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  • Chippenham man, 52, seriously hurt in crash

    A 52-year-old Chippenham man suffered serious injuries in traffic accident yesterday. An Audi A8L and a Mercedes ML 320, being driven by the Chippenham man, collided at the entrance to the National Diving Centre on the A48 at Tidenham, Gloucestershire

  • Man facing Devizes wounding and knife charges in custody

    A man who is accused of carrying out a serious assault last year has been remanded in custody by a judge. Lee Turner, 25, is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the alleged incident in the early hours

  • GOLF: PGA award for our Simon

    BOWOOD teaching professional Simon Shanks has been named coach of the year by the PGA of England and Wales (South West) in the annual awards ceremony at the regional headquarters Woodbury Park in Devon, writes PETER GODSIFF. Formerly at West Wilts

  • Marlborough residents drop in for lunch with friends

    Marlborough residents looking to make new friends while enjoying a home cooked lunch can take advantage of a new drop-in scheme at Coombe End Court. From 11am to 2pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, people can visit the care home and,for £5, have a two-course

  • French cafe is a gem

    For a local birthday lunch with friends, the name of this quaint French cafe was very apt. You don’t expect to have to book ahead for a table for a Wednesday lunchtime but we were very lucky that one of our party got there early, as the place was

  • FOOTBALL: Ballinger strike lifts Town

    SUBSTITUTE Luke Ballinger struck in the second half as Melksham Town took their unbeaten run in the Toolstation League Premier Division to four matches with a 1-0 victory over Ilfracombe Town at The Conigre. Darren Perrin's men have now won seven

  • What do Wiltshire drivers think of new 'smart motorway'?

    The Highways Agency wants feedback from drivers using the new 'smart motorway' section of the M4. In January the South West saw the launch of the region’s first ever smart motorway scheme, marking the end of a £88 million project to ease the traffic

  • FOOTBALL: Holyport 0 Wootton Bassett Town 0

    Jeff Roberts admitted he and his players were always up against it as they were forced to settle for a goalless draw against a cagey Holyport side. The hosts, sitting third bottom of the Hellenic Premier table, always seemed intent on coming away

  • FOOTBALL: Corsham Town 2 Chard Town 0

    GOALS in each half from Jackson Hamilton and Gary Banks secured all three points for Corsham Town and extended their unbeaten Toolstation League First Division run to eight matches, writes CARL FIELD. Centre forward Hamilton put the hosts ahead

  • MP opens new HQ of Devizes company United Oilseeds

    Devizes MP Claire Perry returned to her roots when she officially opened the new headquarters of successful Devizes company United Oilseeds on Friday. Mrs Perry revealed that, during her work experience while studying for a business management

  • Marlborough school damaged after lead stolen from roof

    Lead has been taken from the roof of a school in the Marlborough area causing substantial damage. The theft was reported to the police on Friday, February 28, when staff noticed that rain had come through the roof after a heavy downpour causing

  • Have a real ale good time at Chippenham’s 23rd beer festival

    Beer lovers are getting in the mood to sink a pint or two at Chippenham’s 23rd real ale festival, at the Olympiad on March 28 and 29. Tickets are on sale for the Chippenham Beer, Perry and Cider Festival, organised by the North West Wiltshire Branch