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• Leap for charity

  Gill Brooks is ready for her leap of faith (17152)IT'S ONE giant leap for a teacher from west Wiltshire as she plans to skydive for charity. read more

• First concert

  CLASSICAL music fans are in for a treat next Saturday at the first concert of an orchestra formed last year. read more

• Supermarket theft charge

  SACHA Yates has appeared in court charged with stealing washing liquid tablets, meat and coffee from supermarkets. read more

• One of the top compact movers

  At Swindon last year they produced 190,000 CR-Vs which is a pretty impressive figure. What's nice is that Honda are actually proud to say that this vehicle is one of things that is best about Britain. read more

• The BMW family

  Say those three little words: I want one so the slogan goes. Well I had one for a week and it seems those mendacious ad people are actually telling the truth for once. read more

• New hospital on the cards?

  Nick WestbrookA MAJOR shake-up of west Wiltshire's health care is being considered as a cash-strapped health trust aims to improve services. read more

• Farmers fear spread of disease in cattle

  Trevor Guley with some of his Holstein Fresian herd (30568/1)FARMERS in Wiltshire could be facing another year of misery as disease threatens their cattle again. read more

• Search begins to find county's unsung heroes

  UNSUNG heroes in our midst will get the recognition they deserve with the People of Wiltshire Awards. The annual celebration of Wiltshire and Swindon's finest was launched at the Wroughton Science Museum on Wednesday. read more

• Smokers urged to 'stub 'em out'

  PEOPLE living and working in Wiltshire are being asked to do their bit to stop people lighting up. read more

• 'Ready for anything' says Giles

  THE Wiltshire Times is still looking for sponsors to support reporter David Giles who is heading to the wilderness in aid of charity. read more

• Big demand for stands at top show in the park

  CHARITIES and organisations wishing to take a stand at this year's West Wiltshire Show need to hurry as there are only a few spaces left. read more

• Ceremony honours sporting heroes

  NEARLY 200 people turned out to see the winners of the Wiltshire Times Sporting Heroes competition collect their awards. read more

• Rain fails to spoil show

  CROWDS approaching 150,000 flocked to the ever popular four-day Bath and West Show despite some heavy and prolonged rain and the almost constant threat from storm clouds. read more

• Police unveil stun gun

  A STUN gun that delivers a 50,000-volt shock can now be used by police in Wiltshire. The taser gun, which temporarily disables dangerous offenders, was demonstrated at police headquarters, Devizes, on Friday. read more

• No inquest after Wilts police probe

  THERE will be no second inquest into the death of a student whose picture was used in a hard-hitting anti-drugs campaign. read more

• Move towards safer biking

  NEW website pages have been launched to try and cut the number of motorcyclists killed on the roads. read more

• Thieves hit Farm set

  THIEVES eluded security at reality TV show The Farm before stealing the contents of a safety deposit box. read more

• Big turnout for first dance session

  THE introduction of a modern dance phenomenon proved an overwhelming success in Warminster on Monday night. read more

• Long serving teacher calls it a day

  A TEACHER is retiring from duty after more than 20 years service. Boo Hardy, 55, started at Corsley School in 1983 as a reception and class one teacher. She was also acting head for two years. read more

• Drama has love in the air

  (17147/5)Bradfordians Dramatic Society is once again ready to entertain with their latest summer production at Westwood Manor. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive