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Binmen set to strike

11:00am Sunday 27th May 2012

Binmen in west Wiltshire are expectted to go on strike today (Friday), meaning rubbish could go uncollected over the weekend.

Auction and ball help put charities in frame

Janice Maskrey, Anne Vingoe, Mayor Cllr John Knight, Elaine Reader, Suzanne Wickham

10:00am Sunday 27th May 2012

Two Bradford on Avon mothers held a charity ball at Cumberwell Park which raised £6,000 to be split between two local good causes last Friday.

Find new staff at job fair

9:00am Sunday 27th May 2012

EMPLOYERS searching for eager new recruits can meet potential candidates at the Trowbridge Job Fair next month.

Joyrider jailed over car thefts

7:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

A teenager who broke into houses to steal car keys so he could go joyriding has been jailed.

Barn raid for utility vehicle

6:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Two men broke into a barn at Iford Manor and took a Kawasaki Mule utility vehicle from the grounds at 1am on Saturday, May 19. Any witnesses should call Wiltshire Police on 101.

Police boss experienced in helping victims

Inspector Lisette Harvey

3:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

The area’s newly appointed police Inspector, Lisette Harvey, has set out her priorities for Trowbridge, Melksham and Bradford on Avon in her second week in the job.

Wallets stolen from cars

2:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Three cars were stolen from in Melksham overnight last Thursday. Cars in Wessex Close, Devonshire Place and Blackmore Road were all rifled, with two wallets and two sets of wheel nuts stolen. Police are asking for anyone with information to contact them on 101

Towns select new carnival royalty to carry out duties this year

New Trowbridge royals Butterfly Princess Rhiannon Taylor, Butterfly Queen Maisie Saxby and Carnival Consort Harley Morton

1:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

IT WAS a right royal weekend in Trowbridge and Melksham, as the towns selected their carnival queens, princesses and princes.

Jurassic beast had arthritis

12:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012

The skull of an eight-metre long pliosaur found in the cement works in Westbury has provided scientists with new insight into dinosaur diseases.

Sexual assault case adjourned

11:00am Saturday 26th May 2012

A WESTBURY man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl has appeared in court.

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Once again Wiltshire Council is going out to consultation without involving those who use a service. The council is looking to save £260,000 on so-called poorly used bus services. They are intending to consult local councillors, parish councils and area boards. Not once have they said that they would consult those who use the service, “the public”.  − Terry Chivers, Whitley

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There is plenty of sound evidence that letting off Chinese lanterns is causing injury and death to our farm animals and possibly to our wildlife, plus the huge risk of fires. Yet Agriculture Minister Jim Paice said he is not in the business of banning things. More recently he said that he would need “sound evidence” before considering a ban; so no concern for animal welfare, but more concern about upsetting the hospitality industry.  − D Thomas, Dilton Marsh

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