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Concern as park dogs' bin vanishes
DOG owners in Chippenham say they are disappointed and confused at the way facilities at Little Battens Park, near Longstone Road, have been removed. In May, a new bin for dog litter was put up in the park to reduce the problems resulting from the increased
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I'm really not a bad neighbour
A WOMAN branded a neighbour from hell has hit back at the claims, saying she is being victimised just for being young. Rebecca Goodwin, 33, of Allington Way, Chippenham, was featured in last week's Gazette, after she was fined by magistrates for disturbing
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Council is to install more TV cameras
THE town council is hoping to get funding to expand the use of CCTV cameras in Chippenham town centre. A funding application has been submitted to North Wiltshire District Council and if accepted two more cameras could be in position by the end of the
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Cyclist injured in crash
Ref.10305A POSTMAN in his 50s was in a stable condition in hospital last night after his bike was in collision with a car yesterday. The man, a former retained firefighter who lives in Chippenham, was cycling along Marshfield Road, Chippenham, at around
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Men sent for trial for alleged racial assault
TWO folk festival bouncers who allegedly assaulted restaurant owner Mohammad Arju Miah in a racial attack pleaded not guilty at Chippenham Magistrates Court on Friday. Paul Ellis, 42, of The Collonade, Mansfield, and Richard Oxspring, 27, from Newbowls
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Road rage victims petition for change
ROAD rage victims Tina Burnell and her husband Steve have told how they feared they would be forced off the road and killed in a terrifying incident on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Burnell, 42, her husband Steve, 46, their friend Donna Hamblin and Ms Hamblin's
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Gypsies say farmer ploughed tractor into van
A FAMILYof Irish travellers who camped on a field at the edge of Chippenham said they feared for their lives when their van was attacked by an angry farmer in a tractor. They allege the farmer drove baling spikes on the front of his tractor into the side
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Village hall is all hushed up
FINISHING touches are being made to the newly-soundproofed Selwyn Hall in Box, which was banned from playing loud music last summer. Sound experts from rock star Peter Gabriel's Box studios were originally brought in to find ways of reducing loud noise
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Student to prey on the vultures
Ref.10200CHIPPENHAM schoolgirl Gemma Evans has got a place on an explorative trip to South Africa where she hopes to study the habits of vultures. Adventurer Emma, 17, who is a pupil at Hardenhuish School, is heading to the independent kingdom of Lesotho
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Scrapyard site will be used for housing
DEVELOPER Barratt Homes has bought the former Flowers scrapyard in Chippenham, confirming fears that the prime town centre site will be swallowed up by housing. The development will be called Saxon Gate and building work is set to start later this year
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Trader is forced to quit shop by illness
CANCER sufferer Chonette Taylor, 58, is retiring from her Mexican shop business after 20 years. Mrs Taylor, 58, was diagnosed with leukaemia lymphoma last October and against medical advice decided not to have chemotherapy or drug treatment. She has opted
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Pets hurled into the river
THE RSPCA has appealed for help in tracking down a man suspected of throwing six live hamsters into the River Avon, on the afternoon of Wednesday July 9. He was seen hurling the hamsters into the river at Borough Parade by two young boys at 4.45pm. RSPCA
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Three celebrate promotion success
TEAMS from Sandleheath, Salisbury and Riverside, all in different competitions, had reason to take a bow after confirming promotion to a higher level. Sandleheath are up as champions of Division 4A in the Hants and IOW League after completing a clean
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Kieren books Parisian trip
SALISBURY'S young shot putt star Kieren Kelly is off on his travels again after being selected to represent Great Britain in the European Youth Olympics in Paris later this month. The Bishop Words-worths School student, has only recently returned from
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Demi shares Indian culture with schools
BOMBAY Dreams is a West End hit, White Teeth tops the book bestseller lists, The Kumars go to number one in the charts and even James Bond is reported to be shaken but not stirred by the prospect of the first Indian Bond girl in 40 years. Suddenly, all
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The elderly will have their say
SPRINGFIELD House in Purton today becomes the latest residential home in the Swindon area to close and oblige elderly residents to seek alternative accommodation because of what the owner calls excessive red tape. If the Government thinks it can brush
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It's Rhys Lightnin'
Ref. 25730-93RHYS EVANS is under no illusions that he faces a tough fight with Bart Griemink for the right to be called Town's first choice goalkeeper. The Swindonian, who signed in double-quick time to play in last night's 0-0 draw against Wolves, knows
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Take seat for outdoor play
CORSHAM Court will be the setting for an outdoor performance of the restoration comedy The Provoked Wife on July 30. The play, by Sir John Vanbrugh, will be performed by the Rain or Shine Theatre Company, raising funds for the Children's Society. The
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More time sought to probe fear on toxins
COUNCILLORS have asked for more time to assess planning applications for contaminated land on a controversial housing development site. The land at Pockeredge Farm and Peel Circus, Corsham, is earmarked for 600 Persimmon Homes but residents fear dangerous
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Rags to riches horseis tipped for the top
IN a tale of rags to riches, a family that rescued a neglected and malnourished horse from an abusive animal sanctuary discovered they have backed a winner. Penny Richardson, 35, and husband Neil, 34, intended to buy a pony for their daughter Georgina
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Airbase staff are left stunned by contractors' decision to axe jobs
WORKERS for RAF Lyneham's largest contractor say they feel betrayed after the company's shock decision to cut jobs in 30 days' time. Babcock/HCS employs 279 workers and supplies the RAF base with skilled personnel who provide Lyneham with a host of services
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MP demands urgent answers on Lyneham
NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray has issued a long list of urgent questions to the Government after his inquiries on the future of RAF Lyneham were sidelined in Parliament. Mr Gray instigated an urgent Commons debate on Tuesday evening, to ask the Parliamentary
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It's boule Britannia
Ref.10263TEAMS from across the UK and France enjoyed hot weather and even hotter competition in last weekend's fiercely-contested Sherston Boules Cup. The weather was scorching and so was the standard of play, and it was nearly 7pm before the winning
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Scheme to curb yob behaviour is delayed
A BID to introduce a scheme to combat disruptive behaviour in Malmesbury has been delayed by seven months because of bureaucracy. Antisocial behaviour orders were introduced in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to clamp down on people, mainly youths, who
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Thieves sneak into four homes as victims sleep
BURGLARS struck at four houses in Malmesbury on Monday night, breaking into homes while residents lay sleeping in their beds. Malmesbury police believe the same thieves were responsible for the burglaries, which resulted in the theft of hundreds of pounds
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Road chaos fear over air tattoo
RESIDENTS are holding their breath in the run up to the air tattoo at RAF Fairford this weekend after last year's show caused mayhem and gridlock on the roads. Residents are already furious that a new route through Corston, Malmesbury and Minety was devised
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Pool work is on last lap
