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Cook-off is just the job for Trowbridge college chefs
Talented catering students battled it out with a cook-off during the first heat of the prestigious von Essen competition at Wiltshire College Trowbridge on Tuesday. A group of nine second year catering students from the Trowbridge campus –
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Fan Zilli opens spa restaurant in Warminster
A celebrity chef enjoyed holidaying in Warminster so much that he has returned two years later to open his own restaurant. Italian-born Aldo Zilli, who has appeared on TV in Good Food Live and Celebrity Fit Club, was at Center Parcs in Longleat last
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Threats to kill were an argument gone too far
A man has admitted to threatening to kill his partner and writing obscenities about her over the walls of her flat during a heated argument. Adrian O’Neil, 24, of Orchard Close, Warminster, pleaded guilty to charges of assault and criminal
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Warminster animal rustler sorry for theft
A Warminster man has appeared before magistrates charged with the theft of animals, including three ducks from a community farm for disadvantaged children. Richard Andrew, 22, of The Dene, Warminster, pleaded guilty to stealing a new-born lamb
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Sawtells
Our appeal recently for information about the old Sawtells feather factory in Melksham brought these pictures, from former Melksham man Norman Hutchins, who now lives in Trowbridge. The picture above shows a train hauling 26 trucks loaded with feathers
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Lacock Abbey and Sharington’s Tower
After the Augustinian abbey was sold as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539, it was bought by Sir William Sharington, a Renaissance adventurer. On acquiring the property Sharington had the convent church demolished except for
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Mum’s anger at Melksham school
A frustrated mother has removed her daughters from a Melksham primary school after an arrangement to use the headteacher’s private parking area for her disabled daughter ended suddenly. Charlotte Dobson, 37, of Lincoln Green, Melksham, took
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The life of Mr Arthur Evans
Former Roundway Hospital mental health nurse Arthur Evans, who was known as ‘Taffy’, has died, aged 83. Mr Evans, of Hartmoor Road, Devizes, was born in Ogmore Vale, South Wales. This was a mining community and both his father and grandfather
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The life of Mr Roy Sedgman
Yatton Keynell stalwart Roy Sedgman died suddenly on May 6. Mr Sedgman, 70, of Clarks Leaze, was found dead in a bonfire on land behind the Bell Inn pub. Great-grandfather of two Mr Sedgman had lived in the village for 15 years after moving
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The life of Mrs Mary Marshall MBE
Mary Marshall MBE, who died aged 84 on April 25, was one of Wiltshire’s most active voluntary workers. She gained an MBE for services to the elderly and community in Chippenham in 1998 and during a period of more than 35 years she maintained
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The birth of Sydney Taylor
Born: May 5, 7.23am Weight: 6lb 14oz Parents: Stuart and Angie Taylor of Studley Green, Trowbridge Sydney is the first child for Stuart Taylor, 28, a bus driver for First in Bath, and Angie Taylor, 32, a teacher at Writhlington
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The life of Mrs Patricia Leathem
A former MoD worker who lived in the village of Gastard for almost all her life has died, aged 60. Patricia Leathem, of The Close, died on Monday after suffering a ruptured bowel. Mrs Leathem was born in Bradford on Avon, one of the
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Burglar takes teenager’s charity collection from Lacock
Teenager Laura Sexton was distraught when more than £190 of charity money she had raised was stolen from her home in Lacock. The 17-year-old has been raising money for Children’s Hospice South West during the past two months, collecting sponsors for
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The birth of Cameron Harry Hennessey
Born: May 6, 2.10pm Weight: 6lb 4oz Parents: Lee Hennessey and Jessica Mead, of Wessex Walk, Westbury. Cameron is the first child for Mr Hennessey, 22, who is not currently working and Jessica, 18, a carer for the elderly. The
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Art trail workshops offer chance to test your skills
Preview: Wylye Valley Art Trail The fifth Wylye Valley Art Trail opens on May 30 and runs to June 7. This biennial festival of open studios, workshops and exhibitions takes place within a 12-mile radius of the centre of the Wylye Valley, covering
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Westbury Rangers' match switched
DIVISION THREE: With Westbury Rangers B unable to use their pitch at Meadow Lane their final match of the season against Lavington (Sunday) has been switched to Northbrook. Whatever the outcome of the game Westbury will finish in seventh spot while
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Players get in a spin for latest show, Trowbridge Civic Hall
Preview: Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein Trowbridge Amateur Operatic Society Trowbridge Civic Hall TAOS members soaked up the atmosphere when they visited Britain’s largest traditional fairground at Hollycombe, near Liphook
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Corsham Centre can relax for final games
PREMIER DIVISON: Corsham Centre A will go into their final match of the season against The Ship FC already crowned Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division, champions for the 2008/09 campaign after their win over Westbury Rangers A in
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Patients praise ambulance service for quality of care
Great Western Ambulance Service has been praised by patients who required an ambulance for non-life threatening conditions. More than 330 GWAS patients took part in a survey carried out by the independent Care Quality Commission on Category
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Degree opens doors for former homeless Warminster mum
A mother from Warminster has thanked the Open University for turning her life around after graduating last Saturday. Eight years ago Caroline Kenney, 36, of Boreham Field, Warminster, broke up with her ex-husband and lost her home, ending up
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Westbury man denied bail after Taser attack
A man accused of using a Taser gun during an attack in a village near Westbury was denied bail by Chippenham magistrates last Friday. Robin Gage, 47, of Whitecroft, Dilton Marsh, is alleged to have attacked Francis Cresswell in Dilton Marsh on April
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Residents lose battle to create Town Green at Melksham
A resident's bid to get Town Green status for a school playing field to protect it from development has been thrown out, leaving the land likely to be sold for housing. On Wednesday Wiltshire Council’s regulatory committee voted in favour of recommendations
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Pheasant celebrate title with big win
DIVISION TWO: Chippenham based Pheasant FC were presented with their Second division winners trophy prior to their game with AFC Melksham at Yatton Keynell and for a second time in a fortnight they hit the goal trail as they claimed a 14-2 victory over
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Fringe players claim classy victory
DIVISION ONE: Cooper Avon went into their match against Rowde at the Conigre last night as Division one champions so manager Gary Newman opted to play his players out of position and he also gave a number of his fringe players the chance to shine and
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Corsham Centre A crowned champions
PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre A were crowned Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, Premier division champions for a fourth successive season last night following their 4-1 victory over Westbury Rangers A that also saw them complete a league
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Proposed Toolstation League constitution for 2009/10
In view of the promotion of Frome Town and the fact that there will be no relegation movement between the Southern League and Western League it was decided that there would be no relegation from the First Division this season. It will be stressed at the
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Westbury Youth looking for new players
Westbury Youth Football Club are looking for players in all age groups for the forthcoming 2009/2010 Season. The club are especially interested in expanding their girls section and girls currently in Year 3 are invited to attend 6 free training session
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Crew monitors 'small pockets' of fire after factory blaze drama
Firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze which destroyed a bed factory on a Westbury industrial estate yesterday afternoon. The blaze broke out at the Sleepcraft factory on the Brook Lane Industrial Estate following an explosion at about
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Couple’s wise move near Warminster
A chance walk in woods at Crockerton, near Warminster, meant that bird lovers Liz and Ron Horam were able to save two baby tawny owls that were dangerously close to floating down a stream. Mr and Mrs Horam had been walking along a path in some bluebell
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Ton-up Gingell in century landmark
Cricket-mad veteran Trowbridge batsman Des Gingell is celebrating after scoring his 50th century for the club. The 52-year-old, who has played for the club for 30 years, was relieved to have completed the club record feat after waiting six years since
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Sprinter Afeni tipped for the top
Athletics: Trowbridge sprinting prospect Afeni Payne-Bonnick celebrated her 11th birthday in style by claiming three gold medals at the Wiltshire County AA Championships in Tidworth on Sunday. The track and field starlet equalled the 26-year championship
