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9:37pm That's tough to take for the Bluebirds but they were powerless to stop Poole's Steve Devlin smashing home that stunning winner late in the game.  9:36pm CHIPPENHAM TOWN

Police in Calne are appealing for the public's help to identify three people in connection with an attempted purse theft in Calne. The victim, a local woman in her sixties, was walking through an alleyway in the town with her shopping trolley shortly

Increased demand for new homes and improved mortgage availability have combined to deliver a more positive outlook for the housing market in the region, says Steve Roche, managing director of Persimmon Homes Wessex. As the company released its

Redrow South West site manager Iain Stiles has been commended by industry professionals after working on the new Steeple Chase housing development in Calne. Mr Stiles is one of three Redrow South West site managers who have picked up a National

Devizes-based housing association manager Hannah Allen is one of the housing sector’s top stars. Ms Allen, 26, won 24housing magazine’s annual Young Leaders Award. Ms Allen, is head of customer involvement and community development for Aster

Textiles lecturer Genevieve Sioka and her Greek husband Thomas Siokas are defying the recession by setting up a small business, in Castle Combe, where they have lived for three years. Court Cottage Gifts, on Market Place, sells souvenirs and gifts

Wiltshire Council will launch a year-long campaign next month to raise awareness of the impact of domestic abuse. The ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ campaign will focus on raising awareness and encouraging people to access appropriate help and support early

The driver of a stolen car flagged by a camera in Chippenham has been arrested in Melksham on suspicion of drink driving and dangerous driving. A grey Vauxhall Zafira believed to have been stolen from Bristol was spotted on the A420 at 8.53am this

A Chippenham graphics company has invested in a new printing press that will reduce its carbon footprint. Fascia Graphics on Bath Road Industrial Estate makes items such as labels, sign and membrane keypads. Its new Sakurai press, supplied

A NEW company in Calne is offering travellers peace of mind during this year’s holiday season. Customers who buy luggage tags from OC Pin, based at the Carlton Business Park, Maundrell Road, can enjoy a relaxed holiday without the worry of losing

The long arm of the law helped to reel in the catch of the day when the Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police joined young anglers in Corsham. Pat Geenty was on hand to help youngsters experience fishing, as part of a summer project run by the Splash

Abbeyfield head David Nicholson has voiced his concern over the grading of A-levels in modern languages. Mr Nicholson, who was speaking as the Wiltshire secretary for the Association of School and College Leaders, said students are being put off

An 18-year-old was knocked out as he was assaulted by a group of youths while making his way home along the bypass near Beversbrook. The teenager was walking home with two 17-year-old girls on Thursday August 1 when a group of 12 youths began to

Chef Matthew Ambrose is cooking up a storm in the culinary world after being named the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ young chef of the year. To mark his achievement, the former Pewsey Vale pupil received a £2,000 bursary, work experience at Heston

WILTSHIRE faced an uphill task to salvage a draw from their final Minor Counties Championship Western Division clash of the season as hosts Herefordshire moved into a strong position on day two at Brockhampton yesterday. The hosts started the day