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Eurotunnel offers the short way for French golf holidays
By Peter Godsiff Despite being our nearest continental neighbour, France always seems such a long way away. Ferry trips from the South West Plymouth, Poole and Portsmouth seem to take for ever. As for the long drive to the Kent coast for the shorter
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Ritchie’s first
Farrington touring professional Steve Ritchie achieved his first win as a professional with a two-shot triumph in the Gloucester and Somerset PGA medal at Weston-super-Mare. Ritchie, aged 27, who comes from Crewkerne, was a member of Yeovil and Chedington
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With a little help from Enmore Park
David Dixon is hoping to be given a welcome boost on tour with a little help from his friends at Enmore Park Golf Club. It means the 28-year-old, pictured, is back on the big European stage after safely negotiating the qualifying school hurdle again
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Marathon effort in tribute to friend
Ferndown Forest Golf Academy proprietor and PGA professional Mike Dodd, pictured, is turning to marathon running in memory of his best friend. He was shocked when computer expert Tony Bramley, from Boscombe, died from a heart attack at the age of 43,
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Roll-up of record proportions
Hele Park's ladies' captain Sylvia Caunter is wondering whether her birdie two during a 9-hole Stableford should be given a place in the Guinness World Records. For the shot earned her more than £200 worth of golf balls. As it was the first two in the
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Trophy haul for Yelverton
Yelverton juniors, who really established themselves last year and bagged a haul of three county trophies, are seeking to maintain their form this year. They walked away with the West Devon Junior League, won the League Championship Day in August and
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Sharkey stands down
John Sharkey, pictured, has stood down as president of the Bournemouth Alliance after 25 years. He first assumed the role in 1980 but, at the age of 67, feels it is time to take a break. He has been presented with a cut glass decanter to mark his retirement
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Operation Langmea
Jon Langmead showed no adverse effects from a recent eye operation to share top spot in the Devon PGA medal at Libberton. The Exminster director of golf shot a level par 73, helped by a 30-yard chip for a birdie on the 16th. The score was matched by
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Tehidy win through
Tehidy Park will represent Cornwall in the English Club Champions Tournament to be played at Stoke Park in September. The favourites, pictured above, defeated St Mellion in the final of the Cornwall Team Championship in blustery conditions at Trevose
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Designed for you
Custom-made clubs are all the rage certainly among professionals in the Dorset area. Golfer Paul Henley, who plays at Dudsbury, has made special putters for Seniors' Tour player Kevin Spurgeon and new Dudsbury pro Steve Pockneall. They swear by his Frankly
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Prince prize
Gary Prince has claimed his first prize since he quit the professional ranks to return to amateur golf. He produced the best amateur gross score at the Bournemouth Alliance meeting at Barton-on-Sea. He was probably the favourite for he has been the club's
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Mike’s farewell
Popular Knowle secretary-manager Mike Harrington was given a rousing reception after leaving the club at the end of March. A special farewell presentation evening was packed with members and friends. He had been at the club for six years, but sadly the
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Alistair’s pro notes are a helpful little extra
Alistair Tresidder, who became the youngest club professional in the country at the age of 21 five years ago, believes he is offering something different to the members and his pupils at the club. His new initiative at Sherborne's Academy that provides
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Revitalised Sherborne is back on the golfing map
By Peter Godsiff New secretary-manager Geoff Scott claims that Sherborne Golf Club has never been marketed properly and he is planning to change all that. There is no passing trade at the charming, quiet, country course tucked neatly a couple of miles
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On-the-move Sadler dominates in Cornwall
Richard Sadler, pictured, has continued his domination of golf in Cornwall by winning the Cornwall PGA Alliance series again this year. He celebrated his move from Mullion, where he qualified in 2003, to become teaching professional at Carlyon Bay, by
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Event dates for your diary
Bristol's Players Club will host a new West Region PGA order of merit tournament this year. The 54-hole Premier Golf/Travelex Champion-ship is scheduled for August 21-23 with a prize fund of £15,000. It will run initially for two years. The new sponsorship
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James dominates at Dainton Park
Torquay schoolboy James Fisher dominated new club captain Steve Willcocks' day at Dainton Park in a competition that preceded the official drive-in. Junior member Fisher, aged 15, amassed 49 points off his 27 handicap now substantially reduced to win
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Eastwood makes a name for himself
Mention the name Eastwood at Yelverton and the name Laura immediately springs to mind. The 2005 English women's strokeplay champion is the most famous player at the club. But now her father Karl has made a name for himself by winning the South West of
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Melksham girls move up rankings
VOLLEYBALL: TEENAGE volleyball stars from Melksham shone at the national finals in Northampton, where the under 18s and under 16s girls did the town proud.
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Birthday celebrations
Chairman Greg Dyke and the directors celebrated the tenth anniversary since he and a group of investors acquired Dartmouth Golf and Country Club from the receivers. He said: "I admire the enthusiasm, the energy and the professionalism of the people
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Corsham take revenge in cup
CORSHAM gained revenge for their league defeat to rivals Trowbridge on Saturday with a powerful forward display at a marsh-like Lacock Road. With the two Wiltshire clubs deep in Southern Counties relegation trouble, both sides fielded weakened teams
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Paddlers make waves at award night
CANOEING: MEMBERS of Chippenham Sailing and Canoeing Club put their paddles aside on March 18 for a presentation evening on terra firma at the Chippenham Sports Club. Senior coach Richard Carter was on hand to present the successful canoeists with
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New injury woe for battling Sam
GYMNASTICS: JUST when Sam Bayley thought the worst of her injury nightmares were behind her, a nasty fall during practice in Melbourne almost ended her dream of competing in a major championship. The Trowbridge tumbler tore a ligament in her foot when
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George gains PGA medal
Veteran George Ryall (Clevedon Golf Centre) won the Gloucester and Somerset PGA medal at Minehead and West Somerset. Ryall, who was out in two-under-par 32, finished with two birdie threes, a par four on the 17th and a par three on the last for a one-under
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The Bluebirds and the Bees
NEIL Kirkpatrick has ordered his Trowbridge players to picture rivals Chippenham Town when they take to the Woodmarsh pitch tomorrow (Saturday). The Bees confronted the Bluebirds in a friendly match at Hardenhuish Park on Tuesday night and Kirkpatrick
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Strong showing at Open de Pays Basque
Trevose touring professional Philip Rowe, pictured left, fought off a strong challenge to win the Open du Pays Basque at Golf De La Nivelle in south west France. His three round eight under par total of 202 placed him two ahead of his nearest rivals,
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Trio retain West connections
Three of this year's recipients of the Master Professional accolade, which reflects expertise and achievements in golf, have strong West connections. Nigel Blenkarne, 50, the former director of golf at Bowood and once the West Region member on the PGA
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Hannah in Malaga
Hannah Barwood from Knowle spent a week enjoying a warm weather training week for young England golfers at the La Cala resort at Mijas, Malaga. She was one of seven members of ELGA's Team England Futures U18 Squad who worked on short game and course
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Melksham Town 0. Frome Town 1
A BRILLIANT individual goal by Mark Salter condemned Melksham to defeat on Saturday in a fiery Premier Division clash at the Conigre. Salter controlled the ball, turned and volleyed beyond a helpless Scott Windle to give the Somerset side all three
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Celebrity auction to help the Willow Foundation
Bristol businessman Roger Riggs simply cannot stop collecting money for charity. After he and his former business partner Dave Timmins raised a record £131,000 from a charity golf day at Filton Golf Club, he said he was retiring. But within months he
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Melksham Town 0, Welton Rovers 2
MELKSHAM slipped to their third consecutive league defeat on Monday night despite a battling display against high-flying Welton Rovers at the Conigre. Manager Kelvin Highmore refused to criticise his young squad, who acquitted themselves well but
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Reds aim for a second cup final
CORSHAM have been made to wait 11 agonising days for the chance to reach their second cup final of a remarkable season. Reds' manager Colin Bush confessed to having mixed emotions after Saturday's Les Phillips Cup semi-final against Hallen was postponed
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Convincing win for Somerset pair
Somerset county players Phil White (Wells) and Stuart Ponfield (The Mendip) have achieved another convincing win in the history of the West Country's major winter open competition. They beat Cumberwell Park and Wiltshire county player Ali James, and
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Biddestone 1, Cleveland United 2
IF GRAHAM Learmonth did not possess so much hair he would surely have ripped it all out by now after another afternoon of frustration at Yatton Road. The Biddestone boss could scarcely believe his eyes as he watched his side waste a host of chances
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Biddestone1, Cleveland United 2
IF GRAHAM Learmonth did not possess so much hair he would surely have ripped it all out by now after another afternoon of frustration at Yatton Road. The Biddestone boss could scarcely believe his eyes as he watched his side waste a host of chances
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Biddestone 0, Larkhall Athletic 0
BIDDESTONE boss Graham Learmonth has promised to rotate his squad as the First Division season draws to a close. The Yatton Road outfit have only pride to play for in their remaining eight fixtures, but Learmonth insists he expects nothing less than
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Perranporth win
West Cornwall's Peter Darlington won the Perranporth Open Winter Foursomes for the third time, this time partnered by club secretary Gareth Evans. They beat Henry Cooper (Truro) and Chuck' Norris (Trevose) 5 and 4 in a 36-hole final played in freezing
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Tony defies the odds
What are the odds of a golfer making two aces at the same hole in three days? That was the achievement of Tony Metcalf at the par three fourth hole at the Isle of Wedmore. He holed his tee-shot on Wednesday and repeated the feat on Friday. Club spokesman
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Cadbury Heath 1, Westbury United 1
WAYNE Wheeler's first goal for six matches was not enough to sink Cadbury Heath on Saturday as Westbury's late promotion charge hit a stumbling block in Bristol. The White Horse men had galloped into fourth place with a string of fine performances
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Fisher is first to serve second term
Paul Fisher became the first person to be appointed Gloucester-shire county's president for a second term when he took over for the Union's centenary year. The first time was in 1970 and he became the only president of the English Golf Union to come
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Shrewton United 2, Westbury United 0
WESTBURY manager Paul Brickley has told his players to toughen up if they want to be considered genuine contenders for promotion next season. Brickley has not given up hope of catching third-placed Street, but the Meadow Lane chief knows time is running
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Shock as England captain resigns
Beverley New has shocked the English Ladies' Golf Association by resigning as captain of the England international team. She led her country to victory in last year's home international championships in Ireland and England also won the silver medal in
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Percival secures revenge victory
AFC TROWBRIDGE Town Youth gained revenge for a 6-0 defeat in January when they gained a 4-1 home win over Down Ampney in the Premier Division on Saturday. The hosts were quickly into their stride and two goals from Dave Percival in a five minute spell
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Training in Spain for Wiltshire
Junior county captain Matt Swales (Cumberwell Park) and a group of Wiltshire juniors enjoyed a week's warm weather training at Desert Springs in Spain. The others were junior county vice-captain Jack Hiscock and Sam Matton (Marlborough), Joe Johnson
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Off colour Blues drop vital points
Chippenham Town 1, Cheshunt 1 THE rainbow over Hardenhuish Park brought an explosion of colour to an otherwise dull afternoon on Saturday as Chippenham lost touch with their promotion rivals. There was certainly no pot of gold on offer for Darren
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Jack’s gift to golf course
Jack Russell, who made his name as an eccentric cricketer with Gloucestershire and England, has now become a successful painter. His work is displayed in a shop in the High Street at Chipping Sodbury, a few yards from the Cotswold town's golf course.
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Bill strikes it lucky with Cotswold shoes
Bill Lapworth, who celebrates his 86th birthday this month, found himself without any shoes a couple of weeks ago they were taken by mistake and have never been returned. So the honorary Broadstone member who plays at Sturminster Marshall bought himself
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Woosnam’s man to make festival debut
There will be plenty of talk about the forthcoming Ryder Cup during the West Region PGA Cornish Festival as David J Russell, one of European captain Ian Woosnam's right hand men, is taking part for the first time. He won twice on the European Tour and
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Trevose welcomes new pro
Gary Lenaghan has been appointed professional at Trevose Golf and Country Club from an impressive list of applicants and becomes only the fifth professional in the 80-year history of the club. Aged 30 and born in Corby, Northamptonshire, he was encouraged
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Kelley’s first win
Daryl Kelley, pictured, has won his first golf tournament since taking over as Filton club professional a year ago. He claimed first place in the Gloucester and Somerset PGA medal at Henbury and is now intent on making a mark on this year's West Region
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Mark takes medal at Perranporth
Mark Rowe (Carlyon Bay) won the individual professional medal in the Cornwall Alliance at Perranporth with 37 points, one better than Paul Turpin (Carlyon Bay) and Craig Billing (Mullion) with Nick Rogers (Falmouth) fourth on 35. Billing (45), Rowe (
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They're the champions
GYMNASTICS: WEST Wilts Esprit Gymnastic Club held their second annual club championships at Trowbridge Sports Centre on Sunday. The 86 gymnasts, with ages ranging from five to 15, took part on four pieces of apparatus, floor, beam, bars and vault.
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Andy discovers winter wonderland
Andy Holding, the West Region PGA tournament controller, could not wait to take on his first assignment of the New Year in Arizona and Nevada. He helped run national pro-ams based in Scottsdale and Las Vegas and was looking forward to the warm winter
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Spurgeon on Seniors’ Tour
Kevin Spurgeon has become Ferndown's touring professional and will represent the club all over the world on the European Seniors' Tour. Spurgeon, who was club professional at Dudsbury, is enthusiastic about his new club. "I am looking forward to representing
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Dorset bid for home advantage
Dorset county women's team have a great incentive to win their county week again this year for the divisional final is being held at Broadstone on July 6. New captain Dee Moore (Crane Valley) who has succeeded Sue Crabb (Ferndown) said: "That is our
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Clubs ban smoking
Cumberwell Park Golf Club members had the best possible incentive for making a New Year resolution to give up smoking for the club imposed a ban from the start of the year. The Bradford on Avon club became one of the first clubs to ban smoking in advance
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Cuemen pot place in England squad
POOL: TWO Trowbridge cuemen have been selected to represent England at this weekend's World 8-Ball Pool Championships in Yorkshire. Stephen Borlase and Mike Eddy, who play for the Dursley Arms pub in Trowbridge, are in an 11-man squad hoping to wrestle
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New Women’s Pro Tour starts in Bristol
British-based women professionals and low handicap amateurs are being given a chance to play competitive golf on the new Pro-Source Tour. It was an idea developed by Players Club professional Mark Brookes and Pro-Source event management director Jonathan
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OBITUARY: Mrs Barbara Mackereth
Barbara Mackereth, an assistant headteacher at the John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, died on March 21, aged 56. Barbara joined the school in 1992 when she returned from a period in Canada with her family. She started as a teacher of PE and Special
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OBITUARY: Mr Alan Easton
One of Wiltshire County Council's former senior officials died recently, at the age of 88. From 1960 until his retirement in 1978, Alan Easton worked at County Hall, first as senior advisor for physical education, then later as senior assistant education
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BIRTH: Reese Matthew Archer
PARENTS Stacey Goldsby and Matthew Archer had a straightforward pregnancy until the very end. Baby Reese was born a week early by caesarean section at the Royal United Hospital after his mother had been induced. Miss Goldsby, 19, is a hairdresser
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BIRTH: Mollie Renee Howard
FIRST time mum, Kathy Miller, stayed at home until the last possible moment before baby Mollie was born. The 45-year-old property developer had arranged a business appointment with one of her builders that had to be postponed when she went into labour
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New Dawlish secretary
Dawlish have appointed former army man Paul Ford, aged 48, as the new secretary-manager. Although he came from Hereford he is a Devonian and his brother Steve, who flies the Devon Air Ambulance, is a member of the club. He has taken over from Ian Smith
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Baker Tilly sponsors Bristol and District
The Bristol and District Golf League have a new sponsor this year, accountancy, tax and business advisers Baker Tilly. The League, established in 1955, features 1,300 golfers from 27 clubs. The new season started on April 1 with 52 teams split into nine
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MARRIAGE: Kirsty Wilson & Richard McCormick
Miss Kirsty Danielle Wilson and Mr Richard William McCormick were married at Trowbridge Register Office on March 18. The bride is the daughter of Teresa and Andrew Wilson, of Trowbridge and the bridegroom is the son of Linda and Thomas Crosbie, of
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Ashley Wood to host pro-am
Ashley Wood are hosting a West Region PGA pro-am for the first time this year on Wednesday, August 30 and it is already heading for a sell-out. "The members are up for it and we won't have any trouble raising the 40 teams we are aiming for," said professional
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Bring Tiger on again
Howell hopes to meet up with old rival Woods at the Masters in Augusta. DAVID Howell would love to come up against Tiger Woods when he makes his second appearance in the Masters at Augusta this month. The last time they met, the tall, easy-going former
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Advice for mothers
A SUPPORT group in Corsham is giving help and advice to women who breastfeed their children. Bosom Buddies was set up in October and now meets every Thursday afternoon from 12noon-1.30pm at the health centre in Beechfield Road. Teresa Lynch, 42,
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Chemical alert at factory
FIRE engines were called to a chemical leak in Chippenham after workers reported a smell of ammonia. The incident happened at Avon Vibrations Management Systems on the Bumpers Farm industrial estate at just after 7am on Tuesday. The affected area
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Agency is the best in the west
Staff at a Wiltshire travel firm were celebrating when their shop was voted the best travel agency in the South West of England. The award was made by judges representing Britain's top airlines, holiday companies and cruise lines at a major travel industry
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Plea for more keen helpers
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help care for people with Alzheimer's. Chippenham-based North Wiltshire Alzheimer's Society relies heavily on volunteers to provide a service. Branch manager Tracey Berrelly said: "A small team of enthusiastic people called
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Banging drums call for fair deal
