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Look at both sides
Mr McSweeney’s response to my letter on fracking (No benefit to footprint) highlights the point I sought to make, that we need expert guidance on this subject. At no point did I say I supported fracking: I merely recited the generally-held view
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Take fresh approach
Your extensive coverage of the Bridge Centre planning fiasco and its impact on the Chippenham skatepark proposals brings up several awkward questions, which urgently need to be addressed in open public debate. As the Bridge Centre development was
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Rural areas lose out
I am increasingly aware of the increase in competition to Royal Mail from other postal companies operating in towns and cities across the UK. Residents generally rely on their local postie to deliver their mail but companies such as TNT plan to expand
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Action on fire please
Not wishing to come across as a moaner, I smelt the burning smell which I have in the past associated with Grist’s recycling facility off Nursteed Road in Downland Road again today. I see I was not alone; it’s an active topic on FB Devizes Debate.
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Letter of the week - Save cash on skatepark site
I see that Councillor Hutton recently stated that all comments and suggestions regarding the skatepark would be welcomed. We have heard this before at the previous meetings. We were allowed to speak once only. We were not given any answers to
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Route still a problem
On the story, ‘Cycle path bramble will come down’ last week, the removal of this bush will not make it possible to cycle from Calne to Chippenham without venturing on to the road! What about the stretch of road from Stanley Lane towards Studley
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Club’s highly regarded
Carol Krebs deserves some response to her challenging letter last week on developments along the canal, particularly Lower Wharf. I doubt that there are many people in Devizes who dispute her feelings concerning the Assize Courts. I, and my
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Celebrate aid target
I am glad the Prime Minister came to Wiltshire to visit the work at Kemble to organise our aid rapid response facility. I am, however, appalled but not surprised by James Gray MP’s use of this visit and his column to attack the Lib Dem MP Michael
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Consider fare freeze
I am writing on behalf of the residents of Chippenham constituency to urge you to consider a freeze on rail fares for this area. The South West Great Western main line is already the most expensive mile per mile in the country, meaning local residents
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Gate damage dismay
On the subject of the latest damage to our local heritage; the ornamental gates at the canal end of Quakers Walk. I sincerely hope that this was the result of accidental damage and that the perpetrator has owned up and offered to pay for the repair
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No concrete jungle
In response to Mr Snell’s letter ‘Welcome the Range’, we are members of CPNRA and we are the protesters. Maybe Mr Snell would feel more inclined to protest himself if the proposed Range distribution centre was nearer to his property. We are not
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We deserve better
I read with interest an article on your website written by a Liberal Democrat from the Chippenham constituency. I refer to a man who not only carried the bags of his party leader, he also states a former association with Mr ‘speeding points’ Chris
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Pledge your skills to help Rowde activity centre bid
Rowde Parish Council is asking villagers to pledge support for its bid for funding to Sport England to build an activity centre on the village sports field. The council says that to improve its chances of receiving a grant it would like to indicate
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CHIPPENHAM TOWN: Collier laments lacklustre Hungerford display
CHIPPENHAM Town manager Mark Collier is struggling to pinpoint the reasons behind his side’s ‘poorest’ display of the season so far after the Bluebirds were beaten by local rivals Hungerford Town last Saturday. Chippenham, who have enjoyed an impressive
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Defibrillator at Woodborough social club
Woodborough's first defibrillator has been installed on the wall at the Social Club in Smithy Lane. Club members initiated fundraising and raised half the money needed for the machine, which is located by the front door in an unlocked cabinet.
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Xbox boost for Devizes Hospital patients
Devizes Rotary Club is raising money for Green Lane Hospital in the town, which looks after patients with mental health problems. The club has presented mobile phones for staff on Imber ward and the latest donation was of an Xbox for patients.
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Selwood backs Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
Selwood Housing has donated £2,000 to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust to help with community activities. The organisation, which was founded in 1998, works to reduce crime and protect the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged. The trust runs
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A final stir of the pan as Marlborough pair make a change
After 25 years in Marlborough, caterers Della and Stephen Moran are hanging up their aprons in search of new adventures. Moran’s espresso, in London Road, closed its doors to daytime business last month and will finish with an evening dining club
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Chippenham Town 0 Hungerford Town 1
A CONTROVERSIAL goal from Hungerford Town's Harry Goodger was enough to see Chippenham Town slip to their second defeat of the season at Hardenhuish Park yesterday. Mark Collier's men were undone by a strike four minutes before half-time, with
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Man arrested over Olympiad underwear theft
A man, 33, from Sutton Benger has been arrested on suspicion of stealing underwear from a changing rooms of the Olympiad, Chippenham, on July 2 this year. He was bailed to appear in court on September 17.
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Meningitis survivor beats odds to cycle in Sainsbury's School Games
TEENAGE paracyclist Lauren Booth has been selected to compete at Sainsbury’s 2014 School Games – a major multi-sport event for elite young athletes. Lauren, 13, lives in Pewsham, Chippenham, and will take part in opening and closing ceremonies
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Bremhill couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary
Church verger Derek Kyte and church warden Nancy Kyte are celebrating 60 years of happy marriage today. The couple have spent the last 55 years at the same address in Bremhill, just outside Calne, where they are key members of the village.
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Farming diary - Family visit during harvest
The autumnal chill has remained over the last week, with a northerly wind dominating the weather. Although the clouds have kept rolling in we have had little rain, so harvesting has been able to continue. Richard and I have spent most of the
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Zena Robson, Woodborough Garden Centre - Some thoughts as autumn nears
Where is the time going? Hard to believe that it’s nearly September. I have sent off my secateurs to be cleaned and have the blades replaced, ready for the mass cut-back that will be soon approaching. A couple of thoughts have arisen apropos
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Pewsey dad's 106km success is heartfelt
FATHER Andy Bayliss completed a tough 106 kilometre walking challenge on Saturday to raise money for the British Heart Foundation in memory of his unborn son. The 41-year-old took on the Isle of White Challenge in honour of Harry, who was diagnosed
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My Word by John Craig, ex-Wiltshire fire chief - Plugging the black hole...
We all know that the NHS is facing serious financial problems. It was with great interest and some concern that I recently read of the proposals to deal with this growing crisis put forward by Labour MP, Frank Field. His suggested remedies
