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• Just think about my Michelle

  Ref. 74452-38GRIEVING mum Vicky Byrne wants motorists to remember the devastating impact drink-driving can have before they climb behind a wheel. read more

• Ambulance could not save party teenager

  AN INQUEST will be opened on Friday into the death of a Swindon teenager who died at a New Year house party. read more

• Views on yobbish behaviour wanted

  WEST Swindon residents are being invited to give their opinions on how successful moves to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area have been. read more

• Motorist dies in lamppost crash

  Ref. 74433-8A HONDA worker died after his car hit a lamppost in Greenbridge in mystery circumstances. read more

• Assault victim hit attacker

  THE victim of a serious assault assaulted one of the alleged perpetrators a few months later, Devizes Magistrates Court heard. read more

• Wheel of fortune

  Rotary International is about to celebrate its centenary but there is far more to this organisation than a group of men in suits who do their bit for the community. NIGEL KERTON found out what Rotary is really all about read more

• New year arrivals

  15031/1GAZETTE & HERALD: TWO baby girls were welcomed into the world on New Year's Day at Chippenham Hospital's Greenways maternity unit. read more

• Kerbside recycling to reach more homes

  EXTRA kerbside recycling and a new composting scheme could be rolled out this year as North Wiltshire District Council endeavours to cut landfill and boost its green credentials. read more

• Roll up to join the advice team

  North Wiltshire Citizen's Advice Bureau is looking for volunteer advisers to join a new training course in February. read more

• Help fill in the garrison story

  NORTH Wiltshire District Council's Tourist Information Centre has recently opened an exhibition that focuses on the relationship Corsham has with the Armed Forces. read more

• Council writes off £67,000

  DISTRICT council bosses are set to write off more than £67,000 in uncollected council tax because officers believe the debts are impossible to recover. read more

• Cash mounts up for disaster fund

  15045/1THE plight of tsunami disasater survivors has prompted a massive fundraising drive in north Wiltshire, with thousands of pounds being collected and much more on the way. read more

• Fire crews save cottage

  15029/1MORE than 50 firefighters battled for three hours to prevent a blaze destroying the roof of a thatched cottage in Figheldean on Sunday. read more

• Donors rally to aid Asia victims

  15052/1THE people of Marlborough and Pewsey have been pulling out the stops this week to raise money for the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster. read more

• Ironton is a man on a mighty mission

  CHIPPENHAM face a man on a mission when new Hemel Hempstead boss Nick Ironton brings his side to Hardenhuish on Saturday. read more

• Walker puts miss down to late switch

  HOT-SHOT winger Scott Walker believes a late decision made him miss his penalty against Tiverton on New Years Day. read more

• Recognition for the great granny of Box

  15022/1GAZETTE & HERALD: VILLAGE stalwart Liz Porter is practising her curtsey after being named in the Queen's New Year's Honours List at the ripe old age of 90. read more

• Phyllis delivers boxes of delight

  Ref. 74453-55OVER the last eight years Highworth churchgoer Phyllis Reid has collected thousands of gifts for Operation Christmas Child. read more

• Record office awaits vote

  GAZETTE & HERALD: THE long-running debate into whether a new £11.6 million record office will be built in Chippenham was due to be discussed by planners last night. read more

• Little Lydia is thrilled by bik

  GAZETTE & HERALD: PLUCKY Lydia Cross was thrilled to receive a magnificent new bicycle for Christmas and parents Jodie and Tony Cross were delighted to see her cycling for the first time. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive