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999 call after child gets stuck in climbing frame
Emergency services were called to help a two-year-old child stuck in a climbing frame in Trowbridge on Sunday afternoon. Th incident took place at Southwick Playing Fields in Hollis Way at 3.50pm. Fire crews were stood down on arrival after the caller
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Pensioner admits burning down his bungalow
A pensioner from Westbury has changed his plea to admit deliberately starting a fire at his own home which he shared with his wife. Alan Watts had argued he was entitled to start a blaze at his own home because it belonged to him, but a judge
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Extras to be reduced as Cranford crew cuts costs
Villagers in Lacock may be left disappointed as the number of extras needed for the Christmas special of BBC period drama Cranford is being cut by up to half. Filming for the two episode special at Christmas, due to take place in Lacock later
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Father pays tribute to son found dead in Melksham flat
The father of a man found dead in his Melksham flat on Friday has paid tribute to his son. Owen Lewis, was found at his home in Bath Road, close to the Sainsbury's store, on Friday morning, sparking a joint operation between police, paramedics and the
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Banned driver jailed after high-speed police chase
A banned driver who burgled a house to steal the keys to a BMW convertible before leading police on a high-speed chase which resulted in a horse rider being injured has been jailed for four years and nine months. Benjamin Quarmby, of Lower
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River's rich history goes on display
Musket balls, 14th century horseshoes and bone toothbrushes have gone on display at an exhibition devoted to the history of the waterways running through Bradford on Avon. Local archaeologist Adrian Powell, from Poulton, has temporarily donated
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Foresters in seventh heaven
Foresters FC v FC Chippenham Youth ‘A’ Foresters FC remain unbeaten in Division Three after securing a 7-0 win over the youngsters of FC Chippenham Youth ‘A’. A Greg Wilmot double giving the home side a two-nil lead at the interval. The second period
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Town heralds relaunch of business chamber
A chamber of commerce in a west Wiltshire town has relaunched as business leaders felt the former committee had lost its direction. The new-look chamber in Bradford on Avon is hoping to drum up more members after more then 70 people gathered at its first
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St Andrews rack up another victory
Division Two St Andrews Winsley v Seend United Reserves St Andrews Winsley racked up another victory in Division Two with a comfortable 3-0 score line at home against Seend United Reserves. The Saints dominated proceedings from the outset and soon deserved
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Blue Circle open up three point lead over rivals
Blue Circle v Trowbridge Town ‘A’ Blue Circle opened up a three point gap over their opponents Trowbridge Town ‘A’ as they won by four goals to one. Trowbridge took the lead but by the halftime interval Circle were on top thanks to two
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Steeple Ashton hit for five
Knockout Cup Steeple Ashton v Freshford United Steeple Ashton played hosts to Freshford United in this Semi Final of the Chantry Digital Limited of Trowbridge sponsored knockout cup and suffered one of their heaviest defeats of the season losing 5-0
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British Lion rattle in 14 goals
DIVISION FOUR: Corsham Centre B remain top of Division four by virtue of a better goal difference than British Lion whose 14-2 victory over basement side AFC Lyneham saw them moved level on 33 points with the inactive Centre side. The home side were
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Supporters shock The Three Crowns
DIVISION THREE: Chippenham based The Three Crowns United suffered a minor set back to their title hopes as they suffered only their second defeat in 18 matches and their first in 15 outings after Trowbridge Town Supporters’ Club claimed a outstanding
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FC Bradford thrash Pig & Whistle
DIVISION TWO: FC Bradford continue to set the pace at the top of Division two and their 6-1 victory over Pig & Whistle United who they beat 1-0 just a few weeks ago was a lot more convincing than many people thought it would be. Mark Robinson scored an
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Potterne stay top after win over Biddestone
PREMIER DIVISON: Joint Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division leaders Potterne travelled to Yatton Road to face Biddestone Social for the second time in a month with Potterne looking to follow up their 3-1 win and to stay top of the table for
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White Hart Combe overcome potential banana skin
DIVISION ONE: With things getting very tight at the top of Division One leaders White Hart Combe know that every point they can get is going to be vital and they overcame a potential banana skin to their promotion hopes with a 4-0 victory over local rivals
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Stunning strike puts Pheasant into cup final
KNOCKOUT CUP SEMI FINAL: Second division heavyweights Pheasant FC and Hullavington went to head to head on the Melksham Town ground on Sunday as they battled it out to become the first side to make it into the final of this season’s Eric Hughes Memorial
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Melksham Park U10 B 2, AFC Calne U10 1
Melksham Park continued their improved play with a 2-1 win over Calne. A goal from George Hiscock in the first half was the only thing that seperated the two teams. The second half was just as close until a shot was deflected past the keeper by Simeon
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FC Chippenham Youth U10 2, Larkhall Athletic Falcons U10 1
A fine FC Chippenham performance saw them dominate against a plucky Larkhall side on a sunny Sunday morning at Stanley Park. FC Chippenham started brightly and played some quality football. The early exchanges saw FC Chippenham force several corners
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Forwards provide the platform for Trowbridge U10s' win
A second meeting of the year against Walcot proved a much stiffer test than had been the case earlier in the season when Trowbridge U10 had emerged winners by quite a margin. Walcot refused to let their heads drop throughout but Trowbridge simply proved
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Chippenham 6, Old Bristolians 1
Hockey: Chippenham deservedly sealed the Avon league title with a game to go with a convincing win at home to mid-tabled Old Bristolians. The home side started brightly on a warm afternoon retaining the ball and forcing their opposition to
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Reward offered after Stourhead raid
A £1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of thieves who stole art works from a gallery near Warminster. The break-in at the National Trust property on the Stourhead estate happened earlier this month
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Man dies after being found slumped in car outside Melksham store
A pensioner has died after suffering a suspected heart attack in a car parked outside a Melksham department store. Wiltshire Air Ambulance was called to help out with the incident in the car park at Leekes in Beanacre Road yesterday.
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Wiltshire health bosses' fears over cancer that killed Jade
Wiltshire health bosses are worried at the number of young women who fail to turn up at screening tests for the cancer that killed Jade Goody. The TV celebrity died yesterday from from cervical cancer and NHS Wiltshire is urging women to attend
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Westbury Youth Lions U10 1, Melksham Park A 1
Westbury Youth Lions played Melksham Park A in their penultimate game of the season at Redland Lane; both teams had their chances to take the win in a highly entertaining match. In the first half both sides looked to attack and it was Melksham who created
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Wiltshire explorer's Arctic adventure
Explorer David Hempleman Adams is tackling his latest challenge this week by trekking across Baffin island at the centre of the Arctic Circle. He is leading a group of people on the 12-day expedition and braving treacherous temperatures as low as
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Westbury Youth U17 1, Castle Combe U17 White 2
For the second week running these teams did battle and again the sun shone on a fine match. The result may have been the same with a win for Castle Combe but their players knew they had been in a match. Hard fought all the way from start to fnish the
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Devizes Town U9 B 1, Corsham Leopards U9 1
Both these sides entered the Division Four contest unbeaten and after 40 minutes of great football that still remains true. Devizes started brightly and immediately went on the attack looking for the opening goal but some resolute defending from Corsham
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Wiltshire League: Stoppage-time winner boosts Melksham's hopes
Melksham Town kept tabs on the Premier division leaders with a 1-0 away win over FC Chippenham Youth, the all important goal coming from a free kick in the fourth minute of injury time. Both sides were evenly matched with chances few and far
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Rugby: Trowbridge 27, Walcot 3
This Bath Combination Quarter Final win was Trowbridge’s first win against the Bath team in the memory of its present membership. And while the Walcot team is a shadow of its team only a few years ago the result confirms the progress Trowbridge have made
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Easington Sports 1, Trowbridge Town 2
Trowbridge's recent good form continued away to Easington Sports with a well earned 2-1 victory. With a very hard surface both teams struggled to take control in the first 20 minutes with neither team really creating any chances. Trowbridge had a half
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TV presenter to open museum's family history exhibit
Archaeologist, writer and broadcaster Julian Richards will officially open a family history exhibition at Trowbridge Museum on April 4. The BBC’s Meet The Ancestors presenter is an appropriate choice for the exhibition, which is called ‘Facing the Past
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Trowbridge swimmers end on a high
Trowbridge Amateur Swimming Clubs youth and senior swimmers finished off the 2009 Wiltshire County Championships campaign in style last weekend with some impressive performances at the Link Centre. Last Saturday saw the close of the Youth County Champs
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Driver in court on death crash charge
A motorist from Warminster accused of causing the death of a 42-year-old tree surgeon in Bath appeared before a crown court judge on Friday. Zachary Redman is accused of driving dangerously in Rossiter Road on August 8 last year in an accident
