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Young poets win Fairtrade prizes
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: TWO talented young writers from Lacock Primary School have won a poetry competition organised to mark Fairtrade Fortnight. Stephanie, 10, and Liam, 11, each collected Fairtrade jewellery and a Fairtrade moneybox filled with chocolates
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Young sport star found with drugs
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A PROMISING teenage roller hockey star was warned by magistrates not to mix drugs with sport after police found ready-to-sell wraps of cannabis in a raid on his Chippenham home. Daniel Corp, 18, was told he risked losing his sporting
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Why Madrid means I will never forget Bali
Ref. 14903/3CHIPPENHAM NEWS EXCLUSIVE: THE terrorist attack in Madrid has brought back horrific memories for bomb blast victim Paul Lawrenson. Speaking for the first time about his ordeal in Bali a year-and-a-half ago, the 38-year-old, of Cepen Park South
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Cash shows care
Ref. 29585-36THE Evening Advertiser's parent company, Newsquest, has given more than £1,000 to Swindon Business Cares For Children. A cheque for £1,045 was presented to the organisation outside the Evening Advertiser offices in Old Town. The money came
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Welsh Worry
Ref. 26130c-33MATT HEWLETT is threatening to increase Town's midfield injury woes with the skipper struggling to lead the charge into the Dragons' lair tomorrow. The 28-year-old received a kick on the hamstring during Wednesday's win over Grimsby and
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Dance lesson has Indian flavour
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: HOT-STEPPING pupils at Corsham Primary School got to sample some new rhythms on Friday with the visit of an Indian dance teacher. Hilary Wrack of the h.e.arts@minds group travelled from London to put the school's two Year 5 classes through
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No grave at which to grieve
It is two years to the day since mum Linda Razzell went missing. Her estranged husband is in jail for her murder, yet her body has never been found. GILES SHELDRICK reports on how Linda's four children and loved ones are coping with their loss. TODAY
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Holiday prize for canal boat lovers
A BOAT company is offering a prize of a free canal holiday as part of an open day this weekend to get more people out and about on west Wiltshire's canal network this summer. Drifters runs canal boat bases all over the UK, including Staverton Marina,
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Apple support
APPLE MAC users in west Wiltshire can take advantage of a new company offering everything from software support to database design. Computer boffin Matt Windsor has launched The Mac Agency in Warminster High Street and is looking to draw business from
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Customs impound vehicles
CUSTOMS officers have seized two vehicles found to be running on illegal fuel after an operation in Westbury. Officials made the discoveries as part of a five-day campaign across the west that saw checks on more than 500 motorists and 11 seizures. In
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Incidents increase at prison
INMATES at Wiltshire's only prison are becoming increasingly unruly, a report has revealed. The Independent Monitoring Board's findings for Erlestoke prison, near Westbury show there were four times as many 'reportable incidents' between May and November
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Protesters slam PCT decision over trial
FLAK continues to fly over west Wiltshire health bosses' decision to endorse Lafarge's plan to burn re-cycled liquid fuel in Westbury. Last month West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust said it did not have enough evidence to oppose the planned trial. This
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Helen branches out on her own
A NEW consultancy has launched aimed at taking the stress out of organising events, marketing and media relations for companies in west Wiltshire. Helen Plummer, 28, former events and corporate officer for the Royal United Hospital's Forever Friends Appeal
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Lafarge plan may drive tourists away
CAMPAIGNERS are vowing to fight a planned quarry extension, which they say will be disastrous for Westbury's White Horse. Lafarge Cement hopes to double the size of its stone quarry, just below the town's famous attraction, but some residents fear this
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An egg-stra special lesson for pupils
Ref. 28014/2CHILDREN in Bratton have been looking on in fascination this week as a flurry of chirping chicks hatched before their eyes. In a new venture for Bratton Primary School a grandparent brought in 40 eggs on Monday so that pupils could watch them
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West Wiltshire driver wins top title
Ref. 14885/1Trucker Wayne Eyears beat 71 other finalists to win the Comet driver of the year contest and make history for his Westbury firm. Mr Eyears, who is a driver with Exel on the West Wilts Trading Estate, became the first non-Comet worker to lift
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A lesson in virtual parenting
Mother's Day came early for 23 teenagers at Downton School, Lesley Bates reports. YOU remember Living Doll, Cliff Richard's first number one single in 1959? No? Too young? Well, what about the second time Living Doll got to be top of the pops, in 1986
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Teachers are off to Zambia
A GROUP of Wiltshire teachers is heading to the home of one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls to learn about creativity. The party will fly out to Zambia on March 27 to build links with local schools and to look at the way children are taught
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Arts partnership gains music grant
A GROUP dedicated to helping young people gain personal and social skills through the arts has received a £19,257 grant for a pioneering project. The Wiltshire Youth Arts Partnership has been awarded the money, by the National Foundation of Youth Music
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JobCentre still likely to close
JOBCENTRE users in Melksham will have to wait until the end of April to find out if it is to shut. The centre is expected to close as part of a national move away from dealing with inquiries face-to-face in favour of increased use of telephone and the
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Gripping guest for dinner
SPORTS commentator and author Peter Alliss was the guest of honour at a fundraising dinner held by Avon Rubber, which raised almost £1,500 for local groups. Mr Alliss has strong links with Avon Rubber beginning when, as an up-and-coming golf professional
