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The life of Mr Anthony King
Retired Trowbridge solicitor Mr Anthony Lionel Blake King died on Monday, aged 92. Mr King, who was married to Sheila, dedicated his time to the local community. Known to his friends as Tony, he was a volunteer member of Trowbridge Visually Impaired
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Wiltshire Council to consider supermarket levy
Proposals for a tax on Wiltshire’s largest supermarkets which could be used to pay for town centre car parking cuts are being considered by Wiltshire Council. The motion could see some supermarkets and large out of town stores paying a levy of
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Solar goldrush fear around Seend
Seend has found itself at the heart of a solar “gold rush”, according to campaigners who are opposing plans for solar panel farms. A bid for a 79-acre solar farm near Poulshot has already been submitted. Developers also held a consultation in Melksham
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The life of Mr David Goodband
Nearly 200 family and friends filled Oldfield Park Baptist Church in Bath on Wednesday for a thanksgiving service following the death of former Melksham man Mr David Goodband, who died at Frenchay Hospital on October 31 after being taken ill at home
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Celebrating the life of Mr Frederick Bennett
During the 40 years he lived in Bradford on Avon, Mr Frederick Bennett played a large part in the town’s community life. Mr Bennett, who was 80, died at Staverton House Care Home. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the past few years.
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STEVE OJOMOH: Odds are against a repeat
ENGLAND versus New Zealand always brings back memories for me of the Rugby World Cup in 1995, when I was part of the England squad thrashed in the semi-finals by the All Blacks. New Zealand players from that era have mentioned how their defeat
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Trowbridge boy nets sight support
The story of Trowbridge schoolboy Ashley Gover, who is losing his sight after being diagnosed with a rare eye condition, has reached out to other sufferers in the UK and across the globe. The John of Gaunt pupil, 11, is suffering from Leber’s optic
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR PREVIEW: Top sides clash at Meriton Avenue
FOR A second successive Sunday, Bath Road FC find themselves involved in the top match of the day in Division Four this weekend. Bath Road, currently in third spot, will be entertained by leaders Corsham Centre Youth, who are sitting pretty at
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Justyna Suszek , Polish views - Warm memories of winter wonderland
Britain is braced for the “worst winter in decades” with the first major snowfall expected in weeks. Ultimately, we’re heading into winter and it is perfectly possible that we will see snow and freezing temperatures. I remember, when I came here
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Trowbridge opticians’ branch acts to raise cash
Specsavers in Trowbridge has raised more than £800 for Ashley Gover, to help him cope after his life was turned upside down by a rare eye condition. Yasmin Andrews, Ashley’s great aunt, a dispensing optician at the branch, accompanied him on hospital
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE PREVIEW: Relegation battle at Leafy Lane
IT IS hard to believe that after winning the Division Four title last term, that FC North Wiltshire would find themselves battling for Division Three survival. But that is exactly what they are doing at the moment. With just five points from
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CROSS COUNTRY: Will won’t be stopped
IN-form Trowbridge runner Will Stockley continued his unbeaten start to the Gwent Cross Country League on Sunday. The 14-year-old Melksham Oak Community School student made it two wins out of two at Bridgend as he fought off a spirited challenge
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO PREVIEW: Avellinos seek Benger revenge
A WEEK after they were beaten by Sutton Benger in the Knockout Cup, AFC Avellinos will be hoping to avenge their 5-0 loss when the teams go head-to-head in their first Division Two meeting of the season. Peter Rees' Avellinos side, who are currently
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More Wiltshire drop-off points for toys
The Salvation Army in Trowbridge has widened its Toy Appeal by opening several more drop-off points. People can now donate toys, gifts and games to Tesco Extra in County Way, Trowbridge, and the Sainsbury’s stores in Bradford on Avon and Melksham
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RUGBY: Wheel comes full circle for Leroy
LEROY Houston took a great measure of satisfaction from leaving Sale’s AJ Bell Stadium pitch as a winner, rather than a casualty of war, as Bath made a successful start to their LV= Cup campaign last week. The hard-hitting No 8 started the 27-20
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE PREVIEW: Leaders face tricky away trip
DIVISION One leaders Bromham could see their tenure at the top table come to an end this weekend with a tricky away game at Somerford. Danny Powell’s side have a four-point lead over their guests at the moment, but Spike Chandler’s side, whose
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Gladiatorial battle at Yatton Road
TWO of the top sides in the S.K. Fruits Limited Chippenham & DIstrict Sunday League Premier Division are set to go head-to-head at Yatton Road on Sunday morning. Westbury Rangers, who are currently top of the table, will visit three-time defending
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BOWLS: Clarrie continue Trophy quest
CLARRIE Dunbar march on in the Egham Trophy after an emphatic victory over Bristol, writes DAVE EATON. The foundations for the excellent victory in the second round tie in the national mixed inter-club championship were laid on the away greens
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Wiltshire Police seek witnesses to Trowbridge supermarket threat
Wiltshire Police is appealing for information after a man threatened to kill a staff member at Trowbridge’s Asda. At 2pm on Monday, October 21, a white man around 5 ft 2 in tall, believed to be in his 60s, made a threat to the worker and pulled
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Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham - Why energy price freeze won’t work
As the Big 6 energy firms raise their prices like dominoes, politicians in all parties are searching for ways to help make energy more affordable. In coalition government, Liberal Democrats have introduced the Warm Homes Discount, which gives the
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE KNOCKOUT CUP PREVIEW: Colerne wary of Potterne challenge
TOP FLIGHT FC Colerne and second division side Potterne CFC will meet at the former’s Bath Road ground looking to book their place in the second round of this season’s presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. Both sides will look
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FOOTBALL: ‘There’s a long way to go yet’
PAUL Shanley has emphatically rejected any suggestion that Bradford Town already have the Toolstation League First Division title as good as sewn up. Shanley’s men moved 14 points clear at the top of the table as they buried manager-less bottom
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Trowbridge school to hold Philippines fundraiser
Trowbridge’s John of Gaunt School is planning to raise funds to support the relief effort in the Philippines after last week’s typhoon. Teacher Darwin Guerrero and Year 13 students Georgia Clarke and Denise Antonia, both 17, all have family in
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Wiltshire charities and churches at the ready after Philippines disaster
Following the devastating typhoon in the Philippines, groups across Wiltshire are ready to help. The Rotary Club of Melksham has pledged £1,000 to the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) fund by allocating a month’s profit from the Art House Café
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Raiders take rare wheels from Semington
A Semington garage has offered a cash reward after a rare set of vintage wheels and an irreplaceable document index were stolen last week. The items were taken from Marcos Heritage Spares at Littleton Green on Friday, after thieves broke in in
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RUGBY: Orlandi's first start for Bath
JUAN Pablo Orlandi will make his first start for Bath as they face West Country rivals Exeter Chiefs in the LV= Cup on Sunday (1pm). Bath are bolstered further by the release of England trio Dave Attwood, Anthony Watson and Rob Webber, who are
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HOCKEY: Baker’s strike wraps up win
WEST Wilts went clear in second place behind Davis Wood League Conference North leaders City of Bath by sweeping aside Bridgend 3-0 at Kingdown School. The home side opened the scoring through Mark Brothers and, as the first half progressed, both
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Alison Phillips - Visit the cinema, then get out and see the world
I’ve found a new way to tell whether someone was born in Wiltshire: it’s not their accent, their physical shape, their clothing or anything as easily identifiable. It’s their attitude to the distance you have to travel to get anywhere. Twice
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It’s a new posting for Bradford Scouts
Scouts in Bradford on Avon will spread festive cheer by organising a Christmas post service for the BA15 postcode. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from 1st Bradford on Avon Scout Group, along with their leaders and parents, will sell specially
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Alison Phillips - Only fear in taking decisions should be of indecision
I remembered, this week, why I try not to volunteer for committees, or agree to be co-opted on to them: because they’re the most inefficient way of getting anything done I have ever come across. After a long and stupidly fraught meeting, at which
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Veterans' anger over swastika grafitti on view at remembrance event
Veteran servicemen are angry that swastika graffiti was not removed from the bandstand in Trowbridge Park before the town’s Remembrance Sunday events. Around 2,000 people attended the war memorial to pay their respects, just yards from the offensive
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Hospital death inquest begins
The inquest into the death of a boy at Bristol Children’s Hospital just weeks after the death of Sean Turner started at Flax Bourton Coroner’s Court, near Bristol, on Monday. Luke Jenkins, seven, of Cardiff, died in a similar way to the four-year-old
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All set for a big bang bonanza in Wiltshire
The Warminster Garrison Fireworks are set to go off with a bang at the Land Warfare Centre tonight. The display, at the centre in Imber Road, starts at 6pm. Tickets are £3 in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, or £3.50 on the gate, although
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Will Guyatt, Gadgett Guy - Wheeling out the true test of trust
To many the idea of a driverless car is an innovation too far. Why would you rely on a computer, when surely it’s safer to remain in control of your own destiny on the road? Spending a large chunk of my life tramping up and down the M4 to London
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Wiltshire teenagers in campaign against cyberbullying
Wiltshire teenagers have masterminded a campaign which will be launched this month to encourage young people to speak out against online bullying. Eleven teenagers, aged from 13-17, all Wiltshire Young Commissioners, have produced a film and sent
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Will Guyatt, Gadget Guy - It’s game on as top firms battle it out
I’m looking forward to Christmas more than a 34-year-old single man should. From December 21 I’m going to lock the door, unplug the phone and spend my time with the latest games consoles from Microsoft and Sony and a massive pile of games. I think
