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CRICKET: Corsham’s survival bid picks up steam
CORSHAM’S director of cricket Neil Shardlow insists his side are ready to fight tooth and nail to stay in the West of England League’s top flight after a crucial win over Thornbury. All-rounder Tom Bowler hit 95 with the bat, then took two wickets as
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Heritage ambition for pub’s new partnership
A HISTORIC Southwick pub has been given a new lease of life after being taken over. The Farmhouse, which is thought to be around 360 years old, became a pub in 1974 but in recent years had become in need of improvements. Owner Wadworth Brewery is now
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Improving the lives of others
Anna Littlechild is the principal manager of Alzheimer’s Support, a Wiltshire charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of dementia sufferers and their carers. The charity turned 21 this year and Anna has been involved since day one, overseeing
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ANGLING: Crook helps Avon dethrone King Billy
THE inter club match between King Billy and Avon on the Bristol Avon at Lacock on Sunday went to Avon, whose 45lb 13oz saw off their rivals’ 38lb 7oz. Marcus Crook of Avon was top individual with roach and skimmers weighing 13lb 10oz, taken from the
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CRICKET: Malik ends comeback hopes
TROWBRIDGE’S late-season rise up the table continued with another fine victory – star man Adeel Malik again taking centre stage against Rockhampton. Malik hit 133 in his side’s total before becoming one of Michael Beard’s (2-58) two victims. Earlier
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Georgie is good to go
GEORGIE Vale is an 18-year-old singer from Warminster who has battled cancer for the past five years but is now preparing to tour again after getting the all-clear earlier this year. She’ll be going back on the road again for her latest tour
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True tales and space fiction
The Arc’s new season opens on September 10 with Alan Reid and Rob Van Santé who are on a rare trip south from their native Scotland with their evening of folk music, including Battlefield Band favourites. Events in the opening week of the season
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CRICKET: Shardlow salutes comeback bid
WILTSHIRE boss Neil Shardlow saluted the batting heroics of two of his bowlers as the county’s brave fightback ended in another Minor Counties Championship Western Division defeat at Trowbridge. After being on the verge of defeat to Cheshire before lunch
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CRICKET: It’s a derby delight
BIDDESTONE jumped into third spot in the table with a comprehensive victory over neighbours Marshfield on Saturday. The home side were in command during their innings, amassing 293-8. Shaun Liebisch followed up his century against Swindon last week
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Smurfing USA
The Smurfs 3D (U) Family/ Action/Comedy. Directed by: Raja Gosnell Running time: 102mins. Times rating HHPPP Based on the books by Peyo, this brings the iconic Smurfs to life on the big screen using the same digital magic as Alvin And The Chipmunks
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WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Rivals’ defeat puts Burbage on brink
BURBAGE & Easton Royal have one hand on the Division One title after stretching their lead to 36 points on Saturday. While Burbage beat bottom team Avebury by seven wickets to maintain their unbeaten record, nearest rivals Bradford Town lost theirs to
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GYMNASTICS: Medals in Malta for School
GYMNASTS from the Wiltshire School of Gymnastics in Melksham returned with trophies and medals after taking part in an international competition in Malta. The 11 girls from the Melksham-based club, aged 9-15, took part in the Gymstars International
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FESTIVAL OF BRITISH EVENTING: Nicholson's hat-trick
ANDREW Nicholson made the most of his big stable of talented horses, when he scored a hat-trick at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park, writes KATE HEALEY. The Festival, held in August every year at HRH The Princess Royal’s estate
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Parade launches fete celebration
1. Seend Fete and Flower Show Saturday, fete from 12.30pm, flower show from 1.30pm ENJOY traditional summer fun at this village fete, which features numerous stalls and performances. Arena acts are Wiltshire School of Gymnastics, a falconry
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Church to host teddy bear’s picnic for spire appeal
ST Bartholomew's Church in Corsham will be hosting a teddy bear’s picnic between 2pm and 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29. This is the fourth time the church has hosted the event with visitors asked to bring their own teddy bears. One of the day
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CANOEING: Melksham pair's world test
MELKSHAM Oak School students Scott Finch and Gemma Bishop competed for Great Britain at the Wild Water Canoeing Junior World Championships in the Czech Republic. The pair, from Wiltshire Youth Canoe Club in Melksham raced over 400m and 4.2km courses
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Share cash grantof 18k
COMMUNITY groups are being given the chance to compete for their share of an £18,000 fund for new projects in the west Wiltshire area. The CommunityForce scheme, launched by NatWest bank, is a new initiative to help local charities, organisations
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Review: Ash, Komedia Bath
Ash proved their fire is still burning strong with a roaring set at Bath’s Komedia venue last Thursday evening. The ever-likable Tim Wheeler led his troupe onto the stage backed by a bizarre sci-fi entrance soundtrack which could have been
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Man on machete charge appears in court
A MAN accused of having a machete on a Trowbridge street is to face trial by jury. Tyrone Triggs is accused of having the large knife on Lambrok Road on Tuesday, April 26. The 30-year-old also denied assaulting a woman on the same day when
