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Cracknell's golden shot at MEP’s role
Gold medal-winning Olympian and explorer James Cracknell made quite a splash when he visited Chippenham Sailing and Canoeing Club last Saturday. The rower, 41, who tasted glory at the 2000 and 2004 Games, went to the club, in Long Close, as part
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Resignations over ex-Warminster mayor’s return
Independent Warminster Town Council members Steve Dancy and Paul Macdonald have protested about the decision to co-opt former mayor Tony Nicklin on to the development committee. Mr Nicklin, pictured, a councillor for six years, was put forward
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Big attendance at Westbury's ‘best festival yet’
After two weeks of events, the sixth Westbury Music and Arts Festival came to a close on Sunday, with organisers calling the festival the most successful yet. The festival finished with a sold-out performance by the Opus One Swing Band at the Paragon
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BATH RUGBY: Ryan mighty again as Caldwell returns
VISITING Newport Gwent Dragons are unlikely to be the only ones breathing fire in tomorrow’s Amlin Challenge Cup clash with Bath at the Rec. While the Welsh raiders would like nothing more than to lower English colours on their own turf, the home
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FOOTBALL: Town will take stock
CHAIRMAN Pete Russell and reserve team boss Andrew McFerran will take caretaker charge of Warminster Town for the foreseeable future after the club sacked manager John Phillips and his assistant Robbie Simmonds last week. Phillips took over at
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The Angel Inn in Upton Scudamore goes into administration
FRP Advisory, the specialist restructuring and recovery firm, has confirmed that The Angel Inn in Upton Scudamore entered administration on October 4, due to a recent deterioration in general trading conditions. FRP Advisory partners Chris Stevens
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR PREVIEW: Forest bid for third straight win
MELKSHAM Forest Community Centre will look to build on back-to-back wins over The Mallard when they host Division Four high flyers and fellow newcomers Bath Road FC at Awdry Avenue. Bath Road, who are unbeaten in their five games to date, will
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Wiltshire students learn of dangerous driving risks
Hhundreds of pupils from west Wiltshire were shown the risks of dangerous driving at a Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshow on Friday. The youngsters, pupils from John of Gaunt and St Augustine’s College, heard from police and fire crews at Trowbridge
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FOOTBALL: Revitalising Robins is new life of Brian
BRIAN O’Donnell is taking a step into the unknown at Frome Town but says he’s looking forward to the challenge of helping his new side move onwards and upwards in the Calor League Premier Division. The 56-year-old former AFC Bournemouth youth coach
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE PREVIEW: Bottom sides clash at Leafy Lane
IT MAY be very early days but the fixture at Leafy Lane between FC North Wiltshire and Christian Malford, who both currently occupy the two relegation spots in Division Three is a massive one for all involved. Melksham Cosmos may have suffered
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO PREVIEW: David versus Goliath at Sutton Benger
HAVING regained top spot in Division Two last weekend after a narrow 1-0 over Potterne CFC, Mark Camacho’s FC Buscots side should have an easier ride this Sunday when they visit basement side GRFC. AFC Avellinos welcome Talbot FC to Stanley Park
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OJO'S INSIDE LINE: Shuffling the pack for the cup
WITH the cup competition starting in all forms of rugby, it’s a chance for coaches to look at a few of the options within their squad. That’s something we will be doing at Trowbridge this weekend when we face Dorchester in the quarter-finals of
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Melksham's many golden moments
Organsers of a Voices for Hospices concert in Melksham achieved their golden quest by finding five other 50th anniversary couples to help them celebrate. Jim and Judy Speed, of Forest Road, appealed in the Wiltshire Times for fellow golden couples
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FOOTBALL: Teenage duo step it to the next level
WESTBURY United youngster Nathan Hallett-Young is having a crack at the big time after earning a spot at the regional trials for Samsung’s Win a Pro Contract competition. The 17-year-old defender, who is in the middle of a Futsal and Education
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Take to the Bradford on Avon hills for charity
Runners of all abilities are being encouraged to take part in next month’s Over The Hills race to raise money for Alzheimer’s Support and Bradford on Avon Lions Club. Now in its 20th year, the 12km race starts and finishes at the Tithe Barn in
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE PREVIEW: Wildcats chasing first win
DIVISION One leaders Bromham will go into their game at home to basement side Corsham CC Wildcats thinking that they will be guaranteed another three points. However that may not be the case as Scott Fleming’s side who have not won a game all season
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION PREVIEW: Melksham look to bring the Castle down