WORK on the £2.3 million Malmesbury indoor swimming pool is on the finishing straight and the district council is confident it will be open by Christmas. The new pool at The Activity Zone, in Bremilham Road, will replace the 41-year-old outdoor pool in
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We're off to London to visit the Queen
TYCOON James Dyson was due to attend a glittering reception at Buckingham Palace last night in recognition of his company receiving the Queen's Award for enterprise innovation. The entrepreneur, who was due to meet the Queen, was accompanied by Pete Gammack
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Rally to support club for the town
DEVIZES Town Football Club has been suspended by the Wiltshire FA and now the club which has been in existence since 1888 has an uncertain future. Devizes is not Manchester United and tens of thousands of people do not flock to the Nursteed Road ground
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Dumbleton v Goatacre
GOATACRE stunned second placed Dumbleton with a superb all-round display in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Division One on Saturday. After being set 229 to win, they cruised to victory with seven overs and five wickets to spare to record their fifth win
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Low turns into a high
A MAGNIFICENT bowling performance from Devizes turned an almost certain defeat into an unbelievable victory against Trowbridge on Saturday. After winning the toss Devizes captain Mark Colyer chose to bat in hot conditions that looked to favour the batsmen
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Having a giggle at very silly mid-off
Ref. 10275-05TWENTY-FOUR teams battled it out under the blazing sun at Devizes Cricket Club's annual six-a-side competition but fun and fundraising were the order of the day. Cross Manufacturing from Devizes took the trophy after defeating Potterne in
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Cherhill crush rivals and step up title bid
Ref. 10273-04WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: CHERHILL stepped up their title challenge in Division Two as they cruised to maximum points by crushing visiting Highworth by ten wickets. The visitors were dismissed for 145, Chris Mead top scoring with 39 not out
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Innovative contributions are honoured with royal reception
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh held a reception at Buckingham Palace last night for the winners of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2003, two of which are Wiltshire-based. Omitec Group Ltd of Devizes scooped an award in the International Trade category
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Small businesses are missing out
HUNDREDS of small businesses in Swindon could be missing out on thousands of pounds each year. Since last year's budget, the Government has imposed a zero per cent tax rate on the first £10,000 profit. But according to Roderick Bluh, director of Banks
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Balloon pilots prepare for lift-off
TWO balloon pilots have touched down at Boscombe Down airfield as part of crucial safety tests before attempting to break the world balloon altitude record later this summer. Andy Elson (49), of Wells, and Colin Prescot (52), of Stockbridge, are sponsored
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DSTL welcomes decision for no further action
DSTL's technical director said last week he welcomed the news that no further action would be taken against the scientists accused of testing deadly chemicals on human guinea pigs at Porton Down. Speaking after the announcement by the Crown Prosecution
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Leaders too hot for rivals
Nationwide Sun Awnings Dorset League Division Three Fovant 219-4 bt Poole Town II 170 by 49 runs (at Poole Park) FOVANT consolidated their position at the top of the table with this emphatic victory against their closest rivals. They were given their
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Late stand ruins veterans' day
PUT into bat on a slow wicket, Wiltshire's 50+ team struggled against the steady bowling of Somerset. Keith Redding, 22, and Ron Smith, 32, batted effectively, but their dismissals slowed the momentum and they had reached only 120-5 off 40 overs before
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Seconds earn a lifeline after a thrilling victory
Hook & Newnham Basics 217-8 lost to South Wilts II 218-8 SOUTH Wilts seconds won a thriller at Lower Bemerton over relegation rivals Hook to give themselves a much-needed confidence boost for the rest of the season. Victory looked a distant hope when
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Title hopes dashed
SOUTH Wilts' disappointing recent run continued as they were heavily beaten at Bournemouth. It completed the hosts' double over South Wilts for the season and probably signals the end of any lingering title hopes the Salisbury club held. South Wilts have
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Police salute work of seven brave officers
SEVEN police officers from north Wiltshire have been praised for their bravery and outstanding work at the divisional commanders' awards ceremony. The awards were presented last week at the Melksham headquarters by Amanda Evely, Chief Superintendent Divisional
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Collection is the only one of its type
Ref.10162FORMER egg farmer Martin Pitt believes he could be the only collector of old and rare typewriters. In fact, he says, there is one word that cannot be typed, the name for such a collector because it does not exist as far as his research has shown
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Heart bypass patient completes marathon
FATHER-OF-THREE Tom Fox has just completed a marathon less than two years after he had a heart operation involving five bypasses. Mr Fox, 48, from Chapel Plaister, near Box, said his speedy recovery was down to the pioneering operating technique he underwent
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Courts improve support to victims
WILTSHIRE'S Crown Prosecution Service has published its annual report, celebrating a continuing improvement of service for the victims of crime and a more effective relationship with the police. "We are most proud of the quality of our casework," said
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Intensive care baby unitgets a £280,000 facelift
SICK babies have been transferred to temporary accommodation at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, so a major refurbishment of the newborn intensive care unit can take place. The babies were moved on Saturday to the hospital's old accident and emergency
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Ambulance fails its target for 999 calls
WILTSHIRE Ambulance Service has received a disappointing zero star NHS performance rating due to its failure to achieve targets set out in a report in March. The service has failed to meet the target of answering 75 per cent of emergency calls within
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On marks for new challenge
WILTSHIRE teenagers will be taking part in all sorts of exciting activities as part of this year's Summer Challenge. The Summer Challenge events are intended to help guide young people who leave school at 16, by involving them in a series of challenging
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Disbelief as prosecutions are ruled out
FORMER RAF worker John Friend has branded as scandalous the decision not to prosecute anyone for alleged chemical testing on volunteers at the Porton Down MoD base. Mr Friend, 61, of Sheldon Road, Chippenham, worked as a shorthand typist at RAF Upavon
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A better bet for the buses
A NEW strategy to improve bus information could help make services more accessible and encourage people out of their cars and into public transport. Wiltshire County Council is working with bus operators to improve the way bus information is made available
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Pocketful of posy
TREASURE hunter owner Michael O'Donovan has found a missing gold ring likely to have sparked a bitter row between two lovers four centuries ago. Mr O'Donovan, 64, of Devizes Road, Rowde, a self-employed digger driver, discovered the crushed 17th century
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Volunteer goes back to help
VOLUNTEER Steve Cole has been helping to repair a workshop used by orphaned teenagers in Romania. Mr Cole, 48, of Worton, went out to Romania with local carpenter Nick Egginton along with five other volunteers to work for the Maramures Young Persons'
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Outdoor life takes Ted to his centenary
Ref.10163EDWARD Burridge who has celebrated his 100th birthday has put his longevity down to not drinking or smoking. Mr Burridge, formerly from the Marlborough area, now lives at Avonmead Nursing Home in Devizes, where he celebrated his birthday last
