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

Kind-hearted woman makes sure teenagers can go to the ball

Wiltshire parents told of paedophile risk by cops under Sarah's Law

Burial mounds inspire

Care home earns good CQC rating

Racing royalty teenager follows in family footsteps

Fire crews from across Wiltshire are called to fight a blaze in Coombe Bissett.

Actor Derek Fowlds 'Mr Derek' has died

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Asda launches first 'sustainability store' with refill stations and naked florist

Appeal for witnesses following burglary in Devizes industrial estate

Drivers urged not to ignore flood warning signs

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Birthing unit closure 'devastating' news which will 'lead to more babies being born in laybys' say campaigners

Have you got the best cat in the country? Nominations are now open for Cat Awards

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Mum blasts Sainsbury's horror film display - complete with model of child victim

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E-fit released following assault in Corsham

Prosecco festival is coming to Devizes

Emergency services attend incident at Trowbridge multi-storey car park

Marvellous musical with Mormons, men and more than you might have bargained for!

New staff behind the till

The story of a once great club, named after a famous Prime Minister

Marco Pierre White Jnr breached community order just FIVE DAYS after he was in court

First chance to see public art planned for George Ward Gardens

What is Blue Monday (and does it really exist)?

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Bosses to close maternity unit in Trowbridge (but beds will stay in Chippenham)

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retail

Primark to open 18 stores this year (after sales rise thanks to new shops)

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Wheelchair row leaves cerebral palsy sufferer a 'prisoner in his own home'

Posh restaurant chain The Ivy could open up in Wiltshire

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Fallen trees and flooding cause havoc

Concerns over parking sees decision on bid for hotel and luxury homes in Marlborough put off

Decision day for birthing units

Fewer Wiltshire pensioners receiving help from Winter Fuel Allowance to heat homes over winter

Town and parish council survey gets underway

Woman injured in Corsham assault

IN THE DOCK: Assaults, drugs, theft and more from the courts

PLANNING: What is happening in your area

Fury as public inquiry into controversial homes halted after a day

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Melksham engineer dies in tragic crash

Precept looks set to rise again

Artist aims to save a rare moth with wassail

Don’t sit on a sett, leave it for the badgers

Pupils help to save orangutans

Students find inspiration for Bath Fringe Festival

Letters to the Editor: "The incompetence of County Hall knows no bounds"

FOOD REVIEW: The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon

This moustachioed cocaine dealer has been jailed for 2 years

Asda is to close its in-store meat and fish counters

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Tributes to paid to rugby legend and former Devizes Mayor Ray Taylor

Devizes soft play centre to close

Teammates go dry to buy headstone for tragic Abbii

Rowde student to skipper charity boat with royal crew mate

Homes flooded in Malmesbury

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Devizes kitchen firm ready to move but brewery wants more time

GWR puts cut price train tickets on sale

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'We thought we were getting Brasserie Blanc, we got this tacky burger joint'

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It's 4 years since TV's most iconic meltdown

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Spotify launches new podcast... for dogs

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Devizes author's first novel was 20 years in the making

A&E waiting times soar at Wiltshire hospital

Chippenham headteacher praises school spirit following arson attack

Villagers view the final plans for affordable home development

Could you be a volunteer at Julia's House shop?

The Race for Life is now open to men and coming to Bath

Storm Brendan brings flooding

Vandals smash shop's windows

Two arrested in Calne for drugs offences

Give your views on proposals

Council says no to housing plan

School plans to fight single-use plastic with water stations

REVIEW: Ghost Stories, Theatre Royal Bath

County urged to revoke incinerator

Driver escapes injury after his car overturned after hitting a parked vehicle

Pantomime cast ready to battle evil King Rat

Local version of Blood Wedding to premiere in Salisbury

Knitters help for bush fire victims

Fraudulent farmer's 'cynical attempt to cheat the honest majority'

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Primary school applications deadline: When you will find out the outcome and what happens next

Anger over birthing decision stitch-up

Uh oh! Shame-faced soldiers rescue demolished traffic light after crashing into roundabout

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Sport

Live

LEAGUE TWO MATCHDAY LIVE: Newport County v Swindon Town

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Wellens: My final few playing years helped develop tactical awareness

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Flynn says Town are 10 wins away from promotion

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Wellens says fifth loan is likely to be a striker after May returns to Portsmouth

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Adaptable Edmonds-Green reminds Wellens of 'a young Baudry'

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Wellens praises contribution of analyst Shannon

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Sport

TOWN ACADEMY: Continuing winning momentum is key

ICE HOCKEY: Tigers tamed in cup semi-final first leg

SPEEDWAY: Half a dozen investors ready to commit once new stadium is built

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SPEEDWAY: Robins faithful sell out club’s talk show

ICE HOCKEY: Cats primed for Tigers' cup visit

FA VASE: Fitness played a part in Vase exit

Wellens fails to rule out move for Sunderland's Grigg

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Reid could be recalled admits Wellens amid Town's injury woes

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RUGBY: Marlborough put an end to winless streak

RUGBY: Devizes stumble on the road against Combe Down

RUGBY: Davies stars as Melksham win big

Wellens' touchline ban was blessing in disguise

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NATIONAL LEAGUE: Chippenham appoint Cook as interim boss

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Ormrod strikes three as Melksham move up to sixth

SHOESTRINGS CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: Huge win for Bath Road in relegation scrap

TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE: League remembers long-serving committee member

ICE HOCKEY: Cats legend Whitfield to make 500th club appearance on Thursday

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National sport

Deeney misses penalty as Spurs fire blanks at Watford

Barcelona begin life under new coach Setien against Granada

Wilson admits losing control in Masters quarter-final exit

Bingham books semi-final spot with brilliant Masters comeback

Solskjaer hoping trio can emulate former United stars and spark ‘fear’ in teams

Maguire slams 'pathetic' Masters quarter-final performance

FA Women's Super League preview: London derby tops the bill

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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

Harry Dunn: police chief demands urgent meeting with US base commander

Taoiseach insists Ireland is a ‘safe’ country despite week of violent crime

Sadiq Khan: Nothing keeps me up at night more than knife crime

Labour leadership hustings see swipes and calls for unity

Canadians open garage door on record-breaking snowfall as emergency called

Labour hustings to kick-start leadership race

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Businesses warn of price rises after Chancellor vows no EU alignment

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