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• We'll play for Woodsy

  LOCAL heroes inspired by the bravery of Corsham's John Woods, as he battles cancer, will take part in a charity football match to raise money for Dorothy House Hospice. read more

• Stiffs are hit for six at Rowde

  TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: LAVINGTON denied a mid-week battle with rivals Rudloe Reserves, hit basement side The Stiffs for six in Division Three. read more

• Quick off the mark

  DEDICATED pupil Simon Quick is to receive the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award for his outstanding commitment to Kingdown School and the community. read more

• Baby group in a bid to raise funds

  A CHILDBIRTH charity is raising its profile in Warminster after holding its first tabletop sale on Saturday. read more

• Chaos as council computers crash

  A COMPUTER glitch that led to some west Wiltshire people being unable to pay their rent on time threw council staff into temporary panic. read more

• Study brands sports pitches 'inadequate'

  THE provision of sports pitches in west Wiltshire is officially inadequate, according to a team of consultants. read more

• 'Just capital' as runners feel the heat

  RUNNERS braved the heat and raised thousands for charity in Sunday's London Marathon. read more

• It's last orders for bulk booze buying

  CALLS to end cheap drinks promotions in a bid to tackle binge drinking have met with a mixed response in west Wiltshire. read more

• Wiltshire Times staff triumph at awards

  THE Wiltshire Times maintained its reputation for scooping the opposition as it picked up two journalism awards on Thursday. read more

• Local reaction to Benedict XVI

  THE appointment of a cardinal known as God's rottweiller as the 265th Pope has been welcomed by church leaders in west and north Wiltshire. read more

• 2005 show will be bigger and better

  THIS year's West Wilts Show has been launched with promises that it will be as big and popular as ever. read more

• Honoured for courage and commitment

  POLICE officers serving west and north Wiltshire have been rewarded for their commitment to the job and eye for detail. read more

• Stamps celebrate heritage link

  FRANCIS Firebrace staged an aboriginal ceremony at Stonehenge to celebrate the linking of two world heritage sites. read more

• Inquest challenged

  THE High Court has ruled the Ministry of Defence can challenge the verdict of a six-month inquest into the death of a serviceman in Wiltshire. read more

• Pupils rally to help Tsunami youngsters

  THREE schools in west Wiltshire have pledged their support to children from a Sri Lankan town devastated by the tsunami. read more

• Family's court blow

  A GRIEVING couple suffered a fresh blow on Monday when the man whose dangerous driving caused their son's death had his case adjourned again. read more

• Corsham go a step closer to sealing the title

  WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: TITLE favourites Corsham booasted their chjamces with a 3-1 win over Marlborough. read more

• Box's magnificent seven hold on at Hullavington

  CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: THE magnificent seven of Box Rovers held Hullavington to a 1-1 draw despite being four men shor for much of the game. read more

• Bemerton Heath Harlequins 1, Corsham Town 3

  SKIPPER Nigel Curtis told how the shock penalty shootout defeat to Trowbridge Town in last year's fnal spurred his side to victory last Wednesday night. read more

• Goal blitz is enough to seal victory

  A FREE-SCORING five-minute spell dismissed any fears an upset may be on the cards when Corsham travelled to Bridport on Saturday. read more

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