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Taxpayer launches petition protest over Wiltshire Council's allowances hike
A disgusted taxpayer is calling for the resignation of Wiltshire Council leader Jane Scott and her cabinet after they awarded themselves a huge increase in allowances. Business consultant Paul Gaunt, 47, who lives in Broughton Gifford, is running
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Trowbridge masterplan receives a thumbs-up from residents
Residents had their say on shaping Trowbridge’s future when a masterplan for the town was displayed on Saturday. The consultation event, held at County Hall, allowed the public to meet representatives from Wiltshire Council and Transforming Trowbridge
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Wiltshire Police recruitment deadline looming
Members of the public and police staff have only two days left to apply to become a police officer with Wiltshire Police. The recruitment campaign for police officers opened at 10am last Tuesday and closes at 10am on Friday, giving applicants 10
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Police called to collision outside Westbury Co-op
Police were called to a collision between two vehicles in Bitham Park, Westbury, at 6.16am today. The collision, which was outside the Westbury Co-op store, involved a van and a Vauxhall Corsa. It is believed the Corsa was parked at the time.
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Wiltshire volunteer group launches new website
A new volunteer recruitment website launched today, enabling local people considering volunteering in Wiltshire to find out more about what they can do. The website www.volunteercentrewiltshire.org.uk highlights the types of volunteering, local
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Bradford group invite people to Philippine vigil
Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon is holding a vigil for the thousands of people that have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. They will meet at the Millie statue, opposite Westbury Gardens, tomorrow from 5.30-6pm and are encouraging
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Westbury geared up for fun at Christmas lights switch-on
Westbury Town Council will be hosting an extensive programme for this year’s Christmas street events day and lights switch-on on Saturday. Based atound the High Street, Town Centre and Market Place, the events will run from 10am to 9pm and include
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Melksham father-of-two handed suspended jail term over drug dealing
A father-of-two caught with £10,000 worth of cannabis has been handed a suspended jail sentence after been 'given a chance' by a judge. James Leach was found with almost a kilogram of the drug when police raided his family home on Sunday, June
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Investigation continues after Westbury house fire
Investigations are ongoing this morning into the cause of a house fire in Westbury which happened during the night. The incident took place at 1.04am with the blaze believed to have started in the bathroom of a two-bedroom property, in Castle View
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Melksham police issue cold-caller warning
Police in Melksham are urging people to say no to cold-callers, after two residents reported being hassled by maintenance firms on their doorstep. Residents are advised to never accept work from door-to-door tradespeople, who often target the elderly
