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• Tax bill goes up

  WILTSHIRE County Council's Cabinet is recommending a rise of 3.9 per cent in next year's council tax bill. read more

• Highworth pay the penalty in shoot-out

  HIGHWORTH paid the penalty for their inaccuracy from the spot. John Fisher's men battled back from two goals down to level in their League Cup tie at Almondsbury. read more

• Building a better future

  Hugo Tilney with a survivor at Telawatta where 800 train passengers lost their livesGazette reporter HUGO TILNEY travelled to Sri Lanka to find out how Wiltshire aid is helping people to rebuild their lives and he returned optimistic that, despite the terrible destruction, they would succeed read more

• Bassett chalk up another victory

  REVITALISED Wootton Bassett were victorious for the second weekend in succession enjoying a derby victory and booking their place in round two of the Supplementary Cup in the process. read more

• £20,000 helps to ease pain

  More than £20,000 has been set aside by Wiltshire County Council to support adults and young people affected by domestic violence, thanks to extra Government funding. read more

• Calne Town 0, Dawlish Town 0

  CALNE'S four-month unbeaten run could hit the skids this weekend when four key players swap their football boots for skis. read more

• New youth chief arrives

  Youth support organisation Connexions Wiltshire and Swindon, based in Chippenham, welcomes a new chief executive this week. read more

• Corsham Town 3, Odd Down 1

  CORSHAM manager Colin Bush hailed his players after a battling display gave the in-form side their ninth consecutive win on Tuesday night. read more

• Art stays in the dark for a lack of funding

  15289/01WORKS of art at Wiltshire Heritage Museum have to be kept under wraps because there is no funding to create display space for them, the national director of an art fund said yesterday. read more

• They're worth their weight, but in gold?

  Community support officers have proved their worth to the Wiltshire police force but now the constabulary wants others to help pay their wages. LEWIS COWEN reports read more

• Bristol Manor Farm 1, Melksham Town 1

  IMPROVING Melksham pulled off another fine result against a title challenging team on Saturday. Manager Nigel Tripp now believes his side have turned the corner. read more

• Ilfracombe 4, Biddestone 2

  BIDDESTONE'S problems went from bad to worse as they squandered three clear cut chances to get a draw on Saturday. read more

• Information Act comes at a price

  In the wake of the new Freedom of Information Act Wiltshire County Council has received requests for information that would cost several thousand pounds to provide. read more

• Tennager runs riot

  TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: DIVISION Three leaders St Andrews lost pole position for the first time this season after their crunch top of the table battle at Lavington. read more

• County reaches out to family in Albania

  AN Albanian family who have been living in a shed covered by plastic sheeting will soon have a proper roof over their heads, thanks to Wiltshire people. read more

• Drewitt holds his nerve from the spot

  CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: PACESETTERS West Lavington were delighted to come away with a point from fellow title hopefuls Box Rovers on Sunday. read more

• College suffer last minute set-back

  WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: WILTSHIRE PREMIER Division title hopefuls New College received a set-back when they were held to a 2-2 draw by visitors Warminster Town. read more

• Join the pioneers

  TOWNS and villages are needed to take part in projects to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has received a grant of £90,000 over three years to encourage community action on climate change. read more

• Corsham Town 3, Saltash United 0

  CORSHAM went through to the third round of the Les Philips Cup but were made to work for their victory by the struggling Screwfix First Division side on Saturday. read more

• Young actors will influence council

  Budding young actors are needed to take part in an innovative piece of theatre and help teach new Wiltshire County Councillors what's what. read more

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