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Gypsy family leaves industrial estate
After a six-day stakeout, a family of gypsies who illegally moved onto a plot of land in the middle of Bumpers Farm industrial estate in Chippenham have now left. Fresh concerns that the travellers were planning on staying were raised when more caravans
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Roundabout chuch in merger discussions
Congregations at a Church of England and Methodist church in Trowbridge were given more time to consider their futures after a merger was discussed at a meeting last weekend. The landmark Holy Trinity Church – known as “the church on the roundabout”
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Melksham firm prepares for Royal visit
The Duke of York will visit Melksham next week to present a firm with the prestigious Queen’s Award and meet one of its longest serving employees. Prince Andrew will be guest of honour at manufacturing firm Checkmate Group, which took over the former
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Wiltshire ready for Marlborough Cup bid
Cricket: Wiltshire play Berkshire on Sunday at Thatcham with an 11am start for the Marlborough Cup, which is held by Berkshire, in a 50 over a side match. This is Wiltshire’s final friendly match before they start their competitive matches
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Devizes Town 0, Melksham Town 4
Melksham defender Ryan Trowbridge says he suffered mixed emotions after inflicting a potentially fatal defeat on his old club on Monday. With two teams likely to be relegated, the Nursteed Road club need a miracle as they are nine points behind third-bottom
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Adams' brace sees off western rivals
Ten-man Chippenham Town got back to winning ways on Monday by overcoming strong opposition 2-1 and a series of bizarre refereeing decisions. Two first-half goals from skipper Ross Adams, along with a disciplined defensive display, ensured the visitors
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Bluebirds issue complaint to league
Chippenham Town have complained to the Southern League about the severity of their punishment for fielding an ineligible player but decided against appealing the verdict. The Bluebirds were found guilty of playing Aaron Wilson when he was not officially
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St Andrews Winsley win title
St Andrews Winsley defeated Broughton 3-2 to win the Trowbridge and District Second Division title. The new champions started off at a fast pace and forced an early own goal when a Broughton player headed into his own net. The away side
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Winfield right on cue with England success
Trowbridge pool sensation Daniel Winfield says he had the time of his life after excelling while representing his country. The 14-year-old, who attends the John of Gaunt School, was part of England’s victorious Under 16 squad for the recent EBA World
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Calne 7, Cooper Avon Tyres 55
Rugby: Melksham travelled to Calne on Saturday looking for another win and they came away with the points after a strong performance. Melksham CATs started well with two almost identical tries in quick succession from winger Rob Bailey, the second
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Angling round-up: Great sport on reservoirs
Trout fishermen enjoyed a great week on the Bristol Water trout fisheries last week with good catches from the bank and boat. The warmer conditions have given rise to huge hatches of black buzzers at both Chew and Blagdon. In fact at Chew there are
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Corsham Centre B v North Star B postponed
DIVISON FOUR: Corsham Centre B's clash with North Star B tonight has been postponed as North Star are unable to raise a side.
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Renegades looking to jump to third
DIVISION THREE: If Bradford based Three Horseshoes Renegades can get the better of Lavington (Sunday) at St Laurence School tonight then Lance Davis' side will leapfrog Steeple Ashton Rangers into third spot and close the gap on second placed Bromham
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FC Bradford to take on AFC Melksham
DIVISION TWO: All three of the leading clubs in Division Two are in action this evening, leaders FC Bradford entertain second placed AFC Melksham in a match that promises to be as good as any that has gone before it this season. If the match lives up
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Cooper Avon ready to pull clear
DIVISION ONE: Cooper Avon can pull well clear of the chasing pack at the top of the table if they can get the better of Kevin Whitbread’s Rowde side at Sands Lane tonight. Gary Newman’s Cooper Avon side currently lead Bradford News by two points but victory
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Title-chasers looking to push on tonight
PREMIER DIVISION: Tonight sees another busy night of fixtures from the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League and of the three games being played this evening in the Premier division, three of the sides due to play still fancy their chances of taking
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Helicopter called in after overdose concern
WILTSHIRE Police's helicopter was scrambled to help find a man in Trowbridge who had run away after taking an overdose of tablets. Police were initially called to an address in Southwick at about 9.40pm yesterday. The man was later found and picked
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Calne Town 0, Frome Town 1
Frome bounced back from a shock loss on Good Friday with a composed victory over Calne on Wednesday evening. After a lifeless first half, Simeon Allison struck with 15 minutes left in the contest to keep Andy Crabtree’s men in the hunt for
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School pays tribute as former teacher loses cancer battle
Teachers at the Corsham School have paid tribute to former assistant headteacher John Ridler who died on Saturday after a battle with cancer at the age of 58. Mr Ridler’s colleagues fondly remembered him as a kind, friendly character who was
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Veterans left 'dumbstruck' after funding U-turn
Second World War veterans from Wiltshire have been left dumbstruck after being told the Government will now fund their trips to Normandy to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Veterans were close to raising the £20,000 needed to fund their
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Funeral to be held for tragic father-of-three
The funeral of Trowbridge builder and cricket captain Adrian Cooksey is due to be held later today at the Holy Trinity Church. Mr Cooksey, a father-of-three, was found unconscious on a pavement in Spa Road, Melksham, in the early hours of Sunday
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Cafe owners tell of burglary trauma
Sweet-toothed thieves nabbed cakes, fizzy pop, charity boxes and nearly £1,500 after a raid on two cafes in Bradford on Avon. Police are appealing for information after the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust cafe and Granny Mo’s, both on the Canal Wharf,
