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• The search in on for Southwest Skills

  Across the South West the search is on for individuals and organisations who have excelled in learning. The 2008 South West Skills Awards are looking for learners and employers from across the region who can show the dramatic impact learning has had on their lives or business. read more

• River flowing through centre of arboretum

  The excess water in the Cotswolds has today caused the winter-bourne' or dry river bed to flow with water through the centre of The National Arboretum in Westonbirt, Gloucestershire. read more

• Expect delays on A419

  MOTORISTS could face delays on the A419 over the next two weekends. read more

• Health trust fined after patient's fall

  The Health and Safety Executive is reminding hospitals and organisations which provide care services for vulnerable people to ensure that they take appropriate action to manage the risk of falls from windows. read more

• Deep clean for hospitals

  Wiltshire Primary Care Trust is restricting visitors to inpatient wards at its community hospitals after two confirmed cases of Norovirus at Warminster Hospital. read more

• Firefighter recruitment Campaign Off To Flying Start

  The campaign to recruit more retained firefighters in Marlborough has got off to a flying start. read more

• New campaign to tackle childhood obesity

  The junk food habits of Wiltshire's children are driving the concept of a treat to extinction, according to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which revealed that two thirds of children do not think fast food is a treat. read more

• Wiltshire's Christmas recycling figures up by a third

  Wiltshire residents have been praised for their green efforts as new figures show a rise in seasonal recycling. read more

• Wiltshire Fire and Rescue kept busy

  Since 0800 yesterday, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has received a total of 36 calls, of which 22 were flooding related. read more

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