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Wootton Bassett 31 Frome 10
Rugby: Wootton Bassett coach Brian Smith dedicated his unbeaten side's comfortable victory over Frome on Saturday to Algarve tragedy victims Bob and Debbie Fry. Tries from Neil Smith, Tim Gallimore, Alex Penney, Craig Isles and Duncan Fletcher sealed
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Police alert over child road deaths
Wiltshire had the second highest number of child road deaths in the West last year and police fear the darker evenings could lead to more. With clocks going back an hour tomorrow the THINK! road safety campaign is reminding parents and children to Be
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ALGARVE TRAGEDY: Rugby club mourns heroic dad Bob
Wootton Bassett Rugby Club remembered vice president Bob Fry in an emotional minute's slience before Saturday's home game against Frome. The heroic 53-year-old, of Springfield Crescent, drowned along with wife Debbie and family friend Jean Dinsmore last
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Monkey business outside judge's home
There was lots of monkey business in Seend, near Devizes, on Saturday afternoon as members of the campaign group Fathers4Justice lobbied the home of High Court Judge, Sir Mathew Thorpe. Ten uniformed police officers, including a dog team, protected Sir
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Bluebirds undone by classy Horsham
FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying. Chippenham Town 2-3 Horsham. A VALIANT late rally was not enough to stop Chippenham Town crashing out of the FA Cup to an impressive Horsham. Luke Gullick and Kevin Halliday had given the Bluebirds hope with goals
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ALGARVE TRAGEDY: Match tribute to victims
Juniuor footballers will gather at Ballards Ash in Wootton Bassett tomorrow for a memorial game in memory of Bob and Deb Fry. Mr Fry, 53, ran the B team of Brinkworth Cats Football Club with friend Mark Luffman. His son George has played in the
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Explosion in rat population
Rural economy experts are warning of an "explosion" in the rat population, which could have a serious effect on the countryside. The Country Land & Business Association (CLA) said that landowners around Yorkshire are reporting increased sightings of
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Fire crew tackles oven blaze
Firefighters were caked to an oven fire in Pewsey last night. One crew from Pewsey fire station was called to the scene at Horgate House in North Street to put out the fire at 18.16pm. The fire was quickly extinguished and smoke was cleared using
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Cement fuels trial to be monitored
Plans by Lafarge Cement to trial alternative fuels at its Westbury works are to be closely examined by local organisations to ensure there are no potential environmental or health issues. Officers from the Environment Agency, the Health Protection Agency
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Fears over new homes plan
A proposal for new homes in Gastard has caused concern among those living nearby. Hannick Homes has applied to North Wiltshire District Council for permission to build 11 new homes at a site in lanes End in the village. The proposal has brought
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Raider admits attack on cashier
A man who vaulted the counter at a bookmaker's shop and attacked a cashier has been remanded in custody. Richard Godden sprayed what he claims was deodorant into the face of the female worker during the raid. The 24-year-old now faces the prospect
