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• RSPCA’s concern after spate of deer accidents

  ANIMAL welfare charity the RSPCA said it is worried about the number of deer being killed or seriously injured on the region's roads this winter. read more

• Site visits to decide £20m work

  TWO west Wiltshire schools shortlisted for a £20m revamp will be visited in January so officials can decide where the money should be spent. read more

• Only call an ambulance in an emergency

  PARAMEDICS are there to save lives but have been called out for reasons as mundane as someone with shampoo in their eyes or to provide a taxi service. read more

• New police boss targets drugs trade

  PUTTING on a uniform for the first time in 15 years the new divisional commander of west and north Wiltshire police plans to put burglary and drug education at the top of his hit list. read more

• Hospital ranked in top 18

  THE Royal United Hospital has been named among the UK's top 18 hospitals in a national survey. Dr Foster's Hospital Guide 2005 gave the hospital top marks for patient care and quality of treatment. read more

• War zone soldiers send home Christmas messages

  SOLDIERS from north and west Wiltshire serving in a war-torn country over Christmas and New Year have been sending in messages for their loved ones. read more

• Station improvements

  RAILWAY stations in north and west Wiltshire will benefit from major investments under plans announced by the winners of the Greater Western Franchise. read more

• Taxes written off

  MORE than £165,000 in unpaid taxes is being written off by West Wiltshire District Council. The debt, made up of unpaid council tax, rent and non-domestic rates, has been accrued over the past six months. read more

• Council’s three star rating

  WILTSHIRE County Council has impressed inspectors who have given it a three star rating. read more

• PCT merger talks begin

  A THREE-month consultation process began on Wednesday to consider the future of primary care trusts in the south west. read more

• Council to pay price for errors

  COUNCIL employees underpaid for seven years due to an administrative blunder have left an authority with a five-figure bill. read more

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