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Bring back long lost fruit trees discussed in Corsham
Plans to bring back local apple varieties, such as the Bedwyn Beauty and Roundway Magnum were discussed at a meeting in Corsham. They would be part of a community orchard, Transition Community Corsham, told the meeting at an exhibition entitled Orchard
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Ooh-aar, it’s the Revels rousers at Box
Thousands of people turned out in the sunshine to take part in the west country-themed Box Revels on Monday with The Wurzels. On the Revels’ 25th anniversary, people were singing and dancing along to old favourites from The Wurzels including I am a
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Erlestoke Prison winning its drugs battle
Erlestoke Prison near Westbury is winning its battle against drugs, according to a report published by the prison’s independent monitoring board. It is the most encouraging vote of confidence prison authorities have had from the volunteer monitors
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Alan flexes muscles for over-50 Mr Britain final
A fitness guru from Melksham is preparing to compete in the Mr Britain body building contest later this year. Alan Dean, who owns City Fitness in New Broughton Road, came first in the over 50s qualifying heat for the October final in Portsmouth
