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Leonie crash driver avoids jail term

Leonie Newbury with mum Tammy Raeburn on Christmas Day

3:24pm Friday 19th March 2010

Motorist Jake Taylor, who left teenager Leonie Newbury fighting for her life after a horror smash, has walked free from court after the schoolgirl’s family said they didn’t want to see him jailed.

Neighbour's shock as police uncover cannabis factory in Corsham

9:33am Friday 19th March 2010

Police in Corsham have uncovered a cannabis factory in a quiet residential street during a raid earlier this morning.

Spruce up brings Box Tunnel back to former glory

4:14pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Villagers and tourists in Box will be able to see Box Tunnel's famous Western Portal returned to its former glory, following a clean up operation by Network Rail engineers.

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Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow recording together at Box

8:20am Friday 12th March 2010

Robbie Williams and Take That singer/songwriter Gary Barlow are recording together at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Box this week.

Robbie moves out of Wiltshire

Corsham widow left devasted by grave thefts

7:00am Friday 12th March 2010

Widow Joan Reynolds visited her husband’s graveside last week to find plantholders had gone missing, just eight months after his death.

Chances to get grants for Corsham groups

3:33pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Corsham Town Council is inviting groups to apply for grants of up to £500.

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Rogue traders try to con Chippenham and Corsham elderly

2:59pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Three men were arrested in connection with rogue trading in the Chippenham and Corsham areas on Tuesday afternoon, after an elderly couple were swindled out of a large sum earlier that morning.

Open up to Corsham exhibitions

10:25am Thursday 11th March 2010

Corsham families can get inspired with exhibitions at the Heritage Centre, as part of British Tourism Week next week.

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Elderly couple injured after car crashes into tree

10:07am Tuesday 9th March 2010

An elderly couple had to be cut out of their car after it careered off a road and hit a tree last night.

Horror film debut for producer from Colerne

7:00am Sunday 7th March 2010

Wiltshire-born film producer Jonathan Stow is celebrating the release of his debut horror film, starring Gremlins star Zach Galligan and model Danielle Lloyd.