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Pub-goers challenge East Wiltshire candidates with tough questions
The East Wiltshire candidates spent a sunny evening talking through tough topics with locals in Bishopstone. The event was held at the Royal Oak pub on Monday, June 24, and was attended by True and Fair Party candidate Pete Force-Jones, Liberal
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Vicar who is 'rock' of community faces threat of losing home of 20 years
Villagers' in Box near Chippenham are being urged to sign a petition to prevent a vicar described as a 'rock in the community' from being turfed out of her home. At the time of writing, more than 1,450 people have signed the petition to keep Reverend
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Scarecrow trail celebrates success with record fundraising total
Organisers of the Holbrook Scarecrow Trail in Trowbridge have managed to raise a record total from this year’s event. They have so far counted up more than a £1,000 from the two-day trail which took place on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23.
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Threatened care company staff submit petition
Up to 60 staff at a Trowbridge care company whose jobs are threatened by the loss of a key Wiltshire Council contract have handed in a petition at County Hall. Invictus Plus Care Ltd, of 22 Silver Street, Trowbridge, was issued with a 28-day notice
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Call to stop potential golf course development in Wiltshire
Bradford on Avon Town Council has launched a new petition to oppose development on the town’s former golf course site. The 44-acre site is currently listed in Wiltshire Council’s local plan as a reserve site for housing development in Bradford
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Fear road ‘improvements’ could lead to traffic delays and congestion
The changes to the road layout at Fore Street and Wicker Hill in Trowbridge have faced some criticism. Improvements are being made to the area with help from the government’s £16.3 million Future High Street Fund. The work will not be completed
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Melksham and Devizes candidates' final bid for votes
The Melksham and Devizes candidates have given some final thoughts for voters who are still on the fence for the upcoming general election. The new constituency is formed by the central western area of the county, stretching out from Bradford on
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Couple make sure they are first to bar at revamped Wetherspoon
A Wiltshire couple went to great lengths to ensure they were first in the queue for a pint at the newly-reopened Wetherspoon pub in Trowbridge. Dan Baker and his partner Amy Abram took some time off work to make sure they were first in the queue