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Windsor Castle honours for Wiltshire trio
Three Wiltshire stalwarts received honours from the Queen at Windsor Castle last Friday. Bradford on Avon’s Olympic gold medal winner Ed McKeever, 29, was given an MBE, watched from the crowd by his proud wife Anya and parents Derek and Janice
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Don't let your dogs bake - Wiltshire Police and RSPCA warning
Dog owners are being warned by the RSPCA and Wiltshire Police that they will be punished if they leave their pets in cars. During the hot weather the police have had an increase in calls from the public worried about dogs being left in cars.
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Giant scarf unravelled as Dorothy House fundraiser
A giant scarf made in aid of Winsley’s Dorothy House Hospice was rolled out last Sunday. The super garment, which is 3,000m long, has been made by a team of hundreds of volunteers who have been knitting segments and donating wool. The project
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Closure for Rode family after death driver sentence
The brother of Michael Rustell has said his family can finally grieve for him, after his killer was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for causing the crash which cost him his life. Alexander Siu Kit Lee, 22, of Park Road, Melksham, pleaded guilty
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Well fancy that, Seend Carnival drops parade
The organisers of Seend Fete have axed the parade of floats through the village but will be holding a fancy dress parade on the Lye Field. The parade usually sets off from the primary school and into the High Street to the Lye Field but due to
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John of Gaunt School cheers Ofsted turnaround
John of Gaunt’s headteacher Andy Packer feels vindicated in disagreeing with a damning Ofsted report after a further inspection at the Trowbridge school. Following an April inspection, the organisation stated that the school needed to improve.
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Trowbridge duo head off from schools
Two headteachers said an emotional goodbye to their schools as they moved on to pastures new this week. Ruth Farrell, 61, retired from Hilperton Primary School on Wednesday, after children had held a farewell event in her honour on Friday.
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Trowbridge mayor hosts civic service
Trowbridge mayor David Halik held a civic service at St James’ Church last Sunday. Town councillor Halik welcomed guests including MP Andrew Murrison, Wilt-shire Police Inspector Lis-ette Harvey and Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commiss-ioner Angus
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GOLF: 'I can't wait for my next major'
HIS competitive experience at Muirfield may have lasted half the time he desired, but it was enough to convince Ben Stow that the 2013 Open Championship won’t be his only taste of major championship golf. The 21-year-old amateur, from East Knoyle
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West bury protester arrested in fracking row
A man from Westbury is among a dozen people, including two teenage boys, have been charged in connection with demonstrations over plans by a company to drill the earth, police have said. Officers have also made two further arrest yesterday morning
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Thousands enjoy Pump Festival's opening night
The Village Pump Folk Festival struck the right note with revellers last night. The annual event, which takes place at Westbury's White Horse Country Park, welcomed around 2,000 people on its opening night. The festival, which runs until Sunday
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Wiltshire charities can apply for newspaper group grant
Charity projects across the county are being given the chance to apply for grants worth thousands of pounds through the Wiltshire Times. Each year the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of this newspaper’s parent company, hands out awards of
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Warminster to set up youth council
Warminster Town Council will set up a Youth Council, after agreeing unanimously to a proposal by Councillor Jamie Cullen. Any youth organisation interested in joining the working group should contact the town council on 01985 214847.
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Melksham Oak 6th Form leavers enjoy last night party
More than 50 school leavers marked the end of their time in Melksham Oak School’s sixth form with a sparkling reception at Erlestoke Golf Club. The students arrived in ball gowns and evening wear for a drinks reception and formal meal on Friday
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CRICKET: Keep your heads up
COUNTY chief Neil Shardlow is urging his players not to lose heart despite their miserable, winless season so far. Wiltshire have failed to win any of their four Minor Counties Knockout Trophy matches and this week suffered a three-wicket defeat
