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Swindon assault victim may have been mistaken for rival fan

Football fans segregated by police after Saturday's game between Swindon Town and Leicester City

3:05pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Police believe a man left in intensive care after a vicious attack with an iron bar in Swindon town centre may have been mistaken for a rival football fan.

Anger at council's £242,000 handout to part-time museum

2:40pm Thursday 20th November 2008

The restoration of one of the most historic buildings in the centre of Marlborough has received a controversial grant of almost a quarter of a million pounds from Kennet District Council.

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'Stolen' light found in council yard

2:00pm Thursday 20th November 2008

A prototype wind-powered light, which was suspected stolen following a firework display at St Aldhelm’s Mead, Malmesbury has been returned to its owners.

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Stalls up for grabs at Bassett's festive celebration

1:52pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Wootton Bassett Town Council still has stalls available at this year’s Christmas celebrations and is urging residents to get involved.

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Funeral for charity sales organiser

1:45pm Thursday 20th November 2008

The funeral of fundraiser Mary Howard took place on Saturday at a small private service in Batsford Church in Gloucestershire.

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Parish council makes a good call to save phone boxes

1:50pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Distinctive red telephone boxes in Lea and Garsdon which are under-used are to be saved by the parish council which has bought them for £1.

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Police appeal after sex assault in Swindon

1:39pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Swindon Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault that took place close to Swindon Bus station on Monday between the 4 and 4.30pm.

Tributes paid to alternative therapist

12:50pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Tributes have been paid to one of Europe’s leading authorities on Oriental medicine, father-of-four Chris Jarmey, who has died from a heart condition, aged 53.

Wiltshire cancer survivor's American trek

12:40pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Cancer survivor Lucy Napoli has inspired friends and family to raise nearly £25,000 for charity.

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Police use stinger to halt fleeing car

12:23pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Three men have been arrested after a late night car chase through North Wiltshire.

Walk raises £8,000 in memory of Chippenham fundraiser

12:14pm Thursday 20th November 2008

More than £8,000 has been raised in memory of Chippenham charity stalwart Bob Bullock who died last year.

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Family party for 104-year-old's birthday

12:17pm Thursday 20th November 2008

The family of Mary Bond gathered at Claremont Residential Home in Corsham to celebrate her 104th birthday with a surprise party on Sunday.

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Servicemen back Corsham charity auction

12:18pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Military personnel from Corsham joined forces for a charity auction and raised more than £3,500 for Help for Heroes.

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Wiltshire promoter in hunt for bands

12:20pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Music promoter and producer Mel Austin, from Colerne, is looking for local singers and bands to take part in a fundraising event in Melksham next year.