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Witness appeal after Melksham man confirmed as victim of fatal A350 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision on the A350 between Lacock and Beanacre this morning. At around 6.05am a Silver Rover 45 travelling south, towards Melksham, collided with a grey Toyota Avensis travelling
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Wiltshire firefighters call another strike
A further national strike has been called by the Fire Brigades’ Union, which will affect the level of emergency response available from Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service. A four hour walkout has been announced for 10am to 2pm on Wednesday November
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RUGBY: Watson's England inclusion pleases Ford
BATH’S numbers in the England squad swelled to five with the inclusion of full-back Anthony Watson this week – and head coach Mike Ford believes more could join them as his club’s star continues to rise. England U20 ace Watson, 19, was called in
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Man killed in A350 crash between Lacock and Beanacre
A man was killed in a crash on the A350 this morning, which saw the road closed for almost six hours. Wiltshire Police have confirmed the driver of a silver Rover was killed when his car collided with a dark Toyota Avensis shortly after 6am between
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GOLF: Surry hot in South Africa
TROWBRIDGE professional Steve Surry shot a superb 64 to lead the Sunshine Tour's Nedbank Affinity Cup in sweltering conditions in South Africa today. Cumberwell Park touring pro Surry, 31, took advantage of sneaking into the tournament field on
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RUGBY: Watson links up with England
BATH full-back Anthony Watson linked up with the England squad last night. Watson joined Stuart Lancaster's men for their squad meeting at Pennyhill Park, taking the number of Bath representatives in the squad to five, as he joined lock Dave Attwood
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Selwood Housing signs up new repairs company
A new maintenance company has been launched by Selwood housing association, to carry out repairs to its 6,000 homes. Silcoa is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Trowbridge, and will start working next summer, dealing with issues from
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October the wettest month of the year in Wiltshire
October was the wettest month in Wiltshire since last December, and saw 120.2mm of rainfall, almost twice the recent average, according to Steeple Ashton-based amateur weatherman Geoff Witts. The temperature was relatively mild, with a monthly
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Melksham firm up for national start-up award
Melksham-based stationery company Tinc has been named among the finalists for the 2013 Startups Awards. Formed in April 2011 by Jos and Heli Baker, it sells personalised items it designs and produces itself from its HQ in Bowerhill, and has been
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Bradford on Avon lane faces closure for tree works
Bradford on Avon’s Masons Lane, from the junction of Newtown/Market Street to the junction of Bath Road/Mount Pleasant, will be closed to traffic from Monday for 11 days for tree surgery works. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses
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West End seek new players
CHIPPENHAM West End, who play in the first division of the Chippenham & District Sunday League, are after new players keen to play on a Sunday morning for the remainder of the current campaign. West End have been struggling with injuries this
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Head-on collision closes A350 through Beanacre
Major delays are to be expected this morning after a serious accident on the A350 between Melksham and Lacock. The road was closed shortly after 6am this morning, after a dark blue Toyota Avensis collided head-on with a silver Rover, and is expected
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Wiltshire search and rescue team pick up police award
Volunteers who search for missing people in Wiltshire have received a prestigious award from Wiltshire Police. Chief Constable Pat Geenty gave Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR) a certificate of appreciation and praised the organisation’s volunteers
