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Firefighters called to incident at Westbury recycling plant
Firefighters tackled a fire in the roof of the Hills Waste recycling plant this evening. Three crews from Trowbridge and Warminster were called to the plant at about 8.30 this evening after reports of smoke coming from the roof. They were able
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AGM for Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce
Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce has its annual general meeting in the town hall at 6pm tomorrow. During the meeting the group will be discussing the possibility of setting up a business improvement district in Trowbridge. If introduced, it would
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Singing the multicultural praises of Trowbridge
A music project to celebrate Trowbridge’s multicultural community was launched on Thursday. Building Bridges: The Trowbridge Song Project, is a two year scheme funded by Arts Council England and wants to bring together people in the town to form
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Volunteers wanted for Westbury HGV watch
Heavy vehicles’ registration details are already being noted by volunteers at Station Road Bridge in Westbury, after the town’s new lorry watch group was launched last week. Wiltshire councillor David Jenkins set up the scheme after hearing concerns
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Warminster date for former world heavyweight boxing champ
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tim Witherspoon will be appearing at Prestbury Sports Bar in Warminster on Easter Sunday as part of his tour of England. The American, who was a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali and was nicknamed “Terrible
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Trowbridge drug dealer's jail sentence suspended
A teenager who got hooked on cannabis while at boarding school turned to dealing the drug to fund his habit. Samuel Gilbert-Pike, 19, was sent away to school because he had learning difficulties and his parents thought it would help him. But
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Three accused of trading hard drugs released on bail
Three people who are accused of being involved in trading hard drugs have been released on bail by a judge. Peter Rundle, Dion Barrett and Anna-Kay Tulloch are all said to have played a part in peddling heroin, cocaine and cannabis last summer.
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Trowbridge man remanded over false imprisonment charge
A Trowbridge man charged with false imprisonment has been remanded in custody by a judge. James Smith, of Harford Street, is said to have committed the offence on Thursday, February 20 this year. No charge was formally put to the 27-year-old
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Ofsted's 'good' rating delights Trowbridge headteacher
Andy Packer, John of Gaunt’s headteacher, is delighted that the Trowbridge school has received a good rating from Ofsted after being told improvements were needed last year. Their latest Ofsted report praises the standard of teaching, pupil achievement
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What is Bradford on Avon's Historic Core Zone?
The aim of the Historic Core Zone in Bradford on Avon is to ‘rebalance the relationship between pedestrians and vehicles and to reduce the dominance and intimidation of traffic’. This is how the initiative has developed... 2008: Taming the
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Bradford on Avon's Historic Core Zone: the case for
Bradford on Avon’s Historic Core Zone scheme aims to ‘rebalance’ the relationship between pedestrians and vehicles, but has divided opinion in the town. One side says it will be a ‘boost’ while the other says ‘dream on, get real’... Gerald
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Bradford on Avon's Historic Core Zone: the case against
Bradford on Avon’s Historic Core Zone scheme aims to ‘rebalance’ the relationship between pedestrians and vehicles, but has divided opinion in the town. One side says it will be a ‘boost’ while the other says ‘dream on, get real’... Godfrey
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Melksham market to bring taste of the Continent
A taste of the Continent will be available in Melksham later this month, as European foods and crafts take over the town’s Market Place. The market will take place from 9am to 5pm on March 29 and 30, and will see traders from across Europe bring
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Texts betrayed Trowbridge man's drugs trade
A drug dealer was caught by the texts left on his mobile phone after police found just a few grams of cannabis when they raided his home. Officers armed with a warrant went to John Spooner's Trowbridge home in July last year and seized a number
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Postal changes for Melksham residents
Royal Mail has announced changes to its postal service in Melksham, which will see some delivery times and routes changed. Every address in the town will receive a letter about the new service, which will be introduced on a phased basis. A
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CHIPPENHAM & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE: Champions Biddestone call it a day
JAMIE Lyons, club secretary of three-time Premier Division title winners Biddestone Social has called time on their participation in the Chippenham & District Sunday League. Lyons informed league secretary Frank Harvey that the team, managed
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Lifeline for Dorothy House patients
Patients at Dorothy House have received a welcome lifeline, after a potentially life-saving donation from Selwood Housing. The housing association is making 12 of its emergency Lifeline alarm units free to use by patients of the Winsley hospice
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RUGBY: Stringer to stay at Bath
IRELAND international scrum-half Peter Stringer has agreed a new one-year contract with Bath, the Aviva Premiership club announced this morning. The 98-times capped player has become a firm favourite at the Rec since joining the club, originally
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Trowbridge man, 25, jailed for unprovoked attack on OAP
A man who launched a vicious unprovoked assault on a 72-year-old man in the street has been jailed for two years. Bartosz Radoch had been drinking heavily when he set upon the pensioner who was minding his own business walking home along Gloucester
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CALOR LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Poole Town 4 Frome Town 2
FROME Town's four-match unbeaten run was brought to an end last night as the Robins were beaten at play-off chasers Poole Town. The hosts' Jamie Whisken and Ekow Elliott netted in quick succession midway through the first half to put Poole in control
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TOOLSTATION LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION: Bradford Town 5 Wells City 2
BRADFORD Town stretched their lead at the top of the Toolstation League First Division to 12 points with victory in their rearranged clash with Wells City last night. Bradford were due to host Wells last Thursday night before the fixture was postponed
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Joy of jumping at Warminster gymnastics festival
Excited pupils from primary schools across Warminster jumped at the chance to take part in a gymnastics festival at the new centre Springboard Gymnastics on March 11. The event, organised by Kingdown School teacher Emily Reynolds, included Key
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40 jobs to be created by Trowbridge's new Frankie & Benny’s restaurant
Family restaurant Frankie & Benny’s will create 40 jobs when it opens at St Stephens Place Leisure Park, Trowbridge, on April 26. The chain will be the third restaurant at the £17m complex, which also has an Odeon cinema, Nandos, Prezzo and
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Bratton donations lead to vans heading to Somerset flood victims
Two vans brimming with clothes, bedding, homeware and toys have been taken to Somerset’s flood victims following a donation in Bratton. Simone Brown oversaw the appeal, in aid of those who have suffered following the severe winter rainfall, with
