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RFU to clamp down on verbal abuse
THE Rugby Football Union has announced it is taking further steps to tackle the abuse of players and match officials. The RFU management board has introduced and approved an instruction for referees to enforce strictly the rules concerning verbal abuse
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Robins sunk by late goal
A 96th MINUTE strike from Tony Beacham gave visitors Hallen a shock 3-2 win over Frome Town in the Toolstation League Premier Division at Badgers Hill. The Robins came from two goals down to level through Mark Salter and Matt Cooper before Beacham's
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Wiltshire Sunday Cup draw
KINGS Arms (Trowbridge) have been drawn at home to Holt in an all-Chippenham League tie in the third round of the Wiltshire Sunday Cup. Full third round draw (matches to be played December 3) : AFC Melksham v AFC Gas or Corsham Centre; Dog and Fox
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Tory councillor suspended over 'racist' e-mail
A TORY councillor and former parliamentary candidate from Calne was today suspended from the party amid allegations she sent a racist e-mail. Cllr Ellenor Bland was reported to race relations watchdogs by the Liberal Democrats who said the "offensive
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Memorial for train crash victim
THE family of a Warminster man, killed in the 2004 Berkshire train crash, will gather at the site today to mark the second anniversary of the disaster. Leslie Matthews, 72, was one of seven killed when a high speed London to Plymouth train carrying around
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Big Bang organises Hilton
A PARTY planning firm from Wylye near Warminster was chosen to organise an international centenary conference for one of the world's leading chartered accountants. Big Bang Events, which has offices in Wiltshire and London, was picked to plan and organise
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Gallery firm celebrates first 10 years
A GALLERY and shop that gives local artisans the chance to show their work is celebrating its 10th birthday. NB Gallery, in Church Walk, Trowbridge, began life as Nature's Bounty in Calne in 1995. It was created by Janet Jackson, 55, as an outlet
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Kingfisher stun league leaders
MARCUS Young scored a hat-trick to lead Kingfisher to a surprise 4-2 away win over leaders North Bradley in Division One. Chris Fardell gave Bradley the lead, but this was cancelled out by a 30-yard free kick from Adam Smith before half-time.
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Melanie makes switch from words to money
JOURNALISM was the first choice of career for Consortium chief executive Melanie Teal. Miss Teal, 38, who took over the reins of the Trowbridge-based firm in April abandoned her journalism studies in favour of business when she discovered it was not
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New business hotel has all the mod cons
A NEW business hotel in Melksham has welcomed its first guests. Well House Manor in Spa Road, has opened as a base for people visiting the town for computer training courses with Well House Consultants. Well House Consultants has been running courses
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Advice is tailored to specific needs
A CALNE woman is offering a human resources service to small and medium sized businesses in the county. Jo Hollingsworth, who works for franchise The HR Dept and has 15 years experience in HR and management consultancy, said there is a definite need
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Wilts Sunday Cup review
PREMIER Division Holt edged through to the next round after winning a thriller on the village playing field against Castrol from Swindon. Holt finally won 5-4 in the dying seconds of extra-time when Tom Pang beat the goalkeeper from a tight angle
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Bistro serves up a hat-trick for Nicki
A 27-YEAR-OLD businesswoman is celebrating the launch of her third business in two years. Nicki Stowell set up Fleurt Florist in Wood Street, Calne in August 2004. The following year she took on the premises next-door and launched a women's clothing
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Family business’s sparkling success
IN its 35th year of business Watling Goldsmiths and Silversmiths is still proud to be one of the only places left in the country to design and sell all its own work on site. The Lacock shop, in East Street, is now run by Jane Watling, 43, and her brother
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Corsham Centre go out on penalties
CORSHAM Centre went out of the national Sunday Cup when they were beaten 6-5 by Lodge Cottrell on penalties at Corsham Town's ground. Lodge looked sharper from the start and took the lead but Corsham's Liam Ralph saw his shot come off a defender
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Newport County next for replay winners
CHIPPENHAM Town will be at home to Newport County in the third round of the FA Trophy if they beat Didcot Town in tomorrow's second round replay. Third round matches are to be played on Saturday November 25.
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Hundreds at hospital protest march
MORE than 300 people gathered in the streets of Westbury on Saturday to show their support for the town's community hospital. After a balloon launch the crowd marched up to the hospital, which has had many of its services closed. Saturday's protest
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Bush named top manager
CORSHAM Town boss Colin Bush has been named Toolstation League Premier Division manager of the month for October. The First Division award has gone to David Willis, of Portishead, and the Safe Hands award for the top goalkeeper to Daniel Stevenson
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Two rush-hour crashes on B-road
A CAR rolled over and three others collided in two separate accidents between Melksham and Holt this morning. At shortly after 8.25am emergency services were called when a blue Nissan Micra flipped over about one mile from Holt in the direction of Melksham
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Evolution girls are flying high
TRAMPOLINING: TWO pupils of John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, have won gold medals in their respective age groups at the latest in the season of grading competitions. Chloe Hendy and Anna Bennet both attend the Evolution Trampoline Club. Anna
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Flood warning as water main bursts
A BURST water main is causing havoc on a main road outside Bradford on Avon this morning. Fields near Cumberwell Golf Club, off the A363, are filled with water, which is spilling onto the road. Combined with foggy conditions, police are warning drivers
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Honours shared in Trophy thriller
CHIPPENHAM Town will have to do it all over again at Didcot Town tomorrow night after Saturday's thrilling FA Trophy clash at Hardenhuish Park ended in a 3-3 draw. The Railwaymen raced into a two-goal lead after just six minutes with goals from
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Edwards completes Westbury comeback
WESTBURY United produced a stirring comeback by scoring three goals in the final 12 minutes of a tight and at times feisty match to beat Ilfracombe Town 3-1 in the preliminary round of the Les Phillips Cup. They will play Willand Rovers away in the
