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Westbury couple mark golden wedding anniversary
A glance across a dancefloor led to a lifetime of love for Westbury couple Chris and Daphne Osborne. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday at The Farmhouse Inn in Southwick with family and friends. They were joined by
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Top Gear's James May causes havoc on a London bus in Lacock
Top Gear host James May is more used to driving supercars than London buses, which perhaps explains why he came off-route in a Routemaster in Lacock on Friday. The self-styled ‘Captain Slow’ came to the village in the 11m long double-decker, and
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Melksham man bailed on knife charge
A man who is accused of brandishing a knife in a public place has been released on bail by a judge. Michael Brown is said to have had the bladed article close to his home at St Michael's Court in Canon Square, Melksham, on Saturday May 25.
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Missing Amesbury man's family told of body found on railway
The family of missing Amesbury man Carl Harris have been informed of the body on a railway line today near Wyle. The body was located this morning on the line at Middle Road Crossing. Formal identification has not been completed but Mr Harris;
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Melksham man remanded in custody after admitting burglary
A man who acted as the look out during a break-in at a house has been remanded in custody by a judge. Ricky Elliot, of Hurricane Road, Melksham, pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary when he appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday. The 21
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RUGBY: Agulla extends Bath stay
ARGENTINA winger Horacio Agulla has extended his contract with Bath. Agulla - known as ‘Ringo’ by his teammates – was one of the club's star performers last season, quickly becoming a favourite at the Rec. Speaking from his native Argentina
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Body of a man recovered from Warminster railway line
The body of a man has been found on the railway line between Salisbury and Warminster. Police were alerted shortly before 9am, and all First Great Western services on the line were delayed for almost an hour while emergency services recovered the
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Striking west Wiltshire bin workers man the picket line
Bin workers picketed outside Trowbridge-based FCC Environment this morning as they appealed for improved pay. Around 40 staff flew flags and waved banners outside the company’s premises in Riverway as part of the GMB organised strike action.
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Reward offered for missing Chihuahua
A reward has been offered after a year-old Chihuahua went missing from Dicketts Road, Corsham last Monday. Angela Smith, 40, has appealed for help after her dog Milo went missing on the first day she had him. She said: “I’d only had him a day
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Center Parcs announce 1,500 new jobs at Bedfordshire site
Center Parcs is hiring 1,500 new staff for its £250m holiday village at Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire. The company, who run Warminster’s Longleat Forest, are seeking 500 housekeepers, 126 waiters, 53 spa therapists, 50 lifeguards, 19 nursery nurses
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CRICKET: Wiltshire enjoy successful first day
WILTSHIRE moved into a strong position after the opening day of their Minor Counties Championship Western Division clash with Cornwall at Corsham CC yesterday. The home side bowled their opponents out for 211 and then matched that score for the
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FOOTBALL: Warminster see off Vale
WARMINSTER Town opened their pre-season campaign with a 5-1 victory over Pewsey Vale at Weymouth Street on Saturday. Louis Sparey scored twice to put hosts Warminster, managed by new boss John Phillips, in control and Dan Fowler added a third before
