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Thieves snatch bags

POLICE are appealing for shoppers to be more vigilant with their handbags and purses after a spate of thefts. read more
Hotel is checking out

THE troubled Pines Hotel in Chippenham is set to close if the owner gets planning permission to convert it into flats. read more
Spurned wife of MP ‘needs time to think’

The wife of North Wiltshire MP James Gray said the support of her village, friends and constituents has been overwhelming following revelations her husband is leaving her for another woman. read more
Town loses out on second event

ANOTHER major event that draws thousands of visitors to Chippenham is turning its back on the town, blaming lack of parking. read more
Pressing task solved

MORE than 20 mystery metal objects have been claimed after an appeal by police and the Gazette and Herald. read more
Broken key costs hour of trading

The Chippenham branch of Morrisons was foiled by its own security on Tuesday morning when the key to the cash room door broke and the store lost an hour of trading. read more
Sorry, it’s the best of a bad job really

NORTH Wiltshire District Council says the £180,000 improvement project at Chippenham Bus Station that's brought chaos and jams to the town centre is essential and unavoidable. read more
Bus depot closure brings road chaos

CHAOS, confusion and traffic jams hit Chippenham town centre this week when the bus station was closed with very little warning. read more

Archive - Thursday, 28 September 2006