PROTESTERS took to the streets of Chippenham to campaign for a fair deal for factory workers who will lose their jobs. The march for justice was held on Saturday to persuade Hygrade Foods, which is closing three factories, including one in Westmeade
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Gallery celebrates its first anniversary
A GROUP of artists running a gallery in Bradford on Avon have celebrated their first anniversary. The Art House Gallery Co-operative was formed to allow local artists to show their work and to sell direct to local people, without a middleman charging
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Helping to solve stress
Chamber News: Countrywide Farmers, one of the UK's leading farming, equestrian and rural supplies business which has offices at Melksham, has announced that Rural Stress Information Network is to be its adopted charity for the 2006/2007 financial year
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The new tax year brings change to payroll system
CHAMBER NEWS: The new tax year has just started and there are several aspects of payroll systems which have changed. A brief summary of some of these is as follows: l After March 31, 2006, H M Revenue and Customs will be paying all Working Tax Credits
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Children’s art to go on show
PICTURES by children from Derry Hill Primary School, Calne are to go on display in the revamped coffee shop at Bowood House. The pupils took part in an art competition organised by Bowood House and Gardens and painted pictures on the theme of what
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Customer liaison all in a day’s work
CHAMBER NEWS: Warminster man Chris Holmes, 43, has been appointed business sales consultant for Platinum Toyota, part of the Renrod Group. He moves from the firm's Warminster dealership to its motor park in Trowbridge. Mr Holmes' role will include
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Works starts on Corsham skatepark
WORK began on Monday to create a new skatepark for young people in Corsham. For three years the Corsham skate project group has been collaborating with local people towards providing the facility now being built at the Springfield Recreation Ground
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Soldier’s £12,000 ‘bullying’ pay out
A FEMALE spy who sued the army after suffering bullying and sexual discrimination at the hands of special forces colleagues has won £12,000 compensation. Corporal Leah Mates, 30, of Calne was awarded the payment after an employment tribunal upheld
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New Members
Nigel Scott Nigel Scott is a business coach with Action International. The firm specialises in working with business owners who are committed to improving the revenue, profitability and overall performance of their business. Mr Scott said: "We do this
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Nursery party to celebrate first 10 years
A NURSERY in Chippenham celebrated its 10th anniversary with a visit from some of its first ever children. Forest Nursery has cared for more than 545 youngsters over the last decade and survived a fire that destroyed its Forest Lane premises in March
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Environmental challenge for Westbury students
CHAMBER NEWS: Matravers School in Westbury is one of three schools in Wiltshire to have taken part in a project linking science and drama. The Arinford River Mystery, a simulated environmental issue, involved students in roles as scientists and members
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Rare flowers bloom as spring blossoms
A COUNTRY estate near Chippenham has been hiding a 150-year-old secret. Plants dating back to the 1850s which were believed to be long extinct have been discovered at Bowood. The 25-30 hardy hybrid rhododendrons were found by leading horticulturalist
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Country house role for Nigel
A new visitor manager has been appointed at Bowood House and Gardens. Jason Thorley, 36, brings with him 20 years' experience in hotel, hospitality and catering. He has managed hotels and conference centres all over the country including the five-star
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End of the line for loos to save public money
Public lavatories could soon be a thing of the past if a council plan to get rid of them goes ahead. North Wiltshire District Council is considering closing public loos in various locations in North Wiltshire, including Colerne. Box and Lyneham, as
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Creative Anna fulfils a dream
A FIVE year ambition to set up her own business has been fulfiled by a former primary school teacher. Anna Saxty, pictued left, from Bradford on Avon chose her home town for her Bronze Boutique, selling quality fashion accessories and hand-made and bespoke
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Children win for their school
HOWARD and Lucy from GWR radio's breakfast show played a flying visit to schoolchildren. The pair presented pupils at Queen's Crescent Primary School, Chippenham with £700 of Sainsbury's Get Active for Schools vouchers. The vouchers were won by
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Concert raises £11,000
CHAMBER NEWS: More than 300 guests attended tWiltshire Music Centre's first fundraising gala concert, featuring internationally renowned guitarist John Williams, which raised £11,000. The money will help build on the centre's music programme and education
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Hands-on finance aid
CHAMBER NEWS: Stephen King and Jeff Macklin, founders of FDUK, are sharing their experiences in a new book aimed at entrepreneurs keen to get to grips with the essential role of finance in modern business success. They have joined forces with entrepreneur
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Court delay trauma
GRIEVING mother Ruth Brookman has spoken of the family's heartbreak after the case against the driver of the quad bike on which her son Daniel died was delayed. Mr Brookman's best friend Nicholas Pearce, 21, of Fosse Farm Cottage, Chippenham, was due
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Cementing relations
