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  Crowning glory for a prize-winning Chippenham pub

  13 minutes ago in News

  The Three Crowns in Chippenham has been selected by the Northwest Wiltshire branch of Camra as its 2013 Pub of the Year.

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  Young and gifted stun the crowd

  13 minutes ago in News

  The very best of young county talent was on show at Devizes Town Hall on Saturday night when the first Young Musician of Wiltshire competition took place in the Assembly Room.

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  Police take to Twitter to highlight problem drinkers

  48 minutes ago in News

  Wiltshire Police will be using Twitter to highlight the alcohol-fuelled crimes they deal with this weekend, as part of a national scheme.

• Corsham on marks for festival of all things food

  54 minutes ago in News

  The quality, wealth and diversity of local food will be celebrated at this year’s Corsham Food & Drink Festival on June 15 in the town centre.

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  Duchess set for Wiltshire visit

  1 hour ago in News

  Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall will be visiting Wiltshire to enjoy the community spirit on Sunday, June 2.

• Wiltshire rail passengers face delays as train hits a tree

  1 hour ago in News

  Trains services running through Pewsey and Westbury are being delayed by up to 30 minutes or will be diverted at short notice because a freight train has hit a tree that has fallen on the line.

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  Young Corsham artists in the frame

  1 hour ago in News

  A team of young artists from Corsham are helping organise a new exhibition, aimed at promoting the best young artists from across the south west.

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  Close shave for the law will aid charity

  1 hour ago in News

  Police community support officer Lil Duncan has lost her long-flowing locks in memory of a close family friend.

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  Devizes MP Claire Perry welcomes steps towards protecting children

  1 hour ago in News

  Devizes MP Claire Perry has welcomed a new Government report showing the progress made towards the 14 recommendations published in the Letting Children be Children report.

• Spoof auction-off of Chippenham to highlight Africa land grabs

  1 hour ago in News

  Oxfam is calling all Chippenham people to bid for their favourite lot as the most artistic and valuable parts within the market town, including architectural gems, are auctioned on Thursday May 30 from 1pm to 3pm at the Buttercross, High Street.

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  CHIPPENHAM TOWN: Date set for Ipswich friendly

  1 hour ago in Sport

  CHIPPENHAM Town will take on an Ispwich Town XI in a pre-season friendly on Saturday July 13.

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  Wiltshire's Muslim community condemns 'horrific' murder of British soldier

  2 hours ago in News

  The Wiltshire Islamic Cultural Centre (WICC), Trowbridge Mosque, Salisbury Mosque, Melksham Mosque have today issued a statement on behalf of the whole Muslim community in Wiltshire condemning the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.

• Court enforces ban on dogs

  2 hours ago in News

  Chippenham resident Wayne Kemp will be forced to get rid of his two dogs as part of an injunction to curtail anti-social behaviour.

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  RUGBY: Danny eyes progression

  2 hours ago in Sport

  DANNY Thomas is determined to build on the solid foundations left by his predecessor after being named Chippenham RFC’s new head coach.

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  Young dancers get Chippenham Folk Festival off to flying start

  2 hours ago in News

  The Chippenham Folk Festival got off to a flying start today with a display of dancing by children from eight primary schools.

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  FOOTBALL: Restoration men

  2 hours ago in Sport

  DARRAN Walters and Justin Webster are hoping they can be the dream team to bring the good times back to Devizes Town next season.

• Make your move for Bollywood dance craze

  3 hours ago in News

  Bollywood glamour and glitz has arrived in Chippenham.

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  Sports ace to open Calne's new family sports area

  3 hours ago in News

  Bobby White, team GB’s handball captain, will be at the official opening of a family inclusive sports area at Hillcroft, Anchor Road, Calne, on Tuesday (May 28).

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  CHIPPENHAM TOWN: Bluebirds to take on League trio in pre-season

  3 hours ago in Sport

  CHIPPENHAM Town have unveiled their line-up of pre-season fixtures, including matches against three Football League clubs.

• GOLF: Ogbourne duo in Trophy progress

  3 hours ago in Sport

  A DREAM final at the 2014 Ryder Cup venue Gleneagles is up for grabs for amateur Cliff Anger and his Ogbourne Downs PGA professional Craig Bell in Europe’s biggest pro-am competition – The Lombard Trophy.

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  Wiltshire firms urged to bid for share of £230m RAF Lyneham project

  3 hours ago in News

  Wiltshire businesses who want to be part of a £230 million project to re-develop RAF Lyneham have until July to contact the Wessex Chambers and register their interest.

• Cash boost for Chippenham Cat Rescue charity

  3 hours ago in News

  Animal charity Cat Rescue, based in Chippenham, has been awarded a £500 donation from the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, Petplan.

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  Campaigners hope for share of £16.9m pot for Wiltshire transport schemes

  4 hours ago in News

  Wiltshire Council has selected the A350 in Chippenham and projects in West Wiltshire to be put on a shortlist for Government funding.

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  Wiltshire's businesses get rural funding opportunity

  5 hours ago in News

  New businesses across Wiltshire and Swindonhave the chance to bid for funding through a rural grants scheme.

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  RUGBY: Budgen adding to club’s push

  5 hours ago in Sport

  MARLBOROUGH have enlisted some heavyweight help to boost their playing section with former Aviva Premiership star Chris Budgen joining the club’s coaching staff.

