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Atworth Drugs Haul
A COCAINE addict who was caught with more than £33,000 worth of drugs has escaped being sent to prison. Matthew Mather, 20, of Mount Pleasant, Atworth, had 52 nine-ounce bars of cannabis resin in the boot of his car when police stopped him, close to
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Look your best
Every bride wants to look flawless on her wedding day and if you follow these tips and advice then you are guaranteed to sparkle. When it comes to your wedding day the idea is to look like a better version of yourself, rather than go for a completely
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Countdown to the big day
Planning a wedding is not something you can leave until the last minute. It is recommended that the church, reception venue and photographer are booked at least 12 months in advance and up to 24 months if you want the most sought-after people and places
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Get the party started
When organising a wedding reception you are probably planning a party for at least 50 people, maybe even as many as 100 or 200, so first you need to decide if you are going to organise it yourselves or if you want to leave it to the experts. There
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The art of a good invite
Save some money and create your own wedding invitations and stationery. It is easier than you think and will add that personal touch. Once you've organised the venue, ordered your dress and booked the photographer you need to start thinking about the
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Get married abroad
Why not combine your wedding and honeymoon? Take away the stress of writing guest lists and booking venues and organise your dream holiday and your wedding at the same time. Many tour operators now specialise in organising weddings abroad and have
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Tasty treats
A three-tier wedding cake is traditional but it is not neccessarily what people want anymore. Lots of people are now opting for small, individual cakes which guests can enjoy without getting too full and thanks to Annabel Wynne, of Westbury, people
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Choosing a florist
The florist will be organising and arranging your flowers on the morning of the wedding when you are busy getting ready, therefore it is essential to pick someone you can trust. When deciding on a florist seek advice from people you know who have recently
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Weddings on the web
More and more couples are using the internet to plan their big day and you can now make your own wedding website to keep family and friends up-to-date with all the arrangements. Creating your own wedding website can help to ease the stress a little
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Beautiful bridesmaids
Make sure your bridesmaids look gorgeous by choosing dresses for them that complement your own. Picking dresses for your bridesmaids is not easy as not only do you have to like the dresses but they do as well. It is also difficult if you have a
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Well groomed
Although most of the attention on the big day focuses around the bride the groom also needs to look immaculate. The Taylor Rae range of men's suits is particular popular with grooms who want to wear their suit again after the wedding. The company
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Advice on planning your big day
From announcing your engagement to departing for your honeymoon weddings take a great deal of time to organise but with a bit of forward planning the preparations should run smoothly. For most weddings the preparations need to start at least a year
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Four men charged with violent conduct
A 23-year-old man from Melksham is recovering in hospital after being stabbed. The young man is in a comfortable condition in the Royal United Hospital after the attack, which happened in the Lowbourne area of Melksham in the early hours of Friday
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Thank you all
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported our dance on February 25. With your help we raised £804 for the heart unit at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. Many thanks. J & E Allsworth, Melksham I WOULD like to say thank you to the person who kindly
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What a contrast
AN 80-year-old friend of mine who lives in an upstairs flat with a narrow steep staircase was very upset when her fridge-freezer broke and was beyond repair. She would have to use her small savings to purchase a new one. She rang the appropriate council
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Who is right?
WHILE taking scant note of Tony Blair's justification for going to war in Iraq inspired by divine guidance, I am reminded of the following. My mother, who passed away last week in her 106th year in Bath Royal United Hospital, gave her profound opinion
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A dire warning
THE Record Office issue showed just how good the County Council was at getting Heritage Lottery grants. If the county can't even get such grants for themselves then it is questionable just how much their advice and expertise is worth. Regrettably
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Save the Hopper
IT was with deepest regret that Melksham people learned of the Wiltshire County Council's decision to axe the funding of the Bath RUH Hopper service. We are all aware of the good bus service provided from Melksham by Badgerline to the hospital which
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The true cost
THERE were some excellent letters in last week's edition, and I have great sympathy with the young couples and single parents, but this is how it effects my age group: State Pension increase 2.85 per cent Precept increase 48 per cent Council Tax
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Next for a ban?
THE discriminatory law that prevents hunting with dogs, I believe, had more to do with class than cruelty and has yet to be proved workable. Shooting and fishing are the pending targets of the Antis. The anti-smoking Bill I believe to be also unworkable
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Lovely libraries
HOW lucky we are in Warminster to have such a wonderful library service. The Warminster library is fully inclusive and available to all for lots of our information and leisure needs. Not just books but films on DVD for hire and internet-linked terminals
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Horror at cuts
I WAS horrified to see in your paper First Great Western's proposed revised train timetable from December 2006. That they intend to axe the last two trains from Bath each evening is quite iniquitous, affecting as it does not only the passengers from
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Hardenhuish retain top title
BADMINTON: HARDENHUISH A have retained the Division One title in the Mid-Wilts Badminton League after beating Freshford 9-0 to post an unassailable lead of 36 points with one match to play. In Mixed Division Two St Georges have done the same after