CHAMBER NEWS: Ral Simard, of Lafarge Cement Works, Westbury is to be the next guest speaker at the Wessex Business breakfast at Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon, April 28. Under the heading of preparing a 40 year-old factory for the future, Mr Simard
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Show’s new organisers
CHAMBER NEWS: Different arrangements for organising the West Wilts Show are now in place, thanks to a new partnership approach. As part of an agreement with West Wiltshire District Council, the West Wiltshire Economic Partnership and the Wessex Association
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Draft strategy proposes more homes
CHAMBER NEWS: West Wiltshire District Council has welcomed changes to the new Regional Spatial Strategy, which will be replacing both regional planning guidance and county structure plans. The authority had lobbied the South West Regional Assembly to
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Draft strategy proposes more homes
West Wiltshire District Council has welcomed changes to the new Regional Spatial Strategy, which will be replacing both regional planning guidance and county structure plans. The authority had lobbied the South West Regional Assembly to recognise the
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Nostalgia
Mrs Irene Parker has supplied us with the names of those in our Memory Lane picture published on March 24. They were members of staff at Smith and Kings who were pastrycooks, caterers and confectioners in Fore Street, Trowbridge. Mrs Parker, of
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Insight into the world of work
Groups of young people have been given a valuable insight into improving their readiness for work. Two Links2Work events have been held at the Neeld Hall, Chippenham and the Civic Hall, Trowbridge designed to help young people boost their confidence
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Best in the business
CHAMBER NEWS: Robert and Nita Howard, above, of Howard & Sons. Sharon Larkin, of West Wiltshire District Council, receives the Skills Awards Leadership and Management award from British designer Wayne Hemingway. Right, Marion Mortimer presents the
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Swapping their ideas for growth
CHAMBER NEWS: Two Wiltshire firms have got together to share information about how they can help each other develop their businesses. Law practice Goughs hosted a seminar at the Angel Hotel, Chippenham at which representatives from its offices in Calne
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Swapping their ideas for growth
Two Wiltshire firms have got together to share information about how they can help each other develop their businesses. Law practice Goughs hosted a seminar at the Angel Hotel, Chippenham at which representatives from its offices in Calne, Chippenham
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Town’s first open forum
Melksham Chamber of Commerce has held the first of its action for Melksham business open forum at the Assembly Hall. The committee also held its bi-monthly meeting. Cllr Nick Westbrook gave a resum of Melksham Hospital's position in relation to the
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Down memory lane
Wiltshire Times reader Douglas Male of Hazel Grove, Trowbridge has sent in this picture which has his father's handwriting on the back. "According to my father's writing it was taken at the British Legion carnival or fete outside Melksham Town Hall
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Survey planned
CHAMBER NEWS: Corsham Chamber of Commerce has lent its support to the Save Corsham Heritage Centre campaign. Representatives from the chamber and the Civic Society have proposed the formation of a development trust to run the centre at lower cost. The
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Then & Now - Chippenham Station part 4
WE remain at Chippenham railway station in our Then and Now series and take a look on how it has changed over the past 50 years. The station building was built by Rowland Brotherhood for Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1856 - 1858, built with stone excavated
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President to serve again
CHAMBER NEWS: A site visit to Erlestoke Prison, near Devizes and a seminar by BT were just two of the events put on by the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce. Trowbridge & District Chamber of Commerce held another successful networking event
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Awards galore for Wiltshire firms
Chamber News:Wiltshire companies have scooped awards in two ceremonies that recognise the best in the business. The Learning and Skills Council and Skills4business hosted the Skills Awards 2006 at which Robert Aldous, of Chippenham firm Avon Vale Training
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My Wiltshire Life - Deryck Newland
DERYCK Newland, 41, is the artistic director of the Arc Theatre, in Trowbridge. He helped start the theatre eight years ago after working as a drama teacher in Bristol and then at Chippenham College. The theatre, which is part of Wiltshire College,
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Virgin give £150,000 to scanner appeal
The Forever Friends Appeal at the Royal United Hospital, Bath has received a boost to its CT scanner fundraising campaign.with a major £150,000 donation from Trowbridge-based Virgin Mobile. Lisa Cogdell-Brown, community, charity and well-being liaison
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Established firm offers new kitchens online
By John Ballard A WESTBURY company that specialises in designing kitchens and making hand built furniture has celebrated its fifth anniversary. Richard Stuart, 34, set up R.S Designs, on Storridge Road, in March 2001, and has seen his business go from
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The sweet smell of success for show
A SUGARCRAFT exhibition at the weekend proved to be a great success. The event, at the Civic Hall in Trowbridge on Saturday, has been hailed by the vice-chairman of the Trowbridge branch of the Sugarcraft organisation Clarice Tadd as the best we've
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Help to boost the economy
