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Wiltshire residents urged to enter money-saving energy auction
Wiltshire householders will have another opportunity to save money on their energy bills as another auction for the UK’s largest collective energy scheme is being rolled out. The Ready to Switch scheme is the largest and most inclusive of its kind
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RUGBY: Swindon 2nd 14 Bradford on Avon 32
BRADFORD are currently fifth, just seven points of top side Minety, after securing a bonus-point success in Swindon. They lost influential hooker Julian Tucker shortly before kick-off, but teenager Jamie Astin stepped in and performed well.
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First Great Western announces major WiFi expansion plans
First Great Western has announced a time scale for the implementation of free WiFi on board its High Speed Train fleet and Night Riviera Sleeper services. On October 14 First Great Western pledged to increase WiFi provision as part of its new 23
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RUGBY: Trowbridge 55 Walcot 3
A STUNNING performance from Trowbridge saw them ease to a comfortable victory over Walcot to stay within reach of league leaders Wells. Three tries and a penalty in the opening half all but kileld the game off for the home side, who added a further
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RUGBY: Warminster 28 Frome 2nd 0
WARMINSTER turned the formbook on its head as they ended their five-match losing streak. With a dominant scrummage, Warminster were in control early on but missed the chance to go ahead when number Dean Priestman broke off a set piece but threw
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Witshire firefighters to strike again this weekend
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is finalising its contingency plans to deal with further strikes by firefighters this weekend. Members of the Fire Brigades' Union (FBU) will be walking out between 6pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday, as part
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Car passenger freed after crash near Cumberwell golf club
A man had to be freed from a car in the early hours of Friday, after it rolled onto its side on the A363. The silver Citroen C4 was 200 yards from Cumberwell Park Golf Course when it came off the road at 12.20am. The male driver got out with
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Businesses speak of fire drama at Westbury site
A fire that destroyed the contents of a storage facility in Westbury used by The Paper Bag Company has caused major smoke and water damage to units owned by neighbouring businesses. Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Oakfield Business
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Melksham Forest require players
MELKSHAM Forest Community Centre, who play in the fourth division of the Chippenham & District Sunday League are after new players. Manager Steve Wakefield is looking for players to bolster their squad for the remainder of the season and is
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Trowbridge drink-driver banned from the road for three years
A 37-year-old Trowbridge man has been banned from driving for 38 months after he caused a crash which damaged a garden wall while over the drink-drive limit. Marcin Szlek, of Rutland Crescent, drove his silver BMW into the back of a silver Nissan
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Live donkeys at Shaw nativity in charity fundraiser
Christmas cheer will be coming to Shaw, near Melksham, on Friday, as a nativity scene with live donkeys is set up to raise funds for three charities. Shaw resident Helen Roberts will set up the festive scene at her stable on Bath Road, which is
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Company volunteers step in to help Trowbridge community hub
Volunteers from Halsall Construction have rebuilt the Seymour Community Hub garden in Charles Street, Trowbridge. The Halsall Construction workers swapped the office for the garden last week in an effort to provide a safe space for the community
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Investigation continues into Westbury paper depot fire
Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire that destroyed the contents of a storage facility used by The Paper Bag Company in Westbury last night. Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Oakfield Business Centre in Stephenson
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Duo plead guilty to Trowbridge theft and assault
Two men accused of robbing a man have admitted stealing from their victim as well as assaulting him. Samuel Bullough and Oliver Trowbridge pleaded guilty to both offences when they appeared before Swindon Crown Court on Friday. Bullough, 19
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Owners' woodland plan could bring golf back to Thoulstone Park
The owners of the former Thoulstone Park golf course in Chapmanslade are in the process of creating a new English woodland on the site, with plans for hotel and golf facilities also in the pipeline. James and Alka Hughes-Hallett started planting
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40 firefighters at Westbury paper bag storage facility
Approximately 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a paper bag storage facility in Westbury last night. Several fire engines were called to the single-storey industrial unit at Northacre Industrial Park at 8.51pm, with 40 firefighters still
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RUGBY: McNamara linked with Bath switch
ENGLAND rugby league coach Steve McNamara has been linked with a role at Bath Rugby following the shock exit of the club's director of rugby Gary Gold yesterday afternoon. Gold, who arrived at the club in the summer of 2012 from Newastle Falcons
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Broken-down lorry causes delays through Melksham
A broken-down lorry is causing delays on the A350 through Melksham this morning. A Kit Kat-branded lorry travelling north broke down on the Beanacre Road near Leekes department store, causing major delays as far back as Semington.
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Dundas canalside carol service illuminated by candlelight
Hundreds gathered for the 15th annual canalside carol service at Dundas Wharf on Saturday. Sue and Andy Smith of Canal Ministries and the Trowbridge band of the Salvation Army led the carol service. Canal boats were decorated with Christmas
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Seend solar farm meeting rescheduled
Protestors opposing solar developments in Wiltshire will stage a second public meeting on Thursday, after their first gathering was cancelled last week. The Seend-based 'Wake up Wiltshire' group had planned to meet with the developers behind a
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Warrant issued for Melksham woman's arrest
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Melksham woman who brandished a three-inch kitchen knife in a cafe, after she failed to attend a court hearing. Sarah Jane Chamberlain, 32, of Berryfield Park, was due to appear before magistrates in Chippenham
