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• Hallen 2, Corsham Town2

  Toolstation Premier: An error by stand-in goalkeeper Craig McCrumb cost Corsham Town two points on Saturday in their opening Toolstation Premier Division fixture. read more

• No silence for the Forgotten Army

  Marlborough Mayor Hilary Cripps leads the tributes to the fallen to mark VJ DayTHE Second World War veterans who served in the Far East are often referred to as the Forgotten Army and that title seemed appropriate in Marlborough on Sunday when when a handful of old soldiers and dignitaries gathered to mark VJ Day at a ceremoney on Sunday. read more

• Pensioners are better off thanks to benefits project

  AGE Concern Wiltshire's Benefit Take Up team has helped raise £11,000 for pensioners living in Wiltshire. read more

• Three on the spin for Corsham Centre

  Chippenham and District League Ken Clarke Memorial Trophy: Corsham Centre proved to be the six-a-side specialists again as their second string lifted the Ken Clarke Memorial Trophy in the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Chippenham Sunday League six-a-side competition. read more

• Are you one of the lucky ones?

  A MAJOR search is underway to find the missing winners of more than £190,000 of unclaimed Premium Bond prizes in Wiltshire. read more

• Young skipper sets his target

  BIDDESTONE captain Dean Brookman said his side has to break their away game duck to save their season. read more

• Hidden misery of pet rabbits

  BOUGHT from a pet shop for around £20, kept in solitary confinement in an inadequate hutch then abandoned a few months later when its young owner loses interest in it that is the average experience for a domesticated rabbit in the South West according to a survey published this week by the RSPCA. read more

• Melksham Town 1, Bristol Manor Farm 0

  Toolstation Premier: Melksham Town manager Kelvin Highmore was left with injury doubts following Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bristol Manor Farm at The Conigre. read more

• Foamhenge may get a realistic ancient look

  A REPLICA Stonehenge made of Polystyrene, dubbed Foamhenge, which campaigners want to erect at Lackham, could be the subject of another TV documentary. read more

• Almondsbury 3, Biddestone 0

  Toolstation First Division: Biddestone boss Gary Skidmore was left disappointed with Saturday's performance at Almondsbury claiming it simply was not good enough. read more

• Frome Town 2, Devizes Town 1

  Toolstation Premier: Devizes Town manager Nathan Sheridan said he has been left in no doubt that his team can survive despite a 2-1 defeat at Frome Town. read more

• Calne Town 0, Welton Rovers 0

  Toolstation Premier: Calne Town player-manager Robbie Lardner was left disappointed with a goalless opening day draw after his side failed to break the deadlock. read more

• Vision of the future?

  Les Durrant of DPDS Picture Ref: 76952-21THE GREAT DEBATE: COVERING green fields with development is never going to be a popular move. read more

• Minor Counties Championship

  WILTSHIRE'S cricketing heroes travel to Lord's on Monday to play in the biggest game in the county's history. read more

• Museum's bubbly welcome

  Curator Mike Stone, Jenny Wright, William Hughs and Coun June Wood (16965/01)GAZETTE & HERALD: CHAMPAGNE corks were popping at Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre as it welcomed the 100,000th visitor through its doors. read more

• Gloucester playing catch up

  Mark Ramprakash passed the 1,000-run mark for the season as he guided Surrey into a first-innings lead in their Frizzell County Championship clash against Gloucestershire. read more

• Children drum day away

  Children at a summer school held by Corsham's Snapdragons Nursery enjoyed a noisy day learning how to play African drums. read more

• A Double, glazer?

  MALCOLM Glazer's desire for good housekeeping at Old Trafford has left Andy King's move for two Manchester United youngsters in the balance today. read more

• Teenage jazz marvel to play

  GAZETTE & HERALD: SIXTEEN-year-old Josh Arocleo, who performed with jazz star Jamie Cullum at a charity concert two weeks ago, is to be the special guest at a garden party in Corsham. read more

• Teenage jazz marvel to play

  SIXTEEN-year-old Josh Arocleo, who performed with jazz star Jamie Cullum at a charity concert two weeks ago, is to be the special guest at a garden party in Corsham. read more

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