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Melksham man,22, facing trial for causing death by careless driving

7:07pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A 22-year-old from Melksham will face trial for causing death by careless driving, following an accident in February which killed father-of-four Michael Rustell.

Warning signs and fencing go up at tragic Turleigh field

5:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Electric fencing and new signs warning about the dangers of walking dogs near cattle have been put up in Turleigh, near Winsley - where a man was trampled to death by cows last week.

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Police continue watch on shed and garage crime in Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon

4:26pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Wiltshire Police is increasing patrols in Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon to reduce the number of shed and garage break-ins.

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Longleat's Deadly Challenge in time for school holidays

12:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park will unveil its brand new Deadly Challenge attraction in time for next week's school holidays.

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June start for Wiltshire's new highways contractors

11:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A multi-million pound contract to maintain Wiltshire highways begins on June 1.

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Fifth decade for thriving Chippenham pre-school

9:43am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

The oldest pre-school in Chippenham celebrated its 50th anniversary at the weekend.

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Prison creche issues appeal for volunteers

9:09am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Volunteers are being sought to help at a creche run by Barnardo’s at HMP Erlestoke, near Westbury, for children during family visits to the prison.

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Families allowed to return to homes in Mayenne Place, Devizes

8:19am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Families evacuated from flats in Mayenne Place, Devizes, yesterday following fears of possible explosives in a neighbouring property were told they could return at around 11.30pm last night.

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MP's call for Wiltshire schools to embrace My Money Week

3:35pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

James Gray has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week (June 3-9), giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance.

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Wiltshire transport shortlist includes three new rail stations

3:11pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A shortlist of 10 potential major transport schemes for Wiltshire was agreed by Wiltshire Council today.

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Trowbridge murder prompts domestic violence inquiry

11:59am Tuesday 21st May 2013

The murder of Trowbridge man Ian Graham is being examined as part of an independent inquiry into domestic violence.

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Wiltshire's top volunteers to be honoured

1:30pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Hard-working volunteers and community groups who help transform the lives of people in the county will be recognised at the Wiltshire Voluntary and Community Awards.

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Volunteers needed for Wiltshire Police Children's discos

11:12am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Volunteers are being sought to help organise and run Wiltshire Police’s Bluez n Zuz discos.

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Ladies only show raises £8,000 for breast cancer charity

10:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A ladies only fashion show held over three days at Trowbridge’s Civic Hall raised over £8,000 for a breast cancer charity.

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Cash in on My Money Week, MP James Gray urges Wiltshire schools

4:12pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

North Wiltshire MP James Gray has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week in June to giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance.

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Duke of Cambridge pleas for Help for Heroes support at centre opening

9:07am Tuesday 21st May 2013

The Duke of Cambridge called on the public to continue their support of injured British servicemen and women as he and Prince Harry officially opened four Help for Heroes Recovery centres during a visit to Tedworth House, Tidworth, yesterday.

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Police warning after spate of Melksham motorbike and cycle thefts

5:04pm Monday 20th May 2013

Motorbike and bicycle owners in Melksham have been urged to take better security precautions, following another series of thefts in the town.

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Energy scheme raises awareness of dementia in Wiltshire

2:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

To mark Dementia Awareness Week, which runs until Saturday, a warmth scheme working with vulnerable people in Wiltshire is raising awareness of the help on hand.

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Town's all made up with anniversary party

1:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

More than 500 people came to Bradford on Avon’s Lamb Yard on Friday, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Made in Bradford on Avon community shop.

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Wiltshire College recognised in Wildlife Trust's green awards

3:21pm Monday 20th May 2013

Wiltshire College has been highly commended in Wiltshire Wildlife Trusts’ Corporate Green Awards.

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Princes William and Harry officially open Wiltshire's Help for Heroes centre

1:07pm Monday 20th May 2013

Princes William and Harry are visiting the Help for Heroes Recovery Centre in Wiltshire today.

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Horse fanatic completes 35-mile sponsored cycle

11:48am Monday 20th May 2013

Horse fanatic Alfie Waker completed his sponsored cycle challenge of riding 35 miles from the Wadworth Brewery in Devizes to HorseWorld at Whitchurch, near Keynsham, on Sunday.

Wiltshire's Olympic Torch spend revealed at £209k

9:57am Monday 20th May 2013

Wiltshire Council was one of the highest spending councils in England in hosting the Olympic Torch for last year's Games.

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Trowbridge woman's Miss England plea

5:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Student Abbie Kate Vince hopes to represent Wiltshire in this year’s Miss England competition.

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Bid to get Trowbridge on air

1:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A Fledgling broadcaster plans to get Trowbridge tuned in by launching a community radio station.

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Trowbridge head’s anger at Ofsted rap

12:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge has been told by Ofsted it needs to improve following its latest inspection.

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Slim pickings with thin bag of crisps

11:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Shopper Alec Chant was flummoxed when his packet of crisps from a Sainsbury’s Basics multipack contained nothing but air.

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Unanimous vote ushers in new Warminster mayor

10:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

Warminster Town Coun-cil appointed Paul Batchelor as mayor and Andrew Davis as deputy for the next year, with a unanimous vote at the annual meeting on Monday.

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Generating Trowbnridge town pride

10:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

David Halik is looking forward to being part of the Trowbridge regeneration as the town’s new mayor.

Words from prince before hero handcycles to his fastest time

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

WESTBURY Army hero Jonathon Le Galloudec was over the moon to achieve a personal best while competing in the US Warrior Games, after words of encouragement from Prince Harry.

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New Trowbridge carnival royalty in line for festivities

8:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A new carnival queen for Trowbridge has been crowned, with Amy Dawkins, 11, picked to lead October’s procession.

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Trowbridge memorial game for cancer fund

6:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Friends and former teammates of Chris Penelhum, the Trowbridge football coach who died last month, will honour his memory with a charity match on Tuesday.

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Life-saving box ready for duty at Trowbridge Civic Centre

5:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A defibrillator has been installed at Trowbridge Civic Centre, to treat the public, councillors or staff if they suffer a cardiac arrest.

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