TWO new senior management positions have been created by the South West of England Regional Development Agency. The agency aims to promote the long-term economic success of the region by developing skills and improving infrastructure within the region
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Top prize for Spanks at NEC
WARMINSTER firm Spanks received a top prize for its piccalilli at an international food show. Spanks won the savoury sauces category in the annual Ideas to Dine For Awards, announced at the Food & Drink Expo 2006 at the NEC, Birmingham. Spanks is an
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Like father like son
By Charley Morgan NEVER being afraid of doing the menial tasks has allowed Howard Edgington to go from being employed by his father, to being his own boss. Mr Edgington, 47, founder of Howard Travel, in Church Walk, Trowbridge, started out working after
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No ban but water firm issues its tap tips
PEOPLE in Wiltshire will escape the hosepipe ban now in place across large parts of southern England. Wessex Water, the company that supplies north and west Wiltshire, does not plan to introduce a ban during 2006. Spokesman, Hywel Lloyd said: "We do
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Town's future is bright, says new businessman
THE future is bright for business in Westbury says one shopkeeper who has chosen the town over many larger rivals to set up his new lighting venture. Clive Tallent, 48, opened his shop, Pure Lighting in Warminster Road, on Saturday. He set up the
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New homes firm gives
A BUILDING company is donating £50 to charity for every house it sells. Redrow, responsible for many new homes across the south west, has launched a charitable trust fund that will receive money for each property people purchase. Called the Redrow Foundation
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First Polish food store is a roaring success
EASTERN European food is now on sale in a new store in Trowbridge. The Polish Deli, Roundstone Street, has done a roaring trade in its first few months. The Polish food has found its niche among interested English shoppers as well as the large Polish
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Going green?
THE biggest trouble with Park & Rides is you still require the use of the car to get to them. They are not a solution but could be if worked better with rail and bus services. At present Park & Rides only serve to ease congestion in towns by enabling
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End road choas
I'D like to reply to the letter in last week's Wiltshire Times about the no right turn in Dursley Road. To leave Dursley Road for the town centre you must go left up to the roundabout, go around that and often face being hit by traffic from Frome
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Thank you all
I WOULD like to say a huge thank you to all of our runners in this year's Nationwide Bath Half Marathon, as well as the organisers Running High, team sponsors SJC Recruitment, your newspaper for helping us to promote the places and everyone else who made
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School Praised
PLEASE can you tell me why some local primary schools seem to get a lot more coverage by your newspaper than others? Margaret Stancomb Nursery and Infant School rarely features in the Wiltshire Times yet when they are praised for outstanding teaching
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All-women decorating firm keeps expanding
By David Giles HAVING the painters and decorators in can be a real nightmare, but an all-female team is offering to take the stress out of renovating. Inside Out is a complete decorating service that covers an area including north and west Wiltshire
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Put health first
QUESTION: does the field adjacent to the cricket club belong to Trowbridge Hospital? It is not health v sport. The population of our town needs healthcare from 0-90-plus years everyday, so maybe our local doctors are going the right way as the NHS
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Vote him off
I AM disgusted at the remarks made by Cllr Hawker ie working for the good of west Wiltshire people. What's good in Westbury Hospital shutting down? I may be wrong but I didn't see any remarks about this. I may be wrong but I didn't see his face amongst
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Get your pass
SINCE April 1 people over 60 have become entitled to free bus travel in Wiltshire. I would have expected the Wiltshire Times to carry a large advertisement from the bus companies and the district council explaining the rules and how to apply. Does
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Tax confusion
I WAS interested to read the article in last week's Wiltshire Times entitled Council hits back over tax claims, and I cannot understand where the figures quoted come from. The Times has apparently reported a rise of 5.8 per cent for a Band D property
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Have your say
MOST of the good citizens of Wiltshire will have received their council tax bills for 2006/7 and will no doubt have noticed that once again the council have increased the tax by 5.4 per cent, nearly twice the rate of inflation. There has been an increase
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Care home boss found guilty
A CARE home nurse who left two elderly women's sores to fester will have to wait until later this year to learn her fate. Janice Kelly, 49, failed to provide adequate wound management while working at the Ravenscroft Nursing and Residential Home in
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Big response to new urban dance classes
URBAN dance classes are proving to be a real hit in Melksham. A whole range of abilities, age groups and backgrounds have been flocking to classes at the Riverside Club. Bonita Elcock, 21, decided to start the dance group after studying at Swindon
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Golden couple's big day
A CHANCE encounter on a country lane led to a romance lasting over 50 years for Bill and Janet Durbin, who celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday. The couple, who live in Chantry Gardens, Southwick, celebrated with 30 friends and family, including
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Freshford win top title
BADMINTON: THE Mid Wilts Badminton League season enters its last week with most of the divisions now completed or at least the winners are known. Freshford have won the 3/3 title after beating leaders Phoenix 7-2 at home. Darren Jones and Theresa Farr
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Musical challenge
THE acting and singing talents of a group of young primary school pupils shone on Friday as they performed a new musical. Children from the Margaret Stancomb School in Trowbridge were putting on a performance of Tattybogle at the United Reformed Church
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Campaigners admit defeat in train fight
THE fight to save a popular train service in Melksham has been lost. Supporters were hoping they could reverse the decision to scrap three trains a day but it was announced on Monday that from December only two trains a day will run. Campaigners had
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Petition calls for councillors to go over big tax hike
A PETITION calling for the resignation of councillors responsible for a 48 per cent tax hike has been signed by 300 people. Pensioner Molly Hopkins started the petition and has organised a meeting to discuss a motion calling for the resignation of
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300 jobs could be lost as cash crisis hits RUH
UP to 300 jobs could be lost and patient care hit as the Royal United Hospital NHS Trust in Bath announces it is £8m in the red. The 650-bed hospital, which employs 3,500 staff, has announced it needs to make £13.2 in savings in the next financial
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Charity's funds plea for little Kristina
LITTLE Kristina Ezhenkova is only nine years old and comes from one of the poorest areas of Belarus. Last week, while on a respite visit organised by Westbury charity Chernobyl Children Lifeline (CCLL), doctors found she had a cancerous mole, believed
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Clamping firm hits back over complaints
A CAR clamping firm has hit back over claims they used bully boy tactics to stop people illegally parking in Melksham. Rowencroft Immobilisers, based in Worcester, were brought in to stop people using the private car park in the Market Place, reserved
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10p extra on parking
PARKING all day in council car parks across west Wiltshire will cost an extra 10p from next month but shoppers in Westbury and Warminster will get more free short term parking. West Wiltshire District Council's cabinet agreed recommendations put to
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Eco-group threatens golf club
ECO-WARRIORS have sent a threatening letter to a west Wiltshire golf club. They sent the letter via the police to Cumberwell Park Golf Club in Bradford on Avon. In it they accuse the club of using too much water and energy, playing havoc with nature
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Homes will replace spaces for cars
HUNDREDS of much-,needed affordable homes are on their way to west Wiltshire but the news has sparked anger among dozens of residents who could lose vital car parks to the project. On Wednesday West Wiltshire District Council received confirmation
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Keith is first to have new cardiac treatment
A NEW service for cardiac patients has been set up at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, and a Warminster man was one of the first to use it. Since March 13 the hospital has treated patients who require a coronary angioplasty, a technique to stretch
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'It's been hell. We all miss her so much...'
THE family of Hayley Richards were left numb and devastated when the bubbly and bright 23-year-old was murdered by her boyfriend Hugo Quintas in June. Ten months later they are still finding it almost impossible to cope with the death of the baby of
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'I feel so sorry for Hayley's family. Hugo lied and lied'
JOAQUIM Da Cunha moved to this country to make a better life for himself but lost everything when he was jailed for 10 months for a crime he didn't commit. Mr Da Cunha, 30, has been left bitter and confused by the English legal system he feels let
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True love never dies
A COUPLE who did not see each other for 43 years after being young sweethearts are getting married. George Highsmith, 67, and Shirley Graham, 65, from Whitley, will tie the knot in the first wedding ceremony to take place at the Shaw Country Hotel,
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Staff in line for windfall after Virgin takeover
VIRGIN Mobile was at the centre of a takeover deal by cable giant NTL on Tuesday, which could see employees net a windfall of up to £1,500. But bosses at the Trowbridge-based company could not say whether jobs would be lost in the town. NTL will pay
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Archbishop's on song in village
CONCERT goers must have done a double take on Sunday when the Archbishop of Canterbury turned up at Edington Priory to sing in the choir. The church was hosting a concert of JS Bach's St John's Passion, conducted by the Bishop of Salisbury, to raise
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United claim cup final place
WESTBURY United A are through to the final of the Trowbridge League Division Two Cup. They overcame a 1-0 deficit from the first leg to beat FC Northbridge in a penalty shoot-out in the Taylor Kitchens and Bedrooms-sponsored competition. After a
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Oh brother. Giles boys complete a double
TWO brothers have made football history by guiding their teams to Trowbridge and District League cup finals in the same season. Vernon and Adrian Giles, from Trowbridge, are believed to be the first siblings to take their respective teams to two
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Axe falls on community hospitals
HOSPITAL campaigners have had their worst fears realised with the news both Trowbridge and Warminster hospitals are to close. Under the Pathways for Change consultation document, launched by Kennet an north Wiltshire and west Wiltshire today, none