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Kieran's fund hits £23,000
OVER £2,000 was raised at a dance organised in memory of a young Melksham man killed by meningitis, taking the total raised to nearly £23,000. Kieran Smith, 20, died in November 2001 and his parents, Sue and Mike, have been raising money for the Meningitis
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Estate gets new park
WORK is due to start in May on a much-needed park in Melksham. The Methuen Park on the Forest Estate will have a bike track, ball shoot and adventure trails as well as a roundabout designed for disabled children. Town councillor Vic Oakman said: "It will
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City mum crowned a learning champion
A PARTIALLY deaf Salisbury mum has overcome personal difficulties and health problems to be crowned champion of champions. Paula Oxford, 23, of Alderbury, has been named Wiltshire and Swindon's learning champion of the year 2004, after battling against
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Children get to try the world of work
NATIONWIDE opened its doors to some prospective new employees this week. Children who have parents working at the building society's offices in Swindon got the chance to see what their mum and dads do all day. Bring your Children to Work Day was originally
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Have your say on policing
PEOPLE in Wiltshire are being given the opportunity to express their views on how the county is policed. The Home Office has produced a questionnaire to help pinpoint local policing needs. A statement from the Home Office said: "By responding to the Home
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Changes to plan go on view
A DATE has been set for the public examination of proposed alterations to the Wiltshire and Swindon Structure Plan. A series of proposed alterations to the plan were published by Wiltshire County Council, along with Swindon Borough Council, at the end
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Chance to win a holiday
A COMPETITION to create a new slogan for a local radio station could win one lucky listener a free holiday to Greece. Broadcasters at Moonraker 106.8FM are running a month's trial of the station and want a catchy new slogan ahead of an application for
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Council tax bill is 'misleading' claim
West Wiltshire residents feel they have been given misleading information about council tax increases. Bills have been sent to householders from West Wiltshire District Council containing a breakdown of the rises imposed by each authority. But changes
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Christ film is hailed as masterpiece
CHURCH leaders from west Wiltshire invited to a special screening of Mel Gibson's epic film The Passion of the Christ have hailed it a masterpiece that "could change your life". Written and directed by Gibson it tells the story of Jesus' crucifixion and
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Charity hike for wildlife
WILTSHIRE Wildlife Trust is looking for volunteers to help protect the environment while taking part in a fun event. The Sarsen Trail is a 26-mile hike from Avebury to Stonehenge that has raised over £30,000 in recent years. The event is due to take place
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Stamp duty
STAMP collectors from across Wiltshire are expected to flock to Kingdown School, Warminster, on March 27 in search of a money-spinning bargain. In past years the event has seen philatelists pick out some rare stamps worth thousands of pounds. Organiser
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Calne bid for top six finish
CALNE Town assistant manager Simon Hillier believes his players should be aiming for a top six finish. A recent upturn in results has seen the Lillywhites go six matches unbeaten and lift themselves into eighth place in the Screwfix Division One. Calne
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Cash for scheme
PLANS to boost community policing in Warminster took a step forward when the town council confirmed cash to fund the scheme's first year. With £22,000 in place, it is likely that residents will see a police community support officer tackling anti-social
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Leaders extend the agony for United
HALLEN climbed to the top of the Screwfix League Division One on Wednesday night with a narrow win over out-of-form Westbury United. United have now lost six out of their last seven matches but manager Derek Graham was encouraged by the performance. He
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Given the boot
Rebellious pupils at Kingdown School, Warminster, face having their trainers confiscated if they are caught wearing them at break. School rules say students must wear their normal black shoes at all times except when playing sport. But despite numerous
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Frome Town 3, Melksham Town 1
SCREWFIX DIRECT LEAGUE: A STEVE Pegler goal was not enough for Melksham on Wednesday as two late goals condemned them to defeat in a bruising Premier Division encounter. Pegler stole in at the far post to equalise on 48 minutes after Mark Salter had given
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Response times row
ANGRY councillors in Warminster are calling for a public meeting to discuss allegations ambulance bosses are neglecting the town to improve response times. Cllr Paul Batchelor claims an ambulance crew is only based in Warminster if there are six other
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Children dress up as favourite characters
Ref. 28013/2BOOK characters invaded Corsley School on Wednesday as youngsters vied with each other to come up with the most novel costume. Noddy, Snow White, and Toad from Wind In The Willows were all prominent as the school's book week gripped pupils
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Hospital will not be taking new patients
A HOSPITAL has closed its doors to new patients this week after an agreement to provide medical cover could not be reached. West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust made the decision on Wednesday to temporarily bar new admissions to Warminster Hospital after
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School blasted over sex attack
The path used by John of Gaunt pupils to reach lessons held at The Clarendon, the scene of last week's attackWILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: SIXTH formers in Trowbridge have angrily accused teachers of keeping quiet about an alleyway sex attack outside the
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Disbanded club funds go to charity
Leftover funds of £4,000 from a Bradford on Avon club which shut seven years ago has been donated to charity. The Liberal Club, based in the Working Men's Club opposite Westbury House, closed after it failed to attract new members and investment. Trustees
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School has the art of good teaching
HAVING to battle through the snow did not put off parents and friends of Monkton Farleigh and South Wraxall Primary School from going to see a children's art exhibition and celebrate a glowing Ofsted report. On display was artwork produced during lesson
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Lions open day fails to draw villagers
Ref. 14870/1RESIDENTS in Winsley proved a bit backwards in coming forwards when not a single person from the village attended a special Lions Club open day on Saturday. Despite a leaflet campaign by Bradford on Avon Lions Club publicising the event at
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Food safety 'breached'
THE owners of a pub in Bradford on Avon have been charged with five counts of breaching health and safety regulations. Peter and Alison Eveleigh, of the Riverside Inn, appeared before magistrates at Chippenham on Tuesday. Both pleaded not guilty to two
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Streets come alive for Bradford's spring fair
Ref. 14827/3SHOPPERS packed the streets of Bradford on Avon for a spring fair to boost weekend takings for shops in the town. Several shops had promotions arranged for the event to encourage people in and it paid off, with many reporting an increase in
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Moving with the Times
In the March 12 edition of the Wiltshire Times, in the item 'RAF career is really taking off for Mark', the RAF College, Cranwell has been moved from Lincolnshire to Lancashire. Somebody's navigation is a bit rusty. Also, what is this reference to the
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Reduce administration
When I purchased my home in Trowbridge in 1969 the 'rates' (council tax) for my property was £9 a month, including water and sewerage charges. I paid this sum by cheque to an elderly lady in an office in Warminster. Since that time County Hall has been
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Man's search continues
I AM trying to contact Dave Webb formerly of 23 Newtown, Trowbridge. My name is Dennis Edwards and I live in Wrexham, North Wales and did my National Service with Dave in Reading from 1957-1958. We became close friends and he spent several holidays with
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Many hands could make light work
AS a volunteer who works in Southwick Park, who has to work in and around the dog mess, it is not very nice. I agree with the people who wrote last week about the park. The site should be kept as it is, a country park for people and nature. Why build
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Top actors unite in A Doll's House
UNTIL MARCH 27, BATH: TARA FITZGERALD returns to Bath next week, where she made her stage debut, to play the lead role in a stunning new version of Henrick Ibsen's masterpiece A Doll's House. Adapted by Bryony Lavery, the play is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh
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Book festival 'the best yet'
Ref. 29594-53THE programme for what promises to be the greatest Swindon Festival of Literature yet has been launched. Mayor Derek Benfield headed a list of local VIPs who assembled at Waterstone's in the Brunel Centre for yesterday's ceremony. This year's
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Mum steps in to start youth club
Ref. 29575-26 Catherine DixonLIDEN could soon have its very own youth club and community clinic thanks to appeals for help in the Evening Advertiser. The area has recently been plagued by anti-social behaviour and the library has been forced to lock its
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Weapons scientist battles to win over youngsters
Ref. 29571-37NIKKI Woolmore is leading a new group of scientists keen to prove that the laboratory can be cool. The 25-year-old from Covingham is studying for a PhD in ballistics and works at Cranford University Defence Academy, in Shrivenham, where she
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Woman scared to go to police
A WOMAN told a court she put her clothes in a bag and made sure not to shower after an alleged rape. The 21-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was giving evidence yesterday at Swindon Crown Court against Michael Gibbs, 27, and Daniel Ward
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Local warm-up ahead of final
Swindon entertain Wootton Bassett in a friendly at Greenbridge Road tomorrow. Swindon will have one eye on the Dorset & Wilts Vase Final and hope to have a full squad of players available. They welcome back Stuart Cock and Mathieu Seynaeve, but are
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Pupils step safety campaign up a gear
ROAD safety is a serious issue at a Trowbridge primary school as pupils and teachers step up their campaign for a pelican crossing. Children at Newtown Primary School know all too well how dangerous roads can be, after 10-year-old pupil Jaye Williamson
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Residents to fight marina homes plans
Ref. 14892/3PEOPLE living in Staverton believe the ongoing marina development is starting to overwhelm the village. Parish council chairman Lesley Warne told councillors parking problems were becoming unbearable as more houses are crammed onto the proposed
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Jail threat to tax cheat
A TROWBRIDGE man has been given a suspended jail sentence for not paying his council tax. Clifford Kennedy, 40, of Chestnut Grove, was found guilty of culpable neglect by magistrates at Chippenham on Monday and ordered to pay £3 a week until the £900
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Councillor vows to cure pigeon problem
A COUNCILLOR from Trowbridge has promised to adopt a Dunkirk spirit to help rid the town of its pigeon menace. West Wiltshire District councillor Tom James said he plans to call for legal action against the authority he serves on, if it fails to carry
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Election possibility in ward
VOTERS in a Trowbridge ward could be called to the polls in June after the resignation of town councillor Ben Biddulph. Residents living in the College ward are facing a by-election after the controversial former Liberal Democrat councillor left his post
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Old Tesco site plans rejected
DEVELOPERS wanting to transform the former Tesco site in Trowbridge have been told to go away and come back with a better scheme. A project to demolish the former superstore in St Stephen's Place and build two stores and a restaurant were turned down
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Children create a work of art
Ref. 14863A GIANT mosaic designed and made by children at a Trowbridge School is to be proudly displayed in the entrance hall. Youngsters at Parochial School worked with artist Anita Andrew to create the work of art, which they have named Jamboree. Head
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Taxis want access through bus gates