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Fresh blow for elderly as another home shuts
Ref. 25714-05ANOTHER care home for the elderly is closing down, forcing residents to find new accommodation. Springfield House in Station Road, Purton, closes today after owner Chris Kenrick, 60, retires due to health problems. All 15 residents of the
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Motorists set for disruption as pipe laying is due to start
DRIVERS could be set for nine months of disruption when gas firm Transco carries out a series of roadworks. The firm will be laying almost six miles of pipelines from August at four different sites in the town centre and Cirencester Way. The largest project
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'I thought he was going to kill me'
Ref. 24949-17VIOLENT crime, which is increasing in Swindon, devastates lives, and has a lasting effect on victims. Dee Tinsley, 46, of Eldene, was punched in the face and neck by a burglar who broke into her home. She had just got out of the bath, and
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Elvis is in the pink
Ref. 25717-06SHOPPERS were treated to an unusual musical cabaret as the Swindon Summer Festival burst onto the streets. Starting a long weekend of song, dance and street theatre, travelling band Swervy World filled the Parade yesterday with the sounds
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County ambulance service falls short
STRUGGLING Wiltshire Ambulance Service has been dealt a double blow after it failed to reach government targets for response times to 999 calls. The trust was condemned by health watchdogs when figures revealed it had only met the required standard during
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MP sounds warning over immigrants
SALISBURY MP Robert Key has spoken of his concern about human trafficking gangs who are bringing illegal immigrants to work in the city's factories. Mr Key claims employees with often falsified documents are being bussed in from Southampton every day
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Three princes team up for Tidworth polo day
PRINCE Charles and his sons William and Harry delighted a record crowd at Tidworth on Saturday, when their combined skills on the polo field gave their team a convincing win in the Indian Cavalry Officers' Polo Trophy. The match was the highlight of the
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Nice work if you can get it
Ref.10218CALNE pupils will ditch ties and blazers for grass skirts and bright shirts when they fly out to Hawaii on Monday. The 20 pupils from John Bentley School are heading to the Pacific islands to study the geographical and biological environment,
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Mobile cinema project gets a £10,000 grant
ALL the latest blockbuster films could soon be showing in Calne off the back of a lorry. The town council has pledged £10,000 towards a state of the art mobile cinema, with a hundred seats, air conditioning and Dolby surround sound. The Cinemobile Project
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Trust grant not enough
CALNE'S Heritage Centre Trust has received a grant for £18,000, but still needs more cash to help fund its ambitious plans in the town. The group was delighted when Calne's Area Five Committee agreed to roll over money granted to the trust last year.
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Scouts celebrate as hut saved from ruin
Ref.10186DERRY Hill Scout Group, which was in danger of folding until Scout leader Gary Lunn stepped in two years ago, now has a new home. Mr Lunn and his dedicated band have worked tirelessly for months to transform the village's dilapidated Scout hut
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Time for more fun in the sun
SWINDON Soccer Skills (SSS) are running their summer fun weeks from July 28 as their 'football in the community' scheme continues to grow. The scheme which has been operating in more than15 Infant and Junior schools is based on offering 'football for
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Making a splash for a holiday challenge
SPLASH, the activity summer scheme for young people, has got a new website. Young people at Lavington School have been involved in helping to design the new website, www.splash-wiltshire.org.uk It is designed for both young people and adults to use to
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New players
ROBINS FC under 15s are looking for new players. Ccontact Dale on 01793 737359 for more details
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Student does first class job
FORMER Devizes School pupil Jonathan Lucas has won a first-class honours degree at the end of his master of physics course at Cambridge University. Mr Lucas, who captained the team from Jesus College, Cambridge on BBC's University Challenge last year,
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Miller moves up to Marine
SWINDON Supermarine have raided the ranks of old rivals Highworth ahead of the new season. Marine manager Ray Baverstock has managed to snap up forward Justin Miller and talented young goalkeeper Tom King. Skillful Miller played under Baverstock at Cirencester
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Victims compensated
A MAN who stole a joint of pork from Tesco in Devizes and then assaulted two male members of staff who tried to detain him has been ordered to pay each victim £50. Jason Smith, 24, of Patchway, Devizes, was convicted of a string of offences by Kennet
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Junior maths whizz kids
Ref.10229YOUNGSTERS at Southbroom Junior School, Devizes, proved they are top of the class when it comes to solving maths problems. A team of six pupils from the school won the inaugural junior schools Olympics maths competition. They competed against
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Publicans granted events licence
THE Greyhound pub in Bromham has been granted a public entertainments licence despite fears from neighbours it will exacerbate public order problems in the village. At the meeting of Kennet District Council's licensing sub-committee on Monday, Tim and
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Landlord threatened in village pubs raid
PUB landlord Paul Wright was threatened with a claw hammer when he disturbed raiders who raided three pubs in West Lavington in the early hours of last Thursday. Mr Wright, who has owned and run the The Bridge Inn pub restaurant for the last two years
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Guess who is the baby in the photo
Ref. 25715-8SWINDON CARES: STAFF at a Swindon company took a trip down memory lane to raise money for a unique fundraising drive. Workers at Great Western Enter-prise held a guess the baby competition to raise money for Swindon Cares. The scheme aims
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Bitter pill for small man to swallow
SUPERMARKETS in Swindon are poised to open a swathe of new pharmacies - if the Department of Trade and Industry overturns restrictions. This week's expected announcement could signal the availability of cheaper drugs and other pharmacy products, but it
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A miracle no one was killed
THE POLICE officer who is investigating what caused a car to plough into six pedestrians in Marlborough is amazed no one was killed in the incident. The pedestrians were hit when a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4X4 careered off the road and mounted the pavement
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It started with a kiss
Ref. 21626-67A VERY important wedding is now less than two weeks away. On August 2, Evening Advertiser Bride of the Year Lucy Griffin will marry her childhood sweetheart Neil Zerebecki. And the couple from Covingham cannot wait. "I can't believe it has
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Redundancies ruled out for RAF personnel
Military operations will continue at RAF Lyneham until 2012 and no service personnel will be made redundant as a result of the base closure, the Government has pledged. And amid warnings of damage to the local community and of a strategic mistake in defence
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Gils can kick it
I READ with interest your article Club spotlight featuring FC Chippenham's initiative regarding girls football as I'm keen to see the profile of the sport increased . I would like to correct one aspect of FC Chippenham's press release, which stated that
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Bell is rung on playtime
Ref. 25716-30A PARK South playgroup is to close because there are not enough children on its books to keep it going. Cranmore Community Play- group opened in 1969, and over the years has provided hundreds of local children with a pre-school education.
