Chippenham, Devizes and Wiltshire news, sport, classifieds and more from the Gazette and Herald

Meet Bowood's five millionth visitors

How much did this drama group raise for charity?

No quick fix for seagull menace in Devizes says council

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Which firm is the latest to back Springboard?

Confetti Battle has new weekend date and is set to soar

Devizes pair's jungle trek in memory of friend

Historic Marlborough pudding boosts Food Bank

Mayor's bid to kerb dog fouling in Devizes

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Charity's invitation to join fun

Devizes to honour work of Merchant Navy with flag ceremony

This volunteering group transformed a care home's garden

100th birthday: Doreen Dempsey

Shocking video of prisoners running riot after inmates used cutlery to break out of cells

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Runners take on charity challenge

Relax and unwind with Town Hall's lunchtime concerts

This is what's on offer in the Lidl and Aldi 'Aisle of Dreams' this week

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Singing teachers will bring opera to Chippenham

How much did this drama group raise for charity?

Cats charity sets up helpline for grieving pet owners

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Live blog: GCSE results across Wiltshire

Dad's epic rowing challenge in memory of wife who died days after they wed

Boy dies at Longleat Forest Center Parcs

Who's responsible for the upkeep of the Fox Talbot family grave?

Measles risk is on the up as cases reported in South West

Residents to move as home is to close

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Zero waste shop could open on Trowbridge high street this Autumn

Can you pass this GCSE Maths exam? No calculator allowed!

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Party members urged to act now

Paddling to plant thousands of trees

New jobs at Savers store

Imber attracts record number of visitors

Skate events enjoy success, with two more days to go

Firms air Brexit fears to MEP

New comedy brings David Tomlinson's life to the stage

There's much to IT than sitting in front of a screen, says digital apprentice ambassador

Selwood opens new offices

Russian State Ballet makes a welcome return

DS:UK bring Dire Straits tour to Melksham

Pupils are delighted with grades

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The restaurants you can get free food on GCSE results day 2019

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The results are in for students

9-1 not A-E? Everything you need to know about 2019 GCSE results

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Young eco warrior from Devizes ready to do battle for planet

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Entrepreneur set to leave village pub he bought after winning bet

Right royal plan for hotel expansion in Devizes by restaurant boss

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Exam quiz - How many GCSE English language questions can you get right?

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Men caught fly-tipping dealt hefty fine and could face jail if they dump waste again

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Best in the west - award nomination for the Great West Way route

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Brexiteers name their man to take on Claire Perry

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White horse finally gets new coat thanks to help from people all over the world

Team hopes to celebrate at Potterne Cricket Club beer festival

Obituary

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Have you seen this boy helping out around Malmesbury?

Firefighters to climb Mount Everest - without leaving Chipppenham!

What you can do to make Chippenham train station more welcoming

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Malmesbury Abbey's new exhibition may interest you

Do you want to buy this 'iconic piece of pop history'?

Bench appeal to remember young mechanic who died in lake

Why is this monkey on a bike coming to Devizes?

Mystery of disappearing memorial to German paratrooper is solved

Five neighbours in Devizes celebrate lottery win

Wiltshire's iconic white horse tradition is thousands of years old

Holiday club has Xtra factor in Devizes

Danger Mouse is on the trail in Holt

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Is your baby the bonniest in Devizes?

Can you help this single mum after vandals flooded her home?

Residents' anger at clothes bin unemptied for over a month

What is Dorothy's tip for living to 100?

Fake Dad tried to persuade 10-year-old to strip for him

The return of Great British Bake Off - meet the bakers

How much hair did this little girl chop for charity?

Student loan over-payments worth more than £28m unclaimed by graduates

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Prolific offender Timmy Cooper sent to prison after preying on village shop

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Picnic In The Park was no sedate affair as street artists liven up festival opener

Pensioner calls for changes to service

Town unites to declare climate emergency

Four years in jail for Wiltshire burglar who urinated in Shell garage's night pay drawer

Daughter's epic cycle for mum who wanted everyone to have fun

The 14 locations in Wiltshire getting new Royal Mail parcel postboxes

Plant sale to boost funds for disability charity

Former Calne footballer's lighter look on life

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Time to stretch your legs and help Wiltshire's historic churches

Sport

Wellens receives touchline ban after being found guilty of improper conduct charge

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Baudry encouraged by early signs in Conroy partnership

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ATHLETICS: Gale’s major ambition

PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE: Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town

Wellens would like ex-pros to act as officials

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Isgrove not a certainty for Cheltenham

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Sport

OPPOSITION INSIGHT: Cheltenham Town

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MOTORSPORT: Roberts’ season gets off to a roaring start

Rossiter plans for dominant week at home after Robins put Pirates to the sword at the Abbey

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MEETING REPORT: Swindon Robins 53 Poole Pirates 37

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GOLF: Howell's hopes hit by a horrible finish in Sweden

SPEEDWAY LIVE: Swindon Robins v Poole Pirates

Rossiter ends his Great Britain reign

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CRICKET: Potterne close to writing history

GALLERY: Swindon Robins 53 Poole Pirates 37; Thursday, August 22, 2019

Yates’ absence hurt Town against Northampton

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ATHLETICS: Awesome Akinbobola takes hat-trick of wins at Avon Track & Field League meeting

Time to make most of home advantage: Jensen

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WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Purton pay tribute in the best way possible

BOWLS: Chippenham Town advance to semi-finals in Wiltshire four-rink league play-offs

BOWLS: National glory for Bassett

GYMNASTICS: Clarke shows her class

SHOWJUMPING: Irvine in fine form

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National sport

Dale claims Bury have been sold as EFL considers extending deadline

Northampton sign Blackburn goalkeeper Fisher on loan

Smith urges Villa players to build on first Premier League victory of season

Solskjaer wants fans to stand by Pogba after penalty problems

Solskjaer: Pogba will score penalties for Manchester United

Dale claims Bury have been sold with hours to spare

Moeen hits form as Blast champions Worcestershire thrash rivals Birmingham

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Letters

No to carol singers

Thanks for support

No mention of acts?

Let’s save more lives in future

Reduce our waste

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National news

North Korea fires projectiles off east coast, says South

Endangered fen orchid ‘saved’ from extinction after years of conservation work

Rising temperatures could set August bank holiday record

Boris Johnson set for debut on global stage at G7 summit

The G7: All you need to know about Boris Johnson’s first summit as PM

Trump announces new retaliatory tariffs on China

Football hero joins young bike riders for anti-knife crime protest

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