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First Bus cuts Corsham service
The two bus services which run from Bath through Corsham and Box have been combined, meaning the town will be served by a single, regular service. First Bus has announced they are withdrawing the 232 from Bath to Chippenham, and amending the route
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Injury can't stop Trowbridge major's RUH fundraising trek
A cracked rib couldn’t stop Major Nick Wood from completing his most recent mission, after the Corsham-based officer defied injury to cycle across England for charity. The operations officer at MOD Corsham suffered the injury on the first day of
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New care home opens in Trowbridge
A new care home for adults with learning difficulties has been opened in Trowbridge by two former council care home managers. The Bows home is the second opened by Dawn Johnson and Tracey Edwards, who also run the Buttons home for children and
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Jobs take centre stage in Trowbridge
A job fair will be running at JHP Employability Centre in Trowbridge from 10am until 3pm on Wednesday, July 17. The event, at JHP’s Wicker Hill offices, will offer visitors a chance to network and find out information about employment opportunities
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Corsham marks anniversary of Suffragist march
Corsham's role in the battle for votes for women was remembered today, as the town centre was taken over by Suffragist protestors. Women of all ages marched down the High Street carrying banners and placards, accompanied by local schoolchildren
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Trowbridge care firm boss to emigrate
Liz Kirkham, managing director of Trowbridge care company Candlelight Homecare, has left the business to emigrate to Canada with her husband Chris. Mrs Kirkham, 56, who joined the company’s office based in Castle Street, in 2006, is moving abroad
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Sherlock Holmes takes centre stage in Chippenham
The Chapterhouse Theatre Company will stage Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles at the Neeld Hall, Chippenham, this Wednesdday. The performance starts at 7.30pm and tickets and information are available from the Chippenham Community
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THE OPEN: Early tee-off thrills Wiltshire ace Stow
WILTSHIRE amateur Ben Stow faces an early alarm call to tee off his bid at the 142nd Open Championship later this week - and he couldn't be happier about it. Stow, from East Knoyle just south of Warminster, was drawn in the second three-ball out
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Mum signs up as new head of tax at Melksham firm
Interest is rising in a Melksham accountancy firm, following the appointment of new head of tax Elaine Kinsella. The 46-year-old mum of three, pictured below, has joined Old Mill accountants, who also have offices across the South West. She
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Two arrested for Trowbridge assault
Two men have been arrested following a brutal assault in Trowbridge at the weekend. A 29 and a 34-year-old were arrested arrested around 11.20pm on Saturday at the Manor Flats, Froome Road, after a man in his mid-30s was assaulted, and suffered
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Wiltshire's business crime survey extended
The deadline for business men and women to give their views on crime to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon has been extended by a week. The closing date to complete and submit the online survey is now midnight on Sunday
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Index shows confidence among Wiltshire’s small businesses
Confidence among small businesses rose to its highest level in three years according to the latest Small Business Index from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) The survey showed confidence rising across all parts of the UK and in most sectors
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GOLF: Early Open start for Stow
WILTSHIRE amateur Ben Stow will begin his bid at the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield at 6.43am on Thursday morning. East Knoyle's Stow, who qualified for the Open after winning one of the local qualifying rounds earlier this month, will tee
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Flog It! presenter's appeal for Wiltshire collectables at Longleat valuation day
Willtshire's own antiques expert and presenter Paul Martin is inviting anyone with antiques or collectables to join him at Longleat House and Gardens when FlogFlog It! stages a valuation day this week. Hundreds of people are expected to attend
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Melksham warning after house raids
Police have warned Melksham householders to keep doors and windows locked, after three incidents in the town. A man was seen trying doors on Riverside Drive, Melksham at 1pm on Tuesday, while last week a sman was seen loitering outside the retirement