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Thanks for cash
I would just like to take this oppurtunity to thank everyone who sponsored me for The Africa Bike ride,which I have just completed. .It was transferred from Kenya to South Africa at the last minute due to the threat of terrorism in that country. The event
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Vandals close down centre
VANDALS have closed down a popular community centre on one of Salisbury's biggest residential estates. Following the latest spate of attacks on the Hampton Park community centre in Hampton Park, Bishopdown, the management committee has reluctantly decided
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An icy journey for our appeal
Ref. 25713-15A GROUP of intrepid fundraisers are preparing to tackle the gruelling volcanic terrain of Iceland in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal this weekend. The trio will fly to the Ice-landic capital Reykjavik on Saturday to start a five-day sponsored
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Team's challenge
A TEAM of intrepid walkers and climbers arrived back in Harnham on Monday, sore but happy after tackling a gruelling challenge on two of the hottest days of the year. The team, comprising the headteacher, parents and friends of the Harnham Schools' Association
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Great festival
I'M an ardent follower of jazz at the Marlboprough Jazz Festival. Thanks to Nick Fogg and his team. It just gets better each year. Even with your stroller ticket you can't pack it all in, you'd need more than a weekend to get to all venues. With the hot
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Colourful procession
CROWDS lined the streets of Wilton in brilliant sunshine on Saturday to watch the annual carnival procession wind its way through the ancient capital of Wessex. What the procession might have lacked in numbers was more than made up for by enthusiasm -
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Missing out on free care
DOZENS of elderly people in the town could have missed out on their right to free nursing care, according to Age Concern Swindon. Mistakes in deciding who was eligible for NHS funding were picked up by a Health Ombuds-man's report in February this year
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Youth triumph
OVER the weekend of July 12 and 13 I was privileged to attend the Western Counties Youth Games at Millfield School in Street. The two days of competition displayed all that is good in the youth of today. It provided the opportunity for boys and girls
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Thanks for help
WE would like to thank the Gazette & Herald for the publicity we received over the recent weeks for the 1963-64 Southbroom Secondary Modern School reunion. Over 560 attended coming from as far as Norway, Cornwall, Isle of Wight, Wales, Hampshire,
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Take off on a flight of fancy
Ref. 25721-67A CELEBRATION of the more natural form of flight will be held in the Walled Garden of Lydiard Park this weekend. Called the Wonderful Wings Weekend, the event is planned to celebrate the wide diversity of flying creatures in Swindon. It will
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Airbase is perfect site for a new town
NOW that Lyneham will soon cease to exist as a military airfield a once in a lifetime opportunity becomes available to turn the whole area into a new town. This development would take much of the pressure off various Wiltshire towns destined to be spoiled
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Private tuition may help problem pupils
PARENTS and teachers must feel their heart sink when they read 'Parents are being forced to bail out schools as the cash crisis deepens,' a headline in The Independent. How can we put more money and resources into our children's education? The truth is
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Three princes team up for Tidworth
PRINCE Charles and his sons William and Harry delighted a record crowd at Tidworth on Saturday, when their combined skills on the polo field gave their team a convincing win in the Indian Cavalry Officers' Polo Trophy. The match was the highlight of the
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MP sounds warning over immigrants
SALISBURY MP Robert Key has spoken of his concern about human trafficking gangs who are bringing illegal immigrants to work in the city's factories. Mr Key claims employees with often falsified documents are being bussed in from Southampton every day
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Thanks for help
I CANNOT praise the ambulance service enough (Hal & Paul) when I collapsed in my garden on June 19. The response from my wife's phone call was only three or four minutes and their dedication upon taking me to hospital was faultless. Also special thanks
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Bus shelters
Following the letter from Mr Robinson about bus shelters in Grange Park (or lack of them) I felt I should write and point out that we do care. I have a number of requests for bus shelters around Freshbrook, Grange Park and the Prinnels all of which are
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Broken bag
thank you to our refuse collectors who worked diligently and completely cleaned the mess when an overfilled green sack broke. But I would like to ask the council just how disabled must one be to qualify for free green sacks? At £1 a time how many can
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Is Wills' resignation linked to PM's troubles?
It is welcome that following Michael Wills' resignation as junior minister he will be campaigning against the Common Agricultural Policy. Socialists have always argued against this obscene racket that forces European consumers to pay over the odds for
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A great carnival at such a small cost
CONGRATULATIONS to Tim Benson and his crew on the successful completion of another carnival in Wroughton, a great parade and entertainment in the Weir Field were a credit to the hard-working committee. I have heard at first hand about the small minority
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Abbey rules the waves
Ref.10256SENSATIONAL music, flames, fireworks and flag-waving crowds filled the grounds of Lacock Abbey on Saturday night for the Lacock Proms. More than 4,500 people attended the Gazette-sponsored event with many taking advantage of the balmy temperature
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Aliens take root in town
SEVERAL rare flower species have been discovered in Chippenham by a group of botanists from the Wiltshire Botanical Society. The group spent several hours on Sunday morning exploring car parks, river banks and other waste land areas in the town centre
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Valentines
Thank you for visiting our Valentines section. This section is now closed, but will be relaunched in January 2004. Meanwhile, you can check out What's On across Wiltshire by clicking HERE.