Ref. 28011/2TAXI drivers fear they could be banned from using bus gates planned for the centre of Trowbridge under changes to the town's road network. Two bus-only routes were unveiled as part of early blueprints for changes to the road system around
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Two robbed in two days in town centre
Ref. 14859/1TWO violent street robberies in as many days have left Trowbridge detectives fearing a pair of serial muggers could be at large. Detectives are unable to rule out a link between the two incidents in which a 44-year-old man was knocked unconscious
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Wilts FA plan coach course
THE Wiltshire County Football Association, in conjunction with New College of Swindon, invites applications from anyone interested in obtaining the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football (Club Coach). The next course will be held at Sheldon
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Constable staying put for now
STEVE WHITE is preparing to fend off the vultures circling Chippenham Town's biggest asset. The Bluebirds rejected a bid from Conference club Forest Green for the services of teenage striking sensation James Constable this week but bigger temptations
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Calne seeking four in a row
IN-FORM Calne bid for a fourth win in a row when they travel to Street in the First Division. A trio of triumphs have extended the club's unbeaten run to seven and Kelvin Highmore takes his troops to Somerset in confident mood. Kevin Banks is set to be
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In-form Castrol tackle leaders
CHISELDON Castrol will be hoping their recent good run will keep them in good heart for their visit to league leaders AFC Stratton this weekend, writes RAY BURROUGHS. Castrol have been steadily improving from a bad run and are nearing their early season
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Fisheries full for first day of season
THE coarse season ended on Sunday on all rivers and drains, but of course fishing continues on canals and still waters. The end of the coarse fishing season does of course herald the start of the trout fishing season for brown trout. The Bristol Water
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Writer seeks memories of airfield at war
Ref. 29566-33AN expert on World War Two has been commissioned to write a booklet about the role of Down Ampney airfield during the war. Geoff Simpson, 57, who lives in Cheshire, is a frequent writer, lecturer and broadcaster on subjects connected with
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Cash shows care
Ref. 29585-36THE Evening Advertiser's parent company, Newsquest, has given more than £1,000 to Swindon Business Cares For Children. A cheque for £1,045 was presented to the organisation outside the Evening Advertiser offices in Old Town. The money came
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TV company appeals for veterans' wartime tales
A TELEVISION film company is looking for World War Two veterans in the Swindon area to take part in a documentary to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ending of the war, which falls next year. Testimony Films wants to tell the stories of servicemen
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Residents toast success of hall
Ref. 29563-27WROUGHTON residents have marked the 30th anniversary of the opening of the village's Ellendune Community Centre. About 50 people, including volunteers and Wroughton dignitaries, attended a ceremony at the hall, in Barrett Way, on Tuesday.
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Lend a hand to help Alicia
Ref. 29512-38SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Alicia Webber is suffering from Cystic Fibrosis, the UK's most common life-threatening, inherited disease. But her mother Hayley, from Ramleaze, is hoping pioneering research will enable her daughter to live a normal life.
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Angel's take off delayed
Artist impressionTHE creation of a sculpture inspired by the rare orchids of North Swindon will be delayed due to escalating costs. The original design was for a 12-metre structure costing £94,000, which would be paid for by the consortium of developers
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Ex-tightrope walker Brian is hitting new heights
BRIAN Austen started working in the big top aged 15 and he now runs three circuses of his own. And one of them is coming to Swindon next week. Mr Austen, 57, from Oaksey, has jointly run the European Entertainment Corporation for nine years, which is
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Blood donors face ban over CJD fear
MORE than 300 people in Swindon are to be banned from donating blood in a bid to prevent the spread of CJD the human variant of BSE. Health secretary John Reid's precautionary measure applies to anyone who received blood transfusions after January 1,
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Message is 'keep toilets well stocked'
WITH reference to your recent letter about public loos. I also went into the ladies toilets at Swindon bus station a couple of days before March 6. On that occasion, there was also no toilet paper. I dialled the number on the notice board but was put
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Enchanting evening for good causes
SOME enchanting evening ... as, so beautifully expressed in song to engender a warm ambience that gives immeasurable joy and lifts the spirit to imprint an unforgettable memory ... demands expression through the power of the written word. On Sunday March
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Put up the price of residents' parking permits
I used to enjoy browsing in Old Town but now rarely go further than the Co-op because of what I consider to be parking and public transport charges far in excess of value derived from the visit. I think the cost of residents' permits should be significantly
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Irish call up for ex-CATs junior
A FORMER Cooper-Avon Tyres' rugby player is celebrating this week after being selected to represent Ireland under 18s in the Five Nations championship. Rory Sloan, 18, will gain his fifth international cap next Saturday when he takes the field in the
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The 'village' was a great place to live
I was so saddened to read of the degeneration of Eldene. However, as one of the first people to move into Eldene all those years ago I feel need to put the record straight. Eldene was never, as you put it, an overspill for people from London. Eldene was
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New post office for villagers
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: THE village of Kington St Michael, near Chippenham, is about to buck the national trend and open a new community post office and general store. Local people have been the driving force behind the £35,000 project. They have pulled together
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Caring minister loses cancer fight
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: TRIBUTES have flooded in for a Chippenham minister who has lost his year-long battle against cancer. Described as a kind, caring and dedicated man, the Rev Ray Enticott, who had his 59th birthday two weeks ago, died at Dorothy House on
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Students perform charity strip
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: AGRICULTURAL engineering students and staff at Wiltshire College Lackham overhauled a tractor to raise money for charity. Twelve students and three members of staff took part in the 24-hour tractor strip on Wednesday, which saw a Massey
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Mum's baby drama on bathroom floor
Ref. 14902/1CHIPPENHAM NEWS: FRIENDS fan Sarah Nolan had her own drama when she gave birth to a baby girl on her bathroom floor. The 33-year-old Chippenham mum delivered little Courtney, named after Courteney Cox Arquette who stars in the American sitcom
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Band joins pupils for St Patrick's party
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: ST PATRICK'S Day went off with a song and dance for one Corsham school on Wednesday as pupils were treated to their own pop concert. St Patrick's Primary School, in Lacock Road, is renowned for organising special events to celebrate March
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More shops for Paxcroft
Planning permission has been given for three more shops at Paxcroft Mead, Trowbridge. Hertfordshire-based Marshgate Developments plans to have work on the new units completed by late autumn. Trowbridge commercial property agent Brian Fitchett, who will
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Beating those viruses
BUSINESSES in Wiltshire are being warned to take defensive measures to protect themselves in the event of a virus attack. The MyDoom computer virus has made it into the record books for being the most widely circulated virus of all time and Business Link
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Bonus reward for top performance
A TROWBRIDGE firm has rewarded its employees with a bonus after an excellent year's performance. After a strong company performance over the past year, 500 employees at catering firm apetito have been awarded bonuses equivalent to two weeks' salary for
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Top marks for teaching staff
Ref. 28012/2Matravers School is celebrating the news that two of its staff have been short-listed for awards. Head of dance Beth Brewer and teaching assistant Meryl Hardiman have both won through to the west finals of the Teaching Awards, which take place
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Company boss may face jail
A Westbury boss is facing the prospect of jail after admitting distributing child pornography over the internet. Timothy Wakely admitted making an indecent image of a child on October 2, 2002, as well as distributing one six weeks later. The 33-year-old
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Breakfast raises £600
Ref. 14876/2MORE than 200 hungry customers came through the doors of Westbury Labour Club on Saturday to raise £600 for Cancer Research UK. The Big Breakfast event was one of hundreds taking place up and down the country in support of the charity and
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Teens' heroics save choking 10-year-old
Ref. 14864TWO quick-thinking teenagers used their first aid skills to save a stricken 10-year-old from choking to death. Philip Lucas was struggling to breathe before his brother Wayne, 13, and friend Darryl Moore, 14, slapped his back repeatedly to dislodge
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City mum crowned a learning champion
A PARTIALLY deaf Salisbury mum has overcome personal difficulties and health problems to be crowned champion of champions. Paula Oxford, 23, of Alderbury, has been named Wiltshire and Swindon's learning champion of the year 2004, after battling against
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Top marks for teaching staff
Ref. 28012/2Matravers School is celebrating the news that two of its staff have been short-listed for awards. Head of dance Beth Brewer and teaching assistant Meryl Hardiman have both won through to the west finals of the Teaching Awards, which take place
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Food under microscope
Andy Keyford, a former pupil at George Ward School, Melksham appeared on the BBC programme Food Police. Mr Keyford, who works in the food safety team at West Wiltshire District Council, was filmed by a BBC camera crew over several weeks. He said: "The
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Sixth formers set to top the bill
BATTLE of the bands winners Desid will be top of the bill at the ninth annual rock concert at George Ward School, Melksham tonight. Four members of the five-piece band, whose sound has been described as a mix of indie and jazzy blues, are in the school's
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Pupils are requesting new ideas
COMMUNICATION lines are open at George Ward School, Melksham. A new laptop, donated by a parent, is just one of the ways in which members of the school council are trying to make it easier to raise and deal with issues at the school. Council members have
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Depressed dad refused breath test
A father battling depression after his wife committed suicide, twice refused to give police a breath sample after being stopped on suspicion of drink-driving. Officers stopped John Marshall's Ford Mondeo close to Melksham town centre after the 47-year-old
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Work on village hall underway
WORK has started on a £375,000 new village hall in Bowerhill after a 25-year wait. The groundwork on the new building began on Tuesday and the village hall trust hopes it will be ready by Christmas. Trust Chairman Pamela Hartley said: "It is a huge relief
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King of Street to open park
A TOP skateboarding star has been lined up for the grand opening of Melksham's new skatepark. Danny Wainright, 28, is the world record holder for the highest ollie, a jump that is the basis of virtually all skateboarding tricks, and has won the international
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Man faces prison for gun threat
A Melksham man who threatened someone with a gun on Christmas Day has been warned he could face a jail term. Michael Robins admitted possessing a firearm with intent that Sean Eattell would believe unlawful violence would be used against him. The 35-year-old
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Zurich named in the top 100
Zurich was listed in this week's "Top 100 Companies that Count" supplement, published with The Sunday Times, ranked at 72 out of the 139 companies which took part. The index evaluates and measures a company's behaviour in relation to the community, environment
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Girl Friday
