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Wiltshire health trust is weak - official
Most NHS trusts in the South West have improved their scores in this year's Annual Health Check published today by the Healthcare Commission but Wiltshire PCT, the county's ambulance service and the Royal United Hospital at Bath have all received the
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Friend says Balcombe never showed any violence
A close friend of Peter Balcombe said he had never seen Peter Balcombe show any violence in the 25-28 years he knew him closely. In fact Roly Lockey, 46, who lives at Fyfield near Marlborough said he liked and trusted him so much there would be a bed
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Jury saw through Balcombe's lies
Painter and decorater Peter Balcombe was today found guilty of murdering his wife Eunice at their home in Pewsey just before Christmas last year. During his seven day trial the seventeen stone darts enthusiast claimed he had not not intended to kill
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Balcombe to serve 15 years
Peter Balcombe, who was today found guilty of the murder of his wife Eunice, will serve a minimum of 15 years in jail, Bristol Crown Court has just been told.
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Balcombe guilty of murder
Peter Balcombe, 47, was this afternoon found guilty of murder in a unanimous verdict by the jury at Bristol Crown Court. He had pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife Eunice on December 21 last year. But the jury of eight men and four women found
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Ambulance crew in river rescue
A MAN was rescued by ambulance crews after jumping in the River Avon in Chippenham yesterday morning. The man jumped from a bridge near the Olympiad Leisure Centre and was dragged from the water by ambulance crews after a passer by spotted the man
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Yet another accident at cross roads
THREE cars were involved in a collision at the Studley Crossroads yesterday evening. The accident is the third collision within two weeks at the notorious traffic black spot. A 4x4, a Ford Escort and a Ford Focus were involved in the incident at
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Crew tackles truck blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a truck that was on fire in The Slades in Calne last night. One crew from Calne was called to the incident just after 7.30pm, which was reported by a member of the public. Two hose reels and breathing apparatus were
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Chippenham to play Horsham after penalty thriller
CHIPPENHAM Town will meet Horsham in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round after the Sussex team beat AFC Wimbledon in a penalty shoot out last night. The Bluebirds will be battling for a place in the first round proper against the Isthmian League team
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How flexible is your bus?
PEOPLE are being invited to discover how the flexible bus services in Wiltshire can benefit them at a series of roadshows around the county. Connect 2 Wiltshire, the new name for all Wiltshire County Council's bookable public transport services, incorporates
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Thommo says I'm staying
Devizes 4 Radstock 2 Devizes produced a stylish victory in torrid conditions to ease the tension between players and manager Paul Thompson who after taking 48 hours out of the game believes his side's reaction was out of the top draw. Thompson
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Busses slowing the traffic down
At the meeting last week, a couple of people complained that busses low the traffic down. They were mainly referring to the stop opposite the Crammer. They felt that the bus should pull into a lay-by to allow the cars, most of which only contain one person
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Where is your favourite place?
Swindon Borough Council is asking the people of Wiltsghire to name their favourite place in the town as part of a national online search called Pride of Place. The council has produced its own list of suggestions. which are: Lydiard Park, Barbury Castle
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Police name attack victim
Police have named the victim of a brutal attack in Freshbrook over the weekend. Terence Stevens, 51, was left with severe head injuries after his assailant robbed him of his mobile phone and wallet. He was transferred to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford
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Schools' special Ofsted praise
Two Swindon schools have received national praise for their outstanding achievements in Ofsted reports. Grange Infant Community and St Andrew's CoE Primary schools have been listed in the Government inspectors' annual report of outstanding schools.
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Corr scores on comeback
Barry Corr scored on his comeback from injury as Town reserves beat Exeter City 3-1 at the County Ground. The burly Irishman has not featured in a Town shirt since the end of last season, but he lasted more than 60 minutes in a comfortable victory over
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Fans' trust gives cauitious welcome to takeover news
TrustSTFC chairman Paul Davis warns it will take more than vague promises from Swindon Town's board to reassure supporters their club is safe. He believes fans will be sceptical until any takeover deal is finally completed and the club's outstanding
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The takeover saga: blow by blow
The saga over BEST Holdings' bid to take over Swindon Town has taken many twists and turns since it was first announced in July. Here is how it has unfolded. July 4: Swindon Town announce a foreign investor has agreed to purchase the club. The identity
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'Stay positive' club urges fans
Swindon Town have urged fans to stay positive over the coming weeks, insisting yesterday's announcement of new investment has given the club renewed optimism for the future. While the identity of the new suitors remains a mystery, while they undergo
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We didn't ask for extra cash say BEST
Would-be chairman Jim Little has blamed the breakdown of takeover talks at swindon Town hinged on an 11th-hour amendment to the original contract, which would have netted the Wills family £8 million over five years. Town officials have denied the clause