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Drinker is jailed for spate of assaults
REPEAT offender Khalid Chergui has been jailed for three-and-three-quarter years for a string of drunken assaults in Chippenham town centre. The 23-year-old, who was on bail for a string of offences including GBH, left one man with a broken jaw and two
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Dolphin flips top art award
Ref.10254BUDDING artists at Colerne Primary School took part in the sixth annual art awards in memory of local artist Helen Crane last Friday. The awards were set up for the school six years ago by a group of trustees after Mrs Crane died of cancer. A
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Good Samaritan died helping skaters
HERO Liam Attwell was stabbed to death by a teenage boy as he tried to stop a gang stealing a mobile phone from a Chippenham schoolboy, a court was told. Good Samaritan Mr Attwell, 25, stepped in as the mob of six youths surrounded and tried to rob three
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Man jailed for sex offences 30 years ago
DRIVING instructor Richard Andrews walked into Chippenham police station in March and confessed to a string of horrifying sex attacks on young girls going back 30 years. Police revealed that it was pressure from the family of the 65-year-old driving examiner
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Dad will donate kidney to his son
Ref.10289DEVOTED father Eddie Vincent has told how he is about to make the ultimate sacrifice and donate one of his kidneys to his chronically ill son. Mr Vincent of Dauntsey Lock, near Chippenham, will go under the surgeon's knife later this year in
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Guess who is the baby in the photo
Ref. 25715-8SWINDON CARES: STAFF at a Swindon company took a trip down memory lane to raise money for a unique fundraising drive. Workers at Great Western Enter-prise held a guess the baby competition to raise money for Swindon Cares. The scheme aims
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Rod & Line by Roland Batten
Barbel double as Pepperill wins Salisbury contest A PERSONAL best barbel weighing 10lb 13oz made Salisbury angler Malc Pepperill a doubly happy man at the weekend. Malc's best was one of two barbel he caught from the Kennet for a total weight of 18lb
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Triathletes shine despite heat
HUNDREDS of triathletes braved the heat on Sunday to turn out in force for the annual Winchester to Salisbury Mitre TRI event. Rob Pears, representing Bath Amphibians, was first to finish in a time of 1:53.32. He completed the swimming section in 9.36
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Attendances soar with temperatures at track
THE hot weather has helped swell attendances at Salisbury Racecourse with clerk of the course Jeremy Martin reporting a 22-per cent increase on last year after the opening eight meetings of the 2003 season. Saturday's meeting produced another bumper crowd
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Resident manager appointed
SUZANNE Stone has been appointed the new student resident manager at Salisbury College. Suzanne has a background in management and was educated at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design. She said: "I am very much looking forward to my new role. "I have
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So close to pole position
ALAN Blencowe was within a whisker of taking pole position for the opening race at Croft on Sunday during the latest rounds of the British Touring Car Championship. The Tisbury scaffolder had to settle for second place on the starting grid for round 11
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Old foes set for cup clash
SALISBURY Rugby Club will meet their old rivals Wimborne in the opening round of this season's Powergen Intermediate Cup. The South-West region clash is scheduled for September 20. Meanwhile, the draw for the Powergen Junior Vase has kept New Forest rivals
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Battling Beal takes title
SALISBURY golfer Andy Beal won his first Order of Merit event in eight years when he claimed the Wood-BMW Classic at Dudsbury last week. His victory by two shots proved a popular one and was his first since returning to the sport after having his left
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Coach Kelly is on board
NICK Holmes has describ-ed the appointment of former Republic of Ireland international Mark Kelly as Salisbury City's new reserve team coach as "absolutely brilliant," writes Mike Turner. Kelly joins the Whites from AFC Bournemouth where he earned plaudits
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Don't panic, but don't be complacent
THE latest crime figures show a 40 per cent increase in violent offences in the town last year. But there is no need to nail our doors shut and lay mantraps at strategic points along the garden path because, according to the Home Office, the leap in numbers
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Charity's royal award
ALMSHOUSES in Corsham have won top honours from Prince Charles for the £1.5 million renovation scheme of the listed building. The Patron's Award was presented by the Prince at a ceremony in Bath, Somerset. The award is one of only three given nationwide
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Warning of parking chaos at school
PARENTS have a year to make the Government's green transport policy work at a primary school before losing the use of a controversial temporary car park. North Wiltshire District Council approved Persimmon Homes' plans to build on the site in the north
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It's up, up and away for an aero-display
SWINDON is bracing itself for an invasion of aircraft enthusiasts and aircrew as the Royal International Air Tattoo kicks off at Fairford. The first of around 500 aircraft expected to take part in this year's show will begin arriving tomorrow and forecasters
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Poisonous fish stings girl at the seaside
Ref.10300JUST hours after Pat Stagg read of the perils of weever fish attracted to British shores by the tropical weather, his eight-year-old daughter, Kitty, was stung by one. The Stagg family from The Crescent in Pewsey, had gone to Branksome Chine
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Safety scheme 'creates village road death trap'
PARISH councillors in Pewsey fear a scheme intended to make roads safer has created a death trap. Tomorrow sees the launch of the Pewsey Vale Quiet Lanes project, one of two pilot schemes in the UK where Government cash has been given to provide traffic
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Who needs sea to surf?
MOUNTAIN boarding, described as the fastest growing sport in Britain, comes to the Pewsey Downs this week. The Downs above Stanton St Bernard, between Devizes and Pewsey, will be the setting for the new sport, a cross between skateboarding and surf boarding
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Driver dies in crash
AN Amesbury pensioner died when his car was involved in a three-vehicle collision on the A36 near Codford on Monday afternoon. The man, whose identity has not yet been released because relatives are thought to be abroad on holiday, was travelling towards
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Balloon pilots prepare for lift-off
TWO balloon pilots have touched down at Boscombe Down airfield as part of crucial safety tests before attempting to break the world balloon altitude record later this summer. Andy Elson (49), of Wells, and Colin Prescot (52), of Stockbridge, are sponsored
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Saunders' player poser
CHIPPENHAM Town manager Tommy Saunders will have to juggle his budget as he decides which new faces he will sign on for next season. Among the trialists who featured against newly-promoted Third Division side Yeovil Town on Monday were defenders Gareth
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Bitter pill for small man to swallow
SUPERMARKETS in Swindon are poised to open a swathe of new pharmacies - if the Department of Trade and Industry overturns restrictions. This week's expected announcement could signal the availability of cheaper drugs and other pharmacy products, but it
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Hey, that's my boy in the paper
THE soldiers of Hullavington's 9 Supply Regiment may be a tough lot, but they went decidedly gooey when they saw pictures of their kids in the Gazette & Herald. The 525 soldiers, who are stationed around Al Zubayr Port, about 120kms south of Basra
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Rural victory on Broadband
PEOPLE power has scored a victory in Sherston and BT has agreed to introduce Broadband access to the Internet. The exchange will now be upgraded, probably within the next three months. Paul Froggatt of Pacemaker Software started the ball rolling three
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Finest ale is a piggy's pint
Ref.10243THE Whole Hog in Malmesbury has been voted the top real ale pub in North Wiltshire by the Campaign for Real Ale, the ale appreciation society. CAMRA members visited pubs across the region checking how picturesque they looked and the quality of
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Gardens get extra parking spaces
