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Hundreds of families in need will have presents under their tree thanks to toy appeal
THOUSANDS of toys, games and books which have been given by the people of Trowbridge will be distributed to families in need in whose children would otherwise wake up to no gifts under the tree on Christmas Day thanks to an appeal run by the Wiltshire
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SANTA IS SPOTTED: Early sightings could mean he is on his way...
SANTA has been spotted riding a horse through a Wiltshire town. This early sighting could mean he is on his way to you shortly. Keep an eye out for him! If you spot Santa, please send us your pictures.
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Temporary closure of Trowbridge Sports Centre
THE Trowbridge Sports Centre has been temporarily closed following structural examinations exposing the need for urgent remedial works. Members and users of the sports centre are encouraged to use other local venues while the investigations and
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Breakthrough Trowbridge welcomes the homeless and isolated for their annual Christmas dinner
HOMELESS people and those suffering with loneliness joined staff and volunteers from charity Breakthrough Trowbridge for their annual festive dinner last week. Open to anyone living on the streets or in isolation from the community, the meal held
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Christmas tree festival visited by High Sheriff
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Counties unite to protect our Armed Forces
An Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Board has been formed to make sure to the 87,000 serving Armed Forces personnel and 320,000 veterans across the region are treated fairly. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation to those who
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Tesco hosts town's festive dinner and carols
A CHRISTMAS dinner, carols and festive games were enjoyed by around 50 people from Trowbridge at Tesco Extra on Monday. Two sittings of the dinner were held, organised by Tesco in partnership with Company for Christmas to fight loneliness. Tesco
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Mayor's festive thanks to town and council for hard work
THE mayor of Trowbridge has thanked the people of the town for welcoming him into his role in his Christmas round up letter. Councillor David Cavill became town mayor in May and has since run and support many projects and fundraising opportunities
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Flood wardens keep eye on river levels
THE flood barrier has come down at Bradford on Avon following a fall in water levels in the River Avon. A spokesman for the Environment Agency said the flood barrier at the Bull Pit next to the river was removed on Monday as river levels at the
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THEATRE PREVIEW: A Christmas Carol at The Ustinov
OLIVIER Award winner Guy Masterson returns to Bath following previous sell-out visits to appear in A Christmas Carol on January 3 and 4. His highly-acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ classic festive fable begins the New Year in the Ustinov
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Beds wanted for rehomed pets
FOOD and bedding donations are being sought for a Westbury charity that rescues and rehomes rabbits and guinea pigs. Local housebuilder Linden Homes has set up a new collection point over Christmas and the New Year at its Spinnaker development in
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Budget up for debate
TOWN councillors in Bradford on Avon have prepared a draft budget to spend just over £1 million in the next financial year. Figures on their draft budget summary show they plan to spend up to £1,096,590 in 2020/21, compared to a revised expenditure
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Huge amount of money to be spent on potholes but wet weather to bring major problems
POTHOLES are set to cause problems on Wiltshire roads this winter despite a multi-million pound investment. Wiltshire Council said it is all set for cold weather and will spend around £20m this year on major work including resurfacing. But
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Devizes digs deep to help fire victims but money is still needed for fund
TRIBUTES have been paid to the middle-aged woman who died in a fire in Devizes being treated as arson by police. Ulla Derrick, 51, of Waiblingen Way, died in hospital last Tuesday just hours after being rescued from her her smoke-filled first floor
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Have a go at setting Wiltshire Council's new budget
THERE is just a few days left to have a go at setting Wiltshire Council's budget for 2020/2021 with the budget simulator. The online interactive tool gives people the opportunity to balance the budget, with those completing the challenge providing
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Homeless charity to open night shelter but needs help
A CHARITY which provides a safe haven for homeless people in Devizes had a big year in 2019 as support for its work grew but it is hoping 2020 will bring major changes. Chairman of the trustees of Devizes Opendoors John Saunders wants to open a
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WHAT YOU SAID: County Hall Christmas meal is cancelled
THIS week we brought you the news that homeless and lonely people have found themselves with nowhere to go on Christmas Day, as the annual festive meal hosted at County Hall has been cancelled. People who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone
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Job centre's gives gifts to care home in Christmas spirit
THE Job Centre in Trowbridge have got into the festive spirit of giving this year by giving a care home a Christmas donation. Staff at the job centre have given Trowbridge Oaks Care Home a box full of crackers and gifts for the residents and hard
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RUGBY: Chippenham claim county honours over Trowbridge
INSPIRED Chippenham recorded their biggest home win of the season on Saturday when downing a trying Trowbridge side 70-19 in South West One East. Buoyed by victories over previously unbeaten Royal Wootton Bassett and county rivals Salisbury earlier
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BOBSLEIGH: Wiltshire teens go to Youth Games
WILTSHIRE teenagers Charlotte Longden and William Scammell, who both train at the University of Bath, have been selected to race for Team GB in bobsleigh at the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games. The 17-year-olds will take to the ice at the world-famous
