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• Delay in rape case

  A TEENAGER who could face a lifetime behind bars after raping a 12-year-old girl has had his sentencing delayed after a mix-up with a report. read more

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• Council backs PCT

  PCT chief executive Carol ClarkeANGER over last month's hospital closures flared at a meeting between health chiefs and county councillors this week. read more

• Appeal for canal war memories

  Canal trust chairman Brian Poulton stands by a pair of wartime pill boxes (30886/3)THE Kennet and Avon Canal Trust has been awarded more than £13,000 to stage an exhibition focusing on the canal during the Second World War. read more

• £1,500 for top model

  Would-be models are being given the chance to strut their stuff in a competition to find the Model of the Year 2005 and win a prize valued at £1,500, courtesy of Bradford on Avon company Aerian, providers of innovative multi-media. read more

• Uniform cost puts some kids at risk

  CHILDREN from low-income families risk being bullied and isolated if their parents cannot afford school uniform, according to a charity campaign. read more

• What do you think of new plans guide?

  A NEW planning guide has been produced for west Wiltshire and council leaders are seeking residents' opinions. read more

• Dozens of treats on arts trail

  AN ARTS trail will be launched in west Wiltshire later this month, with 112 artists getting involved. read more

• Honours for community

  COMMUNITY heroes have been recognised for their hard work in the fourth annual People of Wiltshire awards. The event, run by Wiltshire County Council, honours individuals, local organisations and businesses that have made a significant contribution to community life. read more

• Invasion of the flies

  Shopkeeper Richard Butt shows a flypaper and the number of insects caught in a couple of hours (17598)AN INVASION of flies is plaguing three villages, with thousands of insects swarming into homes, shops and garages. read more

• Crime fears on stage

  DRAMA will be used to explore young people's perception of crime in a new project. read more

• Town firms less sure of growth

  EMPLOYERS in Swindon are being cautious about their hiring intentions. read more

• Courier's prices are to stay stable

  SWINDON courier firm Road Runners says it will hold its prices, despite the high petrol prices. read more

• Heather's top role

  HOUSE builder George Wimpey has appointed a new sales and marketing director in its Swindon office. read more

• B&Q to shut stores

  DIY chain B&Q has announced that it is shut 22 stores following a slump in sales. read more

• Slovakian is new target

  MARK Hodkinson is hoping to add some international flavour to his Bradford Town squad by signing Slovakian striker Mark Zvoda. read more

• Kane will going nowhere: Highmore

  MELKSHAM Town manager Kelvin Highmore has told his Biddestone counterpart he has "no chance" of luring young midfielder Kane Cooperman away from the Conigre. read more

• Cooper is super

  MEL Gingell has tipped Trowbridge Town striker Matt Cooper to have a starring role in his Wiltshire under 18s three-pronged trophy assault this season. read more

• Watery fun is all part of festival

  MR TOAD and his friends from The Wind in the Willows will breeze into Bradford on Avon as part of next week's art festival. read more

• Maximum security

  RAF Lyneham will be the scene of a massive security operation when defence ministers from the European Union meet there next month. read more

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