Ref. 29582-04Name: Kate Mills, Age: 40 (and hate it!), Employer: Penna Consulting So what do you actually do? I help people achieve their career goals by working with them usually on a one-to-one basis. I also manage the Swindon patch for Penna including
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Heavy toll of obesity
Businesses have been warned to take more interest in the weight of their employees if they want to avoid increased insurance premiums and producitivy losses. The advice comes after research carried out in the United States revealed US employers were currently
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Rural voices may be lost
COUNTRYSIDE voices could be swallowed up by urban concerns under new election boundary changes, some rural areas fear. The Boundary Commission is proposing Wiltshire County Council redraws its electoral divisions along the lines of population size rather
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Comment on future
PEOPLE in west Wiltshire have six weeks to comment on new guidance for future development in the area. West Wiltshire District Council hopes to adopt the supplementary planning guidance, which aims to improve the quality of residential and commercial
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New joint role
THE Primary Care Trusts for north Wiltshire and west Wiltshire and Kennet have confirmed plans to appoint one joint chief executive. A joint statement from chairmen Shiena Bowen and Tim Boucher said: "Our overriding concern is to ensure the most effective
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Better roads plea
COUNTY councillors have branded plans to open a new bypass twice a waste of money. Lib Dems Angie Barker and Terry Chivers attacked Wiltshire County Council's plans to hold one opening ceremony for the new Semington bypass in March and another in May.
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Complaints against police rise
COMPLAINTS against police officers in Wiltshire have gone up by 17 per cent despite overall figures staying well below the national average. From April to December 2003 there were 172 complaints made against Wiltshire officers compared to 148 during the
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Times staff take a hike for charity
Ref. 28016STAFF from the Wiltshire Times will be putting their best foot forward to celebrate the newspaper's 150th birthday and raise money for a good cause. Around 20 newspaper staff have signed up for the CLIC Canal Challenge on May 30. Half of the
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Triumphs and smiles at Bath
RUNNERS from all over west Wiltshire braved the wind and rain at the weekend to take part in the Bath Half Marathon, raising thousands of pounds for charity. An eight-strong team lead by Alison Pendle managed to raise over £4,000 on behalf of the Trowbridge-based
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Bristol Manor Farm 1, Corsham Town 1 (abandoned after 67 minutes)
COLIN Bush is hoping the lights don't go out on his side's Wiltshire Senior Cup run after Tuesday night's league match was abandoned due to a floodlight failure. The match was brought to a halt with the score at 1-1 and the Corsham manager is now looking
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Northern slant
Warminster mayor Joan Main has criticised the Government's 'northern bias' after west Wiltshire lost out on £753,000 grants for 2004/05. The town council will write a protest letter to the Government demanding the imbalance is altered.
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Day nursery's celebration
A day nursery for youngsters has celebrated its 15th year in Warminster. The Barney Lodge Day Nursery in Westbury Road was the first official school for babies in the county when it opened in 1991. It ow has 90 children on register. Children, parents
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Taking up swim challenge
Ref. 14860A 77-YEAR-OLD swimmer is hoping to go the extra mile to help raise cash for cancer sufferers. Keith Green, of Robin Close, Warminster is to swim 65 lengths of the Kingdown swimming pool in Warminster for MacMillan Cancer Relief. The retired
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Youth flees from car
A POLICE helicopter was scrambled in Warminster on Monday after a youth escaped from a car pulled over for routine checks. Officers checking vehicles in Boreham Road called for back-up after the youngster ran off at around 11am, but he was eventually
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Loo block refurb bid 'too costly'
WARMINSTER looks like losing out on a state-of-the-art toilet refurbishment after town councillors expressed concern over the cost of the £100,000 project. Award-winning loo company InterPublic Urban Systems' planned revamp for the central car park facilities
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Black Watch sets up in Warminster
Ref. 28005/2THE commander of Warminster's new battle group says residents have nothing to fear from his men and has pledged to develop a good relationship with the community. Speaking at the formal handover of Battlesbury Barracks on Tuesday, Black Watch's
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Tree-planting to remember cancer victim
FAMILY and friends of cancer victim Julia Hember will plant a two-and-a-half acre wood in her memory. Paul and Mary Hember, of Codford near Warminster, are planning to mark their daughter's birthday, the first after her life was cut short last May. People
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New book to help take away stress
Ref. 27999A MASSEUR from Bradford on Avon is hoping her new book on Indian head massage will see the traditional relaxation techniques become the solution to the stresses and strains of everyday life. Francesca Rinaldi has been practicing massage for
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Teen's car seized in clampdown
A TEENAGER from Bradford on Avon had his car impounded for the second time in less than a fortnight after he was reported to have been involved in a hit-and-run with another car in the town centre. Mark Harding-Wyatt's red Peugeot 306 saloon was impounded
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Train day gets funding on track
Ref. 14873/1RAIL aficionados young and old packed into Bradford on Avon Scout HQ on Saturday for the group's annual train day. The event, starring Thomas the Tank Engine and friends whizzing round yards of track in the St Margaret's Hill hut, raised £320
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School singers head to Japan
Ref. 14886A GROUP of singers from a Bradford on Avon school are getting a taste of the Far East with a trip to Japan to perform a series of concerts. Four members of staff joined 26 pupils from years 10 to 13 as the coach rolled out from St Laurence School
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Twins to highlight child tax loophole
Ref. 28009BABY twins Naomi and Nikita Eden will deliver a petition to Prime Minister Tony Blair tomorrow to highlight a child tax credit loophole said to leave parents of twins and triplets hundreds of pounds out of pocket. The six-month-old sisters from
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Cricket v football creates a storm
I am an older member of Trowbridge Cricket Club and was disturbed by the outpouring of venom printed in the Wiltshire Times last week. While I understand you may print readers letters and deny any responsibility for the content, I fail to see any purpose
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Spare a thought for friends
An elderly friend of mine has recently died. The latter part of her life was spent racked with pain and with her being virtually housebound. I visited and phoned her every day and she had one other good friend who visited her regularly on a weekly basis
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Stripping our assets
The county council claims that Swindon dictates that the proposed new record office be built in Chippenham, yet similar large urban areas formerly within Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Kent and Sussex just a few examples from the south of England all
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Make our roads safe
I READ Nick Sheehan's article Cracking Up in the March 12 issue of the Wiltshire Times with interest. It is not only many of our Wiltshire roads that are in a defective state but the pavements/sidewalks which non-drivers rely on for safe and easy access
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Please give us all a fair share
REFERRING to Bill Fisher's letter in last week's Wiltshire Times the responsible dog owners clean up after their dogs; it's the irresponsible ones that do not. Did Mr Fisher notice some of the planted young trees had been vandalised, also some of the
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Cinema - Starsky and Hutch (15)
THE nostalgia kick for the 70s just goes on and on. And Saturday nights were particularly special. For those of us who had nothing better to do, it was a great night on the telly. It's impossible now not to hear the fade out of the Match Of The Day theme
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Revealed:Secret life of plants
If you have ever wondered about the secret life of the plants and insects of Cotswold Water Park, then an illustrated talk will be right up your street. Gloucestershire Naturalists Society will present the talk exploring what goes on in a typical year
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Group marks 25 years of helping accident victims
A SUPPORT group that sets people on the path to recovery following head injuries celebrates its 25th anniversary this week. The Swindon and District branch of Headway, based at Victoria Hospital, provides a lifeline to Swindonians after they leave hospital
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Teenage streaker is banned for life
Ref. 29600-21A TEENAGER fulfilled an ambition when he stripped off and paraded across the County Ground pitch in a St Patrick's Day stunt. But Liam Kerrigan's prank has landed him a life ban and Swindon Town Football Club could now end up being fined
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No grave at which to grieve
It is two years to the day since mum Linda Razzell went missing. Her estranged husband is in jail for her murder, yet her body has never been found. GILES SHELDRICK reports on how Linda's four children and loved ones are coping with their loss. TODAY
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Linda: Two years on
TODAY marks the second anniversary of the disappearance of Highworth mother-of-four Linda Razzell. Although her body has never been found, her estranged husband Glyn, a former investments manager with Swindon-based Zurich Financial Services, is currently
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Pensioner fiddled benefits
PENSIONER Christine Bainton fraudulently claimed thousands of pounds worth of benefits over five years, a court heard. Bainton, of Yerbury Street, Trowbridge, continued to claim housing and council tax benefits despite the fact she was working. Counter-fraud
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Council dismisses business park bid
PLANS for a multi-million pound business park in Trowbridge were rejected as residents turned out in force to barrack councillors with their concerns. People living close to the site of the proposed business park off Bradford Road got the chance to voice
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Four wheel fame
The car's the star in the new film version of Starsky and Hutch. ANDY TATE looks at other eye-catching autos from the movie world. Starsky and Hutch From September 1975 to August 1979, detectives Dave Starsky and Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson trounced criminals
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Farewell reunion party for school
FORMER pupils and teachers of a 150-year-old village school have been invited to take a trip down memory lane before the school closes for good next month. A reunion party is being held at St Mary's Church of England School to reminisce on 15 decades
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Peaches fund still growing
THE fundraising drive to help a little girl from Trowbridge get a wheelchair she badly needs is going strong. People from around the town and beyond have raised the £1,700 needed to pay for the specially adapted chair for five-year-old Peaches Amor. But
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Chart-toppers will star at Park festival
CHART-TOPPING trio 911 are the latest band to sign up to this year's Spotlight on Trowbridge music festival. Pin-ups Lee Brennan, Spike Dawbarn and Jimmy Constable will perform for 40 minutes in Trowbridge Park on July 17. The trio, who have a string
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Rothschild is ordered to pay up
A TROWBRIDGE entrepreneur could face jail if he doesn't pay council tax of nearly £7,000. On Monday magistrates at Chippenham ordered Thomas Rothschild, of Smallbrook House, Staverton, to make monthly payments of £1,000 until the £6,879 debt is repaid
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Early chance to see newborn lambs
Ref. 14899/6CHILDREN from a Trowbridge primary school facing closure in two weeks got a last chance to visit newborn lambs at a nearby agricultural college. Pupils of St Mary's Primary School, Steeple Ashton, have paid a spring visit to Wiltshire College
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Motorists questioned in bid to snare robbers
Ref. 14865/1POLICE quizzed dozens of motorists in Southwick as the hunt for two post office robbers stepped up a gear. Uniform and plain clothed detectives set up roadblocks in the village on Friday morning exactly a week after its 43-year-old postmaster
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Pupils become movie stars
Ref. 28004/2AN AIR of Hollywood wafted through a village primary school as hobbits, wizards and Barbie dolls arrived for lessons on Friday. Children at Staverton Primary School hosted a movie character day to help raise money for a church roof appeal.
