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Wiltshire cancer survivor wins £2.4 million lottery windfall

4:43pm Monday 6th July 2009

A mum who is battling cancer told yesterday how she ended the worst year of her life by scooping a £2.49 million lottery jackpot.

Safari park's sea lion colony has three reasons to celebrate

Safari park's sea lion colony has three reasons to celebrate

4:00pm Monday 6th July 2009

Longleat Safari Park near Warminster has unveiled three new additions to its sea lion colony.

Soccer and singing at village primary school fete

Soccer and singing at village primary school fete

3:30pm Monday 6th July 2009

The summer fete at Churchfields Village School in Atworth saw masses of people turn up to take part in the range of activities laid on for visitors' enjoyment.

Husband pays emotional tribute to mum in Corsham fatal crash

Leanne Harris, who died in a car accident in Corsham on Thursday

3:27pm Monday 6th July 2009

The husband of fatal crash victim Leanne Harris has paid tribute to his wife and thanked the community in Corsham for its supporrt.

More than 700 flock to village carnival celebrations

More than 700 flock to village carnival celebrations

3:00pm Monday 6th July 2009

The sun shone as more than 700 people enjoyed Dilton Marsh carnival day on Saturday.

Wootton Bassett pays tribute to high ranking officer

2:27pm Monday 6th July 2009

Hundreds of people today turned out to pay their respects to two soldiers killed in Afghanistan - including the highest ranking Army officer to be killed since the Falklands War - as their bodies were returned to British soil.

Longleat animals keep their cool during summer heat

Longleat animals keep their cool during summer heat

2:10pm Monday 6th July 2009

Giant ice lollies, hose pipe baths and freeze blocks are among the methods being recruited by keepers at Longleat Safari Park near Warminster to help our furry and feathered friends stay cool during the scorching weather.

Village duck race will adopt a Chinese theme

Village duck race will adopt a Chinese theme

1:30pm Monday 6th July 2009

A Chinese-themed duck race will take place in the village of Holt later this month in aid of the Holt Sports Club, the new pavilion and St Katharine’s Parish Church.

Wiltshire steam engine takes a breather after rescuing canal boaters

One of the boats waiting to use the lock

1:07pm Monday 6th July 2009

The oldest steam engine in the world has been taking a breather today after being pressed into action at the weekend to save stranded boaters on the Kennet and Avon Canal in the Pewsey Vale.



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