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New uses needed for phone boxes around Melksham
Melksham Without Parish Council is considering what to do with several red telephone boxes which may soon be mothballed. Suggestions for alternative uses can be emailed to the town clerk, at mary.jarvis@melkshamwithout .co.uk
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Inspectors look again at council child protection
Wiltshire Council is awaiting the results of a new inspection of its previously criticised child protection services. Four inspectors started analysing the service last Monday and were expected to conclude their study by the end of this week.
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Cooper Tires in line for energy grant to safeguard 1,000 jobs
One of Melksham’s biggest employers is set to benefit from a £1 million government investment, to improve its energy efficiency and help safeguard almost 1,000 jobs. Cooper Tires has been awarded the funds as part of the Department of Business,
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Bradford Leigh farmers’ fair makes a big comeback
After being revived last year for the Queen’s Jubilee, the Bradford Leigh Fair returned once more on Saturday by popular demand. The agricultural fair, held outside The Plough, began as far back as 1756, and although it faded out in the early 20th
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Active manager joins Trowbridge's campus project board
Trowbridge's campus project welcomed a new member at the town’s area board meeting. Hayley Bell, the leisure services manager for Active Trow-bridge, has joined the Shadow Community Operations Board overseeing the planning stage. During the
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ATHLETICS: British triumph has Dai back on track
DAI Greene feels he is getting back to his best after running his fastest time of the year to win the 400m hurdles title at the Sainsbury’s British Championships at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium last weekend. The Welshman, who lives in Melksham
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NEIL SHARDLOW: Shaking it up to find a result
THINGS don’t get any easier for us this weekend, with another tough game down in Devon. I can’t remember a time when we went to Exmouth and got a win – and we’re heading down with quite an inexperienced side this time. Some players are unavailable
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BOBSLEIGH: Dream is still alive for John
TROWBRIDGE pilot John Jackson is hoping the decision to delay surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon can help preserve his bid for a Winter Olympic medal next year. Great Britain number one Jackson, who lives with women’s number one Paula Walker
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Nurseries take silver awards at top show
The heatwave has come at just the right time for two Wiltshire nurseries, as they scooped top prizes at the prestigious Hampton Court Flower Show. Charlie Clarke, of Bradford on Avon’s Westdale Nurseries, was awarded a Silver Flora at the show
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Westbury woman told to repay over £17,000
A woman from Westbury received a two-year conditional discharge and was ordered to pay more than £17,000 back in benefits after being found guilty of fraud on July 4. Amanda Norton, 37, of Springfield Road, Westbury, was found guilty at North West
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One Show presenter opens Biss Meadows pond
Wildlife TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff made a big splash when she officially opened the newly renovated pond at Trowbridge’s Biss Meadows Country Park on Saturday. The One Show star unveiled the area, which has been revamped as part of an
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Pupils blossom into winners
Hilperton Primary School is buzzing after winning big in this year’s Trowbridge in Bloom competition. The blossoming school was announced as the best primary but also won a host of other awards. Headteacher Ruth Farrell praised pupils, parents
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DIVING: West Wilts making waves in Sheffield
WEST Wilts Diving Club’s Oscar Lippiatt and Finn Aubrey took home two bronze and two silver medals respectively from the British Gas National Age Group Diving Championships. In the last competition of the diving calendar at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge
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Ticket sales joy for Trowbridge Pump team
Organisers of the Village Pump Folk Festival are delighted that about 1,800 tickets have already been snapped up for next weekend’s event. Headliners – on a bill of more than 50 acts – will include iconic Scottish band The Proclaimers, folk rocker
