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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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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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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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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.

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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Trowbridge couple set to paddle it out in Venice race

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A Trowbridge couple are taking part in the world famous Vogalonga rowing race in Venice on Sunday.

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Silent witness to trafficking

11:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Campaigner Julia Wade is holding her tongue in support of a charity fighting human trafficking this weekend in Trowbridge.

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Trowbridge murderer jailed for 14 years after stabbing lover

8:26am Friday 17th May 2013

The judge at the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham told Bristol Crown Court that murderer Louise Cox had needlessly taken a life.

Murdered man's family speak out after guilty verdict

3:24pm Thursday 16th May 2013

The family of Trowbridge man Ian Graham have spoken out after Louise Cox was today found guilty of his murder.

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Sentencing awaited on Trowbridge woman found guilty of murder

1:17pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Trowbridge woman Louise Jane Cox is awaiting sentencing at Bristol Crown Court later today after being found guilty of the murder of Ian Graham.

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Trowbridge woman found guilty of murder

12:57pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Trowbridge woman Louise Jane Cox has been found guilty of the murder of Ian Graham.

Mayor pops in for look at bike stands

12:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Newtown School in Trowbridge recently welcomed the mayor of Trowbridge, John Knight, who is pictured with the school’s new bike stands which were donated by Bowyers Development. The Friends of Newtown School organised the delivery and painting of the stands, which were put in place to encourage pupils to cycle to school as part of measures promoting a healthier lifestyle.

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Senior Girl Guides from Southwick collect awards

11:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

Girls from Southwick Senior Section received their Duke of Edinburgh Awards at a ceremony on Monday evening.

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Trowbridge murder trial: Jury still unable to reach verdict

7:05pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

The jury in the murder trial of Ian Graham have yet to reach a verdict with proceedings at Bristol Crown Court being adjourned until tomorrow.

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Man pleads guilty to killing Trowbridge stab victim

3:30pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

SHANE Gulliver pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Trowbridge man Shaun Hulbert at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday. Mr Hulbert, 26, died at Bristol Royal Infirmary on August 25 last year, following complications to a chest injury he suffered when he was stabbed outside Manor House Flats, in Frome Road, Trowbridge, on July 24. Gulliver, 33, of Navigator Close, Hilperton, who had been remanded in custody, appeared at the plea hearing to answer the charge of manslaughter. Gulliver is due to be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on June 13.

Trowbridge murder trial: Jury yet to reach verdict

8:44pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

The jury at the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham failed to reach a verdict by the close of proceedings at Bristol Crown Court today.

Trowbridge murder trial: jury sent out

4:07pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

The jury in the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham have retired to consider their verdict.

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Trowbridge murder trial: jury expected to retire for verdict today

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

The jury in the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham are expected to retire and consider their verdict today.

Trowbridge murder trial - Accused claims she didn't want Trowbridge man to die

5:11pm Monday 13th May 2013

The woman accused of murdering Trowbridge man Ian Graham demonstrated how she stabbed him at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.

Family pays tribute to ‘brave’ Trowbridge soldier

5:00pm Sunday 12th May 2013

The family of Trowbridge soldier Robert Dobroczynski have praised his bravery after the 26-year-old lost his battle with cancer on Sunday.

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Club’s big birthday bash

9:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Westbourne Sports Club served up a family treat when it held an open day to celebrate its 100th birthday on Sunday.

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Trowbridge fair has new spin on May pole dancing

5:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

Citizens of Trowbridge celebrated May Day with their annual fair, organised by Trowbridge Lions, helped by an array of dancers, musicians and stallholders.

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Baden-Powell honours for Guiding unit

4:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

Members of the 1st Southwick Guides have been presented with Baden-Powell Challenge Awards.

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Toddlers get in early Bath training day

1:53pm Friday 10th May 2013

Bath players have taken a group of toddlers in Hilperton through some early years rugby moves.

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A bear-y good sum for cause raised in North Bradley

8:00pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A family fun day held at North Bradley Memorial Hall on Saturday raised £255 towards building a new cancer unit at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. The event hosted 35 stalls, along with a variety of workshops.

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Trees fall as strong winds hit Wiltshire

4:20pm Thursday 9th May 2013

Motorists are being urged to take care on the region's roads as speeds of around 20mph hit Wiltshire today.

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