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House price rise makes town dearest in district

A HOUSING survey by Kennet District Council has revealed that Marlborough is the dearest part of the district to live in with property prices still increasing. read more
New tennis courts plan may have to be ditched

PLANS to create a tennis centre on playing fields in Marlborough may have been scuppered. read more
New venture is on the cards for wildlife artist

WILDLIFE artist Joanna May's paintings will soon be appearing on greetings cards and notelets. read more
Shock tactic for drink drive campaign

FIRE crews and police in Pewsey mounted a joint operation at the weekend to remind drivers of the dangers of drink driving at Christmas. read more
New plan for 174 homes on school site

THE controversial plans for 174 homes in Marlborough have been resubmitted but St John's School head teacher Dr Patrick Hazlewood admitted it was a last ditch attempt to raise funds to get the school on a single site. read more
A cut above the rest

LONG serving Marlborough butchers Sumbler Brothers have been named the best rural retailer in Wessex. read more
Police investigate teen sex for sale

REPORTS circulating in Marlborough of young teenage girls selling sex to lorry drivers in the town's main car park are untrue, police commander Insp Jerry Dawson told the town council on Monday. read more

Archive - Thursday, 15 December 2005