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Emotional tributes at the funeral of Melksham father-of-three
There was standing room only at the funeral of former Beanacre Cricket Club player and father-of-three Owen Lewis, held at West Wiltshire Crematorium in Smeington this morning. Family and friends filled the chapel as Mr Owen's coffin was brought
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Angling round-up: High winds on opening day
The opening day at Blagdon saw very difficult conditions with very cold and strong winds. Fishing on the season permit day had been good from most areas but especially from the North side of the lake. But the strong winds soon made fishing from that side
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Waggon and Horses, Beckhampton
FOR a birthday treat, my partner Stewart and I went to the 16th century Waggon and Horses in Beckhampton. We had passed the pub on the A4 a few times and were attracted in by the traditional thatched roof and stone walls made from the nearby
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Head hits out at SATS league tables
The headteacher of the best performing primary school in west Wiltshire in this year’s league tables has hit out at the testing system. Sally Humphries is delighted St John’s in Warminster has come fifth in the whole county and top in west Wiltshire,
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Melksham arson suspects released on bail
Two people arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack in Melksham have been released on police bail. Detectives arrested an 18-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman yesterday, after five people, including three children, were forced
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Garage owner's shock at burglary
Burglars have made off with more than £10,000 worth of goods from a family-run garage in Gastard near Corsham. The burglary, which took place overnight between March 24-25, caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and resulted in expensive tools being
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Fundraisers go dotty for Dot House
People all over Wiltshire went dotty to raise money for a much-loved hospice in Winsley near Bradford on Avon. The annual Dotty Day for Dorothy House was held on Wednesday with a host of fundraising events held at schools and firms across the county.
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Funeral due to take place of Melksham father-of-three
The funeral of Melksham father-of-three Owen Lewis will take place in Semington this morning. Mr Lewis, 41, was found dead in his flat in Bath Road, Melksham, on Friday, March 20 at about 9.45am after his family were unable to contact him by phone
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Longleat - 60 years in the public eye
Longleat House, the Warminster home of the Thynne family for over 400 years, first opened its doors to the public on April 1 1949 and this year marks its 60th year of opening. To celebrate the anniversary, 110 former schoolgirls from The Royal School
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Wedding fair cash to go to cancer charity
Money raised through the Wiltshire Times’ Wedding Fair will go to a cancer charity in memory of the parents of a bridal shop owner. Beverley Lee, 43, who owns The Clothes Horse in Bathford, offered the choice of any of the dresses in her shop as a
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School staff notch up 111-years service
Three members of staff at Bratton Primary School were recognised this week for notching up 111 years of service between them. Margaret Miller, Sue Bray and Sue Crow were presented with flowers and gifts at the Carpenter’s Lane school on Tuesday
