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Ash mound underlines quit smoking message

THE amount of ash produced each year by people in Wiltshire smoking cigarettes would fill three refuse lorries. read more
New contracts are ‘nail in coffin’ warn dentists

NHS dentists are a vanishing breed and dental practitioners are afraid that new contracts could make finding a dentist all the more difficult. SARAH SINGLETON talks to dentists in Kennet and North Wiltshire. read more
Council tax is set to increase

THE Kennet element of the council tax will rise by just under £6 a year for a Band D property. read more
Visitor guide is designed to boost tourism

A VISITORS' guide promoting the attractions of North Wiltshire has been launched to entice tourists to the area. read more
Council tax rise lowest in county

North Wiltshire District Council has agreed a Council Tax increase of 3.4 per cent in 2006-07, the smallest rise of any Wiltshire authority. read more
Creating a vision of a healthier future

People across the county are invited to join a consultation on an ambitious plan to make the Wiltshire the healthiest county to live in. read more
Campaigners are losing fight to save hospitals

HEALTH chief Carol Clarke has confirmed that closures of community hospitals will be proposed for a forthcoming public consultation. read more
Traffic chaos as M4 closes

The M4 eastbound in Wiltshire was closed for several hours today after a seriousl acciden. It t caused traffic chaos across the area. read more

Archive - Thursday, 2 March 2006