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• Older drivers to give input

  THE Department for Transport is looking for people who sat driving tests more than 50 years ago to share their memories. read more

• Wootton Bassett 1, Fairford 1

  BASEMENT club Wootton Bassett grabbed a vital point in a 1-1 draw with Fairford in their battle against relegation from the Hellenic Premier Division. read more

• Police are baffled at drink and drive rise

  POLICE have spoken of their disappointment that the message not to drink and drive over Christmas and New Year was not heeded by motorists. read more

• Hallen 4, Devizes Town 2

  ASSISTANT manager John Freegard has told his players to get back to basics after surrendering a 2-1 lead at Hallen on Monday. read more

• County's generosity is simply humbling

  15024/2COLLECTORS have been overwhelmed by the staggering generosity of Wiltshire people digging deep into their pockets to help victims of the south east Asia tsunami, which has claimed an estimated 150,000 lives. read more

• Calne Town 5, Almondsbury 1

  GOALS keep coming for hot-shots Calne as they propelled themselves to second in the league on Bank Holiday Monday. read more

• Biddestone 0, Wellington 2

  MANAGER Gary Skidmore blasted his players after what he described as a below par performance on Monday. read more

• Melksham Town 1, Corsham Town 2

  A GOALKEEPING error cost Melksham a well-deserved point as high-flying Corsham extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches on Saturday. read more

• Veteran shot-stopper secures Safe Hands award

  CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: BAR OC's veteran goalkeeper John Hampshire is the first winner of the Gazette and Herald Safe Hands Award. read more

• Put your money on me

  SWINDON born defender Alex Stanley says his family are so confident he will score against Newcastle United on Sunday they have put money on him. read more

• Retailers' fury over chip and PIN chaos

  THE new chip and PIN credit card system could leave local businesses and retailers vulnerable to fraud bills because millions of customers still do not have their new cards. read more

• Highworth Town 2 Pewsey Vale 1

  LEADERS Highworth narrowly came out on top in this derby battle on Monday. Nine yellow cards, a red card and a penalty were awarded in a real dog fight as Vale manager Steve Wootton considered his side unlucky to come out the losing side. read more

• Meeting is to make it easier for the elderly

  HEALTH and social care professionals from across Wiltshire met in December to discuss how to simplify and streamline the assessment process for older people and move them through the system with ease. read more

• County's Dr Dolittle opts for family time

  AFTER 39 years of preventing suffering to animals, Inspector Philip Bussey has retired from the RSPCA to enjoy quality time with his family. read more

• New appeal for foster families

  FAMILIES in Wiltshire are being urged to think about fostering as one of their New Year's resolutions. read more

• Anthology will help us recall sacrifices

  THE latest anthology of wartime poetry collected by military historian Rod Priddle from Chirton is dedicated to the brave airmen who flew from Wiltshire air bases, many of who did not return. read more

• CVO a fitting end to service

  THE former Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sir Maurice Johnston, said he was thrilled to bits to be awarded the Royal Victorian Order in the New Year's Honours List, which was announced on Friday. read more

• Window opens on the past

  A WINDOW on Wiltshire's heritage has been opened by a new book of photographs and a touring exhibition of fascinating prints. read more

• Race for Premier title is heating up

  Chippenham Sunday League: IT is starting to look as if the race for the Premier Division title is going to be one of the tightest for many years. read more

• Fight fire with fire

  The sight of British police officers carrying guns is still one that many Wiltshire people find unsettling but, as RACHEL WILLIAMS found out, underneath the bullet-proof vests are caring professionals. read more

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