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Wiltshire Police appeal over 'dangerously pure' heroin
Wiltshire Police have tweeted that heroin of a dangerous level of purity may be being sold in the Chippenham area. A spokesman added: “Wiltshire Police has received some reports of a high purity of heroin being sold in and around the Chippenham
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Devizes Carnival entrants turn on the style
From mini majorettes to sultry samba dancers, Devizes had the carnival spirit on Saturday night. Thousands of people lined the route as the floats and walking entries left The Green at 6pm. Many local primary schools entered into the fun by
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The Milk Churn, Commerce Way, Melksham, SN12 6AD. Tel: 01225 706496. Email: milkchurn.melksham@hall-woodhouse.co.uk
It's not often you get a new pub open, so we dropped in on a Sunday to check out the area’s latest offering, on the A350 just outside Melksham itself. Brewers Hall and Woodhouse hail from Dorset and have a reputation for good beer, so we were interested
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Young survivor takes prize in Devizes baby contest
Miracle baby Emily Chase must be the youngest child ever to take part in a Devizes baby show, for in physical terms she was only days old when the judging took place. Emily was born six weeks premature after her mum Becky Turner had a traumatic
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Drivers netted in operation
Police targeted drivers speeding and committing other traffic offences in Calne during the first part of a crackdown in the town. Officers were responding to concerns raised by residents under the Operation Mather banner with high-profile patrols
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Calne's Repair Academy has flair for repair
A social enterprise in Calne that combines recycling with practical training was praised by the Minister for Civil Society in a visit last week. The Repair Academy, which was set up in April, aims to reduce the number of items going into landfill
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Your Memories
Judy Sheppard, of Brickley Lane, Devizes, sent us this picture of The Saints Skiffle Group, pictured in the 1950s or ’60s. From left are John Stuart, Roger Smith, Mick Hawkins, Frank Woodford, Dave Underwood and Alan Fielding. * A reunion for Devizes
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From flying corps to RAF
Aid worker Dr Brian Mathew, the Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for North Wiltshire, has been researching the First World War diaries of his grandfather Cecil Mathew. Dr Mathew, who lives in Yatton Keynell, said: “He was born in Cape Town, South
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From the Files
100 Years Ago. Minety: The rifle range at the Territorials’ Drill Hall is being made extensive use of by the National Reservists and others in the town and district. This is a healthy sign, and we hope to see our young men take far greater interest
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All rosy at Corsham garden society show
This year’s Corsham Garden Society annual show attracted more than 600 entries, from floral art, produce and cookery to photography, drawing an audience of more than 100. Society secretary Maureen Cundict said: “It went very well. The new venue
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Retirement homes scheme 'to ease Marlborough traffic'
DEVELOPER McCarthy & Stone says plans to build retirement flats at the site of the Clarke and Rodway Garage in Marlborough will help to ease traffic problems around Granham Hill. The application for 28 one and two bed apartments has now been