TOM Perkins’ Devizes based Castle FC side are proving to be the surprise package of this seasons S.K. Fruits Limited Chippenham & DIstrict Sunday League Premier Division campaign. Perkins' side are currently third in the standings and have
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HOCKEY: Double delight for the ladies
WEST Wilts Ladies fine start to the new season continued as they completed a weekend league and cup double. The Warminster side thrashed Team Bath Buccaneers 3rd 10-1 in the West Clubs League East Division on Saturday and followed by with a 4-3
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Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham - Bagging victory at party conference
Back in the summer, Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon handed me a petition calling for a 5p charge on single-use plastic carrier bags, signed by more than 1,100 local residents. I sent their petition on to the Environment Secretary with my support
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Andrew Murrison, MP for South West Wiltshire - Challenges to be welcomed
The Government has locked horns with two of the great powers in the land: the press and charities. It’s attempting to impose rules on both establishments, which are, predictably, resisting. But implicit in any independence is responsibility and
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Ticket to ride into our past from Warminster
Amid the worst weather conditions since its formation, Warminster Vintage Bus Running Day pulled in the crowds on Sunday for the free service from the town centre. The annual event, started in 1994, provides a chance for transport enthusiasts to
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Police appeal over Warminster area burglaries
Police are appealing for information regarding three burglaries in Warminster which could be linked. The first offence occurred at a property on Water Lane, Warminster at some point overnight on Monday, September 30 but burglars could not gain
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Platinum date for loving Trowbridge pair
Childhood sweethearts Sidney and Rose Kember have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple, both 93, who live in Hawthorn Grove, Trow-bridge, enjoyed a family meal out on the anniversary itself, last Thursday, and also held a family
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ATHLETICS: Wiltshire trio prove to be relay wonders
ANOTHER year and yet another medal for the Team Bath U13 boys’ squad at the National Young Athletes’ Road Relays in Birmingham, writes Kevin Fahey. Inevitably a Howorth boy was involved but this time it was Rory, the youngest, making his debut
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RUGBY: Bright outlook for Bradford
BRADFORD on Avon head coach Dave George believes his side are benefiting from the increased depth in the Broom Ground squad this season. The visitors’ backs starred as they put Devizes to the sword to stay within striking distance of the top two
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RUGBY: Abendanon back to lead Bath
FULL-BACK Nick Abendanon returns as captain as he makes his first appearance of the season for Bath tomorrow. Abendanon, 27, will lead his side in the Amlin Challenge Cup pool clash against Newport Gwent Dragons at the Rec (3pm). Academy winger
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Pressing engagement at Trowbridge apples gala
Families had lots of fun during Trowbridge Apple Festival on Saturday. The annual event, now in its second year, prompted hundreds of people to visit Courtfield House in Polebarn Road. Attractions included apple tasting, a performance by Bathampton
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BATH RUGBY: Perenise out to exorcise Amlin ghosts
PROP Anthony Perenise admits Bath “dropped the ball’’ in Europe last season and is anxious to make amends this time around. Bath breezed through the pool stages of the second-tier Amlin Challenge Cup in the last campaign, winning six matches out
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Alison Phillips - How far would you go in the quest for a better life?
Whether you agree or not with the strike action taken by the region’s teachers this week, which saw thousands of children getting an unscheduled day off school, you have to respect the strength of feeling behind it. Surely no-one loses a day’s
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100-year-old Westbury woman over the moon
Friends, family members and a harpist joined Olive Thompson to celebrate her 100th birthday at Westbury Residential and Nursing Home on Friday. Mrs Thompson, who turned 100 on Sunday, has lived in Westbury since 1962, moving to the Hawkeridge Park
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Tributes paid to popular Westbury councillor
Family and friends of popular Westbury councillor Linda Conley have spoken of their shock after she lost her battle with cancer. Cllr Conley, who lived in Fairwood Road, Dilton Marsh, with husband Captain Dan Conley, died at the Royal United Hospital
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Church project given blessing
Whitley Methodist Church extension met with approval when the president of the Methodist Conference visited while touring projects that benefit the community. The Rev Ruth Gee, president of the national policymaking body of the Methodist Church
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Will Guyatt, Gadget Guy - Time to face facts over social media
In last week’s WT, my fellow columnist Alison Philips accurately gauged a feeling we all share – the hours we waste on technological innovations that aren’t fit for purpose. Alison was concerned I would call her a ‘techno-peasant’, an insult that wouldn
