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  • Corsham accountancy firm shortlisted for start-up award

    A DYNAMIC new accountancy firm, based in Corsham, which uses cloud based technology to support clients with their finances, has been shortlisted in the prestigious South West Business and Community Awards. Purple Lime, which was formed in 2016, has beaten

  • GOLF: Late blitz saves the day for Jordan

    JORDAN Smith staged a late recovery to salvage a one-over-par total from his opening tournament round of the year at the BMW South Africa Open. But there was frustration for his fellow Wiltshire professional David Howell, who had been dogged by

  • Boatman trapped after tree smash

    A BOAT owner escaped with his life after a tree fell on his barge and crushed the roof while he slept during Storm Eleanor.Gary Marsland had to force his way out of the boat, moored in Bishops Canning, and onto dry land after the fallen tree blocked the

  • Inquiry hears campaign for Village Green status

    VILLAGE green status for playing fields at Barton Park in Marlborough - which residents are fighting to save from future development - has been debated at a public inquiry. Campaigners want the popular dog-walking spot, which borders the A4 at

  • Baker burgled for third time

    A BAKER has spoken out about being burgled for the third time since moving into the premises in Pewsey.Despite having CCTV fitted, Marshalls Bakery was broken into in the early hours of the morning on Monday. Two men were disturbed after police were called

  • MoD base in line for £35 million revamp

    MOD LYNEHAM will receive a multi-million pound makeover, to make it a better workplace and home for soldiers who are returning to the UK from Germany next year.The £35 million MoD contract, part of the Army Basing Programme, will see new accommodation

  • Artist sells prints to pay for headstone

    A TALENTED artist is selling prints of his work to help pay for a memorial headstone for his brother.Jamie Wilson, of Amberley Close, Calne, who specialises in oil paintings is hoping to raise enough money to get his brother, Troy, a proper headstone

  • GOLF: Smith back in the swing

    JORDAN Smith says he feels fit and up to the challenge as prepares for his second year on the European Tour. Smith’s first season was a spectacular one as he clinched his maiden title, the European Open in Germany last July, after defeating reigning