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Swings or roundabout for Winsley children
Children in Winsley are being asked if they would like to replace the roundabout in the White Horse Road Playground with another piece of equipment. The roundabout needs repairing and the parish council want to hear if the children would like a
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ATHLETICS: Talbot through to 200m final in Finland
TROWBRIDGE sprinter Danny Talbot qualified for tomorrow night's final of the 200m at the European U23 Championships in Finland tonight. London 2012 Olympian Talbot, finished second in his heat behind Poland's Karol Zalewski, clocking 20.68 in Tampere
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Seend stages Bollywood night
India comes to Seend for one night as the community centre hosts a Bollywood night next weekend. RSVP will be playing bhangra music and Indian food will be provided by Refa Tandoori at the event on Satruday, July 20 from 7pm to 11pm. There
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Council leader questions Trowbridge Birthing Centre closure decision
Wiltshire Council leader Jane Scott is demanding to know why the council wasn’t consulted over the summer closure of Trowbridge’s birthing centre. Last week Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said from July 15, no babies will be born
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Kingdown Year 11s enjoy their Vegas night
Pupils from Kingdown School arrived in style last Friday for the Year 11 prom at the school – with some even turning up in a horse-drawn carriage. There were several other interesting entrances, including two pupils arriving on horseback, another
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The life of Mr Shaun Kirkpatrick
Shaun Kirkpatrick, the guitarist with Lucy La Stique, the popular rock band formed by musicians who met in Peewee’s Real Ale Bar in Trowbridge, has died unexpectedly, aged 56. Mr Kirkpatrick was staying with his son Luke, who lives in Portsmouth
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Review: Glengarry Glen Ross, The Ustinov, Theatre Royal Bath
Glengarry Glen Ross depicts the lives of four real estate salesmen, working in the thick of the cut-throat business environment of the 1980’s. Set in bustling Chicago, this play is about the selfish and greedy plight each man embarks upon to close
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Carriage awaits for pupils at Clarendon prom night
Clarendon Academy’s Year 11 pupils brought the year to a close with a glamorous prom at Cumberwell Park Golf Club. Students wore glittering gowns and stylish suits to mark the milestone last Thursday. Many wanted to make their mark with a memorable
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ATHLETICS: National call is perfect fit
BRATTON teenager Ellie-J Webb is delighted to have an international kit to call her own, after earning a place at the British and Irish Schools’ Championships in Dublin a week on Saturday. The 15-year-old Matravers School pupil, will compete for
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Sun shines on St Augustine's sixth form prom night
Sixth-formers from St Augustine’s Catholic College made the most of a beautiful summer evening for their end-of-year prom. Almost 100 Year 13 students went to Wick Farm in Farleigh Wick last Thursday, where they were met by a professional photographer
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RUGBY: Bath investigate alleged Henson fracas
BATH are investigating reports new signing Gavin Henson was allegedly punched by a teammate in a pub this week. It has been reported Wales international Henson, who joined the club last month, was involved in an incident in the Pig and Fiddle in
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St Laurence Year 11 pupils stage their own prom night
Year 11 pupils at St Laurence School, Bradford on Avon, organised their own end-of-year ball and made sure their year ended on a high. They arrived at Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon, in an array of vehicles, from vintage to modern day. All were
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Wiltshire's White Horse walkers rise to the challenge
WALKERS sweated through the White Horse Challenge in the Wiltshire countryside, as they contended with this year’s soaring temperatures. Last year’s event was marred by heavy rain and mud, but this time the sun was blazing and temperatures rose
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TRIATHLON: Shonsel shows her Iron will to do well in Vegas
SHONSEL Ballard is off to Sin City for the experience of a lifetime. But rather than a spin on the roulette table, the Trowbridge triathlete will be hoping Lady Luck favours her during a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and a 21km run. The 27-year-old
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Westbury Chamber announces new line-up
A new committee for Westbury Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry has been announced, with familiar faces and newcomers. The committee is Kay Bell (West Country Property Finders), Nigel Inseal (EFA Training), David Jenkins (the Aston Occasion
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Wiltshire teacher and daughter's take on the Vikings
Teacher and his daughter have joined forces to write a book on the Viking wars. Martyn Whittock, 54, of Bradford on Avon, used his experience as a history teacher for 30 years to create The Viking Blitzkrieg. Daughter Hannah deployed her expert
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OJO'S INSIDE LINE: Series triumph is a vindication for Gatland
HATS off to British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland – fortune favoured the brave. As I mentioned last week, I was happy with most of his selections for that third Test against the Wallables, save for the omission of Brian O’Driscoll.
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Trowbridge charity wants bras for Africa
HAIRSTYLIST Tracy Allsop wants Trowbridge women to donate bras after visiting an area of Kenya that could benefit from her challenge. Mrs Allsop set up a bra bank at M’dam & M’sieur, in Fore Street, in May. BCR Global Textiles sends the collected
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Free nursery places boost for Westbury
More free nursery spaces could be made available in Westbury, after Wiltshire Council secured an extra £3m in Government funding. The investment will extend the provision of free childcare to two-year-olds in nurseries, at pre-schools and with
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Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham - New disabled access is on track
At a Parliamentary debate on disabled access at railway stations, I raised the case of Chippenham station, which has now been waiting more than four years for a promised new footbridge and lift. The improvements, which will make travelling much
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Andrew Murrison, MP for South West Wiltshire - EU bill reflects public wishes
MP James Wharton’s EU Referendum Bill passed its second reading on Friday without anyone voting against. Never have I voted with greater enthusiasm or seen my party so united. That doesn’t mean James’ measure will become law as Labour and Lib
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Missing cat returns home
One of the cats reported missing from Corsham last weekend has turned up safe and well. Kathryn Wingfield contacted the Wiltshire Times on Monday to appeal for help finding her pet tabby, who has now returned back home. She said: "It looks
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Stage and sunshine all set for Melksham's Party in the Park
The popular Party in the Park is set to be a scorching success in Melksham tomorrow, with sustained sunshine forecast for the day. The event, now in its 14th year, will be held at the King George V playing fields and will feature an afternoon and
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BGT star drops in on Trowbridge school's fete
A BRITAIN’S Got Talent star supplied some fun in the sun as The Mead Primary School held their annual summer fete. Dancer Poppin Ron Hassan wowed crowds at the school’s Hilperton site as he put on a show with the help of other performers.
