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Chippenham burglar on a curfew
3:17pm Thursday 9th July 2009
A burglar who was put on a curfew after telling a judge he couldn’t afford to travel to do community service has been jailed after giving a false address to the court.
Comments (1)Paedophile has 10-year jail term cut
3:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009
A paedophile from west Wiltshire has had his jail term cut by a crown court judge.
Teenage jockey walks free from court over Lackham theft
3:09pm Thursday 9th July 2009
A promising teenage jockey walked free from court despite admitting to a fraud charge totalling £2,000 because of his fledgling career.
Pub couple return to Hullavington inn
2:43pm Thursday 9th July 2009
Landlords Pauline and Anthony Hudd are back behind the bar at Hullavington’s Star Inn after a year away.
Plea over bonfires at Sherston
2:48pm Thursday 9th July 2009
Sherston Parish Council has urged gardeners in the village to be more considerate when burning green waste after villagers complained about the smoke from neighbours’ bonfires.
Purton Primary School achieves art award
2:35pm Thursday 9th July 2009
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School has received an award for encouraging budding artists.
A seasonal musical for Wootton Bassett
2:37pm Thursday 9th July 2009
The youth section of Wootton Bassett Light Operatic Society, the WBLETS, will be performing Summer Holiday the musical, based the film starring Cliff Richard on July 10 and 11 in the Memorial Hall.
Corsham pub helps Race for Life team raise cash
2:25pm Thursday 9th July 2009
A team of 12 women from across Corsham are taking on their first Race For Life in Swindon on Saturday to raise money for Cancer Research UK in tribute to their family and friends who have been affected by the illness.
Two month wait for Wootton Bassett gypsy site decision
2:27pm Thursday 9th July 2009
Despite an emotional speech from a gypsy about the lack of support from Wiltshire Council, members of the North Area Planning Committee failed to reach a decision on plans for a permanent gypsy site in Wootton Bassett.
Kids get crafty at Wootton Bassett
2:29pm Thursday 9th July 2009
Pupils at Wootton Bassett School got arty this week as part of the school’s Design and Technology Association’s D&T week.
Corsham thief catcher gets ticked off by police
2:14pm Thursday 9th July 2009
French artist Nicolas Dumine, who threatened a thief with his walking stick, was shocked when police gave him a ticking off.
Corsham pub raiders are put to flight
2:17pm Thursday 9th July 2009
Police are looking for two young men following an attempted burglary at The Two Pigs pub, in Corsham on June 20.
Appeal on Corsham homes plan is lost
2:18pm Thursday 9th July 2009
A controversial plan for 59 homes at Pound Mead, in Corsham, put forward by Westlea Housing Association has been refused on appeal to the planning inspectorate.
Spate of lead thefts in Corsham
2:20pm Thursday 9th July 2009
Buildings in Corsham are being targeted by lead thieves.
Golden years for the Mini at Calne
2:03pm Thursday 9th July 2009
Hundreds of motor enthusiasts are expected to turn out to celebrate 50 years of the Mini at the Atwell Wilson Motor Museum’s annual classic vehicle show on Sunday.
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