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Novelist to give Bannockburn talk in Melksham
Scottish historical novelist Robert Low gives a talk on the Battle of Bannockburn at Melksham Library on November 28 at 5.30pm. Tickets from the library.
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Police appeal after Warminster fuel theft
Offenders cut through a padlock and entered a storage container in the Warminster area overnight last Wednesday before stealing 1,000 litres of diesel and two jerry cans of 20 litres of petrol. Anyone with information should contact police on 101.
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Men arrested for Warminster assault
Two men were arrested following an assault outside Speedy Chef in Weymouth Street, Warminster, in the early hours of Sunday. Both men have been released on police bail until December 19, pending further enquiries.
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Melksham's new box record looks a shoe-in
Operation Christmas Child’s 2013 appeal is on track to top last year’s record-breaking effort, as shoeboxes pour in from across the county. Wrapped boxes of gifts, donated to the Samaritan’s Purse charity, are distributed to children across eastern
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Cat is rescued at Avoncliff by firefighters
A fire crew rescued a cat from an empty house near the Cross Guns pub in Avoncliff last Friday, after being called to a blaze there at 1.50pm. They were alerted by a pub customer, after the fire apparently started when a stack of paper was left
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BATH RUGBY: Eastmond disciplined by Bath
BATH have disciplined Kyle Eastmond for walking out walking out on his team-mates during last week's LV= Cup triumph at Sale Sharks. The 24-year-old centre reportedly drove home after being replaced by Matt Banahan at half-time on November 8, with
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Bradford on Avon church tribute to honour late councillor
A memorial service for Wiltshire Council member Linda Conley will take place at Bradford on Avon’s Holy Trinity Church at 2pm on November 22. Cllr Conley, 65, who lived in Fairwood Road, Dilton Marsh, died on October 13, after a battle with cancer
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Sale of historic Bradford on Avon church painting boosts funds
An historic painting, spotted by a conservation advisor at Holy Trinity Church in Bradford on Avon, has been replaced by a replica photograph after the original was sold earlier this year. Christ Blessing was created by Flemish artist Quinten Metsys
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RUGBY: Wilson adds weight to England claims
DAVID Wilson is changing the view of those who saw him as merely an understudy for England’s tighthead prop position, according to Bath’s forwards coach Neal Hatley. Wilson, 28, has 19 caps, went to the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and has been a regular
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Free festive party's magic for Studley Green
A free Christmas party will be thrown at Studley Green Community Centre, from 3-4.30pm on November 23. Entertainment will include magic by Professor Paradox. Tickets will be available in the Studley Green Primary School playground on Monday and
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GOLF: Surry has Tour aim
STEVE Surry tees up alongside some of golf’s most famous names next week, seeking the result that could significantly change his career in 2014. The Trowbridge professional, 31, secured a place in the South African Open, which starts next Thursday
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Trees at Staverton grow into Jubilee memories
Staverton Parish Council continued the Queen’s Jubilee legacy by planting a tree in celebration. Cereal Partners donated money for the tree and representatives of the firm joined parish councillors for the planting at Elms Close. Cllr Helen
