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• Anglers busy despite conditions

  SPECIMEN roach, a big carp and a pair of quality perch have been caught by anglers over the last week despite the far-from-ideal conditions. read more

• Aces Robinson and Burns at the double

  MID WILTS YOUTH & MINOR LEAGUE: MARLBOROUGH were winners of the the most exciting game of the weekend in the U15 Red Division edging a 12-goal thriller against Bradford on Avon. read more

• Wiltshire still safest county in the nation

  WILTSHIRE has consolidated its position as the safest county in England and Wales as figures just released show that the level of crime fell between April and December compared with the same period the year before. read more

• West Lavington sail four points clear

  CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: WEST Lavington saw off the challenge of Corsham Cricket Club to open up a four point lead at the top of the Premier Division on Sunday. read more

• PCT voices concerns

  MEMBERS of the Kennet and North Wiltshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) expressed concern at paying £125,000 towards setting up a private finance scheme. read more

• Young people need friends

  Young people looked after by the local authority need adults to befriend and support them, through Wiltshire's Independent Visitor Scheme. read more

• Westbury reach final

  TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: WESTBURY United A, despite a second leg shock against ten men, are the first cup finalists for the season with a 4-3 Division Two Cup semi-final aggregate victory over The Lamb Inn. read more

• Will you risk it?

  ARE you about to change your life and start your own business? Are you giving up the security of a monthly pay cheque to gamble everything on becoming your own boss? read more

• Ross fires last gasp winner to halt charge

  WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: PREMIER Division title contenders New College suffered a set back at Cricklade when the home side's Ian Ross netted a last-minute goal to give his side a 2-1 victory. read more

• Keeping the aid flowing

  Gazette reporter HUGO TILNEY has travelled to Sri Lanka to find out how aid from Wiltshire is starting to help families in areas destroyed by the tsunami to rebuild their lives and their homes. read more

• Bush driven mad by rain

  CORSHAM manager Colin Bush is fuming after Saturday's game against Barnstaple was called off due to a water-logged pitch. read more

• Workshop for mum and dad

  RELATE Mid Wiltshire is inviting stressed out parents to a workshop to help them deal with their difficult offspring. read more

• Funding is still there for those late bids

  Teen support group Connexions still has £100,000 available for projects working with vulnerable young people but the deadline for bids is approaching fast. read more

• RAW program expands again

  Rural Arts Wiltshire (RAW) has launched its biggest ever season with theatre, music, story telling, puppetry and dance events taking place in 44 villages across the county between January and June. read more

• Top-notch turnout for judo showcase

  Oliver Pearce (right) competing in the junior section at the Salisbury Open Judo Championships. Picture by Sarah Williams SAW03JUDO stars of the future were on show at the weekend in the second Salisbury Open Judo Championships. read more

• Revival gathers steam as Whites stun the leaders

  SALISBURY City caused one of the upsets of the season when they humbled runaway Ryman Premier Division leaders Yead-ing on Saturday. read more

• One step closer to the title

  On the ball. Chris Rowland-Jones about to launch another Salisbury attack. DA7248P04Ladies open up four-point lead at the top after beating their closest challengers read more

• Troubleshooter in town

  CONSTRUCTION industry reformer Sir Michael Latham, whose 1994 report Constructing the Team was a catalyst for major industry change and improvement, was due in Swindon today to talk to local companies about the changes in the last 10 years and his hopes for the future. read more

• Health workers get a house doctor

  SWINDON now has its own 'house doctor'. read more

• Gemma celebrates becoming a top temp

  SWINDON worker Gemma Cusworth is celebrating on winning SJC Recruitment's first Temp of the Month award. read more

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