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Letters

• Healthcare matters

  Below are some of the questions DASH2 would like answered by Wiltshire Primary Care Trust, prior to the Wiltshire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee giving its approval of its decision on Pathways for Change. read more

• Misleading quotes

  I am writing in response to an article in the Gazette on February 8, Fear after patient calls twice', which may have raised concerns. read more

• Worst road in county

  John Ingram (letters, February 15) is concerned about the apparent problems with the A360 breaking up, after a recent road improvement programme. read more

• Fountain of wisdom

  In response to Paulette Bremner-Milne's letter regarding Mr Mike Pitcher's generous donation towards the refurbishment of the fountain in Devizes Market Place (letters, February 22). read more

• Flipping success

  Age Concern Wiltshire would like to say thank you to everyone who supported the Devizes Pancake Races. The event was very popular and £174.50 was raised. read more

• Pub wake-up call

  On a recent trip to Salisbury, my wife and I paid our first visit to a J D Wetherspoon's pub, and very pleasant it was too. read more

• Recycling not as rosy

  Despite the drama of fortnightly collections and kerbside segregation, Kennet District Council is rightly proud of its achievement in recycling rates - at least, those set by Government. read more

• Design is acceptable

  The proposed demolition and redevelopment of the One Stop shop in Devizes Market Place inevitably raises questions over the present Art Deco building. read more

• Art Deco building part of our heritage

  I refer to the report on the demolition of the One-Stop shop in Devizes Market Place (Gazette, February 15). read more

• If you can’t beat ’em

  There has been considerable debate recently about the enforcement of the no parking restrictions in Market Lavington High Street from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. read more

• Act was very spiteful

  I might have guessed that "everyone behaving like civilised human beings" (letters, February 22) was going to be too much to ask. read more

• Parking is a waste

  The proposal to extend car parking spaces at Kennet District Council's offices is ill-timed as the whole future of Kennet is uncertain. read more

• See progress on holes

  In response to recent letters regarding highway maintenance, you may be interested to know of a national system designed to overcome the limitations of Clarence. read more

• Plenty for youngsters

  This past week was half term for my eight-year-old grandson and he spent part of it with us on his own. We found plenty to keep a lively young one entertained. read more

• Where’s the value?

  Well done to Wiltshire County Council for coming out top in the Audit Commission's four star awards for "providing good value for money" and saving £7 million this year. read more

• Shopping is serious

  I thought Coun Gray's response (letters, February 22) to mine of February 15 somewhat flippant and perhaps even a little petulant. read more

• Winners would outweigh losers in town

  As the Marlborough supermarket (Tesco?) story grinds slowly on, I should like to add my views in support of Pat Spackman (February 22). read more

• Join in with blockade

  I invite readers to participate in another canal-side demonstration this Saturday against the cuts in Government funding for England's waterways. read more

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