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NEIL SHARDLOW: A tough defeat to swallow
WE know we haven’t been a million miles away from picking up a result this season, but losing the game against Cornwall when we looked to be on our way to winning was really frustrating. We wanted to win the toss and bat first on the first day
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Sound of music to fill Trowbridge Park
Trowbridge will be alive with music tomorrow when The Big Gig takes to the stage on the park bandstand. The aim of the event, one of a series taking place nationwide, is to showcase aspiring talent, with singer Serena Dundas, 16, an A-level pupil
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Bradford on Avon launch for Bruneval raid book
Author Paul Oldfield will be giving an illustrated talk and book signing of his new work Bruneval Raid, at Bradford on Avon’s Library in Bridge Street on Thursday at 7.30pm. The daring raid in 1942 saw British airborne troops attack a secret German
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WILTSHIRE LEAGUE CRICKET: Perfect ten for buoyant Box
BOX’S eight-wicket victory over Collingbourne was their 10th successive win and cemented their places at the top. Winning the toss Collingbourne elected to bat first and raced to 50 inside eight overs. Box, however had picked up two wickets
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Alison Phillips - Murray’s triumph is a lesson in winning – and losing
I don't know anyone who isn’t delighted by Andy Murray’s Wimbledon triumph. Winning something, whether an international tennis tournament or a raffle prize, should be celebrated. According to the scale of the triumph, of course – I won’t be making
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Westbury plans raise traffic fears
Traffic issues were the main concerns raised at a public exhibition for a proposed business park in Westbury that could create up to 1,500 new jobs. Land opposite the entrance to the West Wilts Trading Estate has been identified for employment
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CRICKET: Defeat sets back Corsham cause
CORSHAM are looking nervously over their shoulders after they suffered a four-wicket defeat at second-from-bottom Keyn-sham last weekend. Robin D’Souza’s men find themselves just nine points ahead of the Somerset side in the Premier One Division
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Residents raise concerns over 220-home Westbury plan
The developers behind a bid to build 220 homes north of Westbury have promised to reconsider their designs, after residents expressed concerns at the plans. AMEC consultants presented plans for the estate at a two-day public consultation last week
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CRICKET: Gidman a thorn in the side as Warminster slump once again
WARMINSTER’S struggles continued last weekend as they were blown away by promotion chasers Thornbury. The Gloucestershire visitors cruised to a thumping ten-wicket victory at Sambourne Road, condemning Tom Davie’s men to their eighth defeat of
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CRICKET: Six-shooter Mills a real Pain
RICHARD Mills took six wickets as Westbury notched up their fourth win in five matches last weekend. Richard Oakley’s side ran out four-wicket winners at Painswick. The hosts won the toss and chose to bat first, with Edward Bressington getting
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Bradford on Avon's on Fludde alert
Hundreds of children have gathered in the Tithe Barn, Bradford on Avon, to rehearse Benjamin Britten’s production of Noye’s Fludde. The production, a retelling of Noah’s Ark, will celebrate the centenary of the composer and involves people from
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CRICKET: Home horror show is over
WINSLEY are breathing a sigh of relief after finally bringing their gruelling winless streak at the Downs, stretching back 20 months, to an end. Charlie Holton’s side went the whole of last season without picking up a home win and their last triumph
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ATHLETICS: Danny eyes gold boost
TROWBRIDGE sprint star Danny Talbot is aiming to show the Great Britain selectors that he’s worthy of a place at August’s World Championships in Russia by returning from the European U23 championships with a gold medal. Talbot, 22, is in action
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RUGBY: Gold targets pre-season boost
DIRECTOR of rugby Gary Gold believes success in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s is a perfect opportunity for Bath to show that can enjoy a fruitful new season. Bath needed to beat top-of-the-table Saracens and end their unbeaten
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Bradford on Avon chooses apt theme for arts festival
BRADFORD on Avon’s Arts Festival has returned to the town, after a three-year break, with a theme of Flood. The non-profit festival, to showcase artists’ talents, opened on Saturday night with a sculpture garden at Lynchetts Bed and Breakfast,
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Staverton road closed after two-car collision
A man was taken to hospital following a crash on the B3107 near Bradford on Avon this morning. A gold-coloured Renault Clio flipped onto its side around 6.15am, after it collided with a red Peugeot. The road was closed for almost two hours
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Will Guyatt, Gadget Guy - Telly techology’s next dimension
Any relationship can be expensive, and my love affair with technology is no different. For every life changing success like SKY TV and the CD, there’s an ITV Digital or 8-track cartridge on the flipside. News from the BBC this week means that 3D
