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DJ nights

Friday, July 7: Godskitchen, all nighter with Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules, Commie, JFK, AJ Gibson and Paul Richetts in the main room, Matt Jam Lamont, V2 Crew and Big Tony in the Amphi is at the Brunel Rooms, Havelock Square. Tickets: from £10. DJ Glynn Prince

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Sailing for Britain

STEPHEN Penfold will take on some of the world's top sailors when he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain this week. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which begin on

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Porn shame of business boss

BUSINESS boss Michael Webb has been sacked from his £32,000-a-year job for accessing pornography from the internet. Mr Webb, manager of the West Wiltshire Economic Partnership, was found to have visited many pornographic sites in contravention of the

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Generous readers aid scanner success

THANKS to the generosity of Gazette and Herald readers the appeal to buy meningitis scanners for the three major hospitals serving the county has reached its initial target. More than £6,760 has been collected just six weeks since the appeal was launched

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£7.2m boost for health service

PATIENTS in Wiltshire are to benefit from a £7.2 million cash injection into local health services. The money from the Health Department will provide extra staff and treatment and should be evident by the end of the year. Dave Roberts from Wiltshire Health

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Charity quilt? Suits you, Sir

GENTLEMEN in Seend have been donating their ties to create a quilt to raise money for charity. Margaret Moore, 62, of School Road, made the quilt using silk, cotton, polyester and viscose ties. The quilt took about six months to make and is approximately

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Man's blackouts led to drowning tragedy

A MAN fell into the Kennet and Avon Canal and died after a blackout brought on by injuries sustained in a car accident 15 years ago, an inquest heard. David Mee lived on a canal barge called Freedom, based at the Foxhangers Marina, Devizes, with his wife

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Todd welcomes new boys

COLIN Todd hopes to see the fruits of his tough summer recruitment campaign as he continues to rebuild the ravaged squad. Five of 11 new players expected to turn up for pre-season training are already lined up to sign for the club, while a further six

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Devizes v Swindon

DEVIZES progressed into the finals of the Hugh Baker Cup with a stunning victory over Swindon. Batting first, Swindon took eight of Paul Vooght's first over, but after that it was all Devizes, with Vooght and Richard Bedbrook keeping the visitors down

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Cricket covers for sale

FOLLOWING the purchase of new equipment, Goatacre cricket club have a set of three pitch covers complete with tarpaulins and drainage pipes for sale. They would be ideal for a junior club looking to improve their facilities. The club are asking for £375

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Training nights

PURTON, who have teams in the Hellenic and Wilts Premier and Junior Two Divisions,meet for training on July 11 at 6.45pm at The Red House and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. New players are welcome. The under 12s are looking for new players to

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Stephen's making a big splash

STEPHEN Penfold is taking on some of the world's top sailors as he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which began on Thursday, July

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Cricket covers for sale

FOLLOWING the purchase of new equipment, Goatacre cricket club have a set of three pitch covers complete with tarpaulins and drainage pipes for sale. They would be ideal for a junior club looking to improve their facilities. The club are asking for £375

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County strikes a deal over new schools plan

SIX months of negotiations and uncertainty came to an end when Wiltshire County Council struck a deal with developers to build new schools in Chippenham, Malmesbury and Wootton Bassett. A special meeting of the policy and resources committee on Friday

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Quartet hit gold

MEMBERS of Devizes Judo Club competed in the Northern Home Counties open tournament and returned home with four gold medals. Jason Parsons, Tom Reed, Carl Tucker and Sarah Ryder each won their event which was a brilliant result. Close seconds were Tim

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Drive to cut fuel cost

Drive to cut fuel cost I WOULD like to see the petrol companies, the garages in particular, showing some sympathy towards their customers when they collect the petrol tax, at the now daft, unstainable rate it is now, about £45 per tank full. I would like

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Wootton Bassett v Colwall

BASSETT recorded a third win on the trot to lift themselves off the foot of their cricket division. The team, who began the campaign with five straight defeats, have somehow roused themselves from their early-season problems and are are now climbing the

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Weston-super-Mare v Chippenham

A BATTING collapse saw Chippenham hanging on for a draw in a West of England Premier League game they should have won. Chasing a home side's total of 258 for five, Chippenham were in the driving seat at 209 for three, but then lost six wickets for the

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Stephen's making a big splash

STEPHEN Penfold is taking on some of the world's top sailors as he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which began on Thursday, July

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No point to curfew

No point to curfew ON Monday June 26 2000, the Countryside and Rights of Way Bill received its second reading in the House of Lords. As a keen walker I am concerned at the ideal of putting a night-time curfew on walking on the new open access land. The

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Wiltshire Over 50s v Dorset Over 50s

CRICKET: IN another closely fought match, Wiltshire failed by just 15 runs to reach the total set by Dorset. Electing to bat, Dorset were restricted to 38 runs for two in the first 18 overs due to some fine bowling by skipper John Waterman (South Wilts

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Captain makes changes

THREE-DAY eventing: A number of changes have been included in this year's Doubleprint British Open Championships at Gatcombe from August 4 to 6, the final outing for Britain's potential three-day event Olympic competitors. Course designer Captain Mark

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Training nights

PURTON, who have teams in the Hellenic and Wilts Premier and Junior Two Divisions,meet for training on July 11 at 6.45pm at The Red House and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. New players are welcome. The under 12s are looking for new players to

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Drive to cut fuel cost

Drive to cut fuel cost I WOULD like to see the petrol companies, the garages in particular, showing some sympathy towards their customers when they collect the petrol tax, at the now daft, unstainable rate it is now, about £45 per tank full. I would like

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Views on waste plan given

HUNDREDS of Wiltshire people have given their views on how to deal with the county's mountains of rubbish. Consultants are currently studying a wide range of options while the county council seeks the opinions of residents. More than 700 responded during

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Drink driver blames moth

MOTORIST Ruth Hunt of Marlborough, who was over the drink drive legal limit, claimed a moth which flew into her car caused her to lose concentration and resulted in a collision. Hunt, 46, of Priorsfield, admitted driving with excess alcohol when she appeared

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Backing for homes after vote is divided

PLANNING committee chairman Margaret Boulton used her casting vote to back plans for 15 new apartments on a current employment site in London Road in Marlborough. Sarsen Housing Association is seeking planning consent for the apartments at 119 London

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Sleeping magistrate awaits fate

A WEST Wiltshire magistrate who dozed off in court is waiting to hear his fate from the Lord Chancellor. The advisory committee, the magistrates' watchdog, met on Monday, July 3, to decide if action should be taken against Melksham businessman Michael

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Wait for name

NORTH Wiltshire District Council is waiting to hear whether any complaints have been lodged against the name Beversbrook Road for Calne's bypass. Notices informing people of the new name were erected on June 8 and objectors had 21 days to voice opposition

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Devizes v Winsley

DEVIZES strike bowler Richard Bedbrook is likely to miss the rest of the season after fracturing and dislocating an index finger a league match with Winsley. Bedbrook was injured as he attempted to take a catch off his own bowling. He was one of two players

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Tributes to 'perfect' mum

TRIBUTES have been paid to a mother-of-three who has died after a long battle against kidney disease. Carol Dickson's death is the second tragedy to hit the family, who all suffer from kidney problems. Her sister Sandy died at the age of 43 and her mother

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Slippery customer found in car park

A STUNNED shopper returned to his car in Swindon's Safeway car park to find a snake sitting on the door sill. While the shopper watched the snake, wondering what to do next, it disappeared underneath the wheel arch and into his car. The Safeway customer

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Giants will be on parade

A PROCESSION of spectacular giants will tower over Lacock this weekend, July 8 and 9, as the village's Millennium celebrations come to an end. The giants have been made by different organisations in the village. Each depicts a part of Lacock's history

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School will be ready

I WAS sorry to read your editorial last week about the new Abbeyfield School in Chippenham. Your editorial refers to idle threats and pawns in a game. Nothing can be further from the truth. It was also inaccurate to suggest that children would be in temporary

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I'm ready for my close up

REVIEW: YES, it's overblown; yes, it's far-fetched; yes, it gives its star the best close ups. But there is no denying one fact Mission: Impossible 2 (15) is rollicking good fun. It may have seemed like an impossible mission to follow up the success of

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Town lives up to a cherished memory

I LIVED in Chippenham until the age of 11. I attended Ivy Lane Primary School and lived on Dallas Road. My father was the Minister of Station Hill Baptist Church. In 1948, my family moved away and it wasn't until last month that, after having lived in

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Junk finds a good home

THE first Calne Community Clear Out Day met with a mixed response from the town's residents. On Sunday, July 2, homeowners from an area from Quemerford to the town centre were asked to place unwanted items outside their houses and a central collection

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Rally's latest Progress

THOUSANDS of people descended on the little village of Heddington to enjoy a weekend of traditional country entertainment at the 23rd Heddington and Stockley Steam Rally. Organisers had to open an extra car park as those put off by the weather on Saturday

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Fifty golden years of racing relived

MOTOR racing enthusiasts took up a golden opportunity when Castle Combe race track hosted its 50th anniversary. It was Formula 500 to Formula One as the sights and sounds from the past five decades of racing were relived as Combe played host to almost

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Elvis spotted on television

A CHIPPENHAM man who was crowned the King of Posing on a national television talk show says looking good is the most important thing in his life. Elvis Gomez, 28, went before a studio audience for ITV's Trisha programme. His flatmate Jason Spencer, 26

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Generous readers aid scanner success

THANKS to the generosity of Gazette and Herald readers the appeal to buy meningitis scanners for the three major hospitals serving the county has reached its initial target. More than £6,760 has been collected just six weeks since the appeal was launched

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Fringe festival date for town's pop rock band

SWINDON band Mister Love And Justice will be heading north of the border to take part in the Edinburgh Festival. The pop rock musicians have scooped a gig at the Venue, in Carlton Road Edinburgh on Monday August 21. It will be a headline gig at one of

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Devizes v Swindon

DEVIZES progressed into the finals of the Hugh Baker Cup with a stunning victory over Swindon. Batting first, Swindon took eight of Paul Vooght's first over, but after that it was all Devizes, with Vooght and Richard Bedbrook keeping the visitors down

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Stephen's making a big splash

STEPHEN Penfold is taking on some of the world's top sailors as he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which began on Thursday, July

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Quartet hit gold

MEMBERS of Devizes Judo Club competed in the Northern Home Counties open tournament and returned home with four gold medals. Jason Parsons, Tom Reed, Carl Tucker and Sarah Ryder each won their event which was a brilliant result. Close seconds were Tim

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Views on waste plan given

HUNDREDS of Wiltshire people have given their views on how to deal with the county's mountains of rubbish. Consultants are currently studying a wide range of options while the county council seeks the opinions of residents. More than 700 responded during

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Defeat ends county's Middleton Cup hopes

BOWL: WILTSHIRE'S lingering hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup were extinguished as they lost to Dorset at Wimborne on Saturday, July 2. After the home defeat by table-topping Devon a fortnight ago, they had to win their final

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Feast of racing marks circuit's golden season

CASTLE Combe Circuit's 50th anniversary meeting provided a feast of fast racing, nostalgia and the opportunity for many old acquaintances to be remade. A massive crowd witnessed some classic action from the TVRs, while the numerous displays and cavalcades

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Wiltshire Cricket League

MARLBOROUGH are a point clear at the top of the Division One table at the halfway stage of the season, with Saturday's (July 2) result against lowly Buscot Park still to come. With Hinton Charterhouse's match against Potterne having been re-arranged for

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Don't leave workers in the dark

AFTER months, and even years, of demoralising uncertainty about their jobs, Swindon Rover workers are faced with anxiety all over again. Today we learn that an estimated 300 will take voluntary redundancy during the coming month. That's fine for those

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Fight for MS drug

I WAS the founder of the Devizes branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and although I have had MS for more than 30 years I heard with amazement the leak on June 20 of the provisional ruling by NICE of the withdrawal of Beta Interferon by the NHS. Although

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Closed door meeting fails electors again

HAVING investigated the facts concerning the proposed relocation of the Wiltshire and Swindon Records office, I must say I, too, am disappointed the preferred site is not in North Wiltshire. However, the combined benefits of having such a central site

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New coach ready for new season

NEWLY appointed coach Peter Beazer is putting the Chippenham rugby players through their paces at pre-season training at their Allington Field ground on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The club are running four senior sides and an occasional vets team

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School off to Barbados

THE cricket team from Dauntsey's School, West Lavington, fly to Barbados on Saturday, July 8, to compete in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Festival. Matches against Trinity Grammar School, Sydney and MCC were both hard-fought draws to leave

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Film round-up

Big Momma's House (12) Crime comedy with Martin Lawrence, as an FBI agent forced to dress as a woman to nail an escaped convict. Adver rating: 1/10 UGC, Cineworld Chicken Run (U) Animated comedy from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Featuring the voices

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Events

Friday, July 7: Holy Rood School Fun Evening 6pm to 8pm. (01793) 433964. Saturday, July 8 Car Boot Sale is at Swiss Cottage Paddock, Shrivenham from 10am. For details telephone (01793) 782541. The Saturday Boot Sale at West End pub car park Melksham 8am

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Perrin's back for cup tie

CRICKET: WILTSHIRE have selected a full strength squad for their final group match in the 38 County Cup away to Cornwall at Helston on Sunday, July 9. Captain Steve Perrin returns from injury to lead the side and Jimmy Taylor and Russell Rowe, who also

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Sailing for Britain

STEPHEN Penfold will take on some of the world's top sailors when he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain this week. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which begin on

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Todd welcomes new boys

COLIN Todd hopes to see the fruits of his tough summer recruitment campaign as he continues to rebuild the ravaged squad. Five of 11 new players expected to turn up for pre-season training are already lined up to sign for the club, while a further six

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Heritage vanishes

YET again I read that another old building of social and historic interest in Chippenham is under threat of demolition. I cannot believe North Wiltshire District Council has plans to get rid of the former Gaumont Cinema Goldiggers Nightclub in Timber

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Generous readers aid scanner success

THANKS to the generosity of Gazette and Herald readers the appeal to buy meningitis scanners for the three major hospitals serving the county has reached its initial target. More than £6,760 has been collected just six weeks since the appeal was launched

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Telephonists' reunion

CALLING all ex-telephonists and engineers who worked at Devizes Telephone Exchange which closed in September 1985. A reunion is to be held at the T A Club Devizes on October 14 at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact Avril Surman (previously Hughes

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New man at the top

NORTHLEACH Youth under 15s have appointed Gary Evans as their new manager and coach. Gary has been active in local football for many years and is looking forward to helping Northleach achieve further success. The club are looking for new players so any

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It is very good that the players are back in because you know that football is just around the cor

COLIN TODD cast his experienced eye over the new-look Town squad and promised there would be more to come. He welcomed four new signings and six trialists to the first day of pre-season training at Allied Dunbar. But he was quick to point out that the

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Hard work will lead us to success

A RETURN to the good old days is on the cards if new-signing Keith O'Halloran has his way. The midfielder, signed from St Johnstone is desperate to lead his new club to promotion. The hard work starts here and hopefully we can all do well and bounce straight

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Cricket covers for sale

FOLLOWING the purchase of new equipment, Goatacre cricket club have a set of three pitch covers complete with tarpaulins and drainage pipes for sale. They would be ideal for a junior club looking to improve their facilities. The club are asking for £375

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Defeat ends county's Middleton Cup hopes

BOWL: WILTSHIRE'S lingering hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup were extinguished as they lost to Dorset at Wimborne on Saturday, July 2. After the home defeat by table-topping Devon a fortnight ago, they had to win their final

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Telephonists' reunion

CALLING all ex-telephonists and engineers who worked at Devizes Telephone Exchange which closed in September 1985. A reunion is to be held at the T A Club Devizes on October 14 at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact Avril Surman (previously Hughes

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Wiltshire Cricket League

MARLBOROUGH are a point clear at the top of the Division One table at the halfway stage of the season, with Saturday's (July 2) result against lowly Buscot Park still to come. With Hinton Charterhouse's match against Potterne having been re-arranged for

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Phillips dropped before inquest opens

COURSE designer Captain Mark Phillips has been dropped by Burghley Horse Trials just days before an inquest into the death of Bradford on Avon rider Simon Long. Mr Long, 38, was killed at last year's Burghley trials when his horse, Springleaze Macaroo

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Telephonists' reunion

CALLING all ex-telephonists and engineers who worked at Devizes Telephone Exchange which closed in September 1985. A reunion is to be held at the T A Club Devizes on October 14 at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact Avril Surman (previously Hughes

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Fight for MS drug

I WAS the founder of the Devizes branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and although I have had MS for more than 30 years I heard with amazement the leak on June 20 of the provisional ruling by NICE of the withdrawal of Beta Interferon by the NHS. Although

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Girl's dog bin proposal wins backing

A SCHEME to pilot the widespread use of dog bins could be launched in West Swindon following an appeal by a ten-year-old schoolgirl. Westlea Primary School pupil, Beverley Harris, 10, was so fed up with dodging dog mess on her way to school that she set

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Stephen's making a big splash

STEPHEN Penfold is taking on some of the world's top sailors as he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which began on Thursday, July

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Perrin's back for cup tie

CRICKET: WILTSHIRE have selected a full strength squad for their final group match in the 38 County Cup away to Cornwall at Helston on Sunday, July 9. Captain Steve Perrin returns from injury to lead the side and Jimmy Taylor and Russell Rowe, who also

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School off to Barbados

THE cricket team from Dauntsey's School, West Lavington, fly to Barbados on Saturday, July 8, to compete in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Festival. Matches against Trinity Grammar School, Sydney and MCC were both hard-fought draws to leave

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Devizes v Winsley

DEVIZES strike bowler Richard Bedbrook is likely to miss the rest of the season after fracturing and dislocating an index finger a league match with Winsley. Bedbrook was injured as he attempted to take a catch off his own bowling. He was one of two players

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Town lives up to a cherished memory

I LIVED in Chippenham until the age of 11. I attended Ivy Lane Primary School and lived on Dallas Road. My father was the Minister of Station Hill Baptist Church. In 1948, my family moved away and it wasn't until last month that, after having lived in

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Captain makes changes

THREE-DAY eventing: A number of changes have been included in this year's Doubleprint British Open Championships at Gatcombe from August 4 to 6, the final outing for Britain's potential three-day event Olympic competitors. Course designer Captain Mark

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Sailing for Britain

STEPHEN Penfold will take on some of the world's top sailors when he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain this week. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which begin on

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County strikes a deal over new schools plan

SIX months of negotiations and uncertainty came to an end when Wiltshire County Council struck a deal with developers to build new schools in Chippenham, Malmesbury and Wootton Bassett. A special meeting of the policy and resources committee on Friday

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Wootton Bassett v Colwall

BASSETT recorded a third win on the trot to lift themselves off the foot of their cricket division. The team, who began the campaign with five straight defeats, have somehow roused themselves from their early-season problems and are are now climbing the

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Weston-super-Mare v Chippenham

A BATTING collapse saw Chippenham hanging on for a draw in a West of England Premier League game they should have won. Chasing a home side's total of 258 for five, Chippenham were in the driving seat at 209 for three, but then lost six wickets for the

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Thanks for the cash

IN the street collection held by the Devizes Branch of the British Heart Foundation on June 17 a total of £254.14 was contributed by the public in Devizes. The foundation is very grateful for the generous contributions and would like to express our thanks

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Surprise at decision

I READ with some surprise and disbelief of the county council's decision to build a new record office incorporating the HQ of the Royal Photographic Society in Devizes rather than Chippenham. Chippenham has a railway station, Devizes has not. Chippenham

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£7.2m boost for health service

PATIENTS in Wiltshire are to benefit from a £7.2 million cash injection into local health services. The money from the Health Department will provide extra staff and treatment and should be evident by the end of the year. Dave Roberts from Wiltshire Health

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Captain makes changes

THREE-DAY eventing: A number of changes have been included in this year's Doubleprint British Open Championships at Gatcombe from August 4 to 6, the final outing for Britain's potential three-day event Olympic competitors. Course designer Captain Mark

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Fight for MS drug

I WAS the founder of the Devizes branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and although I have had MS for more than 30 years I heard with amazement the leak on June 20 of the provisional ruling by NICE of the withdrawal of Beta Interferon by the NHS. Although

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Closed door meeting fails electors again

HAVING investigated the facts concerning the proposed relocation of the Wiltshire and Swindon Records office, I must say I, too, am disappointed the preferred site is not in North Wiltshire. However, the combined benefits of having such a central site

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Training nights

PURTON, who have teams in the Hellenic and Wilts Premier and Junior Two Divisions,meet for training on July 11 at 6.45pm at The Red House and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. New players are welcome. The under 12s are looking for new players to

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Defeat ends county's Middleton Cup hopes

BOWL: WILTSHIRE'S lingering hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup were extinguished as they lost to Dorset at Wimborne on Saturday, July 2. After the home defeat by table-topping Devon a fortnight ago, they had to win their final

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Stephen's making a big splash

STEPHEN Penfold is taking on some of the world's top sailors as he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which began on Thursday, July

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Cricket covers for sale

FOLLOWING the purchase of new equipment, Goatacre cricket club have a set of three pitch covers complete with tarpaulins and drainage pipes for sale. They would be ideal for a junior club looking to improve their facilities. The club are asking for £375

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Hat-trick for Smith

NORTH Wilts Vikings skater hockey team beat the Wadebridge Wizards B 6-2 in their BiSHA South West League youth age group game at Bridgwater, on Sunday, July 2. Dan Smith scored a hat-trick and the other goals came from Adam Forester, Cameron Strike and

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Students' car video is a hit

TWO students hope a video they produced for their media production course will land them jobs in the advertising industry. As part of their Btec National Diploma course, Trowbridge College students Laura Densem and Lorraine Hughes produced a video promoting

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New man at the top

NORTHLEACH Youth under 15s have appointed Gary Evans as their new manager and coach. Gary has been active in local football for many years and is looking forward to helping Northleach achieve further success. The club are looking for new players so any

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Weston-super-Mare v Chippenham

