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Applause as planners object to homes bid on former Studley nursery
Villagers in Studley are celebrating after Wiltshire Council's North Area Planning Committee voted to object to a planning application for 28 houses. In a packed council chamber in Monkton Park, Chippenham, there was a round of applause as Coun
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Russian honour for Wiltshire's Arctic Convoy heroes
Veterans from Wiltshire who braved sub-zero temperatures during the Second World War were honoured by Russia at a special presentation ceremony in Trowbridge to recognise their bravery during the conflict. The Russian Embassy invited local residents
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Good cheer as Potterne Cricket Club’s beer festival raises grand sum
Hundreds of people came out on the weekend’s only dry day for the Potterne Cricket Club’s annual beer festival. More than 1,000 people attended the event, which is in its second year, held at the club on Sunday afternoon. Organiser Ed Fruen
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Cars are the stars at Axford fete
FAMILIES enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Axford fete last Saturday. There was entertainment throughout the day on the Jubilee Field including a dog show, Morris dancing and an art exhibition by the Axford Art Group. Hundreds of visitors had
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Concern over Rabley Wood land swap bid
ACTION for the River Kennet is the latest group to voice its concerns over plans to build 46 homes on land next to Rabley Wood View, Marlborough. Guy and Ben Sangster, sons of the late horse racing tycoon Robert Sangster, want to build on the open
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Police search after gates are damaged in Devizes
Police are searching for the person who damaged the historic Quakers Walk gates. The lower part of the gate on the left was damaged, including the recently restored roundel containing a dolphin emblem. The damage is believed to have been caused
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Firefighters thanked after blaze tackled at upmarket furniture firm
Upmarket furniture firm OKA has paid tribute to firefighters after its Froxfield warehouse went up in flames. Thirty firefighters tackled a blaze at the flagship store on the A4 on Thursday with crews from Hungerford and Ramsbury and a water carrier
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Tour of Britain: Ride Sir Bradley's route in Wiltshire Big Wheel
Cyclists get the chance to ride part of the route of the Tour of Britain in Wiltshire, just days before Sir Bradley Wiggins and other stars of world cycling race through the county. Wiltshire Council, in partnership with Bike Events, is organising
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Entrants must impress judges during Devizes Carnival parade
Those taking part in Devizes Carnival procession on Saturday will have to impress professional arts workers to win a trophy. The organisers, Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts (DOCA), have made a change to the judging this year. Previously those
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1,000 sign petition to restore hour’s free parking in Wiltshire Council car parks
A petition to restore an hour’s free parking in Wiltshire Council car parks has exceeded 1,000 signatures. The council removed an hour’s free parking from county car parks in April 2011, leaving traders complaining about a downturn in footfall.
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Second time for Devizes cross
The Market Cross in Devizes had a grand re-unveiling on Tuesday, as part of the carnival fortnight, to mark 200 years since it was built. It was originally paid for by the first Viscount Sidmouth, Henry Addington, and was completed and unveiled
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Sergeant sets out Marlborough police’s priorities
There's a new face on the beat in Marlborough after Clare Wallace took over from Barry Reed as the town’s neighbourhood policing team sergeant. Sgt Wallace, 35, was appointed to the post in May but had to take six weeks sick leave shortly afterwards
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Anger as vandals hit Chippenham cars in paint attacks
A vandal's spray painting spree in Chippenham damaged at least 15 cars. Households awoke to find their cars had been given a yellow paint job on Saturday, police receiving reports from angry owners. Eleven vehicles in Ladyfield Road and three