ABBEY House Gardens in Malmesbury has secured 15 to 20 car parking spaces for visitors near the Old Station Yard car park. In a deal struck with Malmesbury River Valley Trust visitors will be able to use land at the entrance to the Conygre Mead nature
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Toting up an artistic pole
Ref.10173ARTISTIC pupils have been painting, sculpting, drawing and crafting as part of a special art week at Malmesbury Primary School. The whole school took part and visiting artists came in to talk to the children and illustrate techniques. Rowena
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Sombre ceremony salutes those who fell in trenches
MEMBERS of the Royal British Legion gathered at Malmesbury School for the rededication ceremony of the First World War memorial on Monday. The memorial was moved to a courtyard within the school site at Corn Gastons 18 months ago when the school relocated
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Fayre's very berry good
Ref.10262THERE were red lips and stained fingers galore at Crudwell at the weekend, when the village held its 16th annual Strawberry Fayre. Attracting more than 2,500 visitors from miles around, the two-day event saw an incredible 500lb of strawberries
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Lydney v Box
BOX suffered a 49 run defeat in Gloucstershire and Wiltshire Division Two. The visitors' seam bowlers were unable to make any inroads as the Lydney openers John Kerr (46) and Wayne Whitson (64) got the home side off to a good start. Mark Unwin took the
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Chippenham v Knowle
OPENING batsman Mark Hunt scored an unbeaten century to take Chippenham to a 16 run win in Stroud and Swindon Premier League Division Two on Saturday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Chippenham lost two early wickets, with Ian Merryweather
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Villagers hold out to claim league draw
NORTH WILTS JUNIOR LEAGUE: SOLID batting from Jonathan Day (40), Zurain Qureshi (32) and James Bull (25) enabled Chippenham to reach 155 for eight declared in 34 overs at Biddestone. Joshua Barnes (three for 22) and Andrew Lawton (two for 42) were the
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Corsham v Chippenham
CORSHAM defeated Chippenham on Thursday night to win the Jack Wilcox Trophy and avenge last year's final defeat at the hands of their local rivals. After losing last year's final in humiliating fashion, Corsham were determined to put up a better fight
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Copland puts league season back on track
CORSHAM got their Premier Division One campaign back on track with a comfortable 120 run win at Thornbury on Saturday. Put into bat, Corsham made a respectable 246 for seven from their 50 overs, with Steve Copland leading the way. The veteran middle order
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Software solutions come to Swindon
A company which provides design and management software solutions for the architectural and building industries will be opening its doors in Swindon for the first time next week. Graphisoft, of Franklin House, Blagrove, says moving to Swindon represents
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Packaging firm wins award for the design of a cardboard box
The Great Western Packaging Company, based in Swindon, has just scooped a Bronze award at this year's National Packaging Council's Design and Construction Awards 2003. The firm, based out at the Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, was asked to submit a design
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Steve's five-wicket haul inspires Hyde win
Hampshire League Regional Division Two update INSPIRED bowling by Steve Lang-ford enabled Hyde to beat Woodgreen by 27 runs after the visitors seemed to be coasting to victory in Regional Division Two West. Having no hesitation in electing to bat first
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Loader's ton sets up eight wicket joy
AN unbeaten century from Andrew Loader took Cranborne to a resounding eight wicket victory when they entertained Rowledge II in the Hamp-shire League County Division Four. The visitors were bowled out for 161 with Neville Bush, 4-40, and Dan Loader, 3
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Records broken as rampant seconds pass the 300 mark
Hampshire League - County Divisions Three and Four BURLEY II registered one of the highest ever scores in the Hampshire League and it was a superb innings from Martin Rapson which enabled them to pass the 300 mark for the first time in the club's history
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Wiltshire have visitors in a spin
WILTSHIRE registered their second victory from three starts in the 2003 Minor Counties Champ-ionship when they defeated Oxfordshire by six wickets. Oxfordshire won the toss on Sunday and chose to bat. They made slow, but steady progress as Ian Hawtin,
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Japan's jailers leave son to sleep on floor
THE desperate mother of Nicholas Baker, imprisoned in Japan for drug trafficking, has told the Gazette that her son is now sleeping on a concrete floor, after guards took away his bed. In a letter received this week, Mr Baker, 32, tells his mother how
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Make your view count in the big GM debate
WILTSHIRE environmental campaigners want local people to have their say on the future of genetic modification in British agriculture in the GM Public Debate. Campaigners in Marlborough and Calne have organised meetings and handed out information to keep
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'Zero' leaves trust progress unsung
THE chief executive of Kennet and North Wiltshire Primary Care Trust has said the zero-rating on the star system for performance of health bodies does not reflect the hard work of staff and GP practices in the area. Barbara Smith was speaking after yesterday's
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New guide to hospitals comes under fire
A NEW online guild to waiting lists at hospitals across the country has been criticised as inaccurate by healthcare professionals. Norwich Union Healthcare said its new guide would empower patients and enable them to make better choices about the ir treatment
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County council welcomes its first female chief
FOR the first time in its history, Wiltshire County Council has a woman at the helm, after Coun Jane Scott was elected leader. Coun Scott will take over in September, and she intends to make partnership and communication the key themes of her leadership
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Japanese fly in to tell crop circle story
JAPANESE film makers will be arriving in the Marlborough area today to make a documentary about crop circles. They are paying £50 a day for extras to appear in the film and as the Gazette went to press yesterday they were still taking people on. Crop
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Drugs war pays offas crimefigures fall
WILTSHIRE Police's crackdown on drug crime has paid dividends as with latest figures showing that it fell 17 per cent last year compared with a national rise of 16 per cent. This follows the force's Operations Ardent and Claire last September when known
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It's a scorcher
CALNE-based White Horse Juniors Football Club held their third annual summer six-a-side competition last weekend and hailed it as the best yet. Around 800 players from nearly 100 teams from Wiltshire, Thamesdown and Bristol gathered at John Bentley School
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Two accidents within an hour on motorway
THE M4 narrowly avoided becoming gridlocked after two accidents in the space of 40 minutes yesterday afternoon. Nobody was injured despite a car and a lorry colliding and a car fire between 1.45pm and 2.25pm in separate incidents. At 1.45pm a car and
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Boss in the dark over FA inquiry
DEVIZES Town Football Club has been suspended until August 11 by Wiltshire Football Association but manager Dave Hopkins says has been kept totally in the dark about the off-the-field problems by chairman Chris Belcher. Hopkins said this week he knew
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A miracle no one was killed
THE POLICE officer who is investigating what caused a car to plough into six pedestrians in Marlborough is amazed no one was killed in the incident. The pedestrians were hit when a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4X4 careered off the road and mounted the pavement
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Redundancies ruled out for RAF personnel
Military operations will continue at RAF Lyneham until 2012 and no service personnel will be made redundant as a result of the base closure, the Government has pledged. And amid warnings of damage to the local community and of a strategic mistake in defence
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The battle for the ridgeway
Ref. 18586-43THE GOVERNMENT has given the Countryside Agency 12 months to solve the ongoing row over the ancient Ridgeway trail. If it fails to deliver, a ban on 4x4 cars and motorcyclists will be imposed. Tony McNulty, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary
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Sold on good life
