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• Bredon 166-9, Goatacre 162

  GOATACRE suffered heartache at the death after throwing away a glorious opportunity to pick up their third league win of the season on Saturday. read more

• New homes plan is turned down

  Planning applications for two new homes in the oldest part of Wootton Bassett have been refused, to the delight of local residents. read more

• Bob the Builder guru sells up

  Wootton Bassett entertainment boss Peter Orton has built a bob or two thanks to his little smiley-faced friend with the yellow hard hat. read more

• Father back home after cancer operation

  Wootton Bassett groundsman Ralph White and his family have thanked everyone for the overwhelming support they have received since he was diagnosed with cancer of the vocal cords. read more

• Search for new business brain

  Judging time is nearing an end as Wootton Bassett eagerly awaits the naming of the town's brightest new business brain. read more

• CCTV team adds ears to its eyes in crime fight

  Certificate of Merit award winnersFormerly just the eyes of the town, the CCTV centre in Wootton Bassett has now gained a set of ears thanks to a new digital radio system. read more

• SPRING WEDDING GUIDE

  Check out the new spring wedding guide which is bigger and better than ever with even more great stories and more links to relevant advertisers. read more

• Book in for a rewarding job

  THIS month Wiltshire's libraries are holding events to celebrate the work of library volunteers. read more

• Emotions ran high among women taking part in annual cancer fund-raiser

  WOMEN from all over Wiltshire were among those taking part in the Race For Life at Swindon's Lydiard Park in memory of loved ones. read more

• Champions for rights to advocacy are sought

  ADULTS who use health and social care services in Wiltshire are being canvassed to help improve services championing their rights. read more

• Drugs and drink kill Guinness family man

  A SERIES of tragic deaths in one wealthy family, which has been dubbed the curse of the Guinness dynasty, has struck again. read more

• New mop system sweeps in

  The two trusts employ 138 cleaners and they are set to become the first in Wiltshire to use a revolutionary cleaning system to further improve standards. read more

• Hospital battle to beat killer superbugs hots up

  16268/2Community hospitals are polishing up their already shining act in a bid to keep killer bugs at bay, reports JILL CROOKS read more

• Rockhampton 151, Biddestone 152-2

  BIDDESTONE went top of Glos/Wilts Two as they romped to an eight-wicket victory at Rockhampton on Saturday. read more

• Malmesbury 158, Gloucester City Winget 159-2

  MALMESBURY captain Ed Shellard predicted better things despite his side slumping to another crushing defeat to a strong Gloucester City Winget side on Saturday. read more

• All-rounder Brothwood shines for Chippenham

  WILTSHIRE YOUTH LEAGUE: U11 Red Division - AN outstanding all-round performance from Guy Brothwood helped Chippenham defeat visitors Cannings by 13 runs. read more

• Relegation fears mount as leaders pull away

  FIVE of the top six sides claimed victories at the weekend to leave just 13 points seperating the front runners at the top of Division One. read more

• It was all right on the Knight for teenager

  TEENAGE bowler Dan Knight is pleading for his ball back after a remarkable five-wicket over. read more

• Firms fuel claim bids

  COMPANIES which do not contest legal claims by employees could be helping fuel a "compensation culture". read more

• Land's up for grabs

  THE former Bathe and Selby building in Manor Road, off Westcott Place, Swindon is on the market. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive