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A piece of history on-line

Documents dating back to the time of Henry VIII are now freely accessible to the public in a new online catalogue of wills and probate records. read more
Council tax change boosts coffers

North Wiltshire District Council is changing the day it takes council tax from residents' bank accounts to raise £50,000 extra income. read more
Panicked motorists call garage for fuel advice

Motorists fearful for their cars during the recent fuel contamination crisis have been grillinga Chippenham garage to question staff and where to top up their tanks. read more
National Trust calls for volunteers

The National Trust at Avebury is holding a special open day for volunteers next week. read more
MPs call for Fire Authority chair's resignation

MPs from Swindon are calling on the chair of Wiltshire Fire Authority to resign following comments he made in an email. read more
Threat to free parking

Free car parking in Chippenham and Corsham could come to an end if plans are approved by councillors tomorrow. read more
Man committed suicide in stealing shame

A man who couldn't face the shame of being caught stealing from his work ended his life with a massive overdose. read more
M4 pile-up causes chaos

Motorists faced huge delays on the M4 last night after an eight-car pile-up. read more

Archive - Monday, 5 March 2007