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• Warnings over pub car parks

  A thief shows how easy it is to break into a vehiclePUBS in Wootton Bassett are being urged to help stop thieves who prey on drinkers' cars. read more

• This one's for you, Dennis

  Marcia Luckett and Ray Wells who are organising a charity football match in memory of Dennis Hicks Picture Ref: 99872-27A CANCER and leukaemia charity will be praying for a feast of goals when a fundraising football match kicks off at the Oasis Leisure Centre tomorrow. read more

• Home sweet home for Jeremy

  Jeremy Court outside his house, with Freda Greco, one of his personal assistants Picture Ref: 99841-11JEREMY Court is delighted to have his own home and his parents are happy their son has some independence. read more

• When a knock on the door says ... Pay Up!

  Warrant officer Andy Renwick and PC Kevin Harmsworth in search of people who haven't paid their fines Picture Ref: 99871-02Swindon courts are cracking down on those who refuse to pay their fines. Reporter Gareth Bethell went on the three-day operation as police and warrant officers chased up 700 outstanding debts in the town read more

• It's a nice day for an ice wedding

  Link staff Kathryn Jones and Paul Onslow dress the part to try the rink for weddings Picture Ref: 99866-86COUPLES are supposed to fall head over heels before they get married. read more

• Charity raffle scam

  GAZETTE & HERALD: Fraudsters have duped Calne residents out of money by appealing to their charitable instincts. read more

• New take on violent crime

  A SUDDEN rise in violent crime in the Devizes area is the result of a new system of reporting incidents, councillors have been told. read more

• Town crier wins national award

  Wootton Bassett's town crier Owen Collier has once again hollered his way onto the podium after winning third place in the national championships. read more

• Transplant man's voyage

  GAZETTE & HERALD: KIDNEY transplant survivor Peter Cavaciuti has returned from his voyage sailing around the British coastline, and said it was the best experience of his life. read more

• Police promise blitz on anti-social behaviour

  GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM police will be cracking down on crime in the next few weeks. Following a string of complaints from residents in the town trouble spots, officers want to reassure homeowners they are trying to stop anti social behaviour. read more

• Young telephonists give school staff a break

  Back from left, Daisy Roberts, James Fleming; and front, Luke Andrews and Ryan Lewis (17581/2)GAZETTE & HERALD: CHATTERBOXES at St Patrick's Primary School have certainly got the hang of a good telephone manner. read more

• Town is cutting its crime rate...

  SPECIAL powers given to police in Highworth to deal with anti-social behaviour has had a dramatic impact in cutting crime. read more

• Project looks for volunteers

  THE North Wiltshire Homelessness Project based at The Salvation Army Corps in Chippenham is appealing for both finance and friendly faces to help some of the area's vulnerable people. read more

• Green expert helps council

  GREEN guru Jonathon Porritt will be helping North Wiltshire District Council brush up on its environmental credentials when he spends the day in Chippenham on November 4. read more

• Business as usual for all six leisure centres

  BOSSES at North Wiltshire Leisure have reassured customers that its six sports centres will not be closing, despite the suspension of its senior management team. read more

• Attic clear out to aid charities

  JOURNALIST Mary Killen and her friend Lady Alexandra Elletson are joining forces to present a car boot sale with a difference in aid of two charities close to their hearts. read more

• Toilet takeover is agreed

  RESIDENTS in Pewsey will have to pay another £9 or £10 in council tax to cover the cost of keeping the village's public loos open. read more

• Hero's welcome for earthquake saviour

  FIREMAN Stuart Hillier of Pewsey returned to a hero's welcome after his part in saving seven people from a collapsed building in Pakistan. read more

• Flowers mark 100th birthday

  GAZETTE & HERALD: Villager Phyllis Bright, 90, and her 91-year-old brother-in-law Fred Bright were presented with flowers at the 100-year anniversary of Colerne Liberal Club. read more

• Councillors give £23,000 to proposed skate park

  GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM'S skate park is coming closer to reality after a £23,000 grant was awarded last week. read more

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