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• Principal saddened as 350 courses are axed

  Wiltshire College will axe 350 part time courses from its new prospectus because of cuts in Government funding. read more

• Pewsey Vale 1, Wootton Bassett Town 1

  PEWSEY Vale's bottom of the table derby clash with Wootton Bassett ended all-square on Tuesday night. read more

• Huge turnout expected for M4 go-slow protest

  THOUSANDS of vehicles are expected to join Saturday's slow drive along the Wiltshire stretch of M4 to protest against the new speed cameras. read more

• Hellenic League

  DIDCOT were handed the initiative in the race for the Hellenic Premier title after Fairford stunned leaders Highworth. read more

• Weston St. Johns 0, Calne 4

  CALNE made it five victories in a row on Saturday with a demolition job at Weston St Johns. read more

• A cavalry charge for treasure trove

  One enthusiast has invested heavily in equipment (15969/17) AN army of metal detector enthusiasts descended on a field in Wiltshire on Sunday to take part in a charity search for buried treasure. read more

• Calne Town 1, Larkhall Athletic 0

  SCENES of jubilation greeted the final whistle as Calne won promotion to the Screwfix Western League's Premier Division after a nail-biting night at Bremhill View. read more

• Wiltshire League

  CRICKLADE kept their slim Wiltshire Premier title hopes alive with a 6-2 victory over Melksham. read more

• Chippenham Sunday League

  PREMIER DIVISION: LEADERS West Lavington completed their season on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over Trowbridge Harriers, but with a total of 30 points it is unlikely that they will stay at the summit. read more

• 'Those who did this are just cretins'

  Some of the damage at Nylands School Picture Ref: 77117-50LOCAL firms have rallied round to help a Swindon special school get back on its feet after a vandal attack. read more

• Voice of Tractor Ted well known

  GAZETTE & HERALD: Hollywood actors James D'Arcy and Jason Isaacs are the starring voices in a new Tractor Ted film, produced by Chippenham mum Alexandra Heard. read more

• Up for it again

  SWINDON have targetted back-to-back promotions after a glorious end to the 2004 summer. read more

• Hancock boost for Chippenham

  GLOUCESTERSHIRE batsman Tim Hancock has signed for Chippenham in his benefit year. read more

• Bassett start the rebuilding process as league celebrates its silver jubilee

  FOR Wootton Bassett the task is simple this season to return to the Stroud & Swindon West of England leagues they so disappointingly slumped out of last summer. read more

• Ale and hearty pub weekend

  GAZETTE & HERALD: THE Hare and Hounds is launching the Spring Fling for its fourth beer festival today. read more

• Festival aimed at youngsters

  GAZETTE & HERALD: A DAY of fun-filled activities has been planned for Corsham's young people in a bid to tackle antisocial behaviour. read more

• Change of toon?

  PETER Ramage's elevation to Newcastle United's first team looks likely to prevent Andy King from transforming admiration into a County Ground loan deal over the summer. read more

• Small church to open doors

  GAZETTE & HERALD: One of England's smallest churches will be open this summer. The historic pilgrim's chapel at Chapel Plaister, near Box, will open its doors to visitors every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm from May 4 to September 28. read more

• Coroner records suicide

  GAZETTE & HERALD: A VERDICT of suicide was recorded by a coroner into the death of a Corsham man who killed himself after an argument with his wife. read more

• Go-ahead for bookies incenses residents

  GAZETTE & HERALD: LADBROKES betting shop will be moving from its current site into the Martin Gate Centre after Chippenham magistrates granted it a licence last Thursday, despite protests from residents. read more

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