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• Musicians perform with stars

  WILTSHIRE'S most talented young musicians are getting together for a jamming session to celebrate the sounds of jazz. read more

• Stars line up for Perrin's benefit

  A HOST of top footballing names will be running out at the Conigre on May 9 to help celebrate the career of one of Wiltshire's most talented sportsmen. read more

• Town fan wins contract with City

  A TEENAGE footballer from Seend is set to fulfil a lifelong ambition after winning a two-year professional contract at Bristol City. read more

• Broughton Gifford 3, Rudloe 2 (aet)

  FORGET the six bookings and a 103rd-minute double dismissal this historic all-Trowbridge League Wiltshire Junior Cup final between the Division One title rivals was one to cherish. read more

• AFC Stratton 2, Trowbridge Town 2

  GORDON Saunderson came off the bench to score a vital equaliser at AFC Stratton on Saturday to all but clinch the Premier Division title. read more

• Pewsey Vale Res 0, Bradford Town 7

  ROBBIE Simmons helped keep Bradford Town on course for third place with four goals in their 7-0 away demolition of Pewsey Vale Reserves on Tuesday night. read more

• Old towpath route steers walkers on history trail

  VISITORS to Melksham can follow the trail of the town's lost waterway. A new guide has been produced by the Melksham branch of the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust to steer people along the route the canal used to take through the town. read more

• Hospitals face an uncertain future

  COMMUNITY hospitals in west Wiltshire could disappear within five years after health bosses refused to guarantee their long-term future. read more

• Pubs and clubs hail screening machine

  CLUBBERS in west Wiltshire will soon be screened for illegal drugs before they are allowed to enter pubs and nightclubs. read more

• From rat infestations to fly-on-the-wall

  Reality TV shows A Life of Grime and Food Police have brought the everyday life of an environmental health officer into the limelight. read more

• Ex devastated by death of Amanda

  AN EX-BOYFRIEND of nursery assistant Amanda Edwards believes her killer took the 'wimps' way out'. read more

• Suspect found hanging

  POLICE discovered the body of Amanda Edwards buried in a shallow grave just hours after her killer was found hanging in Calne. read more

• Transform waste into compost

  EVERYONE Loves a Rotter is the latest scheme to try and encourage people in Wiltshire to make use of their kitchen waste. read more

• Smart idea for 150 Fund

  SCHOOLCHILDREN across west Wiltshire are being asked to help out with a fundraising drive to celebrate the 150th birthday of the Wiltshire Times. read more

• Chance to perform at circus

  TALENTED Wiltshire performers could be missing out on the chance to perform at Blackpool Tower's Circus. read more

• Hunt for treasure online

  CHILDREN in west Wiltshire could win prizes for their school by getting involved in an online treasure hunt. read more

• It's sport for all

  SPORT England has launched a search for a family to champion its campaign to get the nation active and tackle obesity rates. read more

• Vitamin petition

  VITAMIN and mineral supplements are under threat from European legislation and west Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison is calling on the county's residents to take action. read more

• Westbury United 0, Wellington 1

  WESTBURY United manager Derek Graham has vowed his team will never lose their attacking reputation, despite a dismal end to the season. read more

• Melksham Town 1, Welton Rovers 1

  MATT Taylor capped his full debut with the equaliser on Monday night as ten man Melksham built on Saturday's win over Elmore. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive