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  • Nursing home neglect contributed to death

    THE death of a Chippenham woman was contributed to by the neglect she suffered at a care home in Devizes, an inquest ruled yesterday. Betty Margaret Robinson, a sociable 89-year-old who liked knitting, died in hospital after a seven-week stay in Avonmead

  • Horses loose on the M4

    There was chaos on the M4 between Chippenham and Swindon today after a horse box overturned and horses ran loose on the motorway. The animals were captured without being harmed but traffic had to be stopped and tailbacks developed in both directions.

  • Teenager given bail after chemical alert

    The 19-year-old man arrested over the chemical alert at Queens Road, Wootton Bassett yesterday has been released on bail without charge. Teenager Tom Cowley, who lives at 43 Queens Road with his parents Jeanette and Richard, was arrested on suspicion

  • Students prepare for Army challenge

    Over 1,000 students from across the South West are preparing to pit their wits against each other in a series of mental and physical challenges for this year's Army School Challenge Trophy at Colerne. This year's challenge is being held at the base

  • Jobs for school and college leavers

    Young people aged 16 to19 leaving school or college are invited to come along to a free Connexions jobs fair and information day. The Amesbury Connexions advice centre is holding the jobs fair on Friday, July 6 at Amesbury Sports and Community Centre