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Trowbridge fitness instructor's charity session to help diabetes teenager

8:00am Friday 10th May 2013

A seriously ill teenager could soon see her dream come true, thanks to a fitness fanatic friend of the family.

Witness appeal following Corsham burglary

3:16pm Friday 3rd May 2013

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a residential address in Corsham.

Blazing a trail from Corsham for cause

11:00am Thursday 2nd May 2013

The organisers of the 29th Corsham 10k are heralding this year’s race the best ever, following a record-breaking day on Sunday.

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Melksham taxi driver feared for his life

8:56am Thursday 2nd May 2013

A Melksham taxi driver says he feared for his life after a passenger became abusive and violent in the early hours of Sunday.

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Record-breaking Corsham 10k hailed the best ever

1:36pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

Organisers of the 29th Corsham 10k are heralding this year’s race the best ever, following a record-breaking day on Sunday.

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Jail for Corsham scissor attacker

4:33pm Friday 26th April 2013

A Corsham man who threatened a teen with scissors has been jailed for 18 months.

Fans queue up in vinyl revival

4:00pm Friday 26th April 2013

Music fans started queuing early on Saturday, outside Warminster independ- ent record store Raves from the Grave, to get their hands on exclusive vinyl and CDs as part of Record Store Day.

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Good moos as Corsham firm wins a royal award

12:00pm Friday 26th April 2013

A Corsham-based export firm is the cream of the crop, as it has been selected for an award from the Queen.

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Tribute to Star Wars' actor at Charity Sci-Fi day in Corsham

9:14am Thursday 25th April 2013

A tribute will be held to Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier at the Charity Sci-Fi group's family fun day in Corsham on Saturday. 

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Corsham dairy company picks up third Queen's Award

9:22am Monday 22nd April 2013

Corsham-based Coombe Castle International, the specialist producer and exporter of high quality dairy produce, has been given a Queen’s Award for International Trade – the company’s third since 2001.

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Corsham almshouses receive a boost after volunteer appeal

10:14am Monday 8th April 2013

Corsham's 17th century almshouses look set to stay open to the public, after an overwhelming response to appeals for volunteer guides.

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Corsham woman aiming high to thank hospital

7:00pm Thursday 4th April 2013

Adventure-loving Lucie Whiting has headed off to the Himalayas to raise money for the hospital that helped to save the life of her younger brother Josh from leukaemia.

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Corsham firefighters' charity challenge for former colleague

9:29am Wednesday 3rd April 2013

Corsham firefighters are taking on a gruelling challenge on Sunday, April 14 to raise money for two charities supporting a former colleague.

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Plans for university campus at Corsham backed by council

9:22am Thursday 28th March 2013

Plans for the new Bath Spa University campus at Hartham Park have been welcomed by Corsham town councillors.

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Casualty star comes home to Wiltshire after savage assault

3:41pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

Former Casualty star Clive Mantle is returning home to Wiltshire after his ear was bitten off in a savage attack on Sunday (24th).

Jewellers to close in Corsham after 50 years

8:47am Tuesday 26th March 2013

One of Corsham’s longest-serving businesses is set to close, after 50 years in the town.

Box-based actor Mantle has part of ear bitten off in attack

2:37pm Monday 25th March 2013

Wiltshire-based actor Clive Mantle has had part of his ear bitten off in Newcastle.

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Custom bike stolen in Corsham

11:04am Monday 25th March 2013

A specialised custom-made road bike was stolen from a home in Corsham on Thursday.

Fiction folk turn up at Corsham school

2:00pm Thursday 21st March 2013

Staff and students at Corsham Primary School got into the spirit of World Book Day with fancy dress, reviews and group storytelling. Deputy headteacher Kerry Parker said: “Everyone made a real effort, which was amazing. I was Miss Trunchball from Matilda, which was great fun.”

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Corsham sci-fi day set to boost charities

8:28am Wednesday 20th March 2013

Corsham's annual sci-fi family fun day is getting ready for take-off, with new guests and a range of activities announced.

Village of Biddestone enjoys Hollywood moment

12:29pm Friday 15th March 2013

A touch of Hollywood glamour has arrived in Biddestone, with residents finding their village taken over for a US film.

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Flying the flag for diversity

12:00pm Friday 15th March 2013

Families feasted on music, creative workshops and pizza during a diversity afternoon in Trowbridge.

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University teaching centre plan for Corsham

9:07am Wednesday 13th March 2013

Bath Spa University has received planning permission to build a new education centre on a dilapidated part of the Hartham Park Estate in Corsham.

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Susan Boyle makes acting debut as Wiltshire village goes back in time

12:33pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

Britain's Got Talent singing sensation Susan Boyle is making her acting debut in Biddlestone this week, as she shoots scenes for her first feature film.

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Corsham salutes Stephanie

12:00pm Saturday 9th March 2013

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Corsham on Saturday to honour five-time Paralympic medal-winner Stephanie Millward.

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Plea to help keep Corsham Almshouses open

4:00pm Thursday 7th March 2013

Volunteers at Corsham Almshouses are appealing for more people to donate their time to help keep one of the town’s oldest attractions open to the public.

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Corsham Town player jailed for his part in Chippenham assault

10:07am Monday 4th March 2013

A 20-year-old Corsham Town player has been jailed for two years his role in drunken town centre violence.