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Bradford on Avon school ready for expansion
PUPILS at Fitzmaurice Primary School in Bradford on Avon will benefit from three new classrooms as work is to start on an extension to expand the school. An old classroom will be transformed into a new staff room and the old staff room will be
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BOBSLEIGH: Trowbridge's Jackson suffers training injury
TROWBRIDGE bobsleigh pilot John Jackson's preparations for next year's WInter Olympic Games have suffered a setback after he ruptured an Achilles tendon in training. The 36 year old British number one, who lives at Paxcroft Mead with women's number
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Bradford on Avon mayor takes the plunge to open play area
Two playgrounds in Bradford on Avon have been revamped in time for the summer holidays. Barton Farm and Victory Field play areas were officially opened by Mayor John Potter on Friday. Mr Potter said: “I think it is great and now hopefully we
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ATHLETICS: European silver for Talbot
TROWBRIDGE sprinter Danny Talbot claimed a superb silver medal in the 200m at the European U23 Championships in Finland today. Talbot, 22, clocked a new personal best of 20.46 from lane eight to finish second behind Poland's Karol Zalewski (20.41
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Trowbridge charity worker is our Community Hero
FIBROMYALGIA sufferer Lesley Tapp is the Wiltshire Times’ Community Hero this month, thanks to her work setting up a Trowbridge-based support group for those who share her condition. Mrs Tapp, 51, of Soprano Way, Trowbridge, was diagnosed three
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Trowbridge estate gets pie and pint reward
A TASTY treat awaited residents who helped give the Studley Green Resource Centre in Trowbridge a fresh lick of paint. Selwood Housing, which owns the building, asked for help from its tenants to spruce up the community facility, in Manor Road,
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Codford's chalk badge shines bright again
SERVING Australian soldiers joined up with Codford villagers for the annual work party to clean the Codford Hill badge figure on Lamb Down. Better known to the troops of the First World War as Misery Hill, the ‘rising sun’ Trophy of Arms of the
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Freedom honour for Semington toastmaster
Toastmaster Eric Gill, from Semington, has been awarded the freedom of London after 20 years’ service. Mr Gill, 68, was honoured at the Chamberlain’s Office in the city’s Guild Hall.
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Andy offer of free tennis court in Westbury
The Leighton Recreation Centre in Westbury is celebrating Andy Murray’s Wimbledon victory by offering free tennis courts until tomorrow. Manager Keith Brunsden said: “Now you've been inspired, this is your opportunity to inspire friends and family
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Warminster care home's volunteer call
HENFORD House Care Home in Warminster is asking for a volunteer to drive its minibus a few times a month, to take a group of residents on local outings. The home also needs volunteers for other group activities. To offer help or for more information
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Sambourne School's £800 play equipment boost
SAMBOURNE CE Primary School, Warminster, raised £800 at its summer fete on June 22, which will go towards new play equipment.
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Green call for 5p carrier charge
A PETITION, calling for a 5p charge for plastic carrier bags in Bradford on Avon, has been launched by the town's Climate Friendly group. It has more than 200 names and is at Christine’s Sustainable Supermarket and the Made in Bradford on Avon
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GOLF: Ben mixes with the greats at Muirfield
BEN Stow has enlisted the help of some of the biggest names in golf as he prepares for his assault on the Open Championship next week. The 22-year-old amateur, from East Knoyle, near Warminster, earned a place alongside the likes of Tiger Woods
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Quiz night to aid 3 Yorks cause
A QUIZ is being organised by the Army Leadership Group at Kingdown School, Warminster on Tuesdayfrom 7.30pm to 9pm, with proceeds going to the 3 Yorks Regiment. Team entry is £10.