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  Malmesbury and Chippenham schools triumph in first aid competition

  5 hours ago in News

  School pupils from Wiltshire triumphed in the regional heat of St John Ambulance’s national schools first aid competition yesterday.

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  ATHLETICS: Californian success opens up Bishop’s world bid

  5 hours ago in Sport

  DAVE Bishop flew back to Chippenham this week after ending his latest spell in America with a superb 1500m in Los Angeles, writes KEVIN FAHEY.

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  Family of Chippenham woman trampled by cows renew warning to walkers

  6 hours ago in News

  The inquest into the death of 68-year-old Chippenham resident Sandra Wiltshire, who suffered a cardiac arrest after being trampled by cows, will take place in Salisbury on June 18.

• Leader backs crucial bid to extend Chippenham A350

  6 hours ago in News

  Extending the dual carriageway section of the A350 in Chippenham is crucial for the prosperity of the town,  argues the chief of Wiltshire’s business network. Wiltshire Council selected the A350, the main road that links Chippenham with the M4 to the north and Melksham to the south, to be put on a shortlist for government funding. Two proposed schemes, involving creating an HGV lane on the A350 Chippenham bypass and widening the A350 between Jackson’s Lane and the Badger roundabout, are part of ten prioritised by Wiltshire Council’s cabinet on Tuesday. They were whittled down from a total of 70 schemes originally put forward. The A350 at Chippenham could now receive some of the £16.9million made available for major transport schemes in Wiltshire and Swindon. But it is likely only two schemes in Wiltshire will get to go ahead when the final selection is made in July. Rob Perks, chief executive of Wessex Chambers of Commerce, said the A350 at Chippenham would be the best choice. He said: “It would be great for the county, a very good use of money. I came back from Amesbury along there on Monday evening and you get stuck behind lorries and it just takes forever. “It would encourage other businesses into the area. Some are saying they wouldn’t move into the middle of the county because there are no transport links. East to west is fine, you’ve got the M4, but if you’re a business wanting to commute north to south it is a problem. Making transport across the way more efficient would be tremendously beneficial.” Work between Jackson’s Lane and the Badger roundabout looks a strong candidate. At an estimated cost of £2.7m, it is believed it will add £3.9m to the local economy through the creation of jobs. A report to the council’s cabinet said it would help unlock the potential development of 750 houses in the north of Chippenham and 800 to the south-west. Melody Thompson, chairman of Cherish Chippenham Town Team, said: “It is the gateway to the town and is very congested so to have it opened up as a dual carriageway would be very good.” The HGV lane on the bypass is estimated to cost ten times as much – £26.75m, though it is thought developers would contribute. Town councillor John Scragg, a representative on Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Community Area Transport Group, said:  “I would rather see the money spent on something that prevents traffic towards Calne going through Chippenham centre, a bypass linking Bath Road and London Road.”

• Young first aiders put skills to the test

  6 hours ago in News

  Primary and secondary school pupils from Wiltshire will be putting their first aid skills to the test in the regional heat of the St John Ambulance national schools competition.

• Garden shed will offer natural fun

  6 hours ago in News

  A Chippenham group encouraging people to get back to nature has opened a community shed by the Lord’s Mead allotments.

• FOOTBALL: Chippenham Park to join Toolstation League

  6 hours ago in Sport

  CHIPPENHAM Park, the feeder team to Chippenham Town, will play in the Toolstation Western League next season.

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  One of Malmesbury's most colourful characters, Sir Charles McLeod, dies aged 88

  6 hours ago in News

  Baronet Sir Charles McLeod, who became a well-known and well-loved character in the Malmesbury area, has died at the age of 88.

• Lacock on marks for scarecrow festival

  7 hours ago in News

  The Lacock Scarecrow Trail returns to the village this weekend, with nearly 50 scarecrows marking a route round the picturesque village.

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  GOLF: Charman has the recipe for county success

  7 hours ago in Sport

  TEENAGER Jack Charman has served up a storm at North Wilts golf club after winning the Wiltshire County Championship on Sunday.

• RUGBY: Saddlebacks to kick off at home

  7 hours ago in Sport

  DEVIZES will kick off life as a South West level club with a home match when the 2013-14 season gets under way in September.

• FOOTBALL: Bassett promotion a step close

  7 hours ago in Sport

  WOOTTON Bassett’s promotion to the Hellenic Premier has taken a step closer to reality after the Football Association issued its proposed club allocations to the league.

• SPEEDWAY: Rossiter shrugs off home loss

  8 hours ago in Sport

  SWINDON boss Alun Rossiter insists his side can bounce back when they head to Eastbourne on Saturday (7.30).

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  Villager shares name of his new celebrity neighbour

  8 hours ago in News

  Meet Michael McIntyre – and Michael McIntyre.

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  Swimmer braves icy river to rescue Malmesbury cygnet

  10 hours ago in News

  Brave Liz Bradley plunged into the icy River Avon on Sunday to help save the life of a cygnet near Malmesbury’s weir.

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  Repairs plea after disabled woman is tipped from wheelchair on pothole

  10 hours ago in News

  Residents who rescued a disabled woman thrown from her wheelchair after it hit a pothole want Wiltshire Council to patch up the road in Chippenham.

• ANGLING: Tony lands Ashton honours

  10 hours ago in Sport

  TONY Gilbert claimed victory at the Wilts Angling Evening Open match at Rood Ashton last Thursday.

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