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Power restored at Wiltshire homes following storm
Electricity has been restored in around 44,000 homes around the south west following St Jude’s storm. Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD) has been working to repair faults caused by winds of over 80mph. Homes in Melksham, Corsham, Chippenham
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Message in a bottle could help save lives
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with the Lions Club to deliver the “Message in a Bottle” message. The Message in a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people living on their own to keep basic
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Trowbridge man admits sexually assaulting girl
A man who repeatedly molested a young girl when she was just 11 or 12 years old has been warned he faces a jail term. Colin Almond, of Studley Rise, Trowbridge, has been told he must register as a sex offender after admitting a series of offences
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Westbury man accused of raping child
A man is to face trial next year accused of raping a child in Dilton Marsh. Scott Williams pleaded not guilty to a single charge of raping a girl under the age of 16 when he appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday. The 20-year-old, of Criollo
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BATH RUGBY: Webber gets England call-up
BATH hooker Rob Webber has been called up to the England squad for Saturday's opening autumn Test against Australia at Twickenham. The 27-year-old has been called up as cover for the injured Dylan Hartley, who has been struggling with an ankle
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TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE A&B CUP: Lacock pull off Combe upset
WITH THREE of last term's Briken Motors & AM Print & Copy-sponsored A&B Cup semi-finalists no longer in the league, and with holders Boomsbury among those defunct clubs, the battle to claim the trophy is one of the most open for many seasons
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TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Ross sends Freshford up to second
WITH their home pitch at St Mary’s unplayable, Steeple Ashton switched their Division One clash with Freshford United to their opponent’s base at Brown’s Park. With Chris Birleson’s Freshford battling for the title and Neil Taylor’s Ashton side
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TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: Away-day joy for Wanderers
TROWBRIDGE Wanderers Reserves leapfrogged both Trowbridge Town Reserves and Westwood News to move to within two points of Lacock at the top of Division Two after their 6-1 victory over Bradford United Reserves. Wanderers got off to a flyer and
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TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE DIVISION THREE: White Horse enjoy Whaddon Lane trip
WHITE HORSE claimed their sixth win on the spin as they triumphed 6-0 victory at The Lamb Reserves last weekend, closing the gap on Division Three leaders Holt to just one point. Ross Parker maintained his impressive goal-scoring record this term
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Top flight washed out
THE FIRST heavy rain of the Autumn brought with it the first serious disruption to the fixture programme of the Chippenham & Districrt Sunday League, with the biggest casualty being the Premier Division, where all scheduled three matches were lost
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Staverton suffer first defeat
SOMERFORD consolidated second place in the Division One table after ending the unbeaten run of fierce rivals Staverton FC. Matt Spear, who has proved to be a shrewd signing for Somerford, gave his team the lead but they were pegged back by their
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Where to enjoy Bonfire Night this November
With many schoolchildren still on half term on November 5, there are plenty of places to go to celebrate Bonfire Night this year actually on the day. Other venues have organised their bonfire and fireworks displays on different nights, so you have
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: Miller & Buscots battle to a draw
A 2-2 draw for Miller Sports A showed that they should be taken as serious promotion challengers in Division Two as they fought out another thrilling 2-2 draw with league leaders FC Buscots last weekend. Miller, who created a lot of chances in
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE: Star suffer Dragonz revenge
SPORTZCOACH Dragonz United, who had suffered a 4-2 loss to North Star B in the Knock Out Cup a few weeks ago, avenged their defeat with a 6-1 triumph that saw them maintain their 100 per cent record in Division Three. Dan Moore scored twice for
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Electricity out after Wiltshire hit by St Jude's storm
Residents across Wiltshire have been left with no electricity this morning after a severe storm struck the south west. Some properties in Bradford Leigh and Pewsey don’t have any electricity at current with Southern Electric working to get power
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M4 delays warning as giant load is moved through Wiltshire
Police are warning motorists to expect delays on the M4 on Saturday when a giant transforner from Didcot power station is moved. A specialised load transporter, one of the largest loads moved acros the county, will be escorted by Wiltshire officers
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR : Home comforts for The Mallard
THE MALLARD ended a three match losing run in Division Three courtesy of a 9-1 win over Cavalier at their Buckley Barracks base. Ben Scaife, playing in only his second game for the Mallard, top-scored with a five timer, scoring two in first half
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FOOTBALL ROUND-UP: Westbury thrash Corsham
WESTBURY United notched up their biggest win of the season as they hammered local rivals Corsham Town 6-0 last weekend. Liam Brown, Jack Morris and Matt Windle were all sent off for Corsham, with Simon Millard and Lee Salter both netting braces
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Storm causing chaos on the railways
Rail services across the region are facing disruption because of the storm hitting the west country. The Westbury to Salisbury service is suspended on First Great Western because of a fallen tree blocking the line at Dilton Marsh. Replacement
