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Two arrests in Melksham after police swoop in drugs raids
At least two people were arrested in Melksham today as part of a major police operation into the drugs trade across Wiltshire. Officers executed a number of warrants this morning as part of Operation Harness, which saw a total of 15 people arrested
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Second abnormal load journey tomorrow
A specialised load transporter will be escorted by Wiltshire Police from Whatley Quarry, near Frome to Buxton, Derbyshire, tomorrow. The transporter and its load will measure 4.60 metres (15ft-02ins) wide, 4.95 m (16ft-03ins) high with an overall
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First of two abnormal loads to be transported tomorrow
A specialised load transporter will be escorted by Wiltshire Police from Wincanton to Whatley Quarry, near Frome, tomorrow. The transporter and its load will measure 4.26 metres (14ft-00ins) wide, 4.87 m (16ft-00ins) high with an overall length
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Melksham forges GB tourism link
Melksham Town Council has approved a £700 fee for the town to enter into partnership with Visit Wiltshire. The agreement will see Melksham receive advertising space in Visit Wiltshire’s publications and on its website, as well as promotion for
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Warminster festive fair nets over £1K for MS Centre
Festive cheer abounded at Wessex MS Therapy Centre in Warminster on Saturday, with its annual Christmas Fair raising over £1,000. The fair featured Santa’s Grotto, craft and gift stalls, a tombola, Christmas food, hotdogs, a cake stand and fun
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Warminster rewards dedication
Warminster stalwart Chris March was presented with a Civic Award during a council meeting last week for his dedication to the town during his 23 years as a town councillor. Mr March was a councillor from 1991 to 2013, serving as mayor in 2001-2002
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Papers raised cash for cause
Readers and staff at the Wiltshire Times, Gazette and Herald and Swindon Advertiser helped raise an impressive £3,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer last month. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to stopping women
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Warminster pupils hit the catwalk in aid of Africa trip
Year 11 pupils at Kingdown School raised nearly £500 in aid of their Tanzania appeal last Friday by holding a charity fashion show at M&Co in Market Place, Warminster. The six pupils, Amy Hoodless, Ellie Rylands, Jacob Blood, Beth Casson, Naomi
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Trowbridge man jailed for burglaries and thefts
A Trowbridge man has been sent to prison for six months following two burglaries and two thefts in Trowbridge earlier this year. Michael Haines, 25, previously of Bythesea Road, Trowbridge was sentenced at North West Wiltshire Magistrates' Court
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FOOTBALL: Bradford lord it at Manor
BRADFORD Town marched into the second round of the Toolstation League’s Les Phillips Cup after lowering the colours of Premier Division title challengers Bristol Manor Farm last night. Paul Shanley’s First Division leaders won 3-2 at the home of
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Police probe suspicious garage fire in Warminster
Salisbury CID are appealing for information regarding a fire which is believed to have been started deliberately in Warminster. A fire was started in a garage belonging to a property on The Dene, Warminster at about 10.30pm onFriday. No-one
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Trowbridge lights switch-on to go with a Bang
Trowbridge's Christmas lights switch-on is certain to pack a punch on Saturday as boxer Nick Blackwell is this year’s special guest at the festive event. Bang Bang Blackwell, 23, will turn on the lights in Fore Street at 6.15pm. Thousands of
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West Wilts Crematorium to stage Christmas service of remembrance
A Christmas service of remembrance has been planned at West Wiltshire Crematorium next month. Crematorium manager Richard Green said: “Our plan is to bring the recently bereaved together on Thursday, December 12 with a service of remembrance. Anyone
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Wiltshire's non-emergency health line is rolled out fully
Seven months after it was due to be operating 24/7, the 111 non-emergency health telephone line has been fully launched in Wiltshire. The service, operated by private company Harmoni from a call centre in Bristol, was beset by problems since it
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Melksham council trims food festival input
Melksham Town Council has agreed to restrict the amount of officer time it spends on planning next year’s Melksham Food Festival. It was felt the town council were committing too much time to the popular two-week festival and administrative staff