A BATTING collapse saw Chippenham hanging on for a draw in a West of England Premier League game they should have won. Chasing a home side's total of 258 for five, Chippenham were in the driving seat at 209 for three, but then lost six wickets for the

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Devizes v Winsley

DEVIZES strike bowler Richard Bedbrook is likely to miss the rest of the season after fracturing and dislocating an index finger a league match with Winsley. Bedbrook was injured as he attempted to take a catch off his own bowling. He was one of two players

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Town lives up to a cherished memory

I LIVED in Chippenham until the age of 11. I attended Ivy Lane Primary School and lived on Dallas Road. My father was the Minister of Station Hill Baptist Church. In 1948, my family moved away and it wasn't until last month that, after having lived in

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Cricket covers for sale

FOLLOWING the purchase of new equipment, Goatacre cricket club have a set of three pitch covers complete with tarpaulins and drainage pipes for sale. They would be ideal for a junior club looking to improve their facilities. The club are asking for £375

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Lords are honoured

A PLAQUE is to be put up in Derry Hill's new village hall commemorating Lord Lansdowne and his father, the eighth Marquis of Lansdowne. The exact wording of the plaque has yet to be finalised but the move is the first decision made by the village hall's

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New man at the top

NORTHLEACH Youth under 15s have appointed Gary Evans as their new manager and coach. Gary has been active in local football for many years and is looking forward to helping Northleach achieve further success. The club are looking for new players so any

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Supermarket will 'kill town'

PLANS by supermarket giant Sainsbury's to build a store on the outskirts of Westbury would destroy its centre, town councillors have said. The grocery chain and developer Persimmon Homes have submitted a plan to build a 2,500 square metre foodstore on

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Views on waste plan given

HUNDREDS of Wiltshire people have given their views on how to deal with the county's mountains of rubbish. Consultants are currently studying a wide range of options while the county council seeks the opinions of residents. More than 700 responded during

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A burden at age 65

AN article in the Evening Advertiser highlighted the lack of beds at Princess Margaret Hospital, caused by too many old people occupying them a statement made by North Swindon MP Michael Wills. Princess Margaret Hospital has 608 beds at the moment. The

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No vision of beauty

SORRY, but I must disagree with Mr/Mrs Davidson's letter (July 1) about the Cellular Operations building and landscaping. An interesting building? Yes, from one side. But it invades what most people would consider a public open space. But from the other

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£7.2m boost for health service

PATIENTS in Wiltshire are to benefit from a £7.2 million cash injection into local health services. The money from the Health Department will provide extra staff and treatment and should be evident by the end of the year. Dave Roberts from Wiltshire Health

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Next time, ask the people who know

AN open letter to our illustrious council: Thank you for being honest and admitting your mistake over Gorse Hill's crossroad. This is one of the most dangerous crossings I've ever seen. It is only due to the alertness and competence of the much-maligned

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New man at the top

NORTHLEACH Youth under 15s have appointed Gary Evans as their new manager and coach. Gary has been active in local football for many years and is looking forward to helping Northleach achieve further success. The club are looking for new players so any

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Dance

Friday, July 7: Celtic Academy of Irish Dancing teaches at the Trax Gym and Fitness Centre, Station Industrial Estate, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. (01793) 642368. The Social Connection unattached dance parties from 8pm to 11.45pm are at Pressed Steel Social

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Disco and karaoke

Friday, July 7: Big Nick's Karaoke is at The Queensfield, Stratton at 8pm. Weekender with Tall Paul is upstairs and DJ Darren plays downstairs at Angelo's Nightclub, Fleet Street. Karaoke is at The Oxford, Drove Road. Free. OTT Karaoke is at The Havana

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School off to Barbados

THE cricket team from Dauntsey's School, West Lavington, fly to Barbados on Saturday, July 8, to compete in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Festival. Matches against Trinity Grammar School, Sydney and MCC were both hard-fought draws to leave

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Heritage vanishes

YET again I read that another old building of social and historic interest in Chippenham is under threat of demolition. I cannot believe North Wiltshire District Council has plans to get rid of the former Gaumont Cinema Goldiggers Nightclub in Timber

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Surprise at decision

I READ with some surprise and disbelief of the county council's decision to build a new record office incorporating the HQ of the Royal Photographic Society in Devizes rather than Chippenham. Chippenham has a railway station, Devizes has not. Chippenham

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Drive to cut fuel cost

Drive to cut fuel cost I WOULD like to see the petrol companies, the garages in particular, showing some sympathy towards their customers when they collect the petrol tax, at the now daft, unstainable rate it is now, about £45 per tank full. I would like

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Defeat ends county's Middleton Cup hopes

BOWL: WILTSHIRE'S lingering hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup were extinguished as they lost to Dorset at Wimborne on Saturday, July 2. After the home defeat by table-topping Devon a fortnight ago, they had to win their final

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Captain makes changes

THREE-DAY eventing: A number of changes have been included in this year's Doubleprint British Open Championships at Gatcombe from August 4 to 6, the final outing for Britain's potential three-day event Olympic competitors. Course designer Captain Mark

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New man at the top

NORTHLEACH Youth under 15s have appointed Gary Evans as their new manager and coach. Gary has been active in local football for many years and is looking forward to helping Northleach achieve further success. The club are looking for new players so any

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No point to curfew

No point to curfew ON Monday June 26 2000, the Countryside and Rights of Way Bill received its second reading in the House of Lords. As a keen walker I am concerned at the ideal of putting a night-time curfew on walking on the new open access land. The

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Quartet hit gold

MEMBERS of Devizes Judo Club competed in the Northern Home Counties open tournament and returned home with four gold medals. Jason Parsons, Tom Reed, Carl Tucker and Sarah Ryder each won their event which was a brilliant result. Close seconds were Tim

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Defeat ends county's Middleton Cup hopes

BOWL: WILTSHIRE'S lingering hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup were extinguished as they lost to Dorset at Wimborne on Saturday, July 2. After the home defeat by table-topping Devon a fortnight ago, they had to win their final

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Teenager wins top club title

GOLF: TEENAGER Ryan Smith has won the Erlestoke Sands Club Championship. The 15-year-old seven handicapper was tied with Mike Corr at the end of 36 holes and won on the third extra hole of a sudden death play off. Corr had broken the course record in

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Sailing for Britain

STEPHEN Penfold will take on some of the world's top sailors when he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain this week. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which begin on

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Teenager wins top club title

GOLF: TEENAGER Ryan Smith has won the Erlestoke Sands Club Championship. The 15-year-old seven handicapper was tied with Mike Corr at the end of 36 holes and won on the third extra hole of a sudden death play off. Corr had broken the course record in

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Perrin's back for cup tie

CRICKET: WILTSHIRE have selected a full strength squad for their final group match in the 38 County Cup away to Cornwall at Helston on Sunday, July 9. Captain Steve Perrin returns from injury to lead the side and Jimmy Taylor and Russell Rowe, who also

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Devizes v Swindon

DEVIZES progressed into the finals of the Hugh Baker Cup with a stunning victory over Swindon. Batting first, Swindon took eight of Paul Vooght's first over, but after that it was all Devizes, with Vooght and Richard Bedbrook keeping the visitors down

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Teenager wins top club title

GOLF: TEENAGER Ryan Smith has won the Erlestoke Sands Club Championship. The 15-year-old seven handicapper was tied with Mike Corr at the end of 36 holes and won on the third extra hole of a sudden death play off. Corr had broken the course record in

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Call for action over posters

