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Have a high time at church open day

Visitors will be able to climb the bell tower of St James' Church

9:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

An open day being held at St James’ Church in Trowbridge tomorrow offers the chance to learn more about the historic building and climb the bell tower.

Boy racers make life hell in Chippenham

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Families living close to car parks in Chippenham used by boy racers until the early hours of the morning have spoken of their ordeal.

Nightmare ends for Devizes family

Jake Edmonds celebrates with his parents Ian and Fiona

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Eighteen months of hell have come to an end for residents of Snuff Court in Devizes.

Upavon stages village fun day

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Families in Upavon are in for a hectic day on July 11 when the villagers’ day takes place.

Marlborough electricity bill proves a shocker

James Town

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Chef James Town has been left shocked and bemused by an electricity bill claiming he owed £788 for four days at the two bedroom flat he has just quit in Marlborough.

Homes plan threat to Wootton Bassett wildlife haven

Richard Gosnell, left, with residents at Vowley View

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Families in Wootton Bassett have hit out at controversial plans to build 100 homes on a wildlife haven in the town.

Action plea over Wootton Bassett yobs

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Councillor in Wootton Bassett have agreed to take action after residents complained of anti-social behaviour in Tanners Close off Station Road.

Two new case of swine flu in town

10:10am Saturday 4th July 2009

SWINDON Primary Care Trust has introduced ‘flu friends’ to help those in quarantine after catching swine flu.

Horse racing: Eclipse the Stars

9:50am Saturday 4th July 2009

Irish raider Sea the Stars attempts to land another big pay day when he lines up in this afternoon’s Group 1 Coral Eclipse at Sandown.

Strip club hit by £7,000 cash grab

Dave Broome at Foxies X-treme in the town centre

9:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

A STRIP club owner was left fuming after almost £7,000 was stolen from his premises.

Warning to dog owners as temperatures soar

8:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

DOG owners in Swindon have been warned to take special care of their pets as temperatures soar this summer.

Village mystery as pub is closed

The Harrow Inn, in Wanborough

7:10am Saturday 4th July 2009

MYSTERY surrounds the closure of a popular village pub.

Right Royal battle for carnival places in Melksham

Carnival Queen, Rebekah Jones, Attendant Hannah Powell,Queen mum Elaine Powell, Princess Abbie Dark,Attendant Lisa Combs and Prince Zach Galloway

6:10pm Friday 3rd July 2009

There were 20 entrants vying for places in this year's royal family for Melksham carnival.

Trowbridge GPs argue over seeing sick baby

Steve and Caroline McElvie with their family

5:10pm Friday 3rd July 2009

A father from Hilperton has raised concerns after he was kept waiting with his sick baby for almost an hour while two surgeries argued over who was ‘on call’.

Historic beam engine to rescue stranded Wiltshire boaters

Crofton beam engine

5:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

A historic beam engine is to be fired up and put into action tomorrow to allow marooned boaters to navigate the Kennet and Avon Canal between Burbage and Wootton Rivers.

Hundreds attend memorial service for veteran councillor

Flowers at the memorial service for Tony Phillips

4:39pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Hundereds of people gathered in Trowbridge this afternoon for a service of thanksgiving for popular and long-serving councillor Tony Phillips OBE.

Judgement reserved on Savernake High Court case

4:24pm Friday 3rd July 2009

The judicial review into the closure of the minor injury unit at Savernake Hospital, Marlborough ended today with a High Court judge reserving judgement.

Trowbridge's Civic Hall revamp bill rockets to £5m

Trowbridge's Civic Hall revamp bill rockets to £5m

4:20pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Trowbridge Town Council is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop the Civic Hall despite the costs for the project now having risen from an initial £2 million to nearly £5 million.

Police issue safety advice for our Lock It Up or Lose It campaign

2:50pm Friday 3rd July 2009

The current heatwave is encouraging us all to open the windows and let the breeze blow away the traces of winter.

'It's all too easy' - convicted burglar spells out message for our campaign

'It's all too easy' - convicted burglar spells out message for our campaign

2:30pm Friday 3rd July 2009

A prolific burglar who spent more than six years in prison for an eight-year crime spree in which he targeted dozens of homes has said his job was made easier by people leaving doors and windows unlocked.


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