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FOOTBALL: Robins claim second friendly win
FROME Town continued their winning ways with a second successive 2-0 friendly win, this time against a Paulton Rovers side that contained no less than six former Frome players. It took until the 36th minute for the first real chance of the match
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Chef Marco stages birds of prey fundraisers
Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White will be joined by an array of impressive birds of prey at his restaurant in Whitley next month. Falconry expert Simon Alker will showcase his birds from around the world at the Pear Tree Inn on Sunday, August 4
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Driver arrested after collision
A CRASH in the centre of Bradford on Avon at 3pm this afternoon is already causing delays as the road from Market Street to Frome Road is closed. A black Volvo and red Renault Megane were involved in the accident outside the Thai Barn restaurant
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Air ambulance lands in Trowbridge
A GREAT Western Air Ambulance landed on the small green in Summerleaze, Trowbridge, at 1pm this afternoon. The patient is a man in his mid-70’s but his condition has not been confirmed and the incident is ongoing.
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Threatening behaviour at Westbury Train Station
Police were called to Westbury Train Station at 12.35pm today, after they received a report of a man threatening staff. British Transport Police were also at the scene and carried out a search of the surrounding area to find the passenger.
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Bradford on Avon man renews bid to complete charity dancing trek
Bradford on Avon dancing man Ben Hammond is bidding one last time to finish the challenge he started in August 2012, which has been blighted by misfortunes. Mr Hammond, 35, had planned to dance from John O’Groats to Land’s End for charity. He had
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Woman bailed in Trowbridge arson case
A woman accused of starting a fire at flats in Trowbridge has been released on bail by a judge. Kerry Baker is charged with endangering life in connection with the blaze at Charlotte Square on January 4. The 23-year-old faces allegations of
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New booklet will help Wiltshire get active
A new sports, physical activity and leisure booklet will be launched on Thursday to show what activities are available within the county. The Active Wiltshire booklet is being distributed across the county through schools, leisure centres, libraries
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MS Therapy Centre handed £2,000 boost by Warminster council
Warminster Town Council’s finance and assets committee supported grant applications made by a wide representation of the local community at a recent meeting. Councillors supported applications from Carers Support for £750, the White Horse Stroke
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Overturned van on A36 at Black Dog Hill in Chapmanslade
An overturned van on the A36 at Black Dog Hill in Chapmanslade caused long tailbacks in the southbound direction today. Police and ambulance services were called to the scene at 5.48am, after a white Citroen panel van was reported on its side on
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Musicians wanted for Bradford school's street party
St Laurence School in Bradford on Avon would like to hear from musicians who could take part in their annual street party on September 28. Anyone interested should contact 01225 305900 for more details.
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Westbury firm unveils new care cot
Westbury furniture specialist Theraposture Ltd has unveiled its new modular care cot that will benefit children with disabilities. The Mascot Mark II, which is recommended by healthcare professionals, was showcased at Kidz South 2013 exhibition
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Wiltshire's Splitz charity gets £2,300 boost
Splitz Support Service has raised £2,300 as Sainsbury’s charity of the year in its Bradford on Avon branch. Just over £1,330 was raised with public donations and the rest was came through the charity’s young people bag packing and selling cakes
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ATHLETICS: Talbot misses out on world championships place
TROWBRIDGE sprinter Danny Talbot has been controversially left out of the Great Britain squad for next month's World Championships in Moscow - despite winning two medals at last week's European U23 Championships in Finland. Talbot, 22, has been
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Citizens Advice chief to speak at Wiltshire business dinner
Wessex Chambers’ business breakfast, on Friday, July 26, will have Sarah Cardy, chief executive of the Wiltshire Citizens Advice Bureau, as its guest speaker at Cumberwell Park Golf Club, Bradford on Avon. Businesses and individuals can book a
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New partner steps up at Pearson May
Trowbridge-based chartered accountants Pearson May have a new partner. The firm, which has offices in Wicker Hill, has appointed Martin Bridle, who first joined the practice in 1999, to the role. He said: “I have really enjoyed working across
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Wiltshire’s employer network launch a success
Employer organisations from all sectors across Wiltshire attended the launch of the Wiltshire Responsible Employer Network (WREN) at Herman Miller international headquarters in Chippenham. WREN is a member-led, free to join forum for responsible