PEOPLE in Bradford on Avon are being warned flyposting in its historic streets is illegal. The town council has been concerned at the growing number of posters attached to lamp posts and telegraph poles in the conservation area. It has been investigating

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Fireman bottled at 999 alarm call

A FIREMAN needed hospital treatment after he was hit on the head by a vodka bottle hurled at him from a first floor window, a court heard. Claire Mackey, 26, had been drinking heavily when she launched the attack on Martin Gleed, who was investigating

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School off to Barbados

THE cricket team from Dauntsey's School, West Lavington, fly to Barbados on Saturday, July 8, to compete in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Festival. Matches against Trinity Grammar School, Sydney and MCC were both hard-fought draws to leave

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Trader is fined over rocket sale to girl, 13

SHOPKEEPER Leslie Noble has been given a conditional discharge by magistrates for selling rocket fireworks to a 13-year-old girl. Mr Noble, 43, was caught out by a spot check when he sold Demon Detonator fireworks to the young girl at News Shop in Phelps

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Teenager wins top club title

GOLF: TEENAGER Ryan Smith has won the Erlestoke Sands Club Championship. The 15-year-old seven handicapper was tied with Mike Corr at the end of 36 holes and won on the third extra hole of a sudden death play off. Corr had broken the course record in

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Gambian visitors receive warm welcome

TWENTY Gambians from Marlborough's link town of Gunjur have been given a formal civic reception by mayor Maurice Cooper and town councillors. The students and their leaders are staying with host families in the town during a month-long visit. The mayor

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Housing association shuts office

WESTLEA Housing Association is to close its area office in Calne as part of a scaling down of offices throughout the county. Offices in Calne, Corsham and Wootton Bassett will close on September 29, to be replaced by a call facility at Westlea's HQ in

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Wootton Bassett v Colwall

BASSETT recorded a third win on the trot to lift themselves off the foot of their cricket division. The team, who began the campaign with five straight defeats, have somehow roused themselves from their early-season problems and are are now climbing the

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Phone mast plan thrown out

A TELEPHONE company's plan for a 60 foot mobile phone mast next to the M4 motorway has been thrown out by North Wilts District Council. The plan for a green mast at Park Farm in Lydiard Tregoz was refused at a meeting on Wednesday, July 5, because the

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A crocodile sandwich please - and make it snappy!

DUNNINGHAM'S bakery was swamped with customers eager to snap up exotic treats from crocodile buns to kangaroo sandwiches. Joint owner of the Wood Street shop, Greg Dunningham, said hundreds of people wanted to get their hands on the wild delights, which

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Surprise at decision

I READ with some surprise and disbelief of the county council's decision to build a new record office incorporating the HQ of the Royal Photographic Society in Devizes rather than Chippenham. Chippenham has a railway station, Devizes has not. Chippenham

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Training nights

PURTON, who have teams in the Hellenic and Wilts Premier and Junior Two Divisions,meet for training on July 11 at 6.45pm at The Red House and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. New players are welcome. The under 12s are looking for new players to

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Exhibitions

HALF Way Down The Line, an exhibition of paintings and photographs by Richard Gagola is at the Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town. The display of 30 pieces explores the mystery of Swindon from a variety of perspectives. Richard's show is based on the

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Defeat ends county's Middleton Cup hopes

BOWL: WILTSHIRE'S lingering hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup were extinguished as they lost to Dorset at Wimborne on Saturday, July 2. After the home defeat by table-topping Devon a fortnight ago, they had to win their final

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Curfew eases tension in Army town

A CURFEW banning more than 700 soldiers from Warminster and Westbury town centres in the evening has been lifted after 10 days. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Green Howards, based at Battlesbury Barracks, were banned after a string of incidents in

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Elwood patients hold talks with solicitors

MORE than 800 people called a helpline set up in the wake of blunders made by Princess Margaret Hospital consultant Dr James Elwood. The phone line was set up after it was revealed Dr Elwood, who was working as a locum at PMH at the age of 77, made mistakes

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Quartet hit gold

MEMBERS of Devizes Judo Club competed in the Northern Home Counties open tournament and returned home with four gold medals. Jason Parsons, Tom Reed, Carl Tucker and Sarah Ryder each won their event which was a brilliant result. Close seconds were Tim

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Liam and Neil back for in-form Swindon

After losing their first two games the Swindon first XI have recovered well with four wins and one loss. On Saturday, Kevin Emery's side are at home against Warminster, who beat them in the opening game of the season. Liam Tucker and Neil Couling are

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Views on waste plan given

HUNDREDS of Wiltshire people have given their views on how to deal with the county's mountains of rubbish. Consultants are currently studying a wide range of options while the county council seeks the opinions of residents. More than 700 responded during

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Pupils take on Green lessons

YOUNG people across the county have been given food for thought at a festival which aims to promote caring for the environment. Festival 3000, organised by Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development, opened at Lacock Abbey on Monday, with secondary schools

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Closed door meeting fails electors again

HAVING investigated the facts concerning the proposed relocation of the Wiltshire and Swindon Records office, I must say I, too, am disappointed the preferred site is not in North Wiltshire. However, the combined benefits of having such a central site

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Training nights

PURTON, who have teams in the Hellenic and Wilts Premier and Junior Two Divisions,meet for training on July 11 at 6.45pm at The Red House and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. New players are welcome. The under 12s are looking for new players to

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Hat-trick for Smith

NORTH Wilts Vikings skater hockey team beat the Wadebridge Wizards B 6-2 in their BiSHA South West League youth age group game at Bridgwater, on Sunday, July 2. Dan Smith scored a hat-trick and the other goals came from Adam Forester, Cameron Strike and

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School off to Barbados

THE cricket team from Dauntsey's School, West Lavington, fly to Barbados on Saturday, July 8, to compete in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Festival. Matches against Trinity Grammar School, Sydney and MCC were both hard-fought draws to leave

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Todd welcomes new boys

COLIN Todd hopes to see the fruits of his tough summer recruitment campaign as he continues to rebuild the ravaged squad. Five of 11 new players expected to turn up for pre-season training are already lined up to sign for the club, while a further six

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Devizes v Winsley

DEVIZES strike bowler Richard Bedbrook is likely to miss the rest of the season after fracturing and dislocating an index finger a league match with Winsley. Bedbrook was injured as he attempted to take a catch off his own bowling. He was one of two players

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Massive postal challenge

WHEN the Territorial Army staged its biggest British manoeuvres since the Second World War, Wiltshire soldier David Smith made certain news travelled fast. The 34-year-old sergeant from Corsham was among 2,500 members of the Royal Logistic Corps TA taking

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Surprise at decision

I READ with some surprise and disbelief of the county council's decision to build a new record office incorporating the HQ of the Royal Photographic Society in Devizes rather than Chippenham. Chippenham has a railway station, Devizes has not. Chippenham

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Poppy Appeal saved

A FANTASTIC response by Evening Advertiser readers has saved the town's Poppy Appeal from disaster. More than 20 different individuals and organisations have answered a cry for help and the appeal's immediate future is now secure. The Swindon paper reported

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Massive schools reunion on cards

AN urgent appeal is being made to old boys and girls of Marlborough schools for funds to pay for memorials to mark anniversaries being celebrated by a reunion in September. Former students from all over the world, who went to the town's grammar and secondary

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Perrin's back for cup tie

CRICKET: WILTSHIRE have selected a full strength squad for their final group match in the 38 County Cup away to Cornwall at Helston on Sunday, July 9. Captain Steve Perrin returns from injury to lead the side and Jimmy Taylor and Russell Rowe, who also

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Elwood patients hold talks with solicitors

MORE than 800 people called a helpline set up in the wake of blunders made by Princess Margaret Hospital consultant Dr James Elwood. The phone line was set up after it was revealed Dr Elwood, who was working as a locum at PMH at the age of 77, made mistakes

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Former vet banned for drink drive crash

RETIRED vet Robert Cooper has been banned from driving for two years after being involved in a four-car smash while over the limit. The 53-year-old was more than two-and-a-half times over the drink-drive limit when he was involved in the pile-up in Old

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Film round-up

Big Momma's House (12) Crime comedy with Martin Lawrence, as an FBI agent forced to dress as a woman to nail an escaped convict. Adver rating: 1/10 UGC, Cineworld Chicken Run (U) Animated comedy from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Featuring the voices

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Telephonists' reunion

CALLING all ex-telephonists and engineers who worked at Devizes Telephone Exchange which closed in September 1985. A reunion is to be held at the T A Club Devizes on October 14 at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact Avril Surman (previously Hughes

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Heritage vanishes

YET again I read that another old building of social and historic interest in Chippenham is under threat of demolition. I cannot believe North Wiltshire District Council has plans to get rid of the former Gaumont Cinema Goldiggers Nightclub in Timber

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No point to curfew

No point to curfew ON Monday June 26 2000, the Countryside and Rights of Way Bill received its second reading in the House of Lords. As a keen walker I am concerned at the ideal of putting a night-time curfew on walking on the new open access land. The

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Todd welcomes new boys

COLIN Todd hopes to see the fruits of his tough summer recruitment campaign as he continues to rebuild the ravaged squad. Five of 11 new players expected to turn up for pre-season training are already lined up to sign for the club, while a further six

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Theatre

Wyvern Theatre, Swindon: Sunday July 16 Janice Thompson Singers present a Summer gala Concert. Tickets: £5. Time. 7.30pm. (01793) 524481. Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town: Tonight/Tomorrow Killer Parties present Crime In Their Eyes, a murder mystery

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Ben walks it for charity

A STUDENT who beat a knee injury and bout of food poisoning to run his first London marathon has presented more than £1,500 to a cancer charity. Ben Cottell, 19, from Littleton Pannell, had not been able to train two weeks before the marathon because

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Post Office to move to new home

CODFORD is to lose a shop but retain its Post Office if plans for its relocation are accepted. Postmaster Jim Attenburrow updated councillors on the latest developments at the July Codford Parish Council meeting, He and postmistress Caroline Skyrme have

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Perrin's back for cup tie

CRICKET: WILTSHIRE have selected a full strength squad for their final group match in the 38 County Cup away to Cornwall at Helston on Sunday, July 9. Captain Steve Perrin returns from injury to lead the side and Jimmy Taylor and Russell Rowe, who also

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School will be ready

I WAS sorry to read your editorial last week about the new Abbeyfield School in Chippenham. Your editorial refers to idle threats and pawns in a game. Nothing can be further from the truth. It was also inaccurate to suggest that children would be in temporary

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Hat-trick for Smith

NORTH Wilts Vikings skater hockey team beat the Wadebridge Wizards B 6-2 in their BiSHA South West League youth age group game at Bridgwater, on Sunday, July 2. Dan Smith scored a hat-trick and the other goals came from Adam Forester, Cameron Strike and

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Councils set for showdown

TWO councils will confront each other in a planning inquiry in August to decide if a controversial park and ride facility will be built in Wootton Bassett. Swindon Council will argue that the large car park near junction 16 of the M4 would help solve

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New man at the top

NORTHLEACH Youth under 15s have appointed Gary Evans as their new manager and coach. Gary has been active in local football for many years and is looking forward to helping Northleach achieve further success. The club are looking for new players so any

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Wiltshire Cricket League

MARLBOROUGH are a point clear at the top of the Division One table at the halfway stage of the season, with Saturday's (July 2) result against lowly Buscot Park still to come. With Hinton Charterhouse's match against Potterne having been re-arranged for

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Telephonists' reunion

CALLING all ex-telephonists and engineers who worked at Devizes Telephone Exchange which closed in September 1985. A reunion is to be held at the T A Club Devizes on October 14 at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact Avril Surman (previously Hughes

Date

Wiltshire Cricket League

MARLBOROUGH are a point clear at the top of the Division One table at the halfway stage of the season, with Saturday's (July 2) result against lowly Buscot Park still to come. With Hinton Charterhouse's match against Potterne having been re-arranged for

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No point to curfew

No point to curfew ON Monday June 26 2000, the Countryside and Rights of Way Bill received its second reading in the House of Lords. As a keen walker I am concerned at the ideal of putting a night-time curfew on walking on the new open access land. The

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Fight for MS drug

I WAS the founder of the Devizes branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and although I have had MS for more than 30 years I heard with amazement the leak on June 20 of the provisional ruling by NICE of the withdrawal of Beta Interferon by the NHS. Although

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Surprise at decision

I READ with some surprise and disbelief of the county council's decision to build a new record office incorporating the HQ of the Royal Photographic Society in Devizes rather than Chippenham. Chippenham has a railway station, Devizes has not. Chippenham

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Todd welcomes new boys

COLIN Todd hopes to see the fruits of his tough summer recruitment campaign as he continues to rebuild the ravaged squad. Five of 11 new players expected to turn up for pre-season training are already lined up to sign for the club, while a further six

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School off to Barbados

THE cricket team from Dauntsey's School, West Lavington, fly to Barbados on Saturday, July 8, to compete in the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Festival. Matches against Trinity Grammar School, Sydney and MCC were both hard-fought draws to leave

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Weston-super-Mare v Chippenham

A BATTING collapse saw Chippenham hanging on for a draw in a West of England Premier League game they should have won. Chasing a home side's total of 258 for five, Chippenham were in the driving seat at 209 for three, but then lost six wickets for the

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Feast of racing marks circuit's golden season

CASTLE Combe Circuit's 50th anniversary meeting provided a feast of fast racing, nostalgia and the opportunity for many old acquaintances to be remade. A massive crowd witnessed some classic action from the TVRs, while the numerous displays and cavalcades

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Fundraiser's bad break

FUNDRAISING parachutist Sarah Coyle broke her back when landing and had to be flown to hospital by Wiltshire's air ambulance the cause she was raising money for. Miss Coyle, 18, a business studies student at Trowbridge College, was one of 12 students

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Heritage vanishes

YET again I read that another old building of social and historic interest in Chippenham is under threat of demolition. I cannot believe North Wiltshire District Council has plans to get rid of the former Gaumont Cinema Goldiggers Nightclub in Timber

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Glossy town guide will be free

CALNE council has produced an official guide to Calne, containing information about clubs, organisations and restaurants. The glossy 50-page colour booklet is free and is available from the Visitor Information Point in the town hall. It has also been

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Generous readers aid scanner success

THANKS to the generosity of Gazette and Herald readers the appeal to buy meningitis scanners for the three major hospitals serving the county has reached its initial target. More than £6,760 has been collected just six weeks since the appeal was launched

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Where does the blame lie?

FOR the eighth time in five years Wiltshire police officers have had the thankless task of knocking on doors to inform a family that a member has died on the busy road from Swindon to Salisbury which takes motorists though the Ogbournes, Marlborough,

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Views on waste plan given

HUNDREDS of Wiltshire people have given their views on how to deal with the county's mountains of rubbish. Consultants are currently studying a wide range of options while the county council seeks the opinions of residents. More than 700 responded during

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Giants will be on parade

A PROCESSION of spectacular giants will tower over Lacock this weekend, July 8 and 9, as the village's Millennium celebrations come to an end. The giants have been made by different organisations in the village. Each depicts a part of Lacock's history

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All togged up for carnival capers

TOGA wearing revellers packed out the White Hart at Wroughton as part of the village's carnival week. Pub manager Ross Morgan said: Everyone was in a party mood and we had quite a few people entering into the spirit of the night. It was an excellent evening

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County strikes a deal over new schools plan

SIX months of negotiations and uncertainty came to an end when Wiltshire County Council struck a deal with developers to build new schools in Chippenham, Malmesbury and Wootton Bassett. A special meeting of the policy and resources committee on Friday

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State school chess champs

SWINDON'S Lethbridge School achieved an impressive fifth place in the national finals of the English Primary Schools Chess Championships. As one of just two state schools among the eight finalists, they demonstrated that chess ability is not confined

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Blue army story on film

A FLY-ON-THE-WALL documentary looking behind the scenes at Chippenham Town's appearance in the FA Vase Final at Wembley has gone on sale at the club. Captain Lee Burns is seen singing Robbie Williams' Angels at the Swallow International Hotel the night

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Thanks for the cash

IN the street collection held by the Devizes Branch of the British Heart Foundation on June 17 a total of £254.14 was contributed by the public in Devizes. The foundation is very grateful for the generous contributions and would like to express our thanks

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Dance to the Latin beat of the Salsa

A HOT steamy night of Salsa is on the menu at the World Music Concert in the Old Town Garden Bowl in Swindon. Topping the bill at this spicy night out, on Saturday, July 8, are Grupo X, set up by trombonist Jonny Enright. The band play a mix of Nu Yorican

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Film round-up

Big Momma's House (12) Crime comedy with Martin Lawrence, as an FBI agent forced to dress as a woman to nail an escaped convict. Adver rating: 1/10 UGC, Cineworld Chicken Run (U) Animated comedy from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Featuring the voices

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Car blaze is suspected arson attack

AN arson attack on a car in West Street, Warminster, caused more than £7,000 of damage. A Chrysler Neon, which was parked in the street, was engulfed in flames after an arsonist lit a petrol-soaked rag, which was stuffed in a glass bottle, and placed

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Captain makes changes

THREE-DAY eventing: A number of changes have been included in this year's Doubleprint British Open Championships at Gatcombe from August 4 to 6, the final outing for Britain's potential three-day event Olympic competitors. Course designer Captain Mark

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School will be ready

I WAS sorry to read your editorial last week about the new Abbeyfield School in Chippenham. Your editorial refers to idle threats and pawns in a game. Nothing can be further from the truth. It was also inaccurate to suggest that children would be in temporary

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Driver told she is too young for test

LEARNER driver Charlotte Shotton-Gale was forced to cancel her big test because she was under-age when she passed her theory exam. The Wootton Bassett School pupil took her written theory test at the Swindon driving centre in Regent Circus in February

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HIGH HOPES FOR TWINES

WOOTTON Bassett first XI managed to secure their third win in succession last week and will be looking for more of the same against Dumbleton. The Twine brothers will be hoping to repeat their figures as Steve took 4-42 and Neil 3-54. Terry Davis captains

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School will be ready

I WAS sorry to read your editorial last week about the new Abbeyfield School in Chippenham. Your editorial refers to idle threats and pawns in a game. Nothing can be further from the truth. It was also inaccurate to suggest that children would be in temporary

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I'm ready for my close up

REVIEW: YES, it's overblown; yes, it's far-fetched; yes, it gives its star the best close ups. But there is no denying one fact Mission: Impossible 2 (15) is rollicking good fun. It may have seemed like an impossible mission to follow up the success of

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Wiltshire Over 50s v Dorset Over 50s

CRICKET: IN another closely fought match, Wiltshire failed by just 15 runs to reach the total set by Dorset. Electing to bat, Dorset were restricted to 38 runs for two in the first 18 overs due to some fine bowling by skipper John Waterman (South Wilts

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Town lives up to a cherished memory

I LIVED in Chippenham until the age of 11. I attended Ivy Lane Primary School and lived on Dallas Road. My father was the Minister of Station Hill Baptist Church. In 1948, my family moved away and it wasn't until last month that, after having lived in

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Feast of racing marks circuit's golden season

CASTLE Combe Circuit's 50th anniversary meeting provided a feast of fast racing, nostalgia and the opportunity for many old acquaintances to be remade. A massive crowd witnessed some classic action from the TVRs, while the numerous displays and cavalcades

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Where does the blame lie?

FOR the eighth time in five years Wiltshire police officers have had the thankless task of knocking on doors to inform a family that a member has died on the busy road from Swindon to Salisbury which takes motorists though the Ogbournes, Marlborough,

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Where does the blame lie?

FOR the eighth time in five years Wiltshire police officers have had the thankless task of knocking on doors to inform a family that a member has died on the busy road from Swindon to Salisbury which takes motorists though the Ogbournes, Marlborough,

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Thanks for the cash

IN the street collection held by the Devizes Branch of the British Heart Foundation on June 17 a total of £254.14 was contributed by the public in Devizes. The foundation is very grateful for the generous contributions and would like to express our thanks

Date

Feast of racing marks circuit's golden season

CASTLE Combe Circuit's 50th anniversary meeting provided a feast of fast racing, nostalgia and the opportunity for many old acquaintances to be remade. A massive crowd witnessed some classic action from the TVRs, while the numerous displays and cavalcades

Date

Town lives up to a cherished memory

I LIVED in Chippenham until the age of 11. I attended Ivy Lane Primary School and lived on Dallas Road. My father was the Minister of Station Hill Baptist Church. In 1948, my family moved away and it wasn't until last month that, after having lived in

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Sleeping magistrate awaits fate

A WEST Wiltshire magistrate who dozed off in court is waiting to hear his fate from the Lord Chancellor. The advisory committee, the magistrates' watchdog, met on Monday, July 3, to decide if action should be taken against Melksham businessman Michael

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Where does the blame lie?

FOR the eighth time in five years Wiltshire police officers have had the thankless task of knocking on doors to inform a family that a member has died on the busy road from Swindon to Salisbury which takes motorists though the Ogbournes, Marlborough,

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Quartet hit gold

MEMBERS of Devizes Judo Club competed in the Northern Home Counties open tournament and returned home with four gold medals. Jason Parsons, Tom Reed, Carl Tucker and Sarah Ryder each won their event which was a brilliant result. Close seconds were Tim

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Film round-up

Big Momma's House (12) Crime comedy with Martin Lawrence, as an FBI agent forced to dress as a woman to nail an escaped convict. Adver rating: 1/10 UGC, Cineworld Chicken Run (U) Animated comedy from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Featuring the voices

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Sailing for Britain

STEPHEN Penfold will take on some of the world's top sailors when he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain this week. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which begin on

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Unhealthy increase in complaints to trust

COMPLAINTS about treatment provided by Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust have risen by 41 per cent in the last year. They soared to 230 from the beginning of last April to the end of March this year from 163 in 1998/1999 and 202 the previous year, according

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High Street giant reopens

AFTER seven months of work, a High Street shop in Melksham has celebrated completion. Woolworths has undergone a face-lift and expansion and the store opened Thursday, July 6, after a temporary closure of two weeks. A jazz band and children's competitions

