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• Trust has money to help in town

  THE St James' Trust will be giving grants later this year to groups and organisations who serve those in need and distress within our town of Trowbridge and the villages of Hilperton, West Ashton, Yarnbrook, North Bradley and Southwick. read more

• I've a job to finish here first, says Kirky

  TROWBRIDGE boss Neil Kirkpatrick has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Melksham Town over the summer. read more

• Coles strikes to end Saints' run

  TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: SUBSTITUTE Matty Coles' first touch ended North Bradley Saints' unbeaten league run of 31 matches as champions Broughton Gifford bounced back into title contention with an immediate 3-1 revenge win. read more

• Burns raids former club

  LEE Burns has raided his former club Odd Down for his first signing as Melksham manager. read more

• Gullick on verge of league return

  LUKE Gullick is set to return to the Biddestone side for tomorrow's relegation tussle at Shepton Mallet. read more

• Dowd's set to make comeback

  WESTBURY United defender James Dowd returned to training on Wednesday night after three months out with knee and thigh injuries. read more

• History to be honoured

  PLANS to commemorate historic buildings got the go-ahead at a council meeting on Monday. read more

• Larkhall Athletic 4, Biddestone 0

  BIDDESTONE had no answer to Simon Gilbert's attacking flair as they crashed to a comprehensive defeat on Wednesday night. read more

• Tripp will carry on playing

  FORMER Melksham Town boss Nigel Tripp could play a big role in Trowbridge's title bid after signing for Malmesbury Victoria. read more

• Town turn on the style in finale

  TROWBRIDGE Town Youth ended their season in style in the under 10s Blue Division of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League with a 3-2 home win over Chippenham Town Youth. read more

• Embarrassment of riches for Mel

  WILTSHIRE youth boss Mel Gingell has few selection headaches ahead of tomorrow's clash with Cornwall, but admits picking his senior side will be far harder. read more

• Waterloo line faces new threat of closure

  THE BATTLE to keep a Waterloo train service serving west Wiltshire towns was dealt a new blow when it emerged the Government is axing rail passenger committees. read more

• Teachers join strike threat

  TEACHERS are the latest public sector workers to threaten strike action over the Government's proposals to raise the retirement age. read more

• Cash boost for health to get Trust on track

  FAILING healthcare in west Wiltshire has been given almost £31 million in a bid to turn around struggling services. read more

• New editor joins Times

  Andy SambidgeTHE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News have a new editor. Andy Sambidge joined the paper on Monday, having previously edited a group of eight local newspapers in south Wales. read more

• Public donations fund 'people's' ambulance

  The people of Wiltshire have helped save thousands of lives during the past 15 years by fundraising for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. read more

• Stop checks help ensure HGV safety

  16560/7POLICE stepped up checks on heavy goods vehicles on two of west Wiltshire's main roads. read more

• MP opens pre-school

  A £1 MILLION pre-school in Warminster was officially opened by West Wilts MP Dr Andrew Murrison on Friday. read more

• Little at large in derby comeback

  BAD weather disrupted the league programme, with half the scheduled matches postponed due to waterlogged pitches. read more

• Charity promotes community living

  A CHARITY that houses people with learning disabilities is also fighting the stigma associated with the condition. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive