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Candidates revealed for Wiltshire Council elections
More than 350 candidates are to stand in elections for the new Wiltshire Council Nominations from 357 would-be councillors, including 12 for the far right BNP party, have been received as Wiltshire Council prepares to go the polls for the very
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Police deal a crushing blow to the dodgers in Wiltshire
More than 200 BMWs were among nearly 6,000 cars seized from tax dodgers and uninsured drivers by police in Wiltshire in the last four years. The favoured transport of reps and estate agents is at the top of the list of vehicles taken off the
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Man found dead in flat after mum raises alarm
A 34-year-old Melksham man found dead in his flat could have suffered a fatal asthma attack, an inquest in Trowbridge heard on Wednesday. The body of Scott Hillman, 34, was discovered by police officers at his flat in Turner Court at about 10.30pm on
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A fairytale wedding at Southwick
Children from a village near Trowbridge were guests at a fairytale wedding. The 23 reception pupils at Southwick Primary have been learning about traditional fairytales and beliefs in different cultures. On Friday they were joined by pupils from a school
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Corsham's great outdoors
Youngsters spent the morning at Corsham Court as part of their plant-themed lessons at Corsham Regis Primary School. The 41 four-six-year-olds were accompanied by teacher Helen Dean and governor Chris Waltho who is also the Corsham Estate manager.
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Illegal snares claim at Neston Park Estate angers estate owner
The owner of a country estate near Corsham is fuming after being named and shamed in a report exposing cruel and inhumane methods of animal control. The League Against Cruel Sports has claimed the 4,500-acre Neston Park Estate, owned by Sir
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Doggone, what an oversight at Warminster
A dog owner from Warminster was left howling with laughter when his 12-year-old pet Harry received a letter from Vision Express telling him he was due for an eye test. Rob Fryer, of Portway, and his estranged wife May Fryer, of Daniel Crest, were astounded
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Bradford on Avon pupils are full of enterprise
Young tycoons from John Bentley School in Calne triumphed in the Central Wiltshire area final of the Young Enterprise contest. The nine 16 and 17-year-olds beat off competition from seven others to win the Wiltshire Times cup and progress to
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Melksham pupils are full of enterprise
Young tycoons from John Bentley School in Calne triumphed in the Central Wiltshire area final of the Young Enterprise contest. The nine 16 and 17-year-olds beat off competition from seven others to win the Wiltshire Times cup and progress to
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Whitley golf club’s in the swing for charity day
A charity golf day will be held at Whitley Golf Club tomorrow (Saturday) with all proceeds going to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Dorothy House Hospice. The course will be open for nine holes and no other golf will take place while the competition
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Pheasant bid to hang on to top spot
DIVISION TWO: Come Sunday afternoon the top two positions in Division Two should have been finalized, Pheasant FC are likely to go into their game against relegated Affordable Mortgages Villa in pole position after what should have been a midweek win
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Cooper Avon poised to seal title on Sunday
DIVISION ONE: Gary Newman should be a happy man come Sunday as his Cooper Avon side should have clinched the first division championship with a midweek victory over Rowde but if the tyremen didn’t manage to get at least a point from Kevin Whitbread’s
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Pressure is off for North Star
DIVISION FOUR: North Star B who were confirmed as Division four champions last weekend following their 7-2 success over Westbridge Re-United which was coupled with Corsham Centre B’s loss against British Lion will go into their final match of the season
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Renegades looking to clinch promotion
DIVISION THREE: With Chippenham based The Three Crowns United guaranteed one of the top two places in Division Three, Bradford based Three Horseshoes Renegades will join them in division two next season if they avoid defeat at home to The Crown FC in
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Top two ready to go head-to-head
PREMIER DIVISON: Almost a year to the day when Corsham Centre A beat Biddestone Social 1-0 in a game that was to determine who finished as 2007/08 Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division, champions the teams are all set to meet at Meriton Avenue
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Frome Town lift Somerset Premier Cup
Frome Town produced an outstanding second half performance to win the Somerset Premier Cup by beating Southern League Paulton Rovers 3-1 in front of a large crowd and after trailing 1-0 at the interval. After the heroics at Dawlish on Monday
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Pheasant fly to the summit
DIVISION TWO: Pheasant FC flew to the top of the Second division last night after their 10-0 demolition of The Crown Devizes and are now in pole position to take the title which will be deserved after missing out on Knockout Cup glory back in April.
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Corsham Centre take share of top spot
PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre A moved level on points with Biddestone Social at the top of the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, Premier division on Thursday night thanks to their 9-1 success over Holt that mirrored Biddy’s 9-1 win away at Maud
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Three Crowns scoop the title
DIVISION THREE: After weeks of will they or won’t they Chippenham based Three Crowns United finally clinched the number one spot in Division three following their 2-0 victory away at Westbury Rangers B but Tony Beasley’s side had to work very hard for
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Cooper Avon left disappointed
DIVISION ONE: Cooper Avon were left very disappointed by Rowde’s decision to postponed their Thursday night game at the Conigre due to a shortage of players as it meant their hopes of celebrating clinching the Division one title were put on ice for a
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Westbury mum’s anger over Rottweiler attack
Polic are investigating after a 16-year-old boy from Westbury was bitten by a Rottweiler in the street. Matravers student David Daniels, of Campion Close, was left with a puncture mark and a suspected fracture to his elbow following the dog
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Shop raid hero grabs barrel of robber’s gun at Staverton
Have-a-go-hero Leslie Shott grabbed the barrel of a gun while it was aimed at his face by a shop raider. Mr Shott came face-to-face with the robber brandishing an air pistol at Staverton Convenience Store on Sunday night, after going to the
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Village homes aim to cultivate local roots
People who have been working, living or who have family ties with Broughton Gifford are being given the chance to claim residence at one of nine new affordable homes in the Melksham village. The homes are being built by Selwood Housing and will consist
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Matt's nifty 50
Football: Prolific Bradford Town striker Matt Minnis says he enjoyed a season beyond his wildest dreams after reaching a half-century of goals on Saturday. The former Trowbridge Town hitman has been in stunning form all season for the Toolstation First
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Frome boss wary of the axe despite promotion
Manager Andy Crabtree says he is not sure if he will still be in a job next season despite guiding Frome to second place in the Toolstation Premier Division. The Robins are awaiting an upcoming league AGM to rubber-stamp their promotion but it is almost