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Talks bid to rescue jobs at Airsprung
UNION officials were set to meet managers at Airsprung yesterday over fears the factory's wood mill is facing imminent closure. GMB representatives hoped to discuss the Trowbridge company's plans to sub-contract work to Poland and Lithuania as part of
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Woman's last attempt to keep embryos
THE Trowbridge woman at the centre of a legal battle to have a child of her own will take her fight to the appeal courts next week. Natallie Evans will put her case to the Court of Appeal on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to prevent frozen embryos she
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Fixtures
SATURDAY North Berks League North Berks Charity Shield: Blewbury v Didcot Casuals; Ardington & Lockinge v Drayton; Lambourn Spts v Marcham; Kingsclere v Coleshill Utd. War Memorial Cup Semi Final: Sutton Courtenay v Hagbourne Utd. Division One: Long
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School blasted over sex attack
The path used by John of Gaunt pupils to reach lessons held at The Clarendon, the scene of last week's attackWILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: SIXTH formers in Trowbridge have angrily accused teachers of keeping quiet about an alleyway sex attack outside the
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Three and easy for centurions
Three crunch games in the next eight days will determine whether Cirencester can make the transition from promotion certainties to genuine title challengers. That is the opinion of Centurions manager Brian Hughes. A 2-0 win over Yate on Tuesday night
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Fisher and Ackling meet again
Highworth boss John Fisher will put friendship to one side for 90 minutes when Hungerford arrive at the Elms for an eagerly-awaited Premier Division encounter. Fisher renews acquaintances with his former managerial colleague Gary Ackling now boss at Hungerford
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Clark's fuller hope for title
WARREN FULLER could be the man to fire Purton to the Division One West title according to manager Alan Clark. The former Highworth star has been been playing Sunday League football for Nine Elms this season after a spell at Supermarine last term failed
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Scientists may help check out possible new planet
THE discovery of a possible tenth planet in our solar system has excited scientists in Swindon. Called Sedna, after an Inuit sea goddess, the planet is the most distant known member of the solar system and is eight billion miles from the sun. Earth is
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Villagers' fears over 999 delays
Ref. 29588-13THE vicar of Shrivenham has attacked the red tape holding up a scheme designed improve the village's ambulance service. The Rev Richard Hancock, the vicar of Shrivenham, Watchfield and Bourton, has described his parish as an emergency service
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Organ grind to pull in notes for charity
An organ grind and model show in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief will take place on Saturday in Marlborough High Street. A small model show will also be held in the town's Jubilee Centre. Admission to the event is free. There will be a number of hand-turned
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Temporary grey day looms for town's historic building
WOOTTON Bassett Town Hall is about to have a facelift which means it will be turned grey. But residents have been reassured the 17th century building will be returned to its familiar mock Tudor look after the essential lime washing, which alters the colour
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On the road to recovery
Ref. 29147-42A WOMAN who marked her impending brain surgery by having her head shaved for charity has raised more than £800. Sue Wigham, 30, learned in January that she had a brain tumour, having suffered chronic sight problems. As a way of regaining
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Time to get a wriggle on
TODDLERS can play and parents can learn a craft at a new parent and toddler group in Abbey Meads. The group, called Wrigglers, meets every Monday between 1pm and 2.30pm in the Community Room at Abbey Meads Primary School on Hugo Drive. It costs £1.25
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Join up to help centre
The friends of Swindon Arts Centre has raised more than £34,000 since it was formed two years ago. Of this more than £20,000 was used to replace theatre seats and redecorate the auditorium. The group continues to look for new members. Membership costs
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Rain washes out festival
APPALLING weather conditions brought about an abrupt halt to Cooper-Avon Tyres' rugby festival on Sunday but not before the youngsters were able to enjoy some action. Heavy rain, making playing conditions very difficult, caused the abandonment of the
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Trowbridge 7, Ivel Barbarians 22
IT WAS a case of deja vu on Saturday as Trowbridge Rugby Club was the scene of championship celebrations but this time it was for the visitors. After winning the Dorset and Wilts Division One title last season, Trowbridge were left to look on enviously
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Alex signs new deal
Alex Crockett has given Bath a timely boost going into this weekend's vital Zurich Premiership clash with London Irish (2.15pm) by signing a new two-year contract with the club. Swindon-born Crockett, 22, has been a prominent member of the first team