PARTNERS Roger Grant and Denise Wells did not realise they were sailing into a new life when they took a cruise on the Kennet and Avon Canal a year ago. When they stopped at Great Bedwyn and went to The Stores for supplies they spotted a For Sale board
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Answers sought to fears of pollution
ROUNDWAY Parish Council is to write to the operators of Westbury cement works seeking an assurance that its proposed burning of toxic waste will not create a hazard for people in the Devizes area. At its quarterly meeting at Nursteed Community School
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The battle for the ridgeway: FOR THE BAN
Ref. 25696-128Pat Crabb, chairwoman of the North East Wiltshire Branch of the Wiltshire Ramblers' Association : "It will be absolutely great to see the track return to its earlier state. It will be lovely to go there without seeing the cars. At the moment
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The battle for the ridgeway
Ref. 18586-43THE GOVERNMENT has given the Countryside Agency 12 months to solve the ongoing row over the ancient Ridgeway trail. If it fails to deliver, a ban on 4x4 cars and motorcyclists will be imposed. Tony McNulty, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary
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Ancient tool found at site
Ref. 25725-25A flint tool dating back more than 6,000 years has been discovered at Swindon's buried Roman complex. The 13-strong team of English Heritage experts uncovered the Neolithic tool during a five-week investigation at the Groundwell Ridge site
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Two accidents within an hour on motorway
THE M4 narrowly avoided becoming gridlocked after two accidents in the space of 40 minutes yesterday afternoon. Nobody was injured despite a car and a lorry colliding and a car fire between 1.45pm and 2.25pm in separate incidents. At 1.45pm a car and
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'I thought he was going to kill me'
Ref. 24949-17VIOLENT crime, which is increasing in Swindon, devastates lives, and has a lasting effect on victims. Dee Tinsley, 46, of Eldene, was punched in the face and neck by a burglar who broke into her home. She had just got out of the bath, and
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DSTL welcomes decision for no further action
DSTL's technical director said last week he welcomed the news that no further action would be taken against the scientists accused of testing deadly chemicals on human guinea pigs at Porton Down. Speaking after the announcement by the Crown Prosecution
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Clara celebrates 100 years
YORKSHIRE lass Clara Deakins celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, saying it was the best birthday she had ever had. The cheerful centenarian, who has lived at Buckland Court, Amesbury, since 1999, was enjoying a barbecue and party with her family
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SDH retains two-star performance rating
SALISBURY Health Care NHS Trust has retained its two-star rating in the latest NHS performance ratings published yesterday. The trust, which runs Salisbury District Hospital, performed well and hit all key targets in the 2003 review. All NHS trusts were
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Majority in poll against ban
MORE that three-quarters of people in Salisbury and the New Forest do not think fox-hunting should be banned - according to our poll. Last week, we asked our readers to vote on the controversial subject, which has sparked a vicious political debate. When
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Row erupts over 'giant' 'phone poles
ABOUT 200 telephone poles are being replaced in Amesbury and surrounding area as part of BT's bid to bring the height of their poles in line with new EU regulations. Under European safety laws, telephone poles must not be less than 5.6m above single carriageway
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MoD halts pet burials
PET lovers have reacted angrily after the MoD stopped them using a piece of its land as an animal burial area. The site, on the border of the Salisbury Plain army training ranges at Milston, near Bulford, has become a popular pet cemetery, where scores
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Family in concert
Ref.10279ONE of Wiltshire's most musical families will perform in Calne this weekend. Philip, Penny, Gwendolen and Samuel Martin, from Calstone, will present an evening of classical music at Marden House on Saturday, at 7.30pm. The concert will give local
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Dad breaks rules
Ref.10298CALNE father Craig Gascoigne has kept his pledge to defy a school ban prohibiting parents from videoing sports day. As a result, the proud dad has managed to capture his eight-year-old daughter Morgan winning a 50-yard dash on film. Calne's Holy
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Dogs get dish of the day
CANINE companions are being treated just as well as their human owners at Sainsbury's in Calne, which is to start providing a bowl of water outside the store for shoppers' panting pooches. A fortnight ago, regular customer Barbara Pirrie, who has lived
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Slippery residents beat the bulldozers
BULLDOZERS converting Calne's former allotment site into a housing estate have slithered to a halt after a colony of slowworms were discovered on site. Petitions, public meetings and numerous letters failed to stop the town council selling the six-acre
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Bikers to flock in for third town rally
MAYOR Tony Trotman, who raced in the 1976 RAC rally, said he would not arrive at the opening of Calne's motorcycle meet this Saturday on two wheels. Coun Trotman, who rallied his British Leyland Morris Marina at international level, said he was delighted
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A white winner
CALNE-based White Horse Juniors held their third annual summer six-a-side competition last weekend and hailed it as 'the best yet'. Around 800 players and nearly 100 teams from Wiltshire, Thamesdown and Bristol gathered at John Bentley School for two
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Founding director is to retire next year
ANNA Marsden is to retire as director of the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation next year. Although the former PE teacher is not intending to leave the Devizes-based organisation until next summer, she wanted to give the trustees of the foundation
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Eldene hunt
Cirencester and District Youth League-based Eldene Colts desperately require a joint manager/coach. Experience is an advantage but not necessary as training will be given. The club still require experienced players to strengthen their under 13 squad for
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Young stars shine in space
VILLAGERS at West Lavington were enthralled by the performance last week of Lavington Amateur Dramatic Society's youth section in their annual summer show. The Blue Crystal, a science fiction musical by Nick Perrin, was performed in the garden of its
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Great Scott! Ciren topple the Pirates
CIRENCESTER'S new striker fired down Bristol Rovers 2-0 as the Centurions sprang a pre-season upset at the Corinium Stadium last night. Scott Griffin's 17th-minute goal put Brian Hughes' side on course for an excellent win over a Rovers outfit containing
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Ship ahoy for a sailor boy
HOTEL worker Jethro Minaar is getting ready for a new challenge as he prepares to take part in the Tall Ships Race 2003. Mr Minaar, 24, of Bath Road, Devizes, flies out this week to Gdynia, Poland, to sign on as one of the 23-strong crew aboard the Rona
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GP patient lists are closed to new arrivals
A NEW Devizes resident is calling for an inquiry into how new patients register with a GP. The 56-year-old woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently moved to Nursteed Meadows, the new housing development on the eastern side of Devizes. It took her
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Toddlers keep right on track
Ref.10169CHILDREN from the Bishops Cannings Tea and Toys toddler group had a lot of fun and even raised some money with their Big Toddle in aid of children's charity Barnardo's recently. The energetic youngsters were so excited by the obstacle course
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Man preys on school pupils
TWO pupils from Southbroom Junior School in Devizes have been congratulated for repulsing a man who beckoned them towards his car as they were walking home from school last week. The boy and girl, both ten, were going home together at about 3.30pm last
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All aboard Jessica's bus
Ref.10302FIVE-YEAR-OLD Jessica Wriggley has been chosen as the new face of the Wigglybus in the Pewsey Vale. Jessica, who lives at Worton, near Devizes, is featured on a new timetable leaflet for Pewsey Vale services of the innovative demand-responsive
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Club suspended after FA inquiry
CASH-STRAPPED Devizes Town Football Club faces expulsion by Wiltshire FA amid claims its transformation into a limited company was illegal. Club chairman Chris Belcher is said to have told the hearing his only interest in the club now is to sell the Nursteed
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Staff go gaga for baby fund
Ref.10258A FUNDRAISING campaign by a mum for the hospital which saved her baby's life, got a boost last week from the big-hearted staff at the One Stop shop in Eastleigh Road, Devizes. They raised more than £220 by dressing up for the day and asking customers
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Town hit by a beatwave
Ref.10259JAZZ festival organiser Nick Fogg and his team have done it again brought a full weekend of entertainment to Marlborough and some fabulous weather to go with it. For many music lovers, Monday morning was an anti-climax after a weekend of jazz
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Assault bid helps Amber
FIFTEEN teams took part in an assault course challenge organised to raise funds for the Amber Foundation which has a centre in Savernake Forest. Teams from organisations including Virgin Mobile, Center Parcs, the Royal Agricultural College and Kennet
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Cab brings bit of city style
Ref.10221A LONDON-STYLE black cab will be plying its trade in Marlborough. It has been the ambition of former care worker Hayden Warren, of Merlin Taxis, to own and run a traditional black cab. He started in the taxi business in 2000 and last year took
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Joining forces for fete success
Ref.10172A PROFIT of about £2,000 is expected when the accounts are finalised for the Wootton Rivers village and church combined fete held on Saturday. The combined event was new, but the village has held a fete before. Patricia Unwin, one of the organisers
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Police plea as two are injured in knife fight
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men received slash wounds when a late night argument in Marlborough turned into a knife fight. Officers said they are still trying to piece together the events in the early hours of Friday morning that resulted
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Miracle escape in car smash drama
Ref.10299SIX shoppers were mown down by a car on Monday afternoon after it careered onto the pavement in Marlborough High Street. Miraculously, although all six were injured, no one was seriously hurt and five were allowed out of hospital the same night
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See you next year, Jamie
BRILLIANT young Wiltshire jazz singer and pianist Jamie Cullum should be among the headline acts at the 2004 jazz festival in Marlborough. Festival organiser Nick Fogg said yesterday he hoped it would be a case of third time lucky and that nothing would
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Youngster is just the ticket for Wigglybus
Ref.10302FIVE-year-old Jessica Wriggley has been chosen as the new face of the Wigglybus in the Pewsey Vale. The youngster, who lives near Devizes, is featured on a new timetable leaflet for the innovative bus's Pewsey Vale services. Wiltshire County
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Cerney showing grabs promotion
SOUTH Cerney AC put up a great performance in the Division Three National on the River Trent as they won promotion. They move up for the second consecutive year after finishing seventh out of the 41 teams. What was also great for the team was they produced
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Soldiers pay tribute to victory
Swindon soldiers will take part in a ceremonial parade in Hounslow on Tuesday to commemorate a famous British battle victory. The men, who are members of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment will be marking the Duke of Wellington's
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Blue is a top dog
Ref. 25707-51A HUGE dog from Haydon Wick has won the chance to compete against some of the finest animals in the country. Blue, an eight-stone Bouvier des Flandres, beat 50 dogs to come top of its heat in the RSPCA National Dog of the Year competition
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Delightful party
AS Chairman of the Malmesbury School Home and School Association, I would like to thank all those who supported, volunteered for and attended the Summer Garden Party at the Abbey House Gardens on July 12. The musical and drama performances, which were
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Girls can kick it
I READ with interest your article Club spotlight featuring FC Chippenham's initiative regarding girls football as I'm keen to see the profile of the sport increased . I would like to correct one aspect of FC Chippenham's press release, which stated that
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Residents object to chemicals
CRICKLADE residents are objecting to plans to build a chemical storage facility that would see toxic chemicals transported through the town. Thor Developers wants to create 2,640 sq metres of industrial warehousing approximately 10 units at the Chelworth
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Studies are safe
RECENT articles in the press have led to concerns amongst students of the Wiltshire College Centre in Malmesbury that we may be reducing or withdrawing our provision in the town. I would like to make it absolutely clear that is not the case. The College
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Welcome respite for Chernobyl children
Children from Chernobyl were treated to a fun day out at The Watermark Club in South Cerney. Some 30 youngsters, aged between seven and 11, had a ball as they took to the water on banana boats and speedboats. Kay Statham, marketing co-ordinator at the
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Wonderful school productions
I WOULD just like to take this opportunity to express my congratulations to al those involved in the Lavington School production of Oliver and Joseph on July 4. I went with some friends to see their son and the evening was superb. The acting and singing
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Clara celebrates 100 years
YORKSHIRE lass Clara Deakins celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, saying it was the best birthday she had ever had. The cheerful centenarian, who has lived at Buckland Court, Amesbury, since 1999, was enjoying a barbecue and party with her family
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A platform to take you into the future
IRONICALLY the official opening of Swindon station's fourth platform was delayed by a few minutes and it started to rain. But as train officials pointed out, Swindon station's new platform will ultimately reduce the level of delays and increase the number
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GM crop D-Day
THE recent GM debate meetings in Marlborough and Ramsbury, held as part of the government debate, showed the wide-ranging concerns that exist about the prospect of growing GM crops here a decision that the government will be taking soon. There are many
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Fond memories of a golden celebration
Age Concern Swindon's golden anniversary celebrations may have ended a month ago, but they are still the hot topic of conversation. The charity's Swindon branch met with more than 80 supporters from various organisations for its 51st annual meeting. Director
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County ambulance service falls short
STRUGGLING Wiltshire Ambulance Service has been dealt a double blow after it failed to reach government targets for response times to 999 calls. The trust was condemned by health watchdogs when figures revealed it had only met the required standard during
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Group joins festival in memory of martyrs
PEACE campaigners from Swindon will be joining up to 10,000 trade unionists on Sunday at a festival in Dorset to celebrate the memory of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. The annual festival is being organised by the TUC to commemorate how agricultural workers who
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SDH retains two-star performance rating
SALISBURY Health Care NHS Trust has retained its two-star rating in the latest NHS performance ratings published yesterday. The trust, which runs Salisbury District Hospital, performed well and hit all key targets in the 2003 review. All NHS trusts were
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Majority in poll against ban
MORE that three-quarters of people in Salisbury and the New Forest do not think fox-hunting should be banned - according to our poll. Last week, we asked our readers to vote on the controversial subject, which has sparked a vicious political debate. When
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Great effort
what a fantastic achievement to raise £8,000 at the Lydiard House auction in memory of Abby Smith. We had a great evening and an excellent compere and auctioneer from GWR Radio who worked hard and made a lot of money for the cause. But the icing on the
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Waggy tail welcome
RESIDENTS at Anzac House residential home in Devizes have become dependent on a special visitor that turns up regularly to cheer them. Diezel, a five-year-old Patterdale terrier cross belonging to Jane Dennis from Lower Fyfield, near Marlborough, sparks
