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Police given longer to hold man arrested on suspicion of murder in Melksham
The 21 year old Melksham man, arrested on suspicion of murder, appeared before North Wilts Magistrates' Court this afternoon. Police made an application for a warrant of further detention, which was granted by magistrates, extending the period
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Parents go back to school
For 10 weeks at a Trowbridge primary school, parents and carers have been finding out how their children learn maths now compared to how they did during their time at school. The course is part of a Family Learning initiative and Holbrook Primary
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Runners' emotive reasons for running half marathon
Runners from west Wiltshire taking part in his weekend’s Bath Half Marathon are raising money for an appeal in memory of a four-day-old baby and a charity on behalf of a young boy with a rare blood disorder. Four friends are tackling the
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Cooper Avon scoop team of the week award
The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News sponsored Team of the Week award for March 8, 2009 has been awarded to First Division side Cooper Avon FC. Gary Newman’s first division Cooper Avon outfit just edged out AFC Calne also from division one for this
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Morrisons' expansion bid wins few friends
A potential loss of car parking spaces caused by a supermarket’s bid to expand brought out the crowds to a Warminster town council meeting on Monday. A planning application put forward by retail giant Morrisons, which has a store in Weymouth
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Frustration over grave crisis at Melksham cemetery
A funeral director in Melksham said he is frustrated at news the town’s cemetery will run out of burial spaces in about a year. Patrik Bewley, who joined his father’s firm DJ Bewley in 1980 and took it over after his death, said for the past 10 years
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Street pastors receive warm response
Street pastors began patrolling Trowbridge streets on Friday night seeking to offer support to any revellers requiring their help. Twenty three pastors took to the streets after being commissioned in front of a congregation at Bethesda Baptist Church
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Refuge wins support from London law firm
Trowbridge refuge Amber has received a massive fundraising boost after being selected as charity of the year by a London law firm. Macfarlanes, who employ around 300 staff, chose Amber from a selection of nominees put forward by employees. After a short
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River Avon is the focus of new exhibition
The impact of the river on Bradford on Avon will be the subject of a new exhibition to launch at the town’s museum next week. A River Runs Through It is the name of the exhibition of maps, photos and plans charting the history of the river
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Resident tells of fire horror
A resident who carried a burning electric heater out of his house after it sparked a blaze has spoken of the incident which has left him homeless. The fire, which broke out at a semi-detached house in Brown Street, Trowbridge, at about midday
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Former Trowbridge student's life under the waves
A former John of Gaunt pupil who is heading towards a career underwater with the Royal Navy marked the end of nine-weeks training with a passing-out parade on Friday. Graham Parry, 20, joined the Navy in December and completed his training at HMS Raleigh
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Gallery launched in memory of local artist
A west Wiltshire mayor paid tribute to a late friend and artist at the launch of a gallery dedicated to her memory on Saturday. Cllr Veronica Burden spoke fondly of Chrissie Tasker, who suffered with a disorder affecting her growth and internal organs
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Trowbridge family tell of grief for Melksham attack victim
The family of builder Adrian Cooksey have spoken of their grief at his death after an attack in Melksham. Mr Cooksey, 50, was found unconscious with head injuries in Spa Road at 3am on Sunday. He died at the Royal United Hospital yesterday. Mr Cooksey
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Pre-school tots test out their French
A pre-school near Westbury have introduced French lessons into its curriculum this term. Bratton Pre-School, which meets at the Church Institute Hall, has enlisted the help of French teacher Madame Blythe. During their first week learning
