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RUGBY: Bath's Louw expected back before end of the season
BATH expect to have Francois Louw back before the end of season after revealing the South African flanker does not need an operation on his injured ankle. Louw limped out of this side's victory at London Irish a fortnight ago and the club had to
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Shamed Melksham car dealer convicted of shoplifting
Fraudster Miles Eglin was today convicted of stealing over £340 worth of shopping from ASDA in Melksham. Magistrates in Chippenham heard how the 46-year-old, of Shaw Hill, near Melksham, loaded several bags of shopping into his trolley on December
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Firms get call to Wiltshire Business Expo
The date has been announced for the Wiltshire Business Expo 2014, an event showcasing local companies and exploring how digital technology can boost business. Wiltshire Business Expo 2014, part of Wiltshire Council’s Legacy for Wiltshire programme
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Appeal following Staverton burglary
WIiltshire Police Inspector Chris Chammings is reminding residents to ensure they lock up their homes after thieves targeted properties in Staverton. There were three incidents in the village, on March 26, where houses weren’t locked and offenders
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Warrant issued for Melksham man after court no-show
A judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of a Melksham man amid fears he has fled to the Caribbean. Michael Brown was due to face trial by jury at Swindon Crown Court yesterday accused of brandishing a knife in a public place. But the 61
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Murderer of Bratton solicitor loses court appeal to clear name
A businessman facing life in prison for the murder of a Wiltshire solicitor today failed in a Court of Appeal bid to clear his name. Michael Chudley, 63, shot dad-of-three James Ward, 58, in his office at MGW Law, in Devizes, in July 2012.
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RUGBY: Frome 2nd 31 Warminster 10
THE sending-off of Warminster’s Adam Matthew proved a decisive turning point as the amber and blues lost their penultimate Dorset & Wilts One South match. The visitors made a fine start, racing into a ten-point lead after just ten minutes.
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BOXING: Blackwell to take on Prizefighter finalist in Bath
NICK Blackwell will step into the ring with former Prizefighter finalist Terry Carruthers on this Saturday’s bill at the Forum, Bath. A mooted inter-continental title bout hasn’t come to pass for the Trowbridge middleweight and the 23-year-old
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RUGBY: Walcot 13 Trowbridge 97
TROWBRIDGE secured their Southern Counties play-off slot in emphatic style. Walcot opened the scoring after five minutes play with a Mick Sheppard penalty, but Trowbridge piled on the pressure and sent Tom Weaver in for the first score, Lloyd Davis
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X Factor star Ferguson completes Westonbirt live line-up
X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson has been unveiled today as the final headline act announced for the series of summer Forest Live concerts at Westonbirt, near Tetbury. Rebecca Ferguson is often regarded as the most naturally talented singer to emerge
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Extra support for Wiltshire's young carers
Young carers in Wiltshire have been handed a major boost, following a £43,000 grant to a Semington-based charity. Carer Support Wiltshire has received the funds from the Co-operative Group, which raised over £5 million nationwide to support 14
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Wiltshire Farm Stay marks 30th anniversary
Wiltshire Farm Stay celebrated its 30th anniversary with an afternoon tea party at Merkins Farm in Bradford on Avon yesterday, after generating £4million for the rural economy last year. The company is a member-owned group of farmers and landowners
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Lambs to the fore at Shaw farm
Spring is definitely in the air at Marie Escott’s smallholding in Shaw, after one of her ewes safely delivered four lambs. The 78-year-old, who works at nearby Lowden Garden Centre, was surprised when one of her 12 sheep gave birth to the miniature
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RUGBY: Bath's Beech moves on
BATH have loosehead prop Charlie Beech, currently on loan at Leeds Carnegie, will be joining the IPA Greene King Championship side on a permanent basis. Beech, 27, joined Bath from London Wasps in 2011 and made 41 appearances for the club.
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Westbury market forced to fold after 29 years
Westbury Country Market puled down its shutters for good on Friday after almost 29 years of trading in All Saints’ Church Hall. The organisers said they were forced to close the market because they were unable to form a new committee to keep it
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Sandra steps up as new Bradford town clerk
New Bradford on Avon town clerk Sandra Bartlett is hoping to make a difference and improve the town. Mrs Bartlett, 54, had served as assistant town clerk for 15 years before succeeding Diane Holmes who resigned in February. The town council
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Trowbridge development site goes on the market
Developers are being sought for the redevelopment of the Adcroft Villa site in Trowbridge, which is for sale by informal tender with Colliers International. The prominent site on Adcroft Drive has laid vacant for a number of years and now has the
