POTTERNE chairman Fred Kerley thinks that his side’s chances of clinching the Premier Two crown are in their own hands after last weekend’s crucial victory over title rivals Clevedon. Sahan Wijerathne’s scorching knock of 147 helped the villagers
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Read life of a Sikh teen
After a successful inaugural event last year, the Big Town Read is back for the 2014 Marlborough LitFest. Book lovers are invited to read The Times journalist Sathnam Sanghera’s debut book The Boy with the Topknot: A Memoir of Love, Secrets and
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BOWLS: Jacobs claims national crown
WILTSHIRE'S Alex Jacobs has won the Bowls England Women’s National Senior Singles, sponsored by Dreamdoors. Jacobs, from Box BC, defeated Gloucestershire’s Sue Latham in the final of the at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa. MORE ON THIS
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Gay Calne man assaulted former friend who disowned him, court told
A Calne man who assaulted a former friend who had disowned him when he came out as gay has been spared a jail term. Edward Horne, 22, had been left upset when he was dropped by the victim, whom he had known since school, when he revealed his sexuality
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Bassett man alleged to have stolen car from tea shop customer - and of failing to pay for cuppa
A man who is accused of stealing a car from a customer at a tea shop has been released on bail by a judge. Steven O'Brien, 49, is also said to have left the establishment without paying for his cuppa. O'Brien is accused of the theft of a set
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FOOTBALL: Opening day success for Melksham
MELKSHAM Town raced to the top of the Toolstation League Premier Division after a comprehensive victory at Bridport on the opening day of the season. Darren Perrin’s side returned from Dorset with all three points last Saturday after goals from
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Solar panel proposal at Devizes school units
Devizes School has applied for planning permission to install 200 solar panels on the roofs of two teaching blocks. The project would be installed by Kennet Community Energy Limited (KCEL), a not-for-profit community organisation, which exists
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Gift Aid vital to boost fundraising
A CHIPPENHAM charity shop is supporting a national campaign to claim the millions of pounds lost each year through the poor take-up of Gift Aid. The new Barnardo’s store in Lodge Road, Pewsham, has estimated an income of more than £6,000 from the
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Pedal power in Savernake helps South Sudan health centre
A group of cyclists from Burbage have shown the importance of pedal power by raising £1,100 for a health centre in South Sudan. The Suddene Saddlers took part in the recent Savernake Sizzler cycle event on July 27 which saw them cycling through
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Trophy for Calne's young sporting champions
Calne’s schoolchildren got together for their own sporting celebration before the Commonwealth Games kicked off. The Calne Games were held at John Bentley School, and featured the town’s primary school pupils competing in a range of sporting disciplines
