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• Town asks developers for a frank discussion

  Wootton Bassett Town Council is calling for a frank discussion with developers KingsOak after concerns were voiced over plans for the former St Ivel site. read more

• Melksham Town 1, Corsham Town 2

  CORSHAM Town took the spoils in a high-tempo derby match at The Conigre on Monday night thanks to two goals by Frankie Coleman. read more

• Views sought on court service

  AN inspection is due to be carried out at all Wiltshire courts to determine the quality of service provided for defendants. read more

• Fears on nursing home after death

  Nursing home owner Ruth Woodhouse, left, and business consultant Jenny Johnson (17626/4)THE family of Winifred Furse, 88, who died at a Bromham nursing home which is under scrutiny by a Government commission, have expressed concerns about the way it is run. read more

• Battling Westside take chance to stun Down

  WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: WESTSIDE caused the upset of the day in the Wiltshire Premier League defeating leaders Down Ampney 4-2 in a fairly even contest. read more

• Allen in charge of Town's future

  FORMER Devizes Town assistant manager Martin Allen was officially unveiled as Swindon Town's new youth development officer on Monday. read more

• Think global, act local

  RESIDENTS throughout Wiltshire are being urged to save the planet by being more energy conscious at home. read more

• A hope for peace

  Reg Cushion stands proud among other veterans at the service for thanksgiving (99826/97)WAR veterans from across the town gathered together this weekend for a service of thanksgiving and to commemorate 60 years since the end of the Second World War. read more

• Expert allays bird flu fears

  WILTSHIRE is well prepared to react should there be an outbreak of bird flu, according to Dr Mark Evans. read more

• Relief in action

  Justin Oliver of Wiltshire Relief and Clive Hall of Wiltshire Fire Brigade sort blankets at Central Fire Station in Swindon 99807/134TWO Hercules aircrafts have left RAF Lyneham to assist the relief effort following the devastating earthquake in the Kashmir region of Pakistan. read more

• Children urged to behave this Halloween

  WILTSHIRE police have appealed to young "trick or treaters" to be considerate of the feelings of older members of the community when they go from door to door on October 31. read more

• Devizes Town 1, Bristol Manor Farm 5

  TWO early and two late goals sank Devizes as they continue the season without a league victory. read more

• County's recycling centres win praise

  Recycling centres in Wiltshire are among the best in the country, according to a new report. The news comes as latest figures show the county is recycling almost 32 per cent of its household waste. read more

• Meeting called on parking plan

  Wootton Bassett and Cricklade residents will next month be able to voice their views on the future of parking at a meeting to discuss decriminalisation. read more

• Man hurt in unprovoked baseball bat attack

  A 25-year-old Wootton Bassett man has spoken of his terror after a vicious attack by two baseball bat-wielding thugs wearing balaclavas. read more

• Oliver's strike seals the points

  MID WILTS YOUTH LEAGUE: A WELL worked goal set up by Joshua Yates and finished by Oliver Gregory was enough to seal a 1-0 win for visitors FC Chippenham over close rivals Chippenham Town in the U9 Blue Division. read more

• Malmesbury victoria 1, Old Woodstock Town 3

  MALMESBURY Victoria remain second bottom of the table after conceding two goals in the last ten minutes on Saturday. read more

• Biddestone 1, Ilfracombe Town 2

  BIDDESTONE boss Graham Learmonth believes his side's two week break has come at the right time after three straight defeats. read more

• Bideford 1,Corsham Town 0

  CORSHAM Town were unlucky to come away with nothing from their day-trip to Devon after dominating the game. read more

• Headington Amateurs 1, Pewsey Vale 0

  PEWSEY Vale are still searching for their first away win of the season after coming up short against Heddington Amateurs on Saturday. read more

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