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Shopping centre cafe celebrates fifth birthday
A cafe in Trowbridge celebrated its fifth birthday on Tuesday by baking a large cake for customers. The Trowbridge branch of Boswells, in The Shires shopping centre, is one of 13 in a chain. The family business was started by Jeremy Burn 35 years
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Wiltshire health trust is £1.1m in the black
NHS Wiltshire ended the 2008/9 financial year with a £1.167m surplus. During the year, the organisation was at risk of ending with an overspend but came in on target with a surplus. Areas where money was saved was reaching agreement on contracts with
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Schoolkids devastated after thieves swipe laptop
Pupils at a village primary school are devastated after callous thieves stole their laptop. Sutton Veny Primary School, in High Street, was burgled between 8.30pm on April 30 and 8.30am on May 1. The offenders got into the building through a window
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'Vampire' author swoops into Warminster
Award-winning Irish author Darren Shan spoke to his fans during a visit to the Athenaeum in Warminster. The writer, who is best known for his vampire series The Saga, which Universal Studios intend to turn into a single film next year, was at the theatre
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Third raid at cafe in Bradford on Avon
Police are investigating the third burglary at cafes in Bradford on Avon in the space of a month. Thieves stole £300 worth of stock including cakes, sweets and fizzy drinks from the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust cafe on May 4, along with £320 from a safe
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Westbury is destination for healthy life course
Families in Westbury can find out how to lead healthier lives when a national course comes to the town. The Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do it! programme is giving a free taster session at Bitham Brook Primary School in Arundell Close, Westbury, between
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Church prepares for bank holiday flower festival
A church in Melksham is holding a flower festival with the theme 'Helping Hands' over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The festival at St Michael’s Church in Canon Square will begin with a preview evening on Friday, May 22 at 6.30pm and will include flowers
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Centre move ever-closer to the title
PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre A moved a step closer to winning the Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division for a fourth successive season after they defeated near neighbours Box Rovers 4-1 at Meriton Avenue. Stuart Beeho’s Rovers side
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Corsham Centre A named team of the week
The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News sponsored Team of the Week award for May 10, 2009 has been awarded to Premier Division side Corsham Centre A. For a third successive week the choice of Team of the Week Award winners was a very close call and
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Biddestone Arms ready for action tonight
DIVISION ONE: Biddestone Arms were due to host North Bradley at the weekend, but due to a number of Bradley’s players being unavailable for various reasons the match was switched to this evening. When the teams met earlier in the season it took a
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Westbury man found over limit claims drink was spiked
A case involving a young drink-driver has been adjourned after his friend admitted to spiking his drink. Ben Wilkins, 20, from Eden Vale Road, Westbury, appeared at Chippenham Magistrates Court on Friday charged with drink driving in Westbury
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Bradford on Avon guides mark 90 years
Current and former Guides turned out in force at the weekend to celebrate 90 years of girl guides in Bradford on Avon. Leaders, Guides, Brownies and Rainbows all helped out at the celebratory fundraiser in Westbury Gardens on Saturday with
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Death crash motorist has driving ban cut
A Trowbridge man whose headlong 80mph race with another car caused the death of an innocent driver will be back on the road two years' earlier after an Appeal Court ruling yesterday. Peter Edward Bowyer, 25, of Fleece Cottages, was jailed for six
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Melksham charity fundraiser is a dead cert
Ladies who lunch can show off their finest headgear and enjoy a virtual flutter at a charity event next month. The Trowbridge and Melksham Friends of Dorothy House are holding their annual Ascot Ladies’ Racing Day on Thursday, June 18, in aid of Dorothy
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Bradford on Avon green festival hailed a success
A community festival to promote all things green in Bradford on Avon has been hailed a great success by those involved. The Breathe Festival was held last Saturday and Sunday and saw some 4,000 people pass through to browse stalls, listen to
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Warminster's multi-million pound retail plan unveiled
Plans for a multi-million-pound retail centre in the heart of Warminster were unveiled to the public this week. Developers Stockland, owner of the Three Horseshoes Shopping Mall, has revealed its regeneration scheme for the town centre, which will see
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Ex-Westbury Mayor heads for India
Former Westbury Mayor Horace Prickett has explained the reasons for his departure from the town council. Mr Prickett’s resignation from his seat on the Laverton ward followed hot on the heels of councillors Ian Taylor and Jackie Reed, who resigned from
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Affordable homes bid for Broughton Gifford
People with working, living or family ties with Broughton Gifford are being given the chance to claim residence at one of nine new affordable homes in the area. The homes are being built by Selwood Housing and will consist of five two-bedroom homes,
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Melksham's tasty festival gives organisers food for thought
Melksham's first food and drink festival has been hailed a great success by organisers and those involved in events throughout the week. The nine-day festival, which began on May 3, attracted many people into the town to enjoy cookery demonstrations
