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BOXING: Home fighters dominate Trowbridge bill
WILTSHIRE fighters took home the spoils at tonight’s bill at the Trowbridge Civic Centre. Trowbridge’s Nick Blackwell got back to winning ways after his controversial WBA continental middleweight title defeat to Max Bursak last month by comfortably
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Melksham solar farm plans go on show
COMMUNITY projects in Melksham could benefit from a yearly £40,000 grant if plans for Wiltshire’s largest solar farm are accepted on the edge of town. Plans have been drawn up for a 67 hectare installation of solar panels on farmland south of Sandridge
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Polish community gets help to feel at home in Wiltshire
POLISH people had a chance to find out what is on offer to them in Trowbridge at an information event. Representatives from Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Council and the Citizens Advice Bureau were on hand at County Hall to show what support is available
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Melksham school gets Strictly glamour
STUDENTS and staff wore sequins and glitter for a night of intense competition, when three staff couples and two from the sixth form took part in Strictly Melksham Oak to raise funds for the school’s next show, Back to the 80s. Organiser English
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Supermarket tax could make High Street parking cheaper
A LOCAL tax on Wiltshire’s biggest supermarkets and stores could pay for cuts to parking charges in town centres, according to two Independent councillors. Trowbridge Grove Cllr Jeff Osborn and Melksham Without North Cllr Terry Chivers have started
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Gym scheme to help stroke victims
WILTSHIRE Council is to launch a Stroke Awareness Campaign at County Hall in Trowbridge. The event, taking place on Tuesday, is part of World Stroke Day and will have health experts giving advice to those recovering from a stroke. There will also
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Firefighters called to Trowbridge house blaze
At least two people were evacuated from a house in Innox Road, Trowbridge, after it caught alight just before 11am today. Firefighters from Trowbridge, Melksham and Bradford on Avon were called to the Victorian terraced home after the fire began
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Fireman's lift for young unemployed
JOBSEEKERS in west Wiltshire have been given a fireman’s lift this week, as part of a scheme to develop their practical skills. Ten unemployed people will complete the Salamander course at Trowbridge Fire Station today, working with firefighters
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Westbury and Melksham dancers help cancer centre
MEMBERS of fitness group Pole-Da-Cise raised £5,579.65 from their annual event at the White Horse Country Park in Westbury. Pole-Da-Cise, which has studios in Westbury and Melksham, held the event in aid of BlobbysHelp, which is raising money for
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Pop goes the artwork at college
Art students popped up with innovative works for an exhibition, after being given a massive donation of bubble wrap. When art and design students at Wiltshire College’s Trowbridge campus got 150 metres of the material from Corsham’s Manuli Packaging
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RUGBY: We deserved derby win, says Ford
BATH head coach Mike Ford was satisfied with a win that cemented his side's place among the top four in the Premiership as they edged west country rivals Gloucester 15-13 at the Rec last night Freddie Burns, released by England to play against
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Bradford to host Gardener's Question Time
THE team behind Bradford on Avon’s Secret Gardens Festival will host BBC Radio Four’s Gardeners’ Question Time at the Wiltshire Music Centre next month. Members will join eight gardening clubs from Bath and will put questions to the panel when
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Westbury firm helps boost charity's funds
OXFAM’s national Oxjam music festival has got financial backing from Westbury’s Paper Bag Company. The firm supported Oxjam Chiswick last Saturday. It was one of hundreds of events taking place all across the UK in October, with all proceeds
