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• But what about..

  REFERENCE the proposed replacement building for the multi-storey car park in Trowbridge, the "tacked on" boarding apparently was at the behest of the planners. It is supposed to break up the starkness of the building. read more

• Matt on message in derby thriller

  THE match of the day in the Premier Division between leaders Melksham Town Reserves and Corsham Town Reserves ended all square at 1-1. read more

• Plans revealed for £1.5m centre

  AMBITIOUS plans to create a new sports complex in Warminster have been unveiled. A trio of private businessmen have spent two years developing the scheme, which could see a £1.5m centre covering 2,000 sq m built on the sports ground at Folly Lane, home of Warminster Rugby Club. read more

• Bradford leave it late for cup win

  TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: BRADFORD United are through to the third round of the Knockout Cup after a 3-1 win over the Four Seasons. read more

• Creative pupils say 'no' to school bullying

  LITTLE acorns took the first steps towards becoming mature oaks in a school anti-bullying project with a twist. read more

• Bakali boost as Town return to action

  HELLENIC LEAGUE: NEIL Kirkpatrick believes the two-week break from action could work in his Trowbridge Town side's favour ahead of tomorrow's trip to Cheltenham Saracens. read more

• Demkiv double seals

  YOUTH FOOTBALL: MELKSHAM Town Youth hit back from a goal down to record a 3-1 home win over Chippenham Town Youth in the under Nines Blue Division of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid Wilts Youth and Minor League. read more

• Flower set to blossom

  ATTACKING midfielder Nathan Flower was due to sign for Bradford Town last night but will not be available for tomorrow's home clash with Street. read more

• Shrewton 2, Westbury United 2 (Westbury win 4-3 on penalties)

  WESTBURY United boss Paul Brickley has urged his side to keep their focus on the league after watching them progress into the second round of the Les Phillips Cup on Saturday. read more

• Councils join train fight

  A THREATENED train service from west Wiltshire to London has won the support of town councillors who have declared they will fight to save it from being scrapped. read more

• Steve is on the case

  CALNE TOWN: STEVE Casey believes bragging rights are at stake tomorrow when his Calne Town side entertain Toolstation Premier Division high flyers Frome Town. read more

• Bitton 2, Melksham Town 0

  JUSTIN Messenger believes the future is bright at Melksham Town despite seeing them crash to their fourth defeat of the season on Saturday read more

• Learmonth's refusing to panic yet

  BIDDESTONE: GRAHAM Learmonth believes the next month could be vital to his side's season as they enter the busy festive period anxiously looking over their shoulders. read more

• Maternity services now face the axe...

  MATERNITY units in west and north Wiltshire look to be under threat as a cash-starved health trust admits it will no longer run the service. read more

• Police authority chief admits merger is likely

  THE chief executive of the Police Authority has admitted it is unlikely Wiltshire Police will remain as a stand-alone force despite public support to keep it as it is. read more

• Help to bring Christmas cheer to our local troops

  TREATS FOR OUR TROOPS: READERS of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News are being urged to send treats to troops serving in Afghanistan this Christmas. read more

• Trust plea after rise in diseases

  HEALTH officials in Wiltshire say they are not being complacent about sexual health, despite rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the county. read more

• George was the best I ever played against

  Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend George Best died on Friday after losing his long battle with alcoholism. Former Chelsea captain Ron Harris, who now lives in Warminster, shared his memories of Best with sports reporter ANDY CRYER read more

• Warminster ready for switch-on

  WARMINSTER will be lit up tonight when Santa arrives in town to switch on the Christmas lights. High Street will be closed from 6-7pm with the lights being turned on at 6.50pm. read more

• Robinson and Jackson cause shock at Ampney

  WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: MARLBOROUGH Town took the honours in the Premier Division with a shock 2-0 away victory over second in the table Down Ampney. read more

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