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Care home brings jobs to Melksham
A £1m care home for adults with learning disabilities could create 25 local jobs if it is given planning permission by Wiltshire Council. Voyage, a national firm providing care and support for people with specialist needs, wants to demolish
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Brother pays moving tribute to brave teen
Daniel Henry paid his own special tribute to his younger brother Ryan on Tuesday as people gathered to pay their last farewells to the teenager who lost his battle against leukaemia. Daniel, 17, a sixth former at St Augustine’s Catholic College
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Fundraising drive in store at Lacock
An appeal to raise £50,000 has been launched by a charity wanting to buy a van or bus to convert into a mobile scrapstore. Wiltshire Scrapstore and Resource Centre, in Bowden Hill, Lacock, was launched 10 years ago to promote creativity and
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OAP cut out of car after driving into ditch
An 85-year-old woman had to be freed from her car after it ended up on it side in a ditch off the A365 at Shaw Hill, near Melksham. The woman, who was not injured, was medically trapped in her blue VW Polo following the crash at just after
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Trowbridge Royal British Legion
At the April meeting members discussed the increase in welfare casework due to soldiers returning from both Afghanistan and Iraq. The branch caseworker, Rick Owen, briefed members and said there had been a marked increase in the number of men and women
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Corsham Gardeners Society
Chairman Rodney Cundict welcomed members to our April meeting and then introduced our speaker Monica Blake from Wiltshire Wildlife, her topic being Plants of the Mediterranean. There was a wonderful selection of slides of flowers, butterflies and moths
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Dancing Through Life in Bradford on Avon
A new class for older people is starting in Bradford on Avon on Thursday, April 23. A Dancing Through Life taster session in March was popular so the dance sessions will now be held weekly from 10.30am-11.30am at the United Church hall, St Margaret's
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Nostalgia
A look at the history of Shaw, on the edge of Melksham, this week, thanks to reader B Drew, who passed on some pictures from a Wiltshire News Picture Supplement from June 5 1953, which were found in an old book. They show the opening celebrations
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Westbury club sale sparks fears for future
A £1m package of land including an 18-hole golf course, social club and fishing lake in Westbury has sparked a flurry of interest from buyers just weeks after going on sale. The Lafarge cement factory, which is due to be mothballed at the end
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Then and Now - East Street, Lacock
LACOCK, we have learned, was established for the estate workers of the abbey in the 13th century and the village streets form a square with High Street, Church Street East Street and West Street forming the sides. According to notes left
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It’s a brolly good show for Bradford on Avon
A member of the Bradford on Avon Jazz Club was delighted when her hand-decorated umbrella won top prize at an Easter music event. John Millard, 73, and his wife Evelyn, 77, from Hilperton, had been at the New Orleans Easter jazz weekend at
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Top fundraisers
Thank you to the residents of Birch Grove and Cedar Grove, Chippenham, who between them raised more than £45 in the household envelope collection this year for the SCOPE charity in the area. David Burgin SCOPE Wiltshire
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Army reunion
An appeal has gone out for former members of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment. The reunion will be held on Saturday and Sunday July 25 and 26. If you were in one of the old Regiments Royal Berkshire, Glosters, Wiltshires
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Is that really it?
The changes to the entrance to Monkton Park in Chippenham seem to have stopped, so assuming they were finished, I went to have a good look. I was horrified, and sincerely hope they are not finished – as they are now, they are truly awful. Clearly
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Ramsbury's delight at glowing ref praise on tour
Ramsbury U10 Tigers and Ramsbury Sharks finished third and fifth out of nine teams in tournament on tour in Woolacombe over the Easter weekend. The whole Ramsbury squad were also awarded the Sportsmanship/Fairplay award, which was presented
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Now come clean
The letter you published last week (Wiltshire Times, April 10) from the Conservative leader of the new Wiltshire Council under the title “Facts are wrong” managed to go on without disputing the accuracy of any of the facts from either your paper’s research
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North Star B desperate to keep the heat on
DIVISION FOUR: Things remain very tight at the top of Division Four, but it would be fair to say that the eventual league winners look likely to be Corsham Centre B rather that North Star B who are in action today while the Centre have a free weekend.
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Rawlings' boys eye automatic spot
DIVISION ONE: With the top two sides in Division One without a game this weekend it gives Cooper Avon and Bradford News closest rivals they chance to close the gap on them at the summit and if White Hart Combe can overcome AFC Calne at Stanley Park it
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Meadow Lane set for mouth-watering clash
PREMIER DIVISON: The pick of the matches in the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, Premier division this weekend has to be the game at Meadow Lane where Westbury Rangers A entertain leaders Biddestone Social. Biddestone who go into
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Wrong blame
I am horrified by the inflammatory headline that you are using on the Wiltshire Times website concerning the problems with the King Street car park in Melksham – “Foreign lorry drivers put the pee into parking in Melksham”. At no time during the debate
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Three Crowns have victory in their sights
DIVISION THREE: Third division leaders The Three Crowns United return to action this weekend with a home match against Corsham United and manager Tony Beasley will expect nothing than a victory from his team who know that two victories from their remaining
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FC Bradford and AFC Melksham to take advantage
DIVISION TWO: As the race for the top two places in Division Two hots up both FC Bradford and AFC Melksham will hope to take advantage of Pheasant FC’s cup involvement. Bradford travel to relegated Eastlands for whom it will be their final game of the
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A second chance
It is very rare in life that you get a second chance to go back and follow a way that benefits communities for generations to come. This is an opportunity that faces Westbury, surrounding towns and villages, to create a national park within
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Knockout Cup final promises to be a classic
KNOCKOUT CUP FINAL: Fans of both Corsham Centre A and Pheasant FC will descend on Hardenhuish Park, home of Chippenham Town FC this Sunday for the 43rd final of the reebrooks sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. Premier division
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Smoking issue
I was recently reminded of previous efforts on the part of myself and a ward member to address the issue of individuals smoking in children’s play areas. I have previously been faced with reticence on the part of the district council to tackle this
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Depressing lesson for youngsters
We now learn that according to a statement from a Wiltshire Council spokesman (Wiltshire Times, April 10) that “Government guidance makes clear that (inter alia) schools aim to equip children as they grow up with the knowledge and skills to manage their
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Town’s asset
Well done to everyone involved in last weekend’s events at the new Beversbrook sports facility in Calne. Like other Calne residents, I hope it will be a great success and used for a wide range of activities by all ages. Certainly, plenty helped with
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Knockout Cup final promises to be a classic
KNOCKOUT CUP FINAL: Fans of both Corsham Centre A and Pheasant FC will descend on Hardenhuish Park, home of Chippenham Town FC this Sunday for the 43rd final of the reebrooks sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. Premier division
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Owls spread wings at Lacock
Staff and children at Wise Owls Pre-School in Lacock celebrated the grand opening of their outdoor classroom with the help of local councillors and well-known local businesswoman Phyllis Self. Mrs Self, 101, runs Whitehall Garden Centre with
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Laudible title
In what must be one of the first letters to the press from our new local authority, we infer that the Wiltshire Council has given priority to creating a Department for Silly Titles. Mary Douglas’ Implementation Executive portfolio holder for libraries
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A great service
I have recently returned from the RUH Bath, Philip Yeoman ward, and I have nothing but praise for the kindness and help of all the people I met. My ward was clean and well-cared for at all times. MRS Y SMITH Church Walk Melksham
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The small print
So the council is once again wasting tax payers money - this time £35,000 - on uniforms that aren`t needed or wanted by the library staff. Instead of wasting money they should be putting it towards the Internet system that they laughingly say
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No fair deal
Further to my previous letter regarding the printing of Conservative Party Local Literature outside the county, I would like to inform our readers that the Liberal Democrats have in their recent publication which dropped through my letterbox today
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No protection
I’m not sure if the Data Protection Act (or its misuse) is of any interest to your readers but I would like to relate a fresh incidence of this Act being abused. A short while ago, I applied via the Internet for British Gas care on my boiler and
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We aim to fight the cutbacks on railway
As Cabinet Member for Transport, Environment and Economic Development, I would like to explain my viewpoint to the many people who have requested that the council supports improved train services between Salisbury and Swindon. In one form
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It’s plain loco near Bradford on Avon
Labourers have been photographed carrying building materials across a busy railway track near Bradford on Avon, sparking fears that lives are being put at risk. Workmen refurbishing a former mill in Avoncliff village have been spotted running
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The life of Kathleen Lye
KATHLEEN Lye, known as Kay, from Melksham, died on Good Friday at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. Her funeral service will take place on Monday, April 20 at 11am at St Michael’s Church, Melksham, followed by a burial in Melksham Cemetery. Flowers
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The life of Freda Sutton
Mrs Freda Sutton FREDA Sutton, who was known as Jo to her friends and family, died at Ravenscroft Nursing Home, Trowbridge, on April 9, aged 94. The widow of the late Frank Sutton, she was the mother of Bill, Robin, Rachel, Mark, Judith and Mary.
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The life of Mrs Janet Frazer
KEEN dancer and family woman Janet Frazer died at the Royal United Hospital in Bath on April 5, aged 76. Born in Bristol, she was raised in Castle Combe where she attended the local school, leaving at 16 to take a two-year secretarial course at Trowbridge
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Riders signing up for Lackham
Equestrian: Entries for this year’s Horse Trials at Lackham opened this week for riders wishing to compete at the popular venue that is Wiltshire College Lackham. Now in its fourth year Wiltshire College is pleased to host this prestigious event
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Warminster friends and family pay tribute to ‘lovely guy’
Friends and family of 61-year-old Warminster businessman Charlie Maxwell have spoken of their shock at his murder in the Philippines. One of his closest friends, Tim Dews, 41, had been texting Mr Maxwell just two hours before his death and
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The life of Mr Brian Coombs
CHIPPENHAM charity stalwart Brian Coombs, who devoted most of his life to various good causes in the town, has died, aged 77. Great-grandfather Mr Coombs worked with the Chippenham Gateway Club for disabled adults for more than 20 years and was the
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The birth of Elysia Primrose Amador
Born: April 10, 11.12am Weight: 7lb 7oz Parents: Danilo, 38, and Anna Amador, 29, of Garth Road, Hilperton. AFTER a three-hour labour third-time mum Anna Amador said it was her most painful birth yet. “The pain was intense
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The birth of Michael Sean Seager
Born: April 12, 10.51am Weight: 7lb 5oz Parents: Derek, 46, and Jacqueline Seager, 27, of Oldfield Park, Westbury. MUM Jacqueline Seager was lucky enough not to suffer from the dreaded morning sickness and managed to eat plenty
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Back at the helm
MIKE Horlock, the former owner and now manager of the White Rabbit restaurant in Westbury, strongly believes in supporting local businesses to ensure their survival throughout the difficult financial climate. Mr Horlock, 47, owns Checkers Cafe in Westbury
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Warminster family tell of murder shock
A West Wiltshire businessman who moved to an idyllic island in the Philippines to start a new life with his young girlfriend has been shot dead by robbers. Retired picture framer and restorer Charles Stuart Maxwell, 61, known as Charlie, was
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Glovemakers to stay loyal to Warminster
An historic glove-making firm which is favoured by royalty will remain loyal to Warminster if its plans to move to a new home are given the go-ahead. Dents Factory, which has been in Fairfield Road since 1937, wants to move to land in Furnax Lane. Managing
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Asda gets thumbs down for Chippenham site
Plans to redevelop Langley Park in Chippenham and build a large ASDA store, hotel, houses and shops have been opposed again by Chippenham Town Council. Councillors voted against the outline plans to redevelop the 7.7 hectare site. A town council spokesman
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Shanley's delight at dream Combe triumph
Motorsport: Speed king Andrew Shanley says he has fulfilled a lifelong dream after recording a remarkable racing victory and overcoming an old foe on Easter Monday. The 39-year-old waste management expert from Trowbridge claimed first place in the Special
