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Convoy for buggy was a fair cop

7:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

POLICE have defended using a convoy of patrol cars to escort a mobility scooter being driven by a police community support officer in Wiltshire.

Flat fire in north Tidworth

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6:16pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Three fire engines were called to combat a fire in a first floor flat in north Tidworth today.

Chippenham calf statue and plaque to honour history

6:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A LIFE-size bronze calf statue is to be placed at the entrance to Borough Parade in Chippenham.

Morrisons set for Marlborough

5:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Supermarket Morrisons is about to move into former clothes store M&Co in Marlborough High Street.

Visitors to Marlborough enjoy trip back in time

Susan and Andy Pearson as Mr and Mrs Bayly at the Merchant’s House, Marlborough.

5:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Visitors to the historic Merchant’s House in Marlborough were transported back to the 17th century during the open day on Saturday.

Knitting up more funds for hospice

4:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Volunteers are knitting up a storm and making winter woolies to raise money for Prospect Hospice.

Odd day for a brain boost at Fynamore School

Dixon Mortimer, Gina Gonney and Campbell Indge take part in a spaghetti workshop at Fynamore School

2:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Pupils and parents joined forces to complete a number of crazy tasks involving balloons, plates, strings and marshmallows during a family learning event at Fynamore School, Calne.

Mystery over why car left road in A419 fatal crash

The accident scene where a car left A419 on Saturday morning.

1:43pm Saturday 18th May 2013

TWO teenage girls were killed when the car they were travelling in left the A419 for 'unknown reasons'.

Tour historic ship via your computer

Tony Davies and Bill Mowatt, of The Downland Partnership.

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

INTERNET surfers can take a virtual tour of the HMS Victory thanks to the work of a Devizes company.

Witness appeal for hit-and-run driver

Witness appeal after man assaulted in Wood Street

12:47pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run in Devizes on Wednesday.

Hilmarton scarecrow trail

It’s Bertie Bassett

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Hilmarton’s first scarecrow trail proved a hit with visitors, who enjoyed guessing the names of more than 40 scarecrows inspired by chocolates and sweets.

Life-saver to retire after four decades

Paramedic David Smith from Pewsey is retiring.

11:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

LONG-SERVING Marlborough paramedic and former retained firefighter David Smith is bowing out after working for the emergency services for 41 years.

Travel desk is back in Devizes familiar site

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Travel information is again available at the former tourist information centre at Cromwell House in Devizes Market Place.

Yatton Keynall ursery needs a new home

Claire Wilson, centre, with staff and children at Tiny Bubbles Pre-school

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A village pre-school is at risk of closure unless it can find a new home by September.

Sheldon pupils end school days in true style

Year 11 boys enjoy their night out.

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Sheldon School’s Year 11 students wore ballgowns and tuxedos for a big blowout after what, for some, was set to be their last ever lesson in a classroom.

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I refer to the article on Chippenham RFC seeking permission from the Rugby Football Union to allow their second team to be promoted to Southern Counties (level seven of the RFU league structure) should they finish top of Dorset & Wilts 1 North (level eight), (Gazette & Herald, February 28). The most interesting aspect of the article was actually what was not said by the club’s representative or was not mentioned.  − Colin Brockhurst, Corsham

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A newsletter hit my doormat on March 2 from ‘Nick Watts and the Lib Dem team’ headlined: Freeze Wilts council tax say Lib Dems. This document goes on to tell us that: “hard-working families cannot afford unnecessary council tax hikes in these difficult times” and so “Nick Watts and the Liberal Democrats have promised not to support any attempt by Wiltshire Conservatives to hit families by increasing council tax this year”.  − Peter Kemp, Chippenham

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