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Banned after sinking a pint

FARMWORKER James Williams was fined £150 and disqualified from driving for one year after admitting drink driving. The 18-year-old, from Milton Avenue in Melksham, was stopped by police in Silver Street on May 27. A breath test showed he had an alcohol

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Wiltshire Cricket League

MARLBOROUGH are a point clear at the top of the Division One table at the halfway stage of the season, with Saturday's (July 2) result against lowly Buscot Park still to come. With Hinton Charterhouse's match against Potterne having been re-arranged for

Date

Fight for MS drug

I WAS the founder of the Devizes branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and although I have had MS for more than 30 years I heard with amazement the leak on June 20 of the provisional ruling by NICE of the withdrawal of Beta Interferon by the NHS. Although

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Closed door meeting fails electors again

HAVING investigated the facts concerning the proposed relocation of the Wiltshire and Swindon Records office, I must say I, too, am disappointed the preferred site is not in North Wiltshire. However, the combined benefits of having such a central site

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Wootton Bassett v Colwall

BASSETT recorded a third win on the trot to lift themselves off the foot of their cricket division. The team, who began the campaign with five straight defeats, have somehow roused themselves from their early-season problems and are are now climbing the

Date

Feast of racing marks circuit's golden season

CASTLE Combe Circuit's 50th anniversary meeting provided a feast of fast racing, nostalgia and the opportunity for many old acquaintances to be remade. A massive crowd witnessed some classic action from the TVRs, while the numerous displays and cavalcades

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Stephen's making a big splash

STEPHEN Penfold is taking on some of the world's top sailors as he competes for Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain. The 20-year-old from Wootton Bassett is making his second appearance at the championships, which began on Thursday, July

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Teenager wins top club title

GOLF: TEENAGER Ryan Smith has won the Erlestoke Sands Club Championship. The 15-year-old seven handicapper was tied with Mike Corr at the end of 36 holes and won on the third extra hole of a sudden death play off. Corr had broken the course record in

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Training nights

PURTON, who have teams in the Hellenic and Wilts Premier and Junior Two Divisions,meet for training on July 11 at 6.45pm at The Red House and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. New players are welcome. The under 12s are looking for new players to

Date

New man at the top

NORTHLEACH Youth under 15s have appointed Gary Evans as their new manager and coach. Gary has been active in local football for many years and is looking forward to helping Northleach achieve further success. The club are looking for new players so any

Date

Telephonists' reunion

CALLING all ex-telephonists and engineers who worked at Devizes Telephone Exchange which closed in September 1985. A reunion is to be held at the T A Club Devizes on October 14 at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact Avril Surman (previously Hughes

Date

Traders hit out at safer plan for road

CRICKLADE traders have voiced concern over plans to narrow the High Street, which are aimed at making it safer for elderly and young people to cross the road. Many say the work, which is already in progress, will ruin their businesses. More than 60 people

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Film round-up

Big Momma's House (12) Crime comedy with Martin Lawrence, as an FBI agent forced to dress as a woman to nail an escaped convict. Adver rating: 1/10 UGC, Cineworld Chicken Run (U) Animated comedy from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Featuring the voices

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Views on waste plan given

HUNDREDS of Wiltshire people have given their views on how to deal with the county's mountains of rubbish. Consultants are currently studying a wide range of options while the county council seeks the opinions of residents. More than 700 responded during

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Fabulous finale to town's festival

CROWDS filled Wootton Bassett's traffic-free High Street for a feast of entertainment during the final day of the town's Millennium Festival. A superb Last Night of the Proms concert by the town's musicians and singers on Saturday, July 3, set the tone

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Film round-up

Big Momma's House (12) Crime comedy with Martin Lawrence, as an FBI agent forced to dress as a woman to nail an escaped convict. Adver rating: 1/10 UGC, Cineworld Chicken Run (U) Animated comedy from the makers of Wallace and Gromit. Featuring the voices

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Devizes v Winsley

DEVIZES strike bowler Richard Bedbrook is likely to miss the rest of the season after fracturing and dislocating an index finger a league match with Winsley. Bedbrook was injured as he attempted to take a catch off his own bowling. He was one of two players

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Defeat ends county's Middleton Cup hopes

BOWL: WILTSHIRE'S lingering hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Middleton Cup were extinguished as they lost to Dorset at Wimborne on Saturday, July 2. After the home defeat by table-topping Devon a fortnight ago, they had to win their final

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Teenager wins top club title

GOLF: TEENAGER Ryan Smith has won the Erlestoke Sands Club Championship. The 15-year-old seven handicapper was tied with Mike Corr at the end of 36 holes and won on the third extra hole of a sudden death play off. Corr had broken the course record in

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Wootton Bassett v Colwall

BASSETT recorded a third win on the trot to lift themselves off the foot of their cricket division. The team, who began the campaign with five straight defeats, have somehow roused themselves from their early-season problems and are are now climbing the

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Weston-super-Mare v Chippenham

A BATTING collapse saw Chippenham hanging on for a draw in a West of England Premier League game they should have won. Chasing a home side's total of 258 for five, Chippenham were in the driving seat at 209 for three, but then lost six wickets for the

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Drive to cut fuel cost

Drive to cut fuel cost I WOULD like to see the petrol companies, the garages in particular, showing some sympathy towards their customers when they collect the petrol tax, at the now daft, unstainable rate it is now, about £45 per tank full. I would like

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School will be ready

I WAS sorry to read your editorial last week about the new Abbeyfield School in Chippenham. Your editorial refers to idle threats and pawns in a game. Nothing can be further from the truth. It was also inaccurate to suggest that children would be in temporary

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Wiltshire Over 50s v Dorset Over 50s

CRICKET: IN another closely fought match, Wiltshire failed by just 15 runs to reach the total set by Dorset. Electing to bat, Dorset were restricted to 38 runs for two in the first 18 overs due to some fine bowling by skipper John Waterman (South Wilts

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Juan the man has his sights set on pleasing the fans

THE chance to play under Colin Todd was enough to lure Juan Cobian to the County Ground. Cobian, 24, was offered a new contract at Aberdeen and a return to Sheffield Wednesday, but instead opted to join Town on a three-year deal. The fact that Colin is

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Devizes v Winsley

DEVIZES strike bowler Richard Bedbrook is likely to miss the rest of the season after fracturing and dislocating an index finger a league match with Winsley. Bedbrook was injured as he attempted to take a catch off his own bowling. He was one of two players

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Cricket covers for sale

FOLLOWING the purchase of new equipment, Goatacre cricket club have a set of three pitch covers complete with tarpaulins and drainage pipes for sale. They would be ideal for a junior club looking to improve their facilities. The club are asking for £375

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Piglet enjoys a brief trot to freedom

RUNAWAY piglet Bertie is safely back home with his family after two days of freedom when he escaped from a summer fun day. The three-month-old Iron Age pig, a cross between a wild boar and a Tamworth, disappeared from an event at the Kings Arms pub in

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Porn shame of business boss

BUSINESS boss Michael Webb has been sacked from his £32,000-a-year job for accessing pornography from the internet. Mr Webb, manager of the West Wiltshire Economic Partnership, was found to have visited many pornographic sites in contravention of the

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Giants will be on parade

A PROCESSION of spectacular giants will tower over Lacock this weekend, July 8 and 9, as the village's Millennium celebrations come to an end. The giants have been made by different organisations in the village. Each depicts a part of Lacock's history

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Pupils take on Green lessons

YOUNG people across the county have been given food for thought at a festival which aims to promote caring for the environment. Festival 3000, organised by Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development, opened at Lacock Abbey on Monday, with secondary schools