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• Highworth hammered by Carterton and Fisher

  HELLENIC LEAGUE ROUND UP: JOHN Fisher has read the riot act to his complacent champions after Highworth's 4-1 home stuffing at the hands of Carterton. read more

• Prize salutes stalwart's dedication

  Celia Feane, who worked at St Nicholas School, pictured with Jamie Smith and David John DaviesPEOPLE OF WILTSHIRE AWARDS: The Ringway Parkman Employee of the Year Award went to someone who has given up work now, but whose influence is still felt at her former place of work. read more

• Great opportunity for young actors

  Young actors will have a chance to develop their skills and devise a play about crime in a new project called DramaXpress, run by the Wiltshire Youth Arts Partnership. read more

• Green war hots up

  Wiltshire County Council is on a mission to cut its carbon emissions in a bid to help combat global warming and save council taxpayers' money. read more

• Mini footballers pull out all the tricks and skills

  WILTSHIRE MINI SOCCER FESTIVAL: HUNDREDS of children took part in a mini football extravaganza in Devizes at the weekend in the Wiltshire County FA Mini Soccer Festival. read more

• Healthier way to start school day

  GRANTS totalling £170,000 have been awarded to 29 schools across Wiltshire to help encourage green, safe and healthy travel to schools. read more

• Second half super show caps special return home

  WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: WROUGHTON celebrated their return to the Wier Field with an 11-1 victory over visitors Blyskawica. read more

• PCT's cash crisis

  Kennet and North Wiltshire Primary Care Trust must cut services to save £14 million from its budget next year, according to health boss Trevor Jones. read more

• Southgate Inn 6, AFC Melksham 4

  DEVIZES-based Southgate Inn were the only one of the three new sides to the league to gain a win on the opening day, but the anticipated cricket score against last season's wooden spoonists AFC Melksham never materialised. read more

• Exmouth Town 2, Melksham Town 2

  TWO stunning goals helped Melksham earn a point in a fine comeback against Exmouth Town as their encouraging start continued. read more

• Police hail success of name and shame drive

  CATCH THE BAIL BANDITS: MORE than half the fugitives from justice featured in the pages of the Gazette and Herald over the past few weeks have been arrested and others have given themselves up to avoid further publicity. read more

• Highmore insists his side do not stand a 'hope in hell'

  MELKSHAM boss Kelvin Highmore has told his players to enjoy Saturday's daunting FA Cup trip to Swindon Supermarine, as they have no chance of winning. read more

• Bus service 70 saved

  THE number 70 bus service has been saved after Wiltshire County Council agreed to provide a replacement. read more

• Tuffley resign

  FAIRFORD Town's clash with Tuffley Rovers tonight has been called off due to the Gloucestershire-based side's resignation from the Hellenic League Premier Division. read more

• Memorial garden for airmen to be opened

  GAZETTE & HERALD: A SPECIAL garden in memory of the ten men who died in the Hercules crash in Iraq is due to be unveiled to their families soon. read more

• Future of estate is threatened

  GAZETTE & HERALD: BOWOOD owner Lord Lansdowne says the future of his estate is in jeopardy if his proposals for 50 houses in nearby Derry Hill are refused. read more

• No takers on station offer

  GAZETTE & HERALD: ALL three companies who were invited to bid for the franchise that could re-open Corsham Railway Station have snubbed the offer. read more

• Balancing act

  NICKY Nicolau hopes the need for a 'balanced' view, coupled with a double endorsement, will be enough to secure a spot against old friends on Saturday. read more

• Town says care home would be best option

  GAZETTE & HERALD: TOWN councillors have approved plans for a giant care village at HMS Royal Arthur, saying it would be the lesser of a number of evils on the site. read more

• Jazz festival is set for success

  GAZETTE & HERALD: Talented jazz performers from all over the world converge on Corsham for the town's festival this weekend. read more

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