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HOME-START Swindon would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to our collection on November 22 at the Co-op in Old Town. We raised £140.96, which will help us to continue our support to local families with children under five years of
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Top actors lend their backing to scheme for blind
VETERAN actor Sir John Mills and Oscar winner Jim Broadbent are supporting a Christmas appeal to keep a talking books service for the blind running. The campaign by the Royal National Institute of the Blind, aims to raise £3.3million to fund and increase
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Good practice brings reward
A FARMER from south Wiltshire who has worked tirelessly to encourage wildlife and enrich the countryside has won second place in the UK's top farm conservation competition. Colin Coward, of 681-acre Mere Down Farm, on the outskirts of Mere, was runner-up
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Highmore wants Dingle and Pang
KELVIN Highmore has been continuing in his search to strengthen his Calne Town squad this week. He has made an approach to Purton for their wide player, Tom Dingle, and also wants to sign Bradford Town's prolific striker Tom Pang. But Highmore admits
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Man found dead in Seymour flat
PC Ronald Lungu on duty outside number 53A man taken into custody by police after a man died on the floor of his Trowbridge home is fighting to clear his name. Daryl Hulbert, of Langford Road on the Seymour Estate, was arrested for the murder of Richard
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Mr Christmas meets Westlife on TV show
ANDY Park received some musical tips from chart-topping boy band Westlife on Monday when he starred in ITV's The Christmas Show. Mr Park, who is known as Mr Christmas, joined the Irish pop stars for the programme, which also featured Lulu, Eammon Holmes
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Salmonella contributed to elderly woman's death
AN outbreak of food poisoning at a Salisbury nursing home played a significant part in the death of an elderly resident, a court heard last week. Beryl Symonds (75), who suffered from Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis and had existing heart
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Housing money lost
MONEY to pay for social housing on the former Ushers site in Trowbridge has been lost following the Government's decision to review plans for the site itself. More than £440,000 of public funding was lost after the application was referred to the Government
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Driver banned
A SPEEDING driver has been given the maximum fine after clocking 120mph on the A36 between Crockerton and Heysterbury. Jason Holland of Heath House Farm, Chapmanslade, was fined £1,000 and banned from driving for four months when he appeared at Devizes
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Clean up after your dog
DOGS' mess is nasty, even though the health risks from treading in it might not be as fearsome as some fanatical anti-dog types might have us believe. And it is good that Swindon Council is now pursuing irresponsible owners who fail to clean up after
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Clean up after your dog
DOGS' mess is nasty, even though the health risks from treading in it might not be as fearsome as some fanatical anti-dog types might have us believe. And it is good that Swindon Council is now pursuing irresponsible owners who fail to clean up after
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'Herring is not in my plans' - King
IAN HERRING'S Swindon Town dream looks to be over after Andy King told the youngster he is free to look for another club. The County Ground boss broke the news to the 19-year-old after training yesterday and although there is a glimmer of hope for the
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Survey shows working from home means long hours
WORKING from home is not all it's cracked up to be, new research shows. Although 89 per cent of those who answered a survey by Skillfair said they were happy with their working environment, more than half complained of long working hours. In addition,
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Pausing for thought to boost Cancer Appeal
Ref. 28117-21SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: SHOPPERS were treated to the festive strains of Ruskin Junior School Choir as Swindon mayor Derek Benfield (Lab, Covingham and Nythe) lit up the Swindon Cancer Appeal's Tree of Thought at the Great Western Designer
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Deadline for murderer's appeal
TODAY marks the deadline for murderer Glyn Razzell to launch an appeal against his conviction for killing his estranged wife Linda. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison and had 21 days to submit grounds for appeal
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Residents to hear 'shop local' pleas
SHOPPERS are being urged to spend cash locally to revive Westbury. A 'Pop to the Shops' campaign was launched this week after an eight-month study into town centre shopping habits. The push will coincide with the shopping rush in the lead up to Christmas
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Care home is second to none
IN response to R J Goulding's letter (Letters, November 26) in which he/she proposes the closure of The Cheriton Nursing Home's respite area as opposed to Wick House, we would like to say that such a proposal is extremely flawed. He/she is mistaken in
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Warminster squad back fighting fit
CHRIS Taylor is looking forward to welcoming back a number of key players ahead of tomorrow's trip to Chiseldon. Midfielder Chris Tricker and Graham Russell, defence, will return to the Warminster side after missing the last few games because of injury
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Bonfire cash is shared
A BLIND ex-soldier travelled from Stoke on Trent to Warminster to receive a cheque for charity. Captain Dave Stuttard picked up £150 on behalf of St Dunstan's, a charity caring for blind ex-servicemen, during a ceremony at the Land Warfare Centre in Imber
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Bradford on Avon 55, Warminster 0
Bradford progressed comfortably to the second round of the Dorset and Wiltshire cup with a comprehensive victory over their local rivals. Warminster travelled to Bradford hoping to cause an upset over a team higher in the league system but it was not
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Men give themselves up to police
TWO men suspected of being involved in a fight in Bradford on Avon which left three men in hospital with stab wounds gave themselves up to police this week after a media appeal for them to get in touch. Brothers Stephen, 24, and Daniel Alden, 21, walked
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Retired civil servant could not face life in a nursing home
A RETIRED civil servant, who had led a fit and active life, killed himself because he could not face having to go into a nursing home. Charles Parsons (88), who lived alone in a sheltered flat in Home Sarum House, Wilton Road, Salisbury, took a large
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Salmonella contributed to elderly woman's death
AN outbreak of food poisoning at a Salisbury nursing home played a significant part in the death of an elderly resident, a court heard last week. Beryl Symonds (75), who suffered from Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis and had existing heart
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Staying Second is Swindon Aim
STUART Cock returns at fly-half for Swindon as they try to consolidate second spot in Berks, Bucks & Oxon One tomorrow. Former skipper Cock returns at No 10, with Nathan Waite moving to his preferred full-back role, as the Greenbridge Road side travel
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Club celebrates official opening
OVER 200 people braved the weather on Saturday to help celebrate the official opening of Bradford on Avon's new rugby clubhouse. The club moved to their new home in Winsley at the start of the season and have already reaped rewards on the pitch. After
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Matt's the catch!
ANGLING ethusiasts can meet star fisherman Matt Hayes tomorrow at Hinders Fishing Superstore. Hayes, who has his own television series on the Discovery Channel and writes for the Angling Times, will be at Hinders in Cheney Manor between 10am and 4pm.
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'I was so frustrated'
Ref. 26482-86Heart patient Maria Chivers was so frustrated with the poor service at the GWH that she staged a five-and-a-half hour sit-in at the hospital. She refused to leave the hospital foyer because staff kept losing her records and failing to make
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Ellis insists life is smiles better at Hardenhuish with Chalky in charge
CHIPPENHAM Town midfielder Ellis Wilmot has credited Steve White for putting a smile back on the players' faces. Wilmot, 23, is confident the arrival of White as the new manager at Hardenhuish will lift the club's fortunes and he admits it is nice to
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Russians' concert
A RUSSIAN choir will be raising the rafters in Holt church tomorrow evening for the finale of its UK tour. The Voskrenije choir from St Petersburg will perform Russian folk songs and sacred music at a recital in St Katharine's parish church, Holt, starting
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TV fans are bewitched
Ref. 28114-41BUFFY the Vampire Slayer fans queued for hours to catch a glimpse of Amber Benson. The actress, who played the lesbian witch lover of super-witch Willow in the cult American sci-fi drama until last year, was at the Infinitely Better shop
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Deadly bug at sports centre
THE virus which causes legionnaires' disease has been found in the water system serving the Link Centre's shower and toilet system. Swindon Council, which runs the centre, says minute samples of the bug were detected during routine checks designed precisely
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Villagers flock to support churches
VILLAGERS have rallied around three churches crippled by debts. A cash crisis at churches in Southwick, Heywood and North Bradley led to an urgent meeting between church leaders and villagers on Sunday night. Over 100 people from the community turned
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Woman jailed after altering details on company cheque
A CREDIT controller who altered a £2,000 company cheque and tried to pay it into her own bank account was given a four-week prison sentence. Swindon magistrates heard that Sheila Tracy, of Cromer Court, Liden, filled in the correct payee details in pencil
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Teething troubles, but town should be proud of its new baby
Ref. 26574-9Swindon's Great Western Hospital is a year old. It's been twelve months of ups and downs as TAMASH LAL reveals in a report on its first anniversary. IT'S BEEN a rocky first year of life for the Great West-ern Hospital. There have been bed-shortages
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Tot caught up in terror drive
POLICE who stopped a stolen car after a high-speed chase found a three-year-old child sitting in the back seat. Driver Keith Dominey, 28, who was discovered hiding in bushes, was a banned driver. But Dominey, who was on probation at the time, has walked
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Laverton move
The Laverton Institute at Westbury was officially transferred to Westbury Town Council on Tuesday. Councillors agreed to take over the building last month. It is estimated paying for running the offices will lead to an average £26 rise in council tax
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ID cards essential in modern Britain
I BELIEVE that ID cards are very necessary in our country today even though many of us already have several means of identity such as passports, driving licences and bank cards. The simple reason we need them is because we do not know the identity of
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Harry, 10, has the write stuff
A BOY from Bradford on Avon has won a national writing competition. Harry Riddle, 10, was one of nine winners picked from 34,000 children in a competition to find the best young writers in the UK. He won the south west award for the most persuasive writing
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Old Culverhaysians II 24, Trowbridge III The Oddsods 49
Trowbridge made an excellent performance in this away fixture, running in nine tries, three coming from Chris Povey on his club debut. Good communication and interplay between the forwards and backs ensured the visitors a good win. Trowbridge always looked
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Teen trio battle for top prize
BRADFORD on Avon group BlackBud have reached the semi-finals of the Battle of the Bands at Moles Club, Bath. The teenage trio join six other bands on Monday to vie for the final on December 15. Band members Adam Newton, 17, and 18-year-olds Sam Nadel
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Warning to shoppers over debts
FESTIVE shoppers need to be Christmas Scrooges to prevent falling prey to debt, Trading Standards officers have warned. Wiltshire County Council fears pressure to spend more money on presents for nearest and dearest means people risk splashing out more
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Ellis insists life is smiles better at Hardenhuish with Chalky in charge
CHIPPENHAM Town midfielder Ellis Wilmot has credited Steve White for putting a smile back on the players' faces. Wilmot, 23, is confident the arrival of White as the new manager at Hardenhuish will lift the club's fortunes and he admits it is nice to
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Shrivenham snap up Highworth midfielder Holt
SHRIVENHAM chief Alan Dyton believes he has stolen a march on a host of other local clubs after clinching the signature of Highworth ace Nathan Holt. Attacking midfielder Holt, who was with Dyton at Supermarine, goes straight into the squad for tomorrow's
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I WANT to thank the people of Swindon for helping to sponsor four runners from BBC Radio Swindon to raise £273 at the Bristol Half Marathon on September 7. Thanks too to Ed Hadwin, Peter Heaton-Jones, Mark Jones and Samantha Ryder the four runners who
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Salmonella contributed to elderly woman's death
AN outbreak of food poisoning at a Salisbury nursing home played a significant part in the death of an elderly resident, a court heard last week. Beryl Symonds (75), who suffered from Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis and had existing heart
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Residents hail road decision
Safety campaigners in Warminster have won town council backing to calm traffic along a rat run. Drivers use Emwell Street, home of Minster Primary School, as a cut through between Silver Street and Vicarage Street. Residents and the school have waged
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Go-ahead for church
A CHURCH in Melksham has been allowed to hold meetings in the town hall again after an investigation into licensing laws. The town council was forced to stop the Good News Church meetings two years ago following an application to use the building for
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Party time for Winnie
FAMILY and friends helped lifelong Wiltshire resident Winnifred Connor celebrate her 100th birthday last week. Better known as Winnie, she opened 70 cards at her party and was delighted to receive a telegram from the Queen. Her nephew, Clifford Bainton
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Go-ahead for church
A CHURCH in Melksham has been allowed to hold meetings in the town hall again after an investigation into licensing laws. The town council was forced to stop the Good News Church meetings two years ago following an application to use the building for
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Mr Christmas meets Westlife on TV show
ANDY Park received some musical tips from chart-topping boy band Westlife on Monday when he starred in ITV's The Christmas Show. Mr Park, who is known as Mr Christmas, joined the Irish pop stars for the programme, which also featured Lulu, Eammon Holmes
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Good practice brings reward
A FARMER from south Wiltshire who has worked tirelessly to encourage wildlife and enrich the countryside has won second place in the UK's top farm conservation competition. Colin Coward, of 681-acre Mere Down Farm, on the outskirts of Mere, was runner-up
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Shirt is star lot
A Bath rugby club shirt signed by five players from the World Cup winning squad Mike Catt, Mike Tindall, Iain Balshaw, Danny Grewcock and Martyn Wood is the star lot at an auction on Monday. The fundraising auction of promises will be held at the John
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Singing for record bid
Ref. 14466PUPILS at Hilperton Primary School hope to be record breakers after taking part in an international attempt to hold the world's biggest sing this week. Students were aiming to smash the current record of 83,637 people singing the same song simultaneously
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Owners of messy dogs are warned
DOG owners in Swindon are being warned that they could fall foul of the law if they don't clear up after their pets. Swindon Council has just prosecuted two people for dog fouling offences, and officers are warning other owners to take heed. Under the
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Retired civil servant could not face life in a nursing home
A RETIRED civil servant, who had led a fit and active life, killed himself because he could not face having to go into a nursing home. Charles Parsons (88), who lived alone in a sheltered flat in Home Sarum House, Wilton Road, Salisbury, took a large
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Young dancer wins trip to top ballet company
Adina Nyahwa had her dream of being a ballerina come true at least for a day when she won a competition to visit the English National Ballet. Adina, aged eight, of Pilton Close, Nine Elms, West Swin-don, was one of the winners of a nationwide draw run
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For Patric it's about having fun
Name: Patric Holden Age: 39 Employer: Casbah, John Street, Swindon So what do you actually do? I am the marketing and promotions manager. I design the tickets and arrange venues as well as deal with the media. I am also a DJ. What do you hate most about
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Survey shows working from home means long hours
WORKING from home is not all it's cracked up to be, new research shows. Although 89 per cent of those who answered a survey by Skillfair said they were happy with their working environment, more than half complained of long working hours. In addition,
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Working week exceeds 48hrs for one in five
Almost one in five men in Swindon are working more than 49 hours per week. The figure comes from newly published Census data, which shows the number of people in the UK working more than the European limit has broken the three million mark. The 2001 Census
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Our faces ached from laughing so much
I would like to thank all the scouts, guides and associated groups for a very entertaining evening at the Gang Show. The standard of performance was extremely high (not surprising when you know how many hours of practice they put in at weekends and in
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School gets 2,000 novels for its sale
Ref. 28092-03BOOKWORMS have the chance to feast on about 2,000 novels which have been donated to a sale in aid of this year's Blue Peter appeal. The books were donated to the sale, at Lawn Junior School, by a booklover who is moving house. Paul Houldey
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Pride in success and also in those who try
STONEHENGE School headteacher Andy Packer spoke last week of his pride in his pupils - both those who had achieved academic success and those who struggled on from day to day. Speaking at the Amesbury school's annual certificate evening, Mr Parker told
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Training nurses
Salisbury Health Care NHS Trust and South Wiltshire Primary Care Trust have teamed up with the Open University to set up a programme to help health care support workers (HCSWs) become registered nurses. The first group starts the course in February and
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Corsham are ready to face tough rivals
COLIN Bush is backing his Corsham side to cope with the threat of Willand Rovers' deadly strike force in tomorrow's Screwfix League Division one encounter. Steve Ebdy and former non-league footballer of the year, Phil Everitt, have been in prolific form
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Driver banned
A SPEEDING driver has been given the maximum fine after clocking 120mph on the A36 between Crockerton and Heysterbury. Jason Holland of Heath House Farm, Chapmanslade, was fined £1,000 and banned from driving for four months when he appeared at Devizes
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George is a cool dog
A PEDIGREE Dalmatian who ate a frozen chicken could become the coolest dog in the country. Owners Samantha Cardus and Clive Woods, from west Wiltshire, entered 13-month-old George into the Drontal Coolest Canine Competition. The couple made the decision
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Drug rape campaign
FEARS that rapists spiking drinks with drugs in clubs and pubs are on the rise have led to a police crackdown this week. Wiltshire Police has launched a campaign aimed at fighting drug-assisted rape, regarded as one of the fastest-growing crimes. Now
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Seend winners in Short Mat Trophy
Seend were victorious in a hotly-contested fight for the Warman's Holidays Short Mat Bowls Trophy. Teams from 10 different counties, including 15 from Wiltshire, took part in the Open 4s competition. They were drawn into eight groups and played five games
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Phoney war on drivers' mobiles
A BAN on drivers using mobile phones at the wheel has yet to yield the first fines in west Wiltshire. Police are currently only issuing warnings and advice to drivers caught breaking the law instead of on the spot fines. Despite this motorists have been
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Towns light up for Christmas
Three west Wiltshire towns have marked the run-up to Christmas with a festive lights switch-on. Despite damp weather, revellers lined the streets of Warminster, Melksham and Westbury at the weekend for an evening of festive cheer. More than 400 people
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Cooper Avon Tyres 17, Corsham 0
CATs avenged an early season cup defeat at the hands of Corsham with a comfortable win over their local rivals in a Dorset and Wiltshire Division One encounter on Saturday. The hosts started the match strongly and deserved an early seven points lead when
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Teens help single mums at Christmas
TEENAGERS from Bradford on Avon are helping out single mums tonight by organising a Christmas party for them and their children in the town youth centre. Members of the Youth Council came up with the idea for the party and sent out invites to young and
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School could grow due to baby boom
Ref. 27647A VILLAGE primary school near Melksham is making expansion plans after an explosion of births in the last 12 months. Teachers and governors at Atworth Primary School are preparing themselves for an influx of pupils after 20 babies were born
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George is a cool dog
A PEDIGREE Dalmatian who ate a frozen chicken could become the coolest dog in the country. Owners Samantha Cardus and Clive Woods, from west Wiltshire, entered 13-month-old George into the Drontal Coolest Canine Competition. The couple made the decision
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All credit to the council over Link
LEGIONNAIRES' disease causes nearly the same dread as plague in some people's minds. So it will be surprising if there isn't considerable alarm over the news that legionella bacteria have been found at the Link Centre. We should not panic, however. There
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Westbury United 2, Clyst Rovers 2
MARK Pearce fired home a dramatic late equaliser on Saturday as Westbury came from behind to take a well-deserved point against the league leaders. With a minute remaining, Pearce unleashed a fierce 35-yard drive that flew into the top corner of the net
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Highmore wants Dingle and Pang
KELVIN Highmore has been continuing in his search to strengthen his Calne Town squad this week. He has made an approach to Purton for their wide player, Tom Dingle, and also wants to sign Bradford Town's prolific striker Tom Pang. But Highmore admits
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Warminster squad back fighting fit
CHRIS Taylor is looking forward to welcoming back a number of key players ahead of tomorrow's trip to Chiseldon. Midfielder Chris Tricker and Graham Russell, defence, will return to the Warminster side after missing the last few games because of injury
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Biddestone ready to start winning again
GARY Skidmore is confident his Biddestone side will react in the right way to two consecutive defeats in tomorrow's match at home to Corsham Reserves. Biddestone had enjoyed a successful start to the season but have been knocked back by a league and cup
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Pair to face assault trial
Two MEN are to face trial by jury after denying a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Colin Cooke and Gavin Bates, both 31, pleaded not guilty to the offence, which relates to an incident at a pub in Trowbridge. A third man, Dean Light
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Bradford Town 2, Devizes Town reserves 1
TOM Pang scored his 25th goal of the season to help Bradford Town to a hard-fought victory on Saturday. The prolific striker scored on 20 minutes but the lead was soon cancelled out by a strike from Devizes' Sean Moffatt. Adam Smith netted midway through
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Sam slams hat-trick as classy Highbury hit five
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Warminster Highbury entertained Bradford on Avon in wet and windy conditions but Highbury got off to a good start with a goal in the first minute from Jamie Herbert. Both teams tried to play constructive football, despite the heavy surface
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We're having a splashing time
Ref. 28099-45CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Supporting the Evening Advertiser Christmas Appeal will help disabled youngsters make a festive splash. The Otters Group, based in Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool, in Jefferies Avenue, Gorse Hill, has been giving disabled children
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Casualties correction
Road safety campaigner and Codford parish council chairman Romy Wyeth has asked us to correct an error in last week's issue. In the article about the proposed Codford to Heytesbury improvement scheme on the A36 her original quote may have suggested some
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Lewis' Christmas cracker
Ref. 27637TALENTED artist Lewis Pearson found himself live on the radio after designing the winning entry in a Christmas card competition. Lewis, eight, a pupil at Crockerton Primary School near Warminster, did not know of his win until the 3TR team popped
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Rape arrest hell of innocent man
THE parents of a man falsely accused of rape said the lies told about him made his life hell. Neil Izzard, 27, of Lower Marsh Road, Warminster, spent 15 traumatic hours in police custody after teenager Charmaine Bedford claimed he had raped her. Officers
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Man found dead in Seymour flat
PC Ronald Lungu on duty outside number 53A man taken into custody by police after a man died on the floor of his Trowbridge home is fighting to clear his name. Daryl Hulbert, of Langford Road on the Seymour Estate, was arrested for the murder of Richard
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Mum to fight on in Michael's memory
THE mother of a teenager who was knocked down and killed in Hill Street, Trowbridge, is calling for more people to push for road improvements. Marlene Davies, 47, is unhappy with Wiltshire County Council's proposals for the road, cycle and pedestrian
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Timetable of events
December 3, 2002: The hospital opens the first patients to arrive are emergency cases. The move is completed within a week. December 13: Pensioner Catherine Sutherland disappears and is found 24-hours later in a store cupboard by a sniffer dog. January
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Teen trio battle for top prize
BRADFORD on Avon group BlackBud have reached the semi-finals of the Battle of the Bands at Moles Club, Bath. The teenage trio join six other bands on Monday to vie for the final on December 15. Band members Adam Newton, 17, and 18-year-olds Sam Nadel
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Men give themselves up to police
TWO men suspected of being involved in a fight in Bradford on Avon which left three men in hospital with stab wounds gave themselves up to police this week after a media appeal for them to get in touch. Brothers Stephen, 24, and Daniel Alden, 21, walked
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Warminster may get its own CSO
POLICE in Warminster say a one-month trial targeting anti-social behaviour in the town seems to have been a success. Community support officer (CSO) Ellie Joslin spent November based in the area around the town's Westleigh estate meeting residents and
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A363 junction 'lethal'
A ROAD junction at Monkton Farleigh has been condemned as lethal by a county councillor who fears nothing will be done to improve safety until someone gets killed. County councillor Terry Chivers wants improvements made to the junction of the A363 at
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All the local football fixtures tomorrow
PLAISTER AUTOS WILTSHIRE LEAGUE Premier Division: Aldbourne v AFC Stratton; Biddestone v Corsham Tn; Chiseldon Castrol v Warminster Tn; Malmesbury Vics v Cricklade Tn; Marlborough Tn v Bradford Tn; Melksham Tn v Devizes Tn; Shrewton Utd v Trowbridge Tn
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De-light-ful time
BRADFORD ON AVON came to a standstill when a crowd packed the town centre to watch Jango the Clown switch on the Christmas lights on Tuesday. Children from Christ Church, Fitzmaurice, Winsley and Westwood Schools took part in a competition to design a
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Deadline for murderer's appeal
TODAY marks the deadline for murderer Glyn Razzell to launch an appeal against his conviction for killing his estranged wife Linda. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison and had 21 days to submit grounds for appeal
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Youngsters reckon it's the best dressed tree around
Ref. 28088-18YOUNGSTERS from Ruskin Junior School joined Swindon mayor Derek Benfield to mark the designation of Stanton Park as a nature reserve. The group of year five pupils hung a tree with decorations they had made with park rangers. It was part
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Deadline for murderer's appeal
TODAY marks the deadline for murderer Glyn Razzell to launch an appeal against his conviction for killing his estranged wife Linda. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison and had 21 days to submit grounds for appeal
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Matt's the catch!
ANGLING ethusiasts can meet star fisherman Matt Hayes tomorrow at Hinders Fishing Superstore. Hayes, who has his own television series on the Discovery Channel and writes for the Angling Times, will be at Hinders in Cheney Manor between 10am and 4pm.
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Teenager admits he killed a swan
Ref. 28100-04THIS is the man who shot a swan dead at the Lawns lake. Damien Penrose, 18, was due to be sentenced yesterday for the crime which he admitted last month. But magistrates adjourned sentencing because he had not turned up to meetings with the
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Deadly bug at sports centre
THE virus which causes legionnaires' disease has been found in the water system serving the Link Centre's shower and toilet system. Swindon Council, which runs the centre, says minute samples of the bug were detected during routine checks designed precisely
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Tough test for Calne
CALNE and Supermarine face the toughest assignments in Dorset & WIlts One tomorrow. Both have home matches but they are against the top two sides. Calne entertain in-form Sherborne, while Supermarine host second-placed Bradford on Avon. There is an
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Think of who may steal it
Motorists in Wiltshire have been warned that leaving their car unoccupied while running their engine is an invitation to thieves. As falling overnight temperatures grip cars with ice and frost, many drivers are choosing to run the engine to warm them
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Is your home the brightest in town?
In the lead up to Christmas Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Wiltshire Times will be looking for the best decorated home in the town. If you want to enter your illuminated display in the annual competition please write your name,
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Villagers flock to support churches
VILLAGERS have rallied around three churches crippled by debts. A cash crisis at churches in Southwick, Heywood and North Bradley led to an urgent meeting between church leaders and villagers on Sunday night. Over 100 people from the community turned
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School can relax after good report
A NURTURE group at a Trowbridge school which helps pupils relax has been highly commended in an Ofsted report and will be used as an example of good practice for other schools. Staff and pupils at Staverton School are celebrating after a glowing Ofsted
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Residents eye cameras
RESIDENTS in Trowbridge have been writing to the town's police chief to get a speed camera in their neighbourhood. Campaigners say vehicles often travel at more than 60mph along The Down and Wyke Road and claim that traffic calming measures are urgently
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Russians' concert
A RUSSIAN choir will be raising the rafters in Holt church tomorrow evening for the finale of its UK tour. The Voskrenije choir from St Petersburg will perform Russian folk songs and sacred music at a recital in St Katharine's parish church, Holt, starting
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Decision due on pub's late night licence
THE future of late night drinking in Westbury will be decided in the courtroom. The Ludlow Arms is appealing against district councillors' decision to reject a renewal of a public entertainment licence amid public opposition. But landlord Paul Morris
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Players get good run for their money
CHIPPENHAM Town's players have been left wondering what has hit them this week as new manager Steve White has been putting them through their paces. Since his arrival White has held four gruelling training sessions in a bid to get his squad fighting fit
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Tyres slashed
Three tyres were slashed on a car which was parked in Clarendon Avenue, Trowbridge last week. The Austin Rover was targeted between 5pm on Friday and 12noon on Saturday.
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Think of who may steal it
Motorists in Wiltshire have been warned that leaving their car unoccupied while running their engine is an invitation to thieves. As falling overnight temperatures grip cars with ice and frost, many drivers are choosing to run the engine to warm them
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Singing for record bid
Ref. 14466PUPILS at Hilperton Primary School hope to be record breakers after taking part in an international attempt to hold the world's biggest sing this week. Students were aiming to smash the current record of 83,637 people singing the same song simultaneously
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Pair to face assault trial
Two MEN are to face trial by jury after denying a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Colin Cooke and Gavin Bates, both 31, pleaded not guilty to the offence, which relates to an incident at a pub in Trowbridge. A third man, Dean Light
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Retailer tree'd off at council
STEPS to create a festive atmosphere in Trowbridge have backfired according to a trader whose shop is hidden behind the town's Christmas tree. Bastins managing direct- or Michael Hopkins has written to Trowbridge Town Council saying the tree is blocking
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Slur councillor quits Lib Dems
TROWBRIDGE town councillor Ben Biddulph has resigned from the Liberal Democrat party after the Wiltshire Times revealed his views on homosexuality. Party officials received his letter of resignation on Friday, just hours after the story hit west Wiltshire's
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Zoe's gran goes on TV as part of fight for justice
A TROWBRIDGE woman braved the cameras last week and went on television to tell the nation the story of how her granddaughter was brutally murdered in 1997. Ann Hamilton was invited to take part in an episode of Kilroy on BBC1 which went out on air last
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Builder is fined over fly-tipping
A TROWBRIDGE building company and one of its directors have been ordered to pay more than £25,000 after being found guilty of illegal dumping. R H Tomlinssons (Trowbridge) Ltd and director Thomas Rothschild were ordered to stump up the cash following
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Family's fond memories of son who lost battle against alcoholism at 28
A FAMILY has paid tribute to their eldest son who lost his battle against alcoholism and died aged just 28. Brian Simmonds died last Wednesday while in the withdrawal stages of treating his alcohol problem. Born on May 12, 1975, he was a pupil at Margaret
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Town sides' tricky time
DEVIZES Town and Melksham Town both face tricky away trips in the Screwfix Direct Western League Premier Division tomorrow. Dave Hopkins' fourth-from-bottom Devizes head to Bridgwater Town, who currently lie fifth. And Melksham, one place above Hopkins
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Housing money lost
MONEY to pay for social housing on the former Ushers site in Trowbridge has been lost following the Government's decision to review plans for the site itself. More than £440,000 of public funding was lost after the application was referred to the Government
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'Homeless' on travels again
Premier Division Wroughton are once again on their travels this weekend, visiting the Red House to take on Purton Reserves. With Wroughton's Weir Field facilities still not sorted out the game has been switched to Purton. Wroughton boss Chris Pethick
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Man found dead in Seymour flat
PC Ronald Lungu on duty outside number 53A man taken into custody by police after a man died on the floor of his Trowbridge home is fighting to clear his name. Daryl Hulbert, of Langford Road on the Seymour Estate, was arrested for the murder of Richard
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All the local football fixtures tomorrow
PLAISTER AUTOS WILTSHIRE LEAGUE Premier Division: Aldbourne v AFC Stratton; Biddestone v Corsham Tn; Chiseldon Castrol v Warminster Tn; Malmesbury Vics v Cricklade Tn; Marlborough Tn v Bradford Tn; Melksham Tn v Devizes Tn; Shrewton Utd v Trowbridge Tn
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Supermarine eye a league tonic
SWINDON Supermarine can bury the disappointment of their FA Trophy secnd roun replay exit by disposing of manager-less Mangotsfield in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow. The Bristol side axed their management team of Andy Black and Shaun Penny
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Rape arrest hell of innocent man
THE parents of a man falsely accused of rape said the lies told about him made his life hell. Neil Izzard, 27, of Lower Marsh Road, Warminster, spent 15 traumatic hours in police custody after teenager Charmaine Bedford claimed he had raped her. Officers
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Shrivenham snap up Highworth midfielder Holt
SHRIVENHAM chief Alan Dyton believes he has stolen a march on a host of other local clubs after clinching the signature of Highworth ace Nathan Holt. Attacking midfielder Holt, who was with Dyton at Supermarine, goes straight into the squad for tomorrow's
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Mark targets a cup victory
FAIRFORD boss Mark Webb admits tomorrow's Cherry Red Records Challenge Cup second round opponents Hungerford Town will be aching for revenge on his side. Webb's men thumped their rivals who lie second in the Hellenic Premier Division 3-1 a few weeks ago
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... and again
A BIG thank you to all the people who worked all through the rain last Sunday to give Wroughton another good display of lights and Christmas tree for this coming season. RAY PIKE Wroughton
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Retired civil servant could not face life in a nursing home
A RETIRED civil servant, who had led a fit and active life, killed himself because he could not face having to go into a nursing home. Charles Parsons (88), who lived alone in a sheltered flat in Home Sarum House, Wilton Road, Salisbury, took a large
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Calne Town 3, Bitton 4
CALNE threw away a two-goal lead on Saturday as they came agonisingly close to ending Bitton's unbeaten start. Bitton are second in Screwfix Division One, but early goals from James Lye and Glenn Armstrong gave the hosts a great opportunity of springing
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Casualties correction
Road safety campaigner and Codford parish council chairman Romy Wyeth has asked us to correct an error in last week's issue. In the article about the proposed Codford to Heytesbury improvement scheme on the A36 her original quote may have suggested some
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Bumper Christmas catch for Carpenter
The Bristol Avon at Barton Farm produced some reasonable sport for the Airsprung Xmas match on Sunday. Top honours on the day went to Trowbridge matchman Howard Carpenter with a mixed catch of chub and roach, weighing 13lb 8oz, taken on waggler-fished
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Towns light up for Christmas
Three west Wiltshire towns have marked the run-up to Christmas with a festive lights switch-on. Despite damp weather, revellers lined the streets of Warminster, Melksham and Westbury at the weekend for an evening of festive cheer. More than 400 people
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One megalith may be raised
Ref. 23135-03ONE of the fallen megaliths at Avebury may be restored to its original place, even though there are no plans to excavate its long-buried brothers. On Wednesday the Adver revealed a survey by National Trust archaeologists has found at least
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Snap up a ticket for concert
FANS of classic cabaret still have time to snap up a ticket for this weekend's concert in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal. Singer Stuart Burnley will be bringing the sounds of Englebert Humperdink and Johnny Mathis alive at Blunsdon House Hotel. And
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Radio link-up gives patients and friends a boost
Patients at Swindon's Great Western Hospital are to be treated to a host of Christmas tunes over the airwaves. The Christmas Request Show is being held tomorrow as part of a new monthly event. Hospital DJs and Swindon FM are teaming up to broadcast requests
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Top actors lend their backing to scheme for blind
VETERAN actor Sir John Mills and Oscar winner Jim Broadbent are supporting a Christmas appeal to keep a talking books service for the blind running. The campaign by the Royal National Institute of the Blind, aims to raise £3.3million to fund and increase
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Fellow finalists wish couple well
Louisa's fellow competitors in the annual event have wished her well on her big day. Payroll administrator Leanne Cherry, 22, of Radstock Avenue, Park North, who is engaged to Marc Blackwell, 23, said she was delighted Louisa had won. She said: "I thought
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Training nurses
Salisbury Health Care NHS Trust and South Wiltshire Primary Care Trust have teamed up with the Open University to set up a programme to help health care support workers (HCSWs) become registered nurses. The first group starts the course in February and
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Parties promise Arabian nights
Ref. 28108-19AN organic dairy farm will be transformed into magical Middle Eastern getaway for the party season. Hundreds of Swindon employees will be enjoying their office parties at Redlands Farm, near Wanborough, this Christmas, but will be filled
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TV fans are bewitched
Ref. 28114-41BUFFY the Vampire Slayer fans queued for hours to catch a glimpse of Amber Benson. The actress, who played the lesbian witch lover of super-witch Willow in the cult American sci-fi drama until last year, was at the Infinitely Better shop
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It's the children's version of the Big read, and it's fun
Ref. 28058-10GIANT letters are helping nursery children get to grips with language with their own version of the Big Read. The colourful plastic letters, which are nearly 1metre high, are introducing youngsters at Wroughton's Ridgeway Nursery to the alphabet
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Adrienne dances into town
Ref. 28050-28DANCER Adrienne Hart has returned to Swindon to set up her own company and will be showing her debut production tomorrow. The 21 year-old grew up spending her weekends at the Town Hall studios and is returning there to perform Beauty and
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Owners of messy dogs are warned
DOG owners in Swindon are being warned that they could fall foul of the law if they don't clear up after their pets. Swindon Council has just prosecuted two people for dog fouling offences, and officers are warning other owners to take heed. Under the
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Join in for some fun and hard work
BASHING and slashing volunteers are needed to give wildlife a helping hand in an area of important wetland this weekend. The Swindon Water for Wildlife Project in conjunction with the Swindon Wildlife Project is calling on people to take part in the annual
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We're having a splashing time
Ref. 28099-45CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Supporting the Evening Advertiser Christmas Appeal will help disabled youngsters make a festive splash. The Otters Group, based in Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool, in Jefferies Avenue, Gorse Hill, has been giving disabled children
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Inspectors' praise for pre-school
INSPECTORS have praised a Hilperton pre-school for the quality of its staff and its range of facilities for children. St Michaels Pre-school received the recommendation from government Ofsted inspectors last week. The report said education facilities
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ID cards essential in modern Britain
I BELIEVE that ID cards are very necessary in our country today even though many of us already have several means of identity such as passports, driving licences and bank cards. The simple reason we need them is because we do not know the identity of
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... and again
A BIG thank you to all the people who worked all through the rain last Sunday to give Wroughton another good display of lights and Christmas tree for this coming season. RAY PIKE Wroughton
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Thank you...
HOME-START Swindon would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to our collection on November 22 at the Co-op in Old Town. We raised £140.96, which will help us to continue our support to local families with children under five years of
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Our faces ached from laughing so much
I would like to thank all the scouts, guides and associated groups for a very entertaining evening at the Gang Show. The standard of performance was extremely high (not surprising when you know how many hours of practice they put in at weekends and in
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Care home is second to none
IN response to R J Goulding's letter (Letters, November 26) in which he/she proposes the closure of The Cheriton Nursing Home's respite area as opposed to Wick House, we would like to say that such a proposal is extremely flawed. He/she is mistaken in
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Bournemouth 23, Westbury 5
Saturday's away fixture against Bournemouth was a sorry affair for Westbury their lack of cohesion gave the game away. The first half was strewn with errors and poor awareness and Westbury were 10-0 down at half time. The second half started with Westbury
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Bradford on Avon Under 13s 21, Trowbridge Under 13s 19
YOUTH RUGBY: Trowbridge dominated the first half racing to a 12-point lead. They had many more chances to score but fierce tackling and handling errors kept Bradford in the game. As the second half started Bradford got back into the game. Trowbridge scored
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Trowbridge 2nds 61, Frome 3rds 10
A GOOD display by the backs saw Trowbridge take a comfortable victory. With the back row supporting good play to scrum half Dean Ellis, who put in a good performance throughout the match, it wasn't long before the backs took complete control, with the
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Think before you light up
A HARD-HITTING poster campaign highlighting children suffering diseases caused by second- hand smoke has hit Trowbridge this week. The Department of Health are issuing warnings to parents that smoking near children can increase the likelihood of cot death
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For Patric it's about having fun
Name: Patric Holden Age: 39 Employer: Casbah, John Street, Swindon So what do you actually do? I am the marketing and promotions manager. I design the tickets and arrange venues as well as deal with the media. I am also a DJ. What do you hate most about
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Fellow finalists wish couple well
Louisa's fellow competitors in the annual event have wished her well on her big day. Payroll administrator Leanne Cherry, 22, of Radstock Avenue, Park North, who is engaged to Marc Blackwell, 23, said she was delighted Louisa had won. She said: "I thought
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Deadline for murderer's appeal
TODAY marks the deadline for murderer Glyn Razzell to launch an appeal against his conviction for killing his estranged wife Linda. Razzell, 44, is currently serving a life sentence in Bristol's Horfield Prison and had 21 days to submit grounds for appeal
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Mark targets a cup victory
FAIRFORD boss Mark Webb admits tomorrow's Cherry Red Records Challenge Cup second round opponents Hungerford Town will be aching for revenge on his side. Webb's men thumped their rivals who lie second in the Hellenic Premier Division 3-1 a few weeks ago
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£200 stolen by conman
A CONMAN stole an elderly woman's winter fuel allowance after tricking his way into her home by posing as an antiques buyer. The thief called at the woman's home in Woodcock Gardens, Warminster, at 2pm on Tuesday and asked if she had any items for sale
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Town sides' tricky time
DEVIZES Town and Melksham Town both face tricky away trips in the Screwfix Direct Western League Premier Division tomorrow. Dave Hopkins' fourth-from-bottom Devizes head to Bridgwater Town, who currently lie fifth. And Melksham, one place above Hopkins
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Police crack down on illegal parking
DRIVERS breaking the rules in Bradford on Avon could be hit hard in a police crackdown on illegal parking. From Monday police will clamp down on people who park on double yellow lines and restricted areas, handing out on the spot fines of £30. Bradford
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All credit to the council over Link
LEGIONNAIRES' disease causes nearly the same dread as plague in some people's minds. So it will be surprising if there isn't considerable alarm over the news that legionella bacteria have been found at the Link Centre. We should not panic, however. There
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Join in for some fun and hard work
BASHING and slashing volunteers are needed to give wildlife a helping hand in an area of important wetland this weekend. The Swindon Water for Wildlife Project in conjunction with the Swindon Wildlife Project is calling on people to take part in the annual
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Terrick in the frame for top award
Terrick Meakin, 71, from the Trowbridge Camera Club, has been made an honorary member of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. The award for meritorious service recognises 25 years of voluntary service including making presentations and giving talks
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Is your home the brightest in town?
In the lead up to Christmas Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Wiltshire Times will be looking for the best decorated home in the town. If you want to enter your illuminated display in the annual competition please write your name,
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Radio star has right Connexions
RADIO One presenter Colin Murray is to launch a new advice service for young people in Swindon and Wiltshire. Connexions Wiltshire and Swindon is officially launched on Wednesday. It offers personal development services for people aged 13-19, covering
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'Homeless' on travels again
Premier Division Wroughton are once again on their travels this weekend, visiting the Red House to take on Purton Reserves. With Wroughton's Weir Field facilities still not sorted out the game has been switched to Purton. Wroughton boss Chris Pethick
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One megalith may be raised
Ref. 23135-03ONE of the fallen megaliths at Avebury may be restored to its original place, even though there are no plans to excavate its long-buried brothers. On Wednesday the Adver revealed a survey by National Trust archaeologists has found at least
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All the local football fixtures on Sunday
SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE Division One: SKS Blyskawica v New Century WMC. Division Two: Alanbrooke v Innogy Holdings; Athletico v Thamesdown CS Nalgo; Dynamo Ashton v Innogy. Division Three: Green Baize v Nationwide; Wanborough v Motorola Ecid. Division Four
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Pride in success and also in those who try
STONEHENGE School headteacher Andy Packer spoke last week of his pride in his pupils - both those who had achieved academic success and those who struggled on from day to day. Speaking at the Amesbury school's annual certificate evening, Mr Parker told
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Motorists fined for speeding
THREE more drivers have been clocked at well above the 60mph limit on a notorious stretch of the A36 near Warminster. Barnaby Kemp, of Coppice Hill, Bradford on Avon, was fined £120 plus court costs for driving at 89mph between Crock-erton and Heytesbury
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Crash rescue drama
TWO motorists have been hailed heroes for pulling a man from the wreckage of a burning car. Police praised Chris Fardell and Peter Rogers for their quick thinking after a three-car smash on the A350 in Beanacre. A Ford Mondeo saloon, travelling towards
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Councillors ask for second drainage report
FEARS about flooding have prompted Salisbury district councillors to call for a second drainage report, before allowing four homes to be built next to Forge Cottage, Chilmark. Mindful of the devastation wreaked by floodwater in Pitton last winter, the
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Saab scratched
Police are appealing for information after a Saab was scratched around St Laurence Road, Bradford on Avon, on Thursday. The nearside rear wing of the grey car was damaged between 1.45am and 9am on Thursday morning. Anyone who may have seen what happened
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Man found dead in Seymour flat
PC Ronald Lungu on duty outside number 53A man taken into custody by police after a man died on the floor of his Trowbridge home is fighting to clear his name. Daryl Hulbert, of Langford Road on the Seymour Estate, was arrested for the murder of Richard
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Drug rape campaign
FEARS that rapists spiking drinks with drugs in clubs and pubs are on the rise have led to a police crackdown this week. Wiltshire Police has launched a campaign aimed at fighting drug-assisted rape, regarded as one of the fastest-growing crimes. Now
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Retailer tree'd off at council
STEPS to create a festive atmosphere in Trowbridge have backfired according to a trader whose shop is hidden behind the town's Christmas tree. Bastins managing direct- or Michael Hopkins has written to Trowbridge Town Council saying the tree is blocking
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Players get good run for their money
CHIPPENHAM Town's players have been left wondering what has hit them this week as new manager Steve White has been putting them through their paces. Since his arrival White has held four gruelling training sessions in a bid to get his squad fighting fit
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Laverton move
The Laverton Institute at Westbury was officially transferred to Westbury Town Council on Tuesday. Councillors agreed to take over the building last month. It is estimated paying for running the offices will lead to an average £26 rise in council tax
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Bradford Town 2, Devizes Town reserves 1
TOM Pang scored his 25th goal of the season to help Bradford Town to a hard-fought victory on Saturday. The prolific striker scored on 20 minutes but the lead was soon cancelled out by a strike from Devizes' Sean Moffatt. Adam Smith netted midway through
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Residents to hear 'shop local' pleas
SHOPPERS are being urged to spend cash locally to revive Westbury. A 'Pop to the Shops' campaign was launched this week after an eight-month study into town centre shopping habits. The push will coincide with the shopping rush in the lead up to Christmas
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Kind man is remembered
A WESTBURY man has been honoured for years of service and dedication to hospital care. Maurice Jones died last year after 40 years as the chairman of the League of Friends for Westbury Hospital. On Thursday a day care room was named in his honour and
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Decision due on pub's late night licence
THE future of late night drinking in Westbury will be decided in the courtroom. The Ludlow Arms is appealing against district councillors' decision to reject a renewal of a public entertainment licence amid public opposition. But landlord Paul Morris
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MP in air pollution safety bid
MONITORING emissions at the Lafarge cement works should be more stringent to protect public health, Westbury's MP has claimed. Andrew Murrison raised the issue with Environment Minister Elliott Morley in the House on Thursday. A public petition sent to
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Lewis' Christmas cracker
Ref. 27637TALENTED artist Lewis Pearson found himself live on the radio after designing the winning entry in a Christmas card competition. Lewis, eight, a pupil at Crockerton Primary School near Warminster, did not know of his win until the 3TR team popped
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Dad takes delivery of his new daughter
Ref. 27640A PROUD father was left holding the baby when he delivered his wife's child at home just hours after a hospital turned them away. Baby Emily Brown was born in the bedroom of the family home in Silbury Close, Westbury, on Thursday afternoon.
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Supermarine eye a league tonic
SWINDON Supermarine can bury the disappointment of their FA Trophy secnd roun replay exit by disposing of manager-less Mangotsfield in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow. The Bristol side axed their management team of Andy Black and Shaun Penny
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Snap up a ticket for concert
FANS of classic cabaret still have time to snap up a ticket for this weekend's concert in aid of the Swindon Cancer Appeal. Singer Stuart Burnley will be bringing the sounds of Englebert Humperdink and Johnny Mathis alive at Blunsdon House Hotel. And
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Ilfracombe 0, Corsham Town 3
AN Alan Griffin brace helped Corsham Town to their fifth consecutive victory on Saturday against bottom of the league Ilfracombe. The midfielder scored one in either half to put the visitors in control before Dave Kilmurray added the third before the
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Mark, 18, joins elite force
FORMER Melksham schoolboy Mark Williams has completed one of the toughest training programmes in the world to become a Royal Marine Commando. The 18-year-old, who used to attend The George Ward School, was awarded the Green Beret at a passing out ceremony
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Zoe's gran goes on TV as part of fight for justice
A TROWBRIDGE woman braved the cameras last week and went on television to tell the nation the story of how her granddaughter was brutally murdered in 1997. Ann Hamilton was invited to take part in an episode of Kilroy on BBC1 which went out on air last
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Tyres slashed
Three tyres were slashed on a car which was parked in Clarendon Avenue, Trowbridge last week. The Austin Rover was targeted between 5pm on Friday and 12noon on Saturday.
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Date rape warning
FESTIVE revellers are being warned that date rape drugs like GHB and Rohypnol are being used to spike drinks in bars and clubs in Swindon. The news comes as police launch a Christmas campaign to raise awareness of the growing problem of drug assisted
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School can relax after good report
A NURTURE group at a Trowbridge school which helps pupils relax has been highly commended in an Ofsted report and will be used as an example of good practice for other schools. Staff and pupils at Staverton School are celebrating after a glowing Ofsted
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MP in air pollution safety bid
MONITORING emissions at the Lafarge cement works should be more stringent to protect public health, Westbury's MP has claimed. Andrew Murrison raised the issue with Environment Minister Elliott Morley in the House on Thursday. A public petition sent to
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Seend winners in Short Mat Trophy
Seend were victorious in a hotly-contested fight for the Warman's Holidays Short Mat Bowls Trophy. Teams from 10 different counties, including 15 from Wiltshire, took part in the Open 4s competition. They were drawn into eight groups and played five games
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Youngsters reckon it's the best dressed tree around
Ref. 28088-18YOUNGSTERS from Ruskin Junior School joined Swindon mayor Derek Benfield to mark the designation of Stanton Park as a nature reserve. The group of year five pupils hung a tree with decorations they had made with park rangers. It was part
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Sam slams hat-trick as classy Highbury hit five
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Warminster Highbury entertained Bradford on Avon in wet and windy conditions but Highbury got off to a good start with a goal in the first minute from Jamie Herbert. Both teams tried to play constructive football, despite the heavy surface
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Radio link-up gives patients and friends a boost
Patients at Swindon's Great Western Hospital are to be treated to a host of Christmas tunes over the airwaves. The Christmas Request Show is being held tomorrow as part of a new monthly event. Hospital DJs and Swindon FM are teaming up to broadcast requests
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Westbury United 2, Clyst Rovers 2
MARK Pearce fired home a dramatic late equaliser on Saturday as Westbury came from behind to take a well-deserved point against the league leaders. With a minute remaining, Pearce unleashed a fierce 35-yard drive that flew into the top corner of the net
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Trowbridge 2nds 61, Frome 3rds 10
A GOOD display by the backs saw Trowbridge take a comfortable victory. With the back row supporting good play to scrum half Dean Ellis, who put in a good performance throughout the match, it wasn't long before the backs took complete control, with the
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England pair in for italian job
England World Cup stars Iain Balshaw and Danny Grewcock will make their first starts of the season in Bath colours as the club begins its Parker Pen Challenge Cup campaign against L'Aquila in Italy tomorrow (3pm). Club captain Grewcock came on as a second-half
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Mark, 18, joins elite force
FORMER Melksham schoolboy Mark Williams has completed one of the toughest training programmes in the world to become a Royal Marine Commando. The 18-year-old, who used to attend The George Ward School, was awarded the Green Beret at a passing out ceremony
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Retired civil servant could not face life in a nursing home
A RETIRED civil servant, who had led a fit and active life, killed himself because he could not face having to go into a nursing home. Charles Parsons (88), who lived alone in a sheltered flat in Home Sarum House, Wilton Road, Salisbury, took a large
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School could grow due to baby boom
Ref. 27647A VILLAGE primary school near Melksham is making expansion plans after an explosion of births in the last 12 months. Teachers and governors at Atworth Primary School are preparing themselves for an influx of pupils after 20 babies were born
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Family's fond memories of son who lost battle against alcoholism at 28
A FAMILY has paid tribute to their eldest son who lost his battle against alcoholism and died aged just 28. Brian Simmonds died last Wednesday while in the withdrawal stages of treating his alcohol problem. Born on May 12, 1975, he was a pupil at Margaret
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Crash rescue drama
TWO motorists have been hailed heroes for pulling a man from the wreckage of a burning car. Police praised Chris Fardell and Peter Rogers for their quick thinking after a three-car smash on the A350 in Beanacre. A Ford Mondeo saloon, travelling towards
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Salmonella contributed to elderly woman's death
AN outbreak of food poisoning at a Salisbury nursing home played a significant part in the death of an elderly resident, a court heard last week. Beryl Symonds (75), who suffered from Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis and had existing heart
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Councillors ask for second drainage report
FEARS about flooding have prompted Salisbury district councillors to call for a second drainage report, before allowing four homes to be built next to Forge Cottage, Chilmark. Mindful of the devastation wreaked by floodwater in Pitton last winter, the
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FAR-sighted vision
A VISION for the future of Trowbridge will not just be a paper exercise according to those working on the project. Suggestions in the Vision document, unveiled by consultants three weeks ago, include a cinema, leisure centre and arts/media centre and
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'Herring is not in my plans' - King
IAN HERRING'S Swindon Town dream looks to be over after Andy King told the youngster he is free to look for another club. The County Ground boss broke the news to the 19-year-old after training yesterday and although there is a glimmer of hope for the
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Call for change in stamp duty
NATIONWIDE the UK's biggest building society has called on the Government to abolish stamp duty for first-time buyers on properties costing up to £150,000. The society, which has its UK headquarters in Pipers Way, said nearly 75 per cent of all first-time
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Call for change in stamp duty
NATIONWIDE the UK's biggest building society has called on the Government to abolish stamp duty for first-time buyers on properties costing up to £150,000. The society, which has its UK headquarters in Pipers Way, said nearly 75 per cent of all first-time
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Staff keep it in the family
Ref. 28079-5It's sometimes said that a family who plays together stays together. But in the case of the Storey women from Moredon, it's a case of playing, staying and working together. They've turned their jobs at the Roughmoor Village Co-op store into
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Reader thrilled at £5,000 prize
A lucky reader has scooped £5,000 of prizes from conservatory specialist Paragon of Holt. The competition ran in the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News for five weeks and over 500 readers entered by collecting tokens and answering questions on Paragon's
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Cup joy for Ciren
CIRENCESTER Town's Under 17s booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup last night. A 2-1 win over Bradford Youth set up a home clash with Crewe Alexandra in the next round.
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Tot caught up in terror drive
POLICE who stopped a stolen car after a high-speed chase found a three-year-old child sitting in the back seat. Driver Keith Dominey, 28, who was discovered hiding in bushes, was a banned driver. But Dominey, who was on probation at the time, has walked
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Back your best book in survey
READERS are being urged to vote for the best book ever as part of a national survey by the BBC. The Big Read search was launched in April with the aim of finding the nation's favourite book. From a list of 100 titles put forward by the public, people
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Shirt is star lot
A Bath rugby club shirt signed by five players from the World Cup winning squad Mike Catt, Mike Tindall, Iain Balshaw, Danny Grewcock and Martyn Wood is the star lot at an auction on Monday. The fundraising auction of promises will be held at the John
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Warning to shoppers over debts
FESTIVE shoppers need to be Christmas Scrooges to prevent falling prey to debt, Trading Standards officers have warned. Wiltshire County Council fears pressure to spend more money on presents for nearest and dearest means people risk splashing out more
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Village voices
STUDENTS from Kingdown School in Warminster are dramatising the evacuation of Wiltshire's ghost village. Imber, on Salisbury Plain, has been uninhabited since 1943 when it was taken over for training US troops. Performing studies students will be performing
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Late test for Town striker
CIRENCESTER Town will give a late fitness test to striker Gareth Hopkins ahead of tomorrow's clash at Bromsgrove Rovers the start of a key spell for Brian Hughes' men. Hopkins has a knee complaint, the same problem that is affecting defender/midfielder
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Tough test for Calne
CALNE and Supermarine face the toughest assignments in Dorset & WIlts One tomorrow. Both have home matches but they are against the top two sides. Calne entertain in-form Sherborne, while Supermarine host second-placed Bradford on Avon. There is an
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Pigeons face cull to solve problem
A CULL is the only way to combat the growing menace of pigeons in Trowbridge town centre, a working party has found. And now after three year's of debate town councillors have decided the only solution is to shoot the flying vermin. When a cull was first
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Ilfracombe 0, Corsham Town 3
AN Alan Griffin brace helped Corsham Town to their fifth consecutive victory on Saturday against bottom of the league Ilfracombe. The midfielder scored one in either half to put the visitors in control before Dave Kilmurray added the third before the
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Calne Town 3, Bitton 4
CALNE threw away a two-goal lead on Saturday as they came agonisingly close to ending Bitton's unbeaten start. Bitton are second in Screwfix Division One, but early goals from James Lye and Glenn Armstrong gave the hosts a great opportunity of springing
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Corsham are ready to face tough rivals
COLIN Bush is backing his Corsham side to cope with the threat of Willand Rovers' deadly strike force in tomorrow's Screwfix League Division one encounter. Steve Ebdy and former non-league footballer of the year, Phil Everitt, have been in prolific form
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Kirky sets side points target
NEIL Kirkpatrick has set his Trowbridge side a target of seven points in the next three games ahead of tomorrow's match at Shrewton Reserves. Trowbridge are top of the league, four points ahead of their closest challengers Biddestone, but Kirkpatrick
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Motorists fined for speeding
THREE more drivers have been clocked at well above the 60mph limit on a notorious stretch of the A36 near Warminster. Barnaby Kemp, of Coppice Hill, Bradford on Avon, was fined £120 plus court costs for driving at 89mph between Crock-erton and Heytesbury
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New governor
Sue Withers has been elected a parent governor at Kingdown Community School, in Warminster. Mrs Withers beat three other candidates to win the election for a seat on the governing body with a total of 97 votes.
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Residents hail road decision
Safety campaigners in Warminster have won town council backing to calm traffic along a rat run. Drivers use Emwell Street, home of Minster Primary School, as a cut through between Silver Street and Vicarage Street. Residents and the school have waged
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£200 stolen by conman
A CONMAN stole an elderly woman's winter fuel allowance after tricking his way into her home by posing as an antiques buyer. The thief called at the woman's home in Woodcock Gardens, Warminster, at 2pm on Tuesday and asked if she had any items for sale
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Village voices
STUDENTS from Kingdown School in Warminster are dramatising the evacuation of Wiltshire's ghost village. Imber, on Salisbury Plain, has been uninhabited since 1943 when it was taken over for training US troops. Performing studies students will be performing
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Bonfire cash is shared
A BLIND ex-soldier travelled from Stoke on Trent to Warminster to receive a cheque for charity. Captain Dave Stuttard picked up £150 on behalf of St Dunstan's, a charity caring for blind ex-servicemen, during a ceremony at the Land Warfare Centre in Imber
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Warminster may get its own CSO
POLICE in Warminster say a one-month trial targeting anti-social behaviour in the town seems to have been a success. Community support officer (CSO) Ellie Joslin spent November based in the area around the town's Westleigh estate meeting residents and
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Residents eye cameras
RESIDENTS in Trowbridge have been writing to the town's police chief to get a speed camera in their neighbourhood. Campaigners say vehicles often travel at more than 60mph along The Down and Wyke Road and claim that traffic calming measures are urgently
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Working week exceeds 48hrs for one in five
Almost one in five men in Swindon are working more than 49 hours per week. The figure comes from newly published Census data, which shows the number of people in the UK working more than the European limit has broken the three million mark. The 2001 Census
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Parties promise Arabian nights
Ref. 28108-19AN organic dairy farm will be transformed into magical Middle Eastern getaway for the party season. Hundreds of Swindon employees will be enjoying their office parties at Redlands Farm, near Wanborough, this Christmas, but will be filled
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All the local football fixtures on Sunday
SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE Division One: SKS Blyskawica v New Century WMC. Division Two: Alanbrooke v Innogy Holdings; Athletico v Thamesdown CS Nalgo; Dynamo Ashton v Innogy. Division Three: Green Baize v Nationwide; Wanborough v Motorola Ecid. Division Four
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Teenager admits he killed a swan
Ref. 28100-04THIS is the man who shot a swan dead at the Lawns lake. Damien Penrose, 18, was due to be sentenced yesterday for the crime which he admitted last month. But magistrates adjourned sentencing because he had not turned up to meetings with the
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Kind man is remembered
A WESTBURY man has been honoured for years of service and dedication to hospital care. Maurice Jones died last year after 40 years as the chairman of the League of Friends for Westbury Hospital. On Thursday a day care room was named in his honour and
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Saab scratched
Police are appealing for information after a Saab was scratched around St Laurence Road, Bradford on Avon, on Thursday. The nearside rear wing of the grey car was damaged between 1.45am and 9am on Thursday morning. Anyone who may have seen what happened
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Biddestone ready to start winning again
GARY Skidmore is confident his Biddestone side will react in the right way to two consecutive defeats in tomorrow's match at home to Corsham Reserves. Biddestone had enjoyed a successful start to the season but have been knocked back by a league and cup
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Police crack down on illegal parking
DRIVERS breaking the rules in Bradford on Avon could be hit hard in a police crackdown on illegal parking. From Monday police will clamp down on people who park on double yellow lines and restricted areas, handing out on the spot fines of £30. Bradford
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Teens help single mums at Christmas
TEENAGERS from Bradford on Avon are helping out single mums tonight by organising a Christmas party for them and their children in the town youth centre. Members of the Youth Council came up with the idea for the party and sent out invites to young and
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Harry, 10, has the write stuff
A BOY from Bradford on Avon has won a national writing competition. Harry Riddle, 10, was one of nine winners picked from 34,000 children in a competition to find the best young writers in the UK. He won the south west award for the most persuasive writing
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Give the man another gong
Benjamin Zephaniah's refusal to buoy up an outdated tradition by taking the king's shilling deserves recognition by re-naming a national level creative gong the 'Zephaniah'. Let's present a 'Zephaniah' to Matt Holland for his work and foresight in booking
