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Widow died after falling down flight of stairs
A widowed pensioner died after falling down a flight of stairs at her home, an inquest held in Trowbridge today heard. Margaret Alford, 77, was found dead at the foot of her stairs at her home in Chapel Lane, Neston, on November 28 last year
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Mystery after 'big cat' spotted near Trowbridge
A songwriter is appealing for witnesses after he spotted a mysterious big black cat near Trowbridge. Mike Booth, of Marlborough, was travelling along the A361 towards Seend from a folk gig at the Village Pump, behind the Lamb pub, in Mortimer Street,
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Justin plans his 'big entrance' for Moonfest 2009
The organiser of Moonfest 2009 to be held in Westbury has said the festival is ‘on track’ after he applied for a licence to hold the event yesterday. The festival was cancelled last year when Wiltshire Police won a court order eight days beforehand
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Tragic father's spiral into depression after marriage break-up
A father-of-two from Westbury found hanged in his home was suffering from depression following the breakdown of his marriage, an inquest heard. Nigel Young, 27, from Highland Close, was found hanged by a dressing gown cord from a bannister on July 8,
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Teen injured in football accident
A 14-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after suffering lower back and upper neck injuries while playing football in Dilton Marsh near Westbury yesterday evening. Great Western Ambulance Service was called just after 7pm last night to local
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Water firm to announce 200 job losses
Staff at Wessex Water have been told this morning that the firm is to make 200 job cuts as the recession has led to it running out of work in some areas. The firm, which covers the south west and has employees at its depot in Kennet Way and
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Wiltshire MPs say Speaker right to quit
Wiltshire MPs have welcomed the resgination of Commons Speaker Michael Martin in the wake of the MPs expenses scandal. Westbury MP Andrew Murrison said: "I hope we elect a person of standing, regardless of political party, who will lead the work that
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Vistors urged to think green for open gardens event
Gardeners in the canalside hamlet of Avoncliff near Bradford on Avon are inviting people to leave their cars at home when visiting open gardens later this summer. Eight gardens will be open to the public on Sunday, 14 June, and all can be easily
