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Boulton says defeat won't halt title Bid
Cricket: Biddestone captain Kris Boulton shrugged off his team’s first loss of the season on Saturday as a blip and says it will not hinder their promotion hopes. Boulton’s boys slumped to a surprise eight wicket defeat to Gloucester City Winget, which
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Duffin hails Giles duo's late display
Cricket: Captain Terry Duffin was full of praise for his players after they suffered their first defeat of the season and said they were simply beaten by the better team on the day. Winsley remain top of the Wiltshire Division with three wins
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Hodnett punishes wateful fielders
Cricket: Captain Carl Clarke was left cursing a trio of missed opportunities which led to Warminster’s demise as they slumped to their fourth successive defeat on Saturday. Having asked Cheltenham to bat, the home side dropped dangerous opener Grant
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100-year-old Margery is Melksham born and bred
The sherry was flowing and partygoers enjoyed cake and food in abundance as 100-year-old Margery Little celebrated her landmark birthday on Tuesday. Her son, Kerwin Little, 66, said his mother, who is Melksham born and bred, was very happy after friends
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Antonietta murder duo's court date set
TWO men charged with the murder of Trowbridge woman Antonietta Guarino, 61, will appear at Bristol Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on June 10. Marc Riley, 24, and David Carr-Burstow, 19, have been accused of murdering the grandmother
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1,000-mile cycle ride to help our heroes
Former serviceman Bob Boothroyd is leading a team of cyclists from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise £5,000 for Help For Heroes. Mr Boothroyd, 67, is using the 1,000 mile ride to mark his retirement from the MOD welfare department at the Services
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DJ workshops and hip hop for half-term kids
Children on half-term holiday have been taking part in all things urban during a two-day event held at Staverton Primary School this week. The event, organised by Trowbridge Town Council as part of their Active Trowbridge scheme, saw pupils take part
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Regiment pays tribute to Wiltshire soldier struck by train
A 21-year-old soldier with the King’s Royal Hussars was killed after being struck by a train near Bradford on Avon Railway Station on Saturday. Trooper Max McBride, who is based at Tidworth barracks and has family in both the Bradford on Avon
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Gower is players' choice at Corsham Centre B
Rhys Gower claimed the Players’ Player of the season award when fourth division runners up Corsham Centre B held their end of season celebrations on Saturday night. Former Chippenham Town player Gower who plays in defence played 23 times for the Centre
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Angling round-up: Outstanding trout at Chew
Last week was a very unsettled time on the Bristol Water trout fisheries but Chew Valley again produced some outstanding brown trout. After Craig Barr’s 15 lb 12 oz specimen Martin Cottis took another great brown weighing about 12 lb. The fish measured
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Trowbridge skipper lauds his spin kings
Cricket: Trowbridge's spin kings proved the difference as they returned to form with a nail-biting victory over Bristol West Indians. Captain Peter Hickerton had been critical of his side’s performance in their previous loss to Cheltenham but was impressed
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Poor effort with bat sees Corsham slip to first loss
Cricket: In-form Alex Senneck starred with bat and ball on Saturday but it was not enough to prevent Corsham slipping to their first league defeat of the season. The opening bowler came to the crease with his side struggling at 50-5 and made 73 vital
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High hopes for strong election turnout on June 4
Election supremo Stephen Gerrard is hoping voters will turn out in force at the Wiltshire Council elections. The new Wiltshire Council has been formed as a result of the abolition of Wiltshire County Council and the four district councils. Polling
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Thompson's display leaves Silk shaken
Cricket: Chippenham captain Steve Silk felt Taunton Deane all-rounder Grant Thompson was the difference between the teams as they slipped to their third straight defeat on Saturday. The South African put in a stunning match-winning display by taking
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Hawker hunting an improvement
Cricket: Westinghouse skipper Steve Hawker is backing his team to climb clear of the Wiltshire Division drop zone, despite their third defeat in four games on Saturday. Hawker’s side, who were bowled out for just 129, paid the price for another poor
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Impressive Ibrahim makes ton
Cricket: Big-hitting skipper Joe Breet selflessly highlighted youngster Sayeed Ibrahim as his side’s inspirational figure in their comfortable victory at Stroud on Saturday. The pair came together with the score on 42-1 and played magnificently to put
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Youth cricket round-up: Burton grabs five-wicket haul for leaders
South Wilts consolidated their position as leaders of the Wiltshire Youth League U15 Division One with a comprehensive ten wicket defeat of Chippenham at the weekend. Marc Burton took five wickets for two runs as Chippenham were bowled out for just
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Ex-Bluebirds ace Pratt sad to flee the nest
Former Chippenham Town striker David Pratt says he will miss the Chippenham Town supporters but had no option other than to leave the club. The 21-year-old signed for Conference South side Basingstoke Town last week after a two-year spell at Hardenhuish
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Tiny Toby earns national silver
Gymnastics: Nine-year-old Toby Lewis from Hilperton has returned from Newcastle where he formed part of the South West Gymn-astics team that competed in the Men’s Gymnastics Regional Performance Grades. It is a national competition where all the regions
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Harrold jumps to victory at Warminster Horse Trials
Equestrian: There were some impressive performances from Wiltshire riders at Warminster Saddle Club’s annual Horse Trials event. The trials were a combination of dressage, show jumping and cross country. The event was split into adults and juniors,
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Runners flock to sun-soaked Avon Valley race
A record 140 runners turned out in baking sunshine at Beeches on Saturday for the Shaw and Whitley Stampede Multi-terrain race, organised by Avon Valley Runners. Heading out through Whitley to Neston and then back through Atworth and Purlpit to Shaw,
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Mings swoops for winger Thomson
Chippenham Town boss Adie Mings has spoken of his delight after securing his first signing of the summer in young winger Ben Thomson. The 20-year-old, who started his career at Melksham Town, has signed on after his former club, Team Bath, withdrew from
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Trowbridge triathlon open to newcomers
Seasoned athletes and newcomers alike are being invited to take part in Trowbridge’s first ever Triathlon event on Sunday July 26, sponsored by the Wiltshire Times. The event is being organised by Will Whitmore, and his company DB Max Events
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Millward grabs Paralympic World Cup glory
Chippenham swimmer Stephanie Millward added a bronze and a silver medal to her growing medal tally at the BT Paralympic World Cup – but is adamant she will grab gold at the European Championships in Iceland. The 27-year-old picked up 50m freestyle silver
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Former mayor is 'stable' after suffering bleed on the brain
A former west Wiltshire mayor who is standing in next week’s Wiltshire Council elections was rushed to hospital suffering from bleeding on the brain after collapsing on Tuesday. Warminster town councillor, Veronica Burden, 66, who is standing
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Hard work pays off for village May Fair organisers
The hard-working committee behind this year’s May Fair in Shaw near Melksham were pleased with results as the sun shone and families turned out in force. The seven members of the committee had been planning the event, which was held on the playing
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Prolific burglar admits crimes in Wiltshire villages
A 35-year-old man admitted to 12 burglaries in Lacock, Holt and Shaw at Chippenham Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Leroy Winter, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to the charges after being arrested on Thursday and has been remanded in custody
