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• New rural transport scheme to take off

  Transport4U is the name for the first ever subsidised taxi scheme in Wiltshire which is set to transform the lives of people without cars in Wootton Bassett, Brinkworth and Tockenham. read more

• Bid to get shoppers to buy local produce

  15314/04You just can't beat home-grown produce that's the message of a new initiative soon to be launched in Wootton Bassett. read more

• Shape future of health

  PATIENTS are to be asked what they think of local health services in a survey undertaken by the Kennet and North Wiltshire and West Wiltshire Primary Care trusts. read more

• Calne duo Jake and Josh at the double

  MID WILTS YOUTH & MINOR LEAGUE: CALNE Town cruised into the semi-finals of the U12 League Cup with a convincing 6-1 win over Chippenham Town Youth. read more

• Saints set for super treble

  TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: NORTH Bradley Saints have lined themselves up for a hat-trick of league titles but that could change next week when they host champions Broughton Gifford, who they beat 3-0 on Saturday. read more

• Referee switches pitch at half time

  CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: IT required two pitches for leaders Spencer Sports to smash 12 past Corsham Park Rangers at Leafy Lane on Sunday. read more

• Jackson's half time rant lifts Cricklade

  WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: CRICKLADE Town warmed up for next week's Wiltshire Senior Cup clash with Highworth by beating visitors Shrewton Reserves 5-1, thanks to a rousing second-half display. read more

• Street 4, Biddestone 0

  DEFENDER Ollie Mcaninch says his side need to start picking up points away from home if they want to survive in the Screwfix League. read more

• Grants on offer to local groups

  THE Gannett Foundation has thrown scores of Wiltshire charities lifelines and it wants to help more worthy causes. read more

• Melksham Town 0, Bideford Town 10

  MELKSHAM'S record home defeat was to be the last game for manager Nigel Tripp as he admitted he could not live with the embarrassment. read more

• Dinners leave a bad taste

  A SURVEY of schools receiving meals from catering firm Sodexho has revealed concerns about the food it serves up. read more

• Cart driver banned

  Tom Hodkin and William Taylor (14030/3)A MAN who was banned from driving after being found guilty of being drunk in charge of an electrically powered disabled cart is to appeal against his conviction. read more

• Taxpayers to hear precept

  Townspeople are expected to find out how much tax they will pay to Malmesbury Town Council tonight. read more

• Chippenham flips out on Tuesday

  15344/07GAZETTE & HERALD: PANCAKE flippers in Chippenham's annual Shrove Tuesday race made it look easy peasy lemon squeezy by running flat out to make it the best year yet. read more

• Brothers in arms

  GAZETTE & HERALD: IT WAS a heroes' homecoming. RAF Lyneham's finest airmen touched down on British soil for the final time on Tuesday in a ceremony swathed in dignity. read more

• Pucker up and enjoy a spicy experience

  HOT Lips Houlihan was the man-hungry major in the 4077th Mash unit, renowned as much for her bedside manner with Major Frank Burns as her bedside manner as a nurse. read more

• A divinely sinful indulgence

  DIETICIANS would have us believe that chocolate is on a par with original sin. read more

• Top tips for safety when playing the dating game

  Increasingly, busy men and women are using dating agencies, speed dating, the internet or lonely hearts pages in a bid to find their perfect soulmate. read more

• Artist's work now on show

  GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM artist Margaret Heath is exhibiting her work in the new ArtsNoW Gallery, at the Pound Arts Centre that opened late last year. read more

• Ground for optimism

  A plan for the redevelopment of the County Ground will be put before councillors within a month